The Pat Kenny Show Highlights
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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.
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Location:
Dublin, Ireland
Description:
Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world. Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
Twitter:
@PatKennyNT
Language:
English
Contact:
1890453106
Email:
patkenny@newstalk.com
Episodes
Irish nurses nursing no more
9/21/2023
Irish nurses are in demand not just world over, but across industries.
Yes, more and more well educated Irish nurses and midwives are leaving Hospitals and the HSE to pursue the increasing number of opportunities open to them.
But can our health system survive this exodus of nursing talent?
Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.
Duration:00:09:15
Could having a stiff upper lip make you happier?
9/21/2023
Keeping a stiff upper lip and suppressing negative thoughts is good for mental health, that’s according to a Cambridge study. Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and Author of “In Search of Madness gave his thoughts on this to Shane on the show this morning.
Duration:00:03:31
Ryanair being forced to cut 17 routes
9/21/2023
Ryanair DAC CEO, Eddie Wilson joins us today to discuss Ryanair being forced to cut 17 routes and relocate19 eco-friendly aircraft from Dublin Airport.
Duration:00:09:53
Ireland's first resomarium
9/21/2023
Alternative final journeys are on the rise we hear about water cremation with Elizabeth Oakes the owner of pure reflections, Ireland first resomarium.
Duration:00:07:45
The future of farming report with Josh Crosbie
9/21/2023
The final day of the National Ploughing Championships takes place today at Ratheniska Co Laois. There have been many issues teased out and debated by the farmers in attendance. One of the most concerning factors for those involved in agriculture is the drop off in full-time farmers. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been out around the Ploughing looking ahead at the future of farming Ireland:
Duration:00:10:58
Reviews published by CHI into the surgeries
9/21/2023
In the wake of the Temple Street Hospital surgery controversy, we get an update on the reviews published by CHI into the surgeries with Paul Cullen Health Editor of The Irish Times, and also Ciaran Tansey, Solicitor at Damien Tansey Solicitors, Sligo and Dublin.
Duration:00:14:11
Rassie Erasmus and Irish rugby - a fascinating relationship
9/21/2023
OTB’S Eoin Shehan brings us an insight into Rassie Erasmus and Irish rugby a fascinating relationship.
Duration:00:08:52
Inverse vaccines for autoimmune diseases?
9/21/2023
Vaccines train the immune system against pathogen invaders. But in autoimmune diseases, the immune system becomes the enemy. Scientists have now figured out a way to tamp down this self-destructive response in mice by attaching sugars to molecules that provoke immune cells. This ‘inverse vaccine’ could potentially lead to new ways to combat autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS) lupus and Type I diabetes.
Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College brings us more details on this
Duration:00:07:56
How to drive more sustainably
9/21/2023
How to drive more sustainably? Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland gives us her review of some EVs in the market today.
Duration:00:08:15
Reaction to protests outside Dail
9/21/2023
13 people were arrested over public order incidents after demonstrations outside Leinster House. We get a reaction to what happened yesterday evening with Jack Horgan Jones, Political Reporter of The Irish Times, Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fail Senator, and Jerry Buttimer Senator, Cathaoirleach Seanad Éireann.
Duration:00:16:38
Death in the Blood: The most shocking scandal in NHS history
9/21/2023
Death in the Blood: Caroline Wheeler's Book Unveils the Nhs's Worst Treatment Disaster, Spanning Over Two Decades, Which Devastated Tens of Thousands of Lives.
Duration:00:11:58
25 years of Ian Dempsey on Today FM
9/21/2023
A voice familiar to the nation, we speak to presenter Ian Dempsey on a quarter of a century on Today FM.
Duration:00:11:34
Gardening: More September gardening jobs
9/20/2023
Paraic Horkan answers listeners' green-fingered questions and tells us the top things to do in your garden this week.
Duration:00:11:49
Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None at the Gaiety Theatre
9/20/2023
A stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's bestselling crime novel "And Then There Were None" is premiering at the Gaiety Theatre throughout the week. Pat was joined on the show by actor Andrew Lancel who is starring in the production.
Duration:00:06:58
The UN General Assembly continues in New York today
9/20/2023
The UN General Assembly continues in New York today and Sean Defoe Bauer Media Political Correspondent reports from what has been happening at the meeting live from New York.
Duration:00:09:27
Inside Hollywood: Timothy Chamalet
9/20/2023
On Inside Hollywood this week we look at the acting career of Timothy Chalamet with Lisa Cannon TV Host and Executive Producer of Spotlight.
Duration:00:07:58
Details of the new E-Scooter law
9/20/2023
Limited to 25kmh, new rules about lights, helmets, and other safety features we hear the details of the new E-Scooter law with Conor Faughnan, Transport Consultant.
Duration:00:10:46
We discuss the senior cycle reform
9/20/2023
Minister for Education Norma Foley announced the details of a reform of the senior cycle, including the introduction of two new subjects, we get a reaction from Geraldine O’Brien, President ASTI, Alex Rowley, 2nd year Journalism Student / leaving cert class 2021, and Brian Mooney Guidance Counselor & Irish Times Education Correspondent.
Duration:00:19:46
Green Scene: How apes may have evolved shoulders as brakes
9/20/2023
How apes may have evolved shoulders as brakes for climbing down trees, and a new method to convert plastic to soap, all up for discussion on this week's 'Green Scene' with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.
All with thanks to AIB.
Duration:00:06:49
Should there be an increase in funding for primary schools?
9/20/2023
A number of Primary school management bodies have issued a joint statement today calling on the Government to provide more funding. We ask if should there be an increase in funding for primary school. Speaking to Pat this morning was Emer Nowland Chief Executive Officer of Educate Together and also Aisling Dolan Fine Gael Senator and education spokesperson.
Duration:00:13:35