The Pat Kenny Show
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Jan 21, 2026 • 12min
Clare McKenna on her new book 'Would You Be Well?'
In her new book, would you be well? Broadcaster and Health Coach Clare McKenna shows you how to cut through the overwhelm to help you discover the wellness habits that fit your life and that are easy to maintain.
Jan 21, 2026 • 11min
Is it time for world leaders stand up to Trump?
Is it time for world leaders to emulate David, The Prime Minister, from Love Actually and stand up to Trump? After weeks and months of staying silent or appeasing Trump, will they now stand up to President Trump. All to discuss with Gavin Megaw, President and Managing Partner, Hannover Communications.
Jan 21, 2026 • 14min
The movies that won big at the Oscars!
Every year in Hollywood there’s one golden statue that matters more than any other. Not Best Actor. Not Best Director. Not even Best Original Song. The big one. Best Picture. Because this isn’t about one performance or one moment, this is the award that crowns an entire film the cast, the crew, the story, the music, the cinematography the whole cinematic machine working in perfect sync.We hear about the films that won big at the Oscars with Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio, DMG Media.
Jan 21, 2026 • 10min
Gardai have new powers to monitor criminals’ activity
Gardaí are to be given new powers to ‘spy’ on mobile phones to monitor criminals’ activity. We find out what they are with Jess Kelly, Newstalk Tech Correspondent.
Jan 21, 2026 • 17min
All eyes will be on Davos as President Donald trump is set to arrive
Today all eyes will be on Davos as President Donald trump is set to arrive to Switzerland later today. the conversation surrounding Greenland is set to dominate the day as trump ramped up the rhetoric yesterday. When asked at a white house news conference last night how far he was prepared to go to seize Greenland, Mr Trump replied, "you'll find out". So is this the chance for Europe now stand up to Trump?Speaking to Pat this morning for more on this was Simon Harris, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance.
Jan 21, 2026 • 10min
New ways to even the population numbers of the grey and red squirrel
Dogs have evolved alongside humans for many years, and new research shows they may be able to learn new words through eavesdropping conversations, just like toddlers. Also the grey squirrel has been a threat to red squirrel populations for many years now. Scientists have been researching new ways to even the population numbers between to the two squirrels.All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland on this week's Green Scene.All with thanks to Repak.
Jan 21, 2026 • 9min
Hungary's musical road uses music to encourage safe driving
Musical roads, or "singing roads," use precisely spaced grooves in the pavement to create melodies when driven over at the correct speed. Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Independent Motoring Expert for Carzone explains all. Also we hear why January 22nd is the busiest day of the year for Car Shopping.
Jan 21, 2026 • 15min
President Trump to arrive at Davos
President Donald Trump’s arrival to Davos has been delayed after an electrical issue aboard Air Force One forced the plane to return to Maryland. But in Davos, it appears to be becoming more of a Trump Show than a World Economic Forum.To discuss further with Pat was Kathryn Carlson, Financial Regulation Reporter, Politico.
Jan 20, 2026 • 9min
Jess Kelly on TikTok's new age-detection system
TikTok plans to roll out its new age-detection system across Europe in the coming weeks amid heightened scrutiny over child safety issues. After testing its new age-detection system in Britain over the last year, TikTok will start rolling out the tech across Europe in the next few weeks, according to a new report from Reuters. The move comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of the social video platform and its owner ByteDance, especially pertaining to the online safety of children. Jess Kelly, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent, joined Pat Kenny to discuss and answer listeners' questions.
Jan 20, 2026 • 11min
Ireland's Sika deer face culling after EU adds them to invasive species list
One of Ireland's best-known wild animals, the Sika deer, has been declared an invasive species in the European Union, raising questions around whether it must now be culled. The smallest of the country’s three wild deer, Sika was added to the EU list of alien invasive species of union concern last summer. Its inclusion means countries must eradicate the deer, control their populations or prevent their arrival in the first place. Damien Hannigan, Irish Deer Commission Spokesperson joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
