The Pat Kenny Show
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Apr 2, 2025 • 10min
Inside Hollywood: Iconic casting decisions
As two Irish actors are cast in Sam Mendes four Beatles movies, we take a look at some iconic casting decisions of the past. We pay tribute to Val Kilmer. Inside Hollywood with Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.
Apr 2, 2025 • 13min
New docuseries Hooked helps “break the stigma of addiction”
Neuroscientist and resilience coach Dr. Brian Pennie explains how he hopes the new docuseries Hooked helps “break the stigma of addiction”. Also how it is “a great opportunity to help people understand the truth of addiction”.The three-part series, which begins at 9.35pm on Wednesday on RTE One, looks into the science of addiction and recovery. whether phones, alcohol, gambling, or hard drugs.
Apr 2, 2025 • 24min
Christine Lagarde: Tariffs will be negative the world over
When the European Central Bank meets this month to discuss a potential interest rates cut this month, Donald’s Trump tariffs will be front and centre along with Russia’s war with Ukraine. So how will the ECB deal with these issues? To discuss this and much more was the President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde who joined Pat in studio this morning.
Apr 2, 2025 • 16min
How e-bikes are both popular and controversial in Australia
E-bikes are both popular and controversial in Australia. In fact, it is striking how similar the conversation is to the one in Ireland. We ask should we be looking to Australia for how we deal with e-bikes with Transport Commentator Conor Faughnan.
Apr 2, 2025 • 9min
Green Scene: Tree adapt to lightning strikes
On this week's Green Scene, we hear about research confirming the role of humans in biodiversity loss. Also how some trees are adapted so that lightening strikes might be an advantage. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society for Research Ireland.All with thanks to Repak.ie
Apr 2, 2025 • 13min
Could the occupied territories bill could be put off to keep the US happy?
Could the occupied territories bill could be put off to keep the US happy. But is this the right move? Pat discusses this further with Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire and also Craig Hughes, Political Editor at the Irish Daily Mail.
Apr 1, 2025 • 9min
Today Meta AI has launched in Europe
Today Meta AI has launched in Europe and is now accessible for free across Europe through the messaging apps people already know and love. It's is available across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details.
Apr 1, 2025 • 17min
USA news updates with Terry Sheridan
Today, Donald Trump faces two electoral tests in both Wisconsin and Florida with two state elections taking place. It comes against his planned ‘liberation day’ tomorrow with significant tariff announcements expected. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News at WSHU Public Radio.
Apr 1, 2025 • 10min
60 years of the Irish blood transfusion board
It's 60 years since the Irish blood transfusion board was set up. With 1 in 4 of us needing a donation at some point or other, countless lives have been saved and shaped by the service. But what is the history of the IBTS and whose stories are inextricably linked to it? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports:
Apr 1, 2025 • 12min
Weapons flights over Ireland have increased almost 70% in a decade
Weapons flights over Ireland have increased almost 70% in a decade, hitting their highest level in 13 years last year. Senators will propose a bill on Wednesday to ensure none of these flights are destined for Israel. One of those Senators, Alice Mary Higgins joined Pat on the show.
