The Pat Kenny Show
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Nov 13, 2024 • 23min
Tánaiste Micheál Martin on Fianna Fáil's election manifesto
Fianna Fáil became the first party to launch their election manifesto promising an increase in housebuilding, more gardaí and to reduce primary school class sizes. Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin joined Pat this morning live in studio to discuss their manifesto further.
Nov 12, 2024 • 13min
The Trump Dynasty: Who's who in the new First Family
When Donald Trump took the podium to claim victory at Mar-a-Lago in the early hours of November 6th, he was surrounded by his extended family, some of whom he had recruited to work in his first administration in the White House. Now, attention turns once again to how the relationship between the Trump dynasty and the West Wing will work this time round.Newstalk Reporter Simon Tierney has been examining America’s new first family...Image: Reuters
Nov 12, 2024 • 12min
Where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next?
With a new Defence Minister, Qatar pausing its role as mediator and Trump returning to the White House. We ask where does the Israel-Gaza conflict go next with Former Israeli hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin.
Nov 12, 2024 • 8min
Smart glasses for Amazon drivers
Smart glasses for Amazon drivers to keep an eye on deliveries? Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly tells us more.
Nov 12, 2024 • 7min
We get the latest from COP29
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference is continuing in Azerbaijan. Leaders reached one agreement yesterday but there is controversy over the Chair of Azerbaijan’s delegation using his role to set up investment in the state oil and gas company.We get the latest from COP29 with Freelance journalist Jack Parrock.
Nov 12, 2024 • 12min
Our spending habits before the festive season!
Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on Irish spending habits and the hints that could help us afford the festive season.
Nov 12, 2024 • 20min
The current state of play in constituencies
As the general election gets underway, Pat talks with Ivan Yates about the current state of play in constituencies, recent politics updates, and election predictions.
Nov 12, 2024 • 12min
The latest on the Jo Jo Dollard murder investigation
We get the latest into the murder investigation into the murder of Jo Jo Dollard. We speak to our Newstalk reporter Stephanie Rohan and also Geraldine Niland, investigative journalist and author 'Six Silent Killings, Irelands Vanishing Triangle'.
Nov 12, 2024 • 15min
Can we suck CO2 out of thin air?
NEG8 Carbon, is an innovative Irish company leading the way in direct air capture technology. Based in Waterford, NEG8 Carbon has made significant strides in making carbon capture faster, more efficient, and more affordable, recently achieving breakthroughs that have positioned it on the global stage, including participation in a large-scale Canadian pilot project.Speaking to Pat this morning was Professor Don Macelroy, Founder of NEG8 Carbon.
Nov 12, 2024 • 11min
What is emotional eating?
With nearly 200,000 people in Ireland predicted to suffer with an eating disorder at some point of their lives. We ask what is emotional eating and how is it different to an eating disorder?
