The Pat Kenny Show
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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.
Nov 6, 2024 • 8min
What are the new 'Green Flash' licence plates?
This week on our commuter slot with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan. We discuss new roadside cameras which will detect dangerous and distracted driving are to be rolled out in a major safety initiative by the Government. Also we hear about the new 'green flash' plates announced for zero emissions vehicles.
Nov 6, 2024 • 28min
Donald Trump is returning to The White House
Donald Trump has declared victory in the US Election. We get the latest on the ground in the states. First from Barry Whyte, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter in California and then Josh Crosbie, Newstalk’s Reporter in Florida.We US Election 2024 results analysis from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.
Nov 5, 2024 • 7min
How Meta will verify the age of teen users!
This week Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly takes a look at how Meta will verify the age of teen users.
Nov 5, 2024 • 14min
America decides!
As America votes we get analysis of what comes next from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal. Also we go live to New York with Kieran Cuddihy, Presenter of The Hard Shoulder.
Nov 5, 2024 • 19min
Election day has finally arrived in the US
After months of campaigning, election day has finally arrived in the US. America will today decide who to elect as their next president – Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. We check in with our reporters in the US first with Barry Whyte, Newstalk’s Chief Reporter in California and also Josh Crosbie, Newstalk’s Reporter in Florida.
Nov 5, 2024 • 8min
Who likes movie and tv spoilers?
Why do some people need to know how it ends? Or do movie and TV spoilers ruin it for everyone? Newstalk's own Sue Murphy joins Pat to discuss.
Nov 5, 2024 • 10min
What will the US election mean for wars in the Middle East and Ukraine?
Difficulties with aid getting through and a Presidential candidate who is pro-Russian. What will the US election mean for wars in the Middle East and Ukraine? We discuss this with David Dunn, Professor of International Politics at University of Birmingham.
Nov 5, 2024 • 13min
The Dail returns today but for how long?
The Dail returns today but only for a few days as it’s expected this week will reveal the date of the General Election. Sean Defoe Political Correspondent for Bauer Media Ireland talks us through the business the Dail term has to get through.
Nov 5, 2024 • 20min
Dublin Airport passenger cap paused
The Dublin Airport passenger cap has been in and amongst the news over the last few months with calls to remove or retain it sparking public interest. Joining Pat this morning was Kenny Jacobs, the Chief Executive of the DAA to discuss the cap.
