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
Friday Form: A look back on the biggest news stories of the week.
7/26/2024
Pat hosted the Friday Forum with guests Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at The Communications Clinic and columnist with The Sunday Independent, Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator and Party Chair, and Peadar Tobin, Leader of Aontú.
Duration:00:27:21
Tackling Taxi Crime
7/26/2024
Pat was joined by Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor, to discuss the National Transport Authority's consideration of mandatory safety equipment in taxis, such as CCTV cameras, following the conviction of taxi driver Raymond Shorten for raping two girls in his car.
Duration:00:05:44
Obamas endorse Kamala Harris bid for president
7/26/2024
Pat was joined by Larry Donnelly, columnist and law lecturer at the University of Galway, to provide the latest updates and analysis on current events in the United States.
Duration:00:10:00
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
7/26/2024
Pat was joined by Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, who talked them through his recipe for chicken chorizo and prawn gumbo with parsley and lemon rice.
Duration:00:05:08
The Struggle of the Poorest: A Closer Look
7/26/2024
Pat was joined by Katriona O’Sullivan, psychologist and author of the bestseller "Poor," JJ O’Mahony, Chairperson for Sporting Liberties, and John Lonergan, former Governor of Mount Joy, to discuss how the poorest communities experience disenfranchisement and how they can be better understood.
Duration:00:26:34
What to expect in the All-Ireland Final
7/26/2024
Pat was joined by Tommy Rooney, GAA Correspondent for Bauer Media and co-host of the Football Pod, and James O’Donoghue, former Kerry senior footballer and co-host of the Football Pod, to preview the All-Ireland football final. They also discussed the best Olympic events to watch.
Duration:00:13:11
Why is Ireland a prime target for espionage?
7/26/2024
Pat was joined by John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at NUI Maynooth, to discuss a new report indicating that Ireland is a target for espionage, cyber, and critical infrastructure attacks.
Duration:00:15:53
French Ambassador Reflects
7/26/2024
Pat was joined by Vincent Guérend, the Ambassador of France to Ireland, on his last day in office. He reflected on his past four years as Ambassador and discussed the relationship between Ireland and France ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Duration:00:16:19
Are we ready for the next pandemic?
7/25/2024
Pat was joined by Professor Luke O’Neill, live from the US, to discuss the risk of another pandemic and what needs to be done to prepare for it.
Duration:00:11:09
Officer stomps man at Manchester Airport - what happened?
7/25/2024
Pat was joined by journalist Vincent McAviney to discuss the disturbing videos circulating of an armed officer ‘kicking and stamping’ the head of a man at Manchester Airport.
Duration:00:07:53
Ireland's Hidden Olympic Heroes: Beatrice Lowe-Hill and the Irish Whales
7/25/2024
Pat was joined by Cameron Hill, Broadcaster with Off The Ball, to discuss Beatrice Lowe-Hill, the first Irishwoman to win an Olympic medal, and the Irish Whales, a group of Irish Americans who dominated hammer throwing in the early 20th century.
Duration:00:09:06
Disinformation with David Robert Grimes
7/25/2024
Pat was joined by David Robert Grimes, author and disinformation expert, to discuss the importance of recognising and combating disinformation in today’s digital age. In this week's episode, David takes a look at a vaccine meme and explains the anti-immigration sentiment.
Duration:00:13:47
Are influencers good role models?
7/25/2024
Pat was joined by Sarah Benner from Tralee and Caroline Lyons from London, now living in Kerry, to discuss their new podcast 'What a Woman'. They were concerned that the influencers, celebrities, and social media their kids were growing up with didn’t present ideal female role models, so they decided to take a more creative approach.
Duration:00:12:42
Report: Fact and Fiction Campaign
7/25/2024
One county council is tackling myths around immigration head-on. South Dublin has sent thousands of leaflets to homes to break down misinformation spread online about asylum seekers and provide communities with the facts. Newstalk reporter Emma Tyrell went to Tallaght to learn more about the initiative.
Duration:00:10:04
Netanyahu in Washington
7/25/2024
Pat was joined by Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, to give his take on Netanyahu’s speech in Washington and its implications for Israel-US relations.
Duration:00:19:17
Underconsumption Core: The latest TikTok trend explained
7/25/2024
Underconsumption core is trending on TikTok, pushing against the constant encouragement to shop and buy that social media usually promotes. Pat was joined by Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland, to explain this trend.
Duration:00:10:26
Meet Kingfishr: The Band of the Moment
7/25/2024
Following their Glastonbury performance and supporting Snow Patrol in Thomond Park last week, the trio Kingfishr took a break from touring to join Pat in the studio. Pat was joined by Edmond 'Eddie' Keogh, Eoghan 'McGoo' McGrath, and Eoin 'Fitz' Fitzgibbon to talk about their music journey.
Duration:00:08:59
Will Wicklow's wildlife survive the windfarm?
7/25/2024
Pat was joined by Olivia Caffola, a member of the South East Coastal Protection Alliance, and environmental journalist John Gibbons to discuss the protests by Wicklow residents against the establishment of an offshore windfarm. Residents fear the windfarm could threaten local wildlife.
Duration:00:18:20
Cash vs. Digital: The Growing Cybercrime Threat
7/24/2024
Sweden is on the way to becoming a cashless society, but there are concerns that this will worsen the already prevalent rise of cybercrime and financial fraud. Pat was joined by Raluca Saceanu, CEO of Smartech247, to discuss the risks and implications.
Duration:00:13:09
'One Perfect Couple': A Must-Read
7/24/2024
Ruth Ware joined Pat to discuss her new novel 'One Perfect Couple', a riveting blend of crime and reality TV where five couples become contestants on a luxury island resort, but all is not as it seems.
Duration:00:12:48