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The Pat Kenny Show

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300 episodes

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.

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  1. Will Meta's AI's assistant be the start of the end for smartphones?

    · 7:33

    Meta has unveiled the Muse Charm, a small device designed to give users constant access to its AI assistant without having to reach for their phone. It can respond to voice commands, see what you're looking at and, as…

  2. What should we expect in the budget?

    · 15 min

    With the budget just around the corner, will the fiscal and macro spending the government announce match up to the various leaks we have been seeing over the past few weeks? But if there was not public pushback, what…

  3. Sport with Shane Hannon

    · 10 min

    Ireland face Israel for a second time now in Serbia, after their 3-0 defeat last week. Ciara was joined by Off The Ball's Football Correspondent Ben Symes for updates from Serbia. Off The Ball's Shane Hannon also…

  4. The Sunday Paper Review 4th October

    · 32 min

    Joining Ciara Doherty to go through Sunday's Papers was Human Rights Campaigner Colm O'Gorman, Journalist & Author Valerie Cox and Former Fianna Fáil Advisor and Public Affairs Consultant Derek Mooney.

  5. A Letter Home: Irish Correspondence from America

    · 15 min

    Now before email and social media, ‘the letter from America’ was part of every Irish household who had relatives who emigrated to the States. A Letter Home: Irish Correspondence from America, 1818–1972, by Author and…

  6. Autumnal Food with Gerry Devlin

    · 8:43

    As we move into October, there’s plenty of great Irish produce coming into season, from root vegetables and squash to apples and pears. Ciara was joined by Gerry Devlin, owner of the Dublin Cookery School, with some…

  7. Leo Varadkar on Brexit, Garvaghy road and Irish reunification

    · 20 min

    Former Taoiseach and Author of ‘Speaking My Mind’ Leo Varadkar joined Ciara Doherty to discuss his thoughts on overturning Brexit, the situation on the Garvaghy road and if Irish reunification is still on the table.

  8. Science with Luke: Epstein-Barr Virus

    · 13 min

    Epstein-barr virus is one of the most common viruses in the world, with around 95% of us infected, but scientists now have strong evidence that it can play a role in multiple sclerosis. So how does a virus that causes…

  9. Ask The Expert: Dietician Sarah Keogh

    · 11 min

    It is a well-known fact that our diet has a huge role ot play in our physical health, but there is not growing evidence that it has an effect on our stress, mood and overall mental wellbeing. Dietician and Founder of…

  10. How much can Ireland achieve through its EU presidency?

    · 18 min

    Ireland is now at the halfway point of its six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union, with the Government pointing to progress on competitiveness, security, Ukraine and EU enlargement. But the…

  11. U2 celebrates their 50th anniversary

    · 15 min

    The iconic Irish band U2 is celebrating their 50th anniversary. In homage to the band, arts journalist Pat Carty joined Ciara to take a look back at some of their hits and highlights.

  12. Catalpa: The Epic Story of the Greatest Prison Rescue in Irish History

    · 14 min

    The audacious Catalpa escape story had its 150th anniversary this year. To mark it, historian Michael Barry has just published Catalpa: The Epic Story of the Greatest Prison Rescue in Irish History. Michael joined…

  13. Updates on the Ireland and Israel match

    · 15 min

    Under normal circumstances, talk around the game against Israel would be focused on how Ireland might turn around a terrible Thursday night loss against Kosovo. But, after recent developments and Gavin Bazunu pulling…

  14. Are our AI fears justified?

    · 10 min

    In the past few weeks, there have been growing concerns about how trustworthy AI really is. With multiple data breaches including the Australian government having their data breach and Revolut’s second date breach in…

  15. The Sunday Paper Review 27th September

    · 31 min

    Joining Ciara Doherty to go through Sunday's Newspapers was Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Lynn Boylan Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin.

