The Pat Kenny Show
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Feb 6, 2025 • 12min
USA news updates with Terry Sheridan
A day after Donald Trump’s remarkable suggestion that the United States would take over the Gaza strip, the White House appeared to walk back the idea ever so slightly, despite Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu believing it was the best idea he heard for the Gaza strip. As this rumbles on Elon Musk’s cost and staff cutting initiative is continuing behind the scenes. We get all the latest stateside from Senior Director of News WSHU Public Radio Terry Sheridan.
Feb 6, 2025 • 7min
Turning climate challenges into opportunities
When it comes to the climate crisis, while the media continues to downplay the situation and world leaders renege on their commitments, it can be easy to feel like there isn’t much hope. However, some of our most significant challenges can also be opportunities.All to discuss with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.
Feb 6, 2025 • 10min
Sean Defoe reviews the first day back in the Dáil
Yesterday the Dáil return to sit for the first time since Micheál Martin was elected as Taoiseach. Increased number of super junior ministers and the Occupied Territories Bill were just some of the big topics. Newstalk Political Correspondent Sean Defoe reviews the first day back for us.
Feb 6, 2025 • 10min
Trump sets his sights on Ukraine’s rare minerals in exchange for aid
Donald Trump is setting his sights on Ukraine’s stock of rare earth minerals as a possible exchange for continuing to aid Ukraine in its war against Russia. Emmanuelle Chaze brings us more on the minerals’ importance from Kyiv. We get more information on this with Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent RFI and France24.
Feb 6, 2025 • 12min
New lower speed limits come into force this week
New lower speed limits come into force this week. Default speed limit on secondary roads will be reduced from 100kmh to 80kmh.On local roads the speed limit will drop from 80kmh to 60kmh. We discuss these new speed limits with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Independent.
Feb 5, 2025 • 16min
Trump says he will take over Gaza
Yesterday, President Donald Trump suggested what the New York Times called “one of the most brazen ideas that any American leaders has advanced in years”. To take over the Gaza strip, level it, rebuild it and create a “Riviera of the Middle East”. To get reaction to these comments by President Trump Pat spoke to Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Feb 5, 2025 • 5min
The rising cost of third-level education for parents
We hear how to save money and sort your finances if you are paying a child through college. Director at Private Client's Metis Ireland Paddy Andrews discusses the rising cost of third-level education for parents with Pat on the show this morning.
Feb 5, 2025 • 7min
Travel with Pól: The importance of travel insurance
Travel insurance can be essential in a world of delays, extreme weather and lost luggage, but few have the time to read its policies. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with he Irish Independent, is here to share his tips.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Feb 5, 2025 • 15min
Author Joe O'Connor new book 'The Ghosts of Rome'
Fans of Joe O’Connor will be happy to know that the second part of the Escape Line Trilogy, ‘The Ghosts of Rome’ is out now. The story is inspired by the true story of Contessa Giovanna Ladii, as she risks everything to help refugees escape, while under threat from the Gestapo. Joe joined Pat on the show.
Feb 5, 2025 • 10min
Gardening: Managing the Powerscourt estate during storms
Alex Slazenger head gardener at Powerscourt explain how they managing trees and storms in Powerscourt Estate.
