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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May 27, 2025 • 7min
How many steps daily should we really be taking?
Arguably the most frequently heard medical advice, after “have your five-a-day", is to take 10,000 steps in a day. But is this one size fits all approach to healthy living applicable to everyone? If not, how many steps should we really be taking? All to discuss with Niall Moyna, Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology at Dublin City University .
May 27, 2025 • 7min
Prepare and protect your phone going through US border security
This morning we get practical tips to prepare and protect your phone going through US border security. All to discuss with Adrian Wreckler Technology Editor, Irish and Sunday Independent. Big Tech Show Podcast Presenter.
May 27, 2025 • 11min
The Kremlin has said Trump was showing signs of "emotional overload"
After the Kremlin has said Trump was showing signs of "emotional overload" after he called Vladimir Putin "absolutely crazy" following Moscow's largest aerial assault on Ukraine. We discuss further with John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics, Jean Monnet Chair of European Integration.
May 27, 2025 • 9min
Is big brother watching you as you work from home?
Five years on from covid remote employee surveillance is now reaching new levels. Its been revealed that a growing number of uk employees working from home are being spied on bosses to make sure they are not skiving." Donal O'Donoghue Managing Director from Sanderson Recruitment tells us how some employers are acting like big brother.
May 27, 2025 • 14min
The latest from Liverpool following last night’s incident
Almost fifty people were injured yesterday when a car ploughed into fans celebrating Liverpool FC’s Premier League win. A 53 year old man has been arrested. We heard from Michael Perkins, BBC Radio Merseyside and Henry McKean spoke to Irish fans who flew home from Liverpool early this morning.
May 27, 2025 • 12min
The long-awaited occupied territories bill goes to cabinet
Today the Tánaiste will bring the long-awaited occupied territories bill to cabinet. The government is set to give the green light to draft a bill to prohibit the importation of goods from illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory.Seán Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent brings us the details.
May 27, 2025 • 11min
Officials warn of protests due to failure in regulating short term lettings
Officials have warned that a failure to regulate short term-lettings could lead to protests over tourism. To discuss further with Pat was Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Housing.
May 26, 2025 • 17min
Ask The Expert: Eye health and care
Phone screens and earphones, we all use them, but how detrimental can they really be to our brains cognitive function? Arthur Cummings, Consultant Eye Surgeon at Wellington Eye Clinic is our 'Ask The Expert' today.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.
May 26, 2025 • 7min
Remains found on Kerry farm are those of Michael Gaine
Gardaí confirm remains found on Kerry farm are those of Michael Gaine, We get the latest on the case with Jerry O'Sullivan Presenter Kerry Today Show Radio Kerry.
May 26, 2025 • 12min
How airports deal with air traffic management for greater efficiency and safety
The complex way in which busy airports deal with air traffic management for greater efficiency and safety. All to discuss with Kevin Byrne, Retired Lieutenant Colonel & Airport safety and security expert.
