The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
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.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
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Sep 2, 2025 • 12min
How much protein is too much?
‘High’ or ‘added’ protein foods are popping up everywhere from ice cream to pizza and even coffee. The nutrient’s newfound popularity has a lot to do with the fact that it helps our bodies repair and build up muscle. But could these new snacks come with hidden health risks? And are there other nutrients we should be paying more attention to? Pat discusses this and more with Ciara McNulty, Senior Dietitian at The Rotunda and owner of Happy Feet Run Club.
Sep 2, 2025 • 16min
A declaration that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
A flotilla of boats destined for Gaza carrying Greta Thunberg has departed from Barcelona. While the world's leading association of genocide scholars has declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. All to discuss with Paul Rogers is Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.
Sep 1, 2025 • 9min
Tips to fill your winter with fun and friendship
In this engaging discussion, Stephanie Regan, a clinical psychotherapist and co-host of the Tough Love podcast, shares insightful tips for thriving in autumn and winter. She emphasizes the importance of aligning your environment and habits with the season to combat winter blues. Stephanie highlights the value of routines, physical activities, and social commitments to enhance well-being. She also encourages joining clubs and trying new activities to foster friendships and combat loneliness, emphasizing proactive social planning as we approach the holiday season.
Sep 1, 2025 • 12min
Thousands of children will be left without a hot lunch from today
Thousands of children are set to be left without a hot lunch from today because suppliers claim changes to the Government’s school meals programme make providing to small schools financially unviable. We discuss this situation further with Ray Nangle, CEO of The Lunch Bag and also Bríd Hanrahan, Deputy Principal of Kilbaha National School.
Sep 1, 2025 • 9min
Hairdressers are calling for a reduction in VAT for business survival
Hairdressers are joining the calls for the government to reduce the vat rate back to 9 percent to deal with the rising business costs. To discuss this further Pat was joined on the show by Lisa Eccles Dublin, President of the Irish hairdressers Federation and Owner of Zinc hair and beauty in Kilmainham Dublin.
Sep 1, 2025 • 15min
Ask The Expert: On the legalities of your divorce
Keith Walsh, Family Law and Divorce Solicitor answering the questions you may have over managing the legalities of your divorce.
Sep 1, 2025 • 15min
What is the Tenant-in-Setu scheme?
The Tenant-in-Setu scheme has headlined the papers recently as many tenants are being evicted because more councils are pausing the scheme But what is this scheme, who is affected, and why is it being paused? Karl Deeter from Karl Deeter of Irish Mortgage Brokers explains all.
Sep 1, 2025 • 7min
A look back on a busy weekend of sport
Ireland’s women’s rugby is through to the World Cup quarter final after beating Spain over the weekend. They will face the black ferns in a challenging match next. There was also plenty of premier league action as Liverpool beat the Gunners on their home turf, taking them to top of the Premier League table. The Red Devils also scraped a narrow win over Burnley on Saturday, gaining their first win of the season. All to chat with Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off the Ball.
Sep 1, 2025 • 11min
A political news round up
Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent and the Host of Let Me Explain Podcast brings us all an update on what happening in Irish politics.
Sep 1, 2025 • 10min
Did our tourist high season end on a low?
Earlier in the year, the CSO reported a 30% decline in visitor numbers for February, Economists warned that Ireland's tourism industry was at a tipping point, while others said Ireland had become too expensive for holiday makers to handle. So, as the Summer of Tourism 2025 comes to a close, Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden finds out if the high season really did end on a low:
