The Pat Kenny Show
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Nov 4, 2024 • 8min
What are ultra-processed foods?
Ultra-processed foods, what are they and what are the nutritional and environmental impact? Dietician Orla Walsh explains and talks us through the best ways to reduce them from our diet.
Nov 4, 2024 • 11min
It’s one day to the US Presidential election
It’s one day to the US Presidential election. Both candidates have been making their final pitch to voters over the weekend and with the latest Terry Sheridan of WSHU Public Radio ahead of the big voting day.
Nov 4, 2024 • 10min
A safari is a bucket list holiday
For many people, a safari is a bucket list holiday. But what do these epic African adventures actually involve, and how can you get the best bang for your buck? Pól Ó Conghaile has just returned from Kenya’s Maasai Mara and has has brought us some great tips.All with thanks to Ryanair.
Nov 4, 2024 • 11min
One day left until the US election!
One day left until the US election, our reporter Josh Crosbie is in Florida and spoke to some people about their voting plans and their feelings on the issue of women's rights.
Nov 4, 2024 • 13min
Fionnan Sheahan with Ireland's latest political news
Sinn Feins PR problem continues, PAC put pressure on the children's hospital organisations and Michael Martin denies being tetchy. Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent updates us on all the latest political news.
Nov 4, 2024 • 8min
A look back on the weekend of sport!
Shelbourne emerge triumphant in a dramatic finish to the League of Ireland season while Manchester City ended their dominant winning streak against Bournemouth. Colm Boohig from Off The Ball looked back on the busy weekend of sport.
Nov 4, 2024 • 18min
'This Boy's Heart' by John Creedon
Author, avid Irish language enthusiast, and broadcaster for RTE John Creedon joined Pat on the show this morning to chat about his new book ‘This Boy’s heart’ about life in Cork during the 1960s.
Nov 4, 2024 • 17min
The latest on the flash floods in Spain
The King and Queen of Spain have been pelted with mud and other objects by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia. We get the latest on the flood hit region with Graham Keeley The Independent Spain and Portugal Correspondent who is based in Madrid.
Nov 1, 2024 • 23min
A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum
The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week – GE 2024, US election with the panel:Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.Roisin Shortall, Social Democrat TD and Spokesperson for Health, Finance, and Public Expenditure.Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with Irish Examiner.
Nov 1, 2024 • 10min
US Update with Terry Sheridan
With the US election looming, we’ll get an update from Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News and Education at WSHU.
