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 7, 2024 • 8min
Sleep allows the heart to heal after a heart attack
A heart attack can trigger a desire to get more sleep, allowing the heart to heal and reduce inflammation. This happens because the heart sends special signals to the brain, according to a new study from Mount Sinai hospital in the US. Professor Luke O'Neill discusses these findings with Pat.
Nov 7, 2024 • 15min
What does a Trump presidency mean for the US foreign policy?
Donald Trump is returning to the White House. What is that going to mean for US Foreign Policy and all of us outside the US. Pat discusses this with Paul Rodgers Emeritus Professor of Peace at Bradford University.
Nov 7, 2024 • 15min
Ornithologist Sean Ronayne on his new book 'Nature Boy'
Sean Ronayne, ornithologist and author of Nature Boy, is known for documenting Irish birdsong and public nature work. He recalls a childhood in Cork woodlands and a lifelong obsession with bird books. He talks about surviving a severe illness that reshaped his priorities, learning birdsong, life in Barcelona, and a late autism diagnosis that reframed his sense of self.
Nov 7, 2024 • 21min
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee
Crime in Dublin city centre, Family Courts bill, UAE treaties and an announcement on immigration. Crime in Dublin city centre, Family Courts bill, UAE treaties and an announcement on immigration, Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice, joins us in studio.
Nov 6, 2024 • 10min
The election of President Trump is a ''Brexit scale challenge'!
The election of President Trump is a Brexit scale challenge for Ireland according to Dan O’Brien Chief Economist at the Institute of International and European affairs.
Nov 6, 2024 • 11min
Inside Hollywood: Actors with no formal traning!
On Inside Hollywood we take a look at Actors that have achieved remarkable success without any formal training. All to chat about with Lisa Cannon, Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.
Nov 6, 2024 • 20min
What will another Trump administration mean for Ireland?
The latest as results continue to come in from the US and what will it mean for Ireland? Pat discusses this with J.D. Capelouto, Breaking News Reporter, Semafor and also Lorcan Nyhan, Columnist with Sunday Independent and Head of Training at The Communications Clinic.
Nov 6, 2024 • 11min
The Happy Pear Twenty years in business!
The Happy Pear turn 20! David and Stephen Flynn join us with stories and lessons from their 20 years in operations and advocating for a fresh, vegetable based diet.
Nov 6, 2024 • 9min
Why lenders refuse mortgages?
Why lenders refuse mortgages, and how to avoid having a mortgage application refused. For advice on securing your mortgage Pat was joined on the show by Margaret Barrett, Managing Director at Mortgage Navigators, an experienced mortgage broker and Qualified Financial Advisor.
Nov 6, 2024 • 21min
More reaction to Trump election victory!
Following the election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency. We go stateside to Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio on the latest events. Also speaking to Pat was Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science about the potential fallout from the result.
