The Pat Kenny Show
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Aug 5, 2025 • 12min
Spotify is increasing prices in several regions outside of the US
Spotify is increasing prices in several regions outside of the US, just days after posting disappointing earnings. Spotify announced on Monday that Premium subscribers across Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific will be notified about pricing changes “over the next month. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly tells us more.
Aug 5, 2025 • 9min
How to cut food expenses and budget our meals
As the price of food continues to increase, so does the cost of our weekly shop. Kel Galavan, money coach tells us how to how to cut food expenses and budget our meals during the era of inflating prices.
Aug 5, 2025 • 15min
USA news updates and opinion with Terry Sheridan
Texas Republicans voted to arrest more than 50 Democratic legislators who fled the state to stall a redistricting plan. Psychology experts are questioning U.S. President Donald Trump’s mental acuity because of continuous false claims, drifts off topic and difficulties with his memory. All to discuss with Terry Sheridan Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.
Aug 5, 2025 • 14min
Is the unity of the EU a thing of the past?
Ireland’s standing within the eu has transformed since joining in 1976. However, the political landscape dramatically changed within that period. From Brexit, the war in Ukraine to tariffs, issues facing the Europe are far greater than before and Ireland now needs to take a bigger stake in the EU's future. So, for a small country who plays a big part in this economic bloc, is it time we step up our role? Gerard Howlin, Former Government Advisor.
Aug 5, 2025 • 17min
The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate inside Gaza
Last spring, Dr Morgan McMonagle, a vascular trauma surgeon, returned from Gaza after his second trip there since the war began. Over the following four months has had to look on from a distance as the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate inside Gaza. Dr Morgan joined Pat this morning to discuss the situation along with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst, and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.
Aug 5, 2025 • 9min
How does flight turbulence work?
Last Wednesday, a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was hit by serious turbulence, sending 25 passengers to hospitals and forcing the flight to divert to Minnesota, so how does turbulence work? All to discuss with Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Aviation Expert Kevin Byrne.
Aug 5, 2025 • 8min
Efforts continue to secure the release of Irish charity worker Gena Heraty
Diplomats in Dublin, London and Washington are working to secure the release of Irish missionary Gena Heraty after she, along with 7 other people, were kidnapped from an orphanage in the capital of Haiti Port-au-Prince. For more on this Pat spoke to Keira Keogh Fein Gael TD for Mayo.
Aug 5, 2025 • 19min
Women sports continues to reach more widespread media
Women sports continues to reach more widespread media, yet there are still barriers compared to their male counterparts. This morning Pat was joined by a women in Sport panel including Meabh de Burca, Former Ireland player and pundit, Dr. Ciara Losty, Lecturer SETU, Performance Psychologist in the Institute of Sport and on the Jockey Pathway and Kathleen McNamee, Off The Ball, Host of The COYGIG Pod.
Aug 5, 2025 • 17min
New figures comparing short term and long term lettings
New figures show there are 12 times more properties available for short-term letting, compared to long-term living. We discuss these figures further with Louise Byrne, Irish Examiner Political Correspondent and also Michael Healy Rae, Minister for State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine.
Aug 4, 2025 • 47min
The Rewind with Henry McKean - 1985
Henry McKean looks back at the biggest events and meet the people who made a huge impact in the year 1985!From Live Aid with Bob Geldoff and Nik Kershaw, the biggest stories of the year with Jonathan deBurca Butler, activism with Grace O'Sullivan and David O'Callaghan from the Here and Back Again Podcast on pop culture - there is plenty to look back on!