  16. Is turning 50 the end of the road? Or a new chapter?

    · 9:09

    New research suggests there is a striking generational divide in how Irish people view turning 50. Almost six in ten young adults believing that by 49, someone's most exciting years are largely behind them. But among…

  17. What has happened at the UN General Assembly?

    · 7:00

    The UN General Assembly commenced on the 8th of September. Towards the end of the assembly, world leaders move into the High-Level General Debates. But what has happened so far and how does it impact Ireland's…

  18. The Orange Order is set to return to Garvaghy Road

    · 16 min

    The Parades Commission has given the Orange Order permission to march along the Garvaghy Road in Portadown for the first time in almost 30 years. The parade will be limited to 35 people, with no bands or supporters,…

  19. Autumn food with Gerry Devlin

    · 7:37

    As we head into the Autumn months, a whole range of ingredients come into season. Pumpkins, apples, blackberries, kale and beetroot just to name a few. Gerry Devlin, Owner of the Dublin Cookery School joined Ciara to…

  20. Ask The Expert: Dermatologist, Professor Caitriona Ryan

    · 11 min

    This week for Ask The Expert, Ciara Doherty was joined by Professor Caitriona Ryan, a Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatology. Caitriona spoke to Ciara about the changes your skin and hair go…

  21. Science with Luke: Ultra-Processed Food

    · 10 min

    Ultra-processed food now makes up a significant part of what we eat, but just how much damage could it be doing to our health? Luke O'Neill, Professor of Biochemistry in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at…

  22. Is the entertainment economy out of control?

    · 11 min

    With the jump in price for tickets to see Oasis in Slane compared to previous Slane gigs. It begs the question, what has happened to the entertainment economy? Ciara Doherty was joined by Niall Byrne, known online as…

  23. Motoring with Geraldine Herbert

    · 10 min

    Pat is joined by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, to talk about the dreaded penalty points.

  24. Trump family's deals in the Balkans

    · 17 min

    During the week, there were questions surrounding the financing of Don Jr's recent wedding, as it was largely funded by a Russian oligarch. However, this few hundred thousand is nothing compared to some of the deals…

  25. What were the Vikings like?

    · 16 min

    Neil Price, Chair of Archaeology at Uppsala University believes we should view the Vikings as a complex, advanced society, instead of bloodthirsty warriors. Neil argues this in his new book, The Sea-King and the…

  26. Russian elections

    · 8:37

    This weekend, Russians have been going to the polls in the first parliamentary election since Vladimir Putin launched his first full scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. United Russia is most likely to remain in power.…

  27. Pat's Sunday Paper Review 20th September

    · 17 min

    Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Brenda Power, Columnist, Irish Daily Mail.

  28. Italian recipes with Gareth Mullins

    · 7:45

    Pat is joined by Executive Chef at Anantara the Marker Hotel and Forbes Street Restaurant, and co-host of the 'Dishing It Out' podcast with Gary O'Hanlon to go through a couple of recipes from beloved Italy.

  29. The latest in Yemen

    · 14 min

    Iran-aligned Houthis have made major gains along Yemen's Red Sea coast. Saudi Arabia has responded with airstrikes, while the Houthi's advance has brought them closer to Bab l-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most…

  30. Trump bans CNN from the White House

    · 18 min

    US President Donald Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from The White House. Pat is joined by Niall Stanage, Associate Editor, 'The Hill' in Washington DC to discuss this and more in the latest US news.

  31. What causes morning sickness during pregnancy?

    · 9:55

    Luke O'Neill , Chair of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin, joins Pat to discuss a latest science breakthrough- the cause of morning sickness during pregnancy.

  32. Carlo Rovelli on Modern Physics

    · 15 min

    Pat is joined by Carlo Rovelli, Physicist, to discuss his new book, On the Equality of All Things, which explores quantum mechanics and how it applies to our understanding on what is means to exist, a modern physics…

  33. Garda Whistleblower Controversy

    · 17 min

    RTÉ has pulled its garda whistleblower programme from its streaming service, following a request from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Pat is joined by John Drennan, Political Journalist and Writer,…

  34. The Lyric's The Thing

    · 10 min

    In the mid 1980’s while working as a secretary at the cable TV Company HBO , songwriter Julie Gold wrote a song that would change her life. Singer, songwriter and Eurovision winner Paul Harrington joined Pat this…

