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 entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk
Episodes (19)
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Is AI coming for your job ?
AI isn't replacing humans in jobs — it's reshaping them. Professor Luke O'Neill, a leading immunologist, reveals that while AI can draft intros, analyze data, and accelerate scientific discovery, it lacks the creativity, emotional intelligence, and real-world
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Why do rich countries continue to fail in delivering infrastructure and services for their citizens?
Rich nations are failing to deliver basic infrastructure and services not due to lack of solutions, but because of short-term political cycles and a lack of long-term vision. In his book *Braver New World*, journalist John Kempfner argues that countries like t
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The dangers of buying weight-loss injections online, and why your pharmacist may now be your first stop for healthcare advice.
The Pat Kenny Show tackles the growing trend of people bypassing doctors to buy weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy online—often without proper medical supervision or even knowing if the medication is real. Lauren Dowling, the 'Fabulous Pharmacist Online
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What is a presidential library, and will Trump build his own ?
The Obama Presidential Library in Chicago, set to open after nearly a decade of construction and $850 million in costs, is sparking a fierce cultural and architectural debate—especially as Donald Trump accelerates plans for his own 47-storey skyscraper library
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Pat's Sunday Paper Review May 31st
The Pat Kenny Show’s Sunday paper review reveals a media landscape gripped by political fragmentation, institutional decay, and cultural decline. A central theme is the unraveling of Sinn Féin’s dominance, not due to outright polling losses but a dangerous int
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Georgina Davis, the newly-retired house manager of Farmleigh House
Georgina Davis, the newly retired house manager of Farmleigh House, reflects on a 25-year career managing one of Ireland’s most prestigious state residences, where she hosted royalty, world leaders, and celebrities. Her journey began with a bold move—writing t
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Icon, Star, Myth: Marilyn Monroe at 100
Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday has reignited global fascination with a woman whose mythos far outshines her reality. In this episode of The Pat Kenny Show, biographer Michelle Morgan dismantles the 'dumb blonde' stereotype, revealing a complex, traumatized wo
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Dispute between Rotunda Hospital and HSE escalates over public consultants contracts.
A high-stakes standoff between Rotunda Hospital and the Health Service Executive (HSE) has erupted over the legality of public consultants treating private patients—despite a government order to halt the practice. Dr. Peter Boylan, a former master of the Natio
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Music in times of war
Music in times of war isn't just background noise—it's a raw, defiant act of survival. Francis Humphries, director of the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, reveals how this year’s theme confronts the ongoing war in Ukraine with powerful, historically charged c
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How likely is it that hostilities in Ukraine and the Middle East will cease ?
The guest, Scott Lucas, argues that Ukraine is not losing in the war with Russia—despite Russian claims of progress—because it has recently regained territory, disrupted key Russian infrastructure, and exposed Kremlin vulnerabilities. He contends that Presiden
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What our Google searches reveal about us
When a hurricane hits, people don't just search for evacuation routes—they ask how to calm their dogs in the storm. That single detail, pulled from millions of Google searches, reveals something profound: even in moments of crisis, we’re driven by care, curios
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20 Years Since Charles Haughey's Death
Twenty years after Charles Haughey's death, the debate over his legacy remains sharply divided. On one hand, he was a dominant political force in Ireland for over four decades, known for visionary policies like free public transport for pensioners and the rege
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Miguel Delaney On The World Cup
The 2026 World Cup, hosted across the US, Mexico, and Canada, is facing unprecedented scrutiny not just for its scale but for the commercial and political controversies surrounding it. Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer for The Independent, argues that the
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Ask The Expert: GP Eleanor Galvin
Dr. Eleanor Galvin challenges the outdated notion that menopause is a one-size-fits-all condition, revealing that women who experience early menopause after treatments like stem cell transplants are not 'too late' for hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—even yea
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Belfast Riots: How Do People Become Radicalised?
The Pat Kenny Show examines the explosive rise of far-right mobilization following a stabbing in Belfast, probing how a culture of normalized violence in loyalist communities has evolved into organized, socially amplified unrest. Gemma McSherry, a Northern Ire
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World Cup Update
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is still finding its rhythm, with the podcast host and guests agreeing that the tournament hasn't truly begun yet—despite a flurry of early matches. The expansion to 48 teams has diluted the early stage, making group play feel like an '
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Ireland's Precarious Energy Infrastructure
Ireland’s oil reserves are holding steady despite global volatility, but the country’s energy security hinges on unpredictable geopolitical shifts in the Middle East. Data journalist Rachel Lavin reveals that Ireland is releasing 10 days’ worth of oil from its
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Après Match's Risteárd Cooper
Risteárd Cooper, the master impressionist behind Apres Match, reveals how his comedic craft evolved from studying the physicality and vocal rhythms of figures like Pat Kenny to creating satirical sketches that gently mocked public personas without malice. He a
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Sunday Paper Review June 14th
The Pat Kenny Show tackles a fierce clash between Ireland's Health Minister and consultants at the Rotunda Hospital over public-only contracts, revealing a deeper crisis in public healthcare delivery. The minister's push to enforce weekend and evening work isn
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