The Pat Kenny Show
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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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Nov 29, 2024 • 13min
Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef
Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated. Among those speaking out are former BBC Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark.To discuss Pat was joined by Enda Brady, UK journalist and TRT World Presenter
Nov 28, 2024 • 4min
Things to do this weekend!
Some great suggestions of things to do this weekend with Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, Travel and Food content creator.
Nov 28, 2024 • 10min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Today we look at how Irish regulatory bodies have no statutory power to remove election disinformation, how tiktok ads containing abject lies weren’t moderate. We hear why too many social media influencers are not checking the veracity of the information they share according to a report by the UN. All to discuss with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.
Nov 28, 2024 • 11min
Blindboy Boatclub on his new documentary, books and gigs
Joining Pat on the show today was Blindboy Boatclub, Satirist, musician, podcast host of ‘The Blindboy Podcast’. Also the author including ‘Topographia Hibernica’, TV presenter including new documentary ‘Blindboy: The Land of Slaves and Scholars.’
Nov 28, 2024 • 9min
Science with Luke O'Neill: Worries for the Great Barrier Reef
It’s science news from down under this week as Professor Luke O’Neill brings us stories of climate change in Antarctica, worries for the Great Barrier Reef and an Emperor Penguin who made quite the journey.
Nov 28, 2024 • 10min
What is the best gift to bring to dinner parties this Christmas?
In their recent Food and Drink Report 2023-2024, Waitrose show that more guests are opting to bring non-alcoholic alternatives, such as premium quality olive oil, instead of a bottle of wine, to dinner parties. We ask what is truly the best gift to bring to dinner parties this Christmas with TV personality and hotelier Noel Cunningham.
Nov 28, 2024 • 15min
Ivan Yates about the current state of play in constituencies
As Ireland goes to the polls. Pat talks with Broadcaster and Co-host of the Calling It podcast Ivan Yates about the current state of play in constituencies and election predictions.
Nov 28, 2024 • 11min
Josh Crosbie speaks to voters in Cavan and Monaghan
Over the past few weeks, we have been travelling the country hearing your concerns ahead of the general election tomorrow. We have been finding out what you want the next government to prioritise. From flooding in Cork to healthcare in Limerick, we have been highlighting regional issues that need to be addressed. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie brings us his last constituency tour report from Cavan and Monaghan.
Nov 28, 2024 • 12min
What does the current ceasefire mean for the futture of the Middle East?
What does the ceasefire in Lebanon and ongoing conflict in Gaza mean for the future of the Middle East? We discuss this with Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory.
Nov 28, 2024 • 6min
Irish roasters are making coffee more sustainable!
With lots of new Irish roasters making coffee more sustainable. Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland Jo Linehan explains why coffee prices have gone up and identifies some issues in the supply chain.