  35. How is Trump's weekend visit being viewed at home?

    · 11 min

    Caitriona Perry is the chief presenter in Washington for the BBC and an extremely recognisable face here in Ireland. Caitriona has been closely following the American president, both here and in the states. She joined…

  36. Sebastian Faulkes: Farewell to Eden

    · 17 min

    Farewell to Eden is the long awaited new novel from author Sebastian Faulkes. Farewell to Eden tells the tale of Philip Deval, a teacher in 1950's England, who was also a veteran of the second world war and served in…

  37. Pat's Sunday Paper Review September 13th

    · 15 min

    Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is, Mark Hennessey, the Irish Times Britain and Ireland editor.

  38. President Donald Trump in Doonbeg

    · 14 min

    Newstalk reporter Henry McKean was in Doonbeg for president Donald Trump's visit. Henry joined Pat this morning to discuss all things Doonbeg and hear from some of the people in the area.

  39. One pan meals with Neven Maguire

    · 12 min

    Pat was joined by head chef and proprietor of the award winning MacNean House and Restaurant in Cavan, Neven Maguire on how to make home cooking delicious and satisfying while only using one pan.

  40. Gilbert O'Sullivan: Celebrating 60 years in show business

    · 15 min

    Gilbert O'Sullivan has be renowned as "one of the best songwriters" by artists such as Paul Weller and CMAT. He joins Pat Kenny to celebrate about his 60 years in show business. Image: AMA Music Agency.

  41. Trump Visit: Farmleigh House

    · 4:56

    Newstalk reporter Sean DeFoe was at Farmleigh House for President Trump's visit, he joined Pat this more to discuss what was said when the president spoke Taoiseach Micheál Martin, and members of the press.

  42. American recipes with Gareth Mullins

    · 4:45

    Pat is joined by Executive Chef at Anantara the Marker Hotel and Forbes Street Restaurant, and co-host of the 'Dishing It Out' podcast with Gary O'Hanlon to go through a couple of recipes fit for a president!

  43. Solicitor Strike: Tusla have been privately retaining solicitors

    · 9:24

    With the ongoing legal aid dispute, child and family agency Tusla has had to "dip into their own pockets" and privately retain a number of solicitors for vulnerable young people. Eoghan O'Sullivan is a partner in…

  44. New York City on the 9/11 25th Anniversary

    · 17 min

    To mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, memorial events have been held across New York City. Newstalk's multimedia reporter Emily Keegan has been in New York all week speaking to people who have been…

  45. September 12th 2001: As reported in the papers

    · 11 min

    25 years ago, newspapers in Ireland and around the world were trying to make sense of the 9/11 attack in America. Newstalk reporter Bairbre Holmes was just 12 years old at the time, her father a former radio presenter…

  46. Trump Visit: The President's itinerary

    · 18 min

    President Donald Trump is back on Irish soil ahead of the Irish Open at his golf resort in Doonbeg. Before he attends the open, the President has some meetings with several Irish officials including Taoiseach Micheál…

  47. Same Irish butter, two prices: What’s going on?

    · 16 min

    Two Irish butters are battling it out on US shelves and it’s more complicated than it looks. Kerrygold is the premium brand at a premium price, while a cheaper grass‑fed butter has landed in Costco under the Kirkland…

  48. A nation united: Katie Taylor retires in glory

    · 17 min

    Katie Taylor fought her way to retirement in Croke Park, and 83,000 people turned up to witness a farewell that felt less like a bout and more like a national celebration. Pat is joined by reporter Sarah Madden, who…

  49. Postpartum mental health: Where are we failing mothers?

    · 12 min

    The Lindsay Clancy case has raised very difficult questions about the intersection of motherhood, postpartum mental health, and the criminal justice system. It also raises a question closer to home: how well do we…

  50. Pat's Sunday Paper Review September 6th

    · 12 min

    Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Gabija Gatavekaite, BBC Dublin correspondent.

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