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The Pat Kenny Show
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In Ireland, why do we find it so hard to make progress on infrastructure?
What’s the connection between the fuel protests and young people emigrating to Melbourne? Sinead O'Sullivan is an Irish business economist, formerly o...
Luke O’Neill with some promising advances in treating pancreatic & ovarian cancer
Joining Pat to discuss some promising advances in treating pancreatic & ovarian cancer is Dr Luke O’Neill.
Veil of Silence: How the Irish State Covered Up an IRA Murder & Framed a Garda Whistleblower
Forty-one years ago, John Corcoran was murdered in West Cork. Corcoran was an IRA member and a secret garda informer. No one has ever been charged wit...
Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin
Pat is joined by Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin, to look at where the service stands - from their current recruitment drive to plans for expanding routes a...
The Political Week in Review with Kevin Doyle
Joining Pat to go through what has been a tumultuous week for Michael Martin and the government more broadly is Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Med...
Lebanon & the unfolding humanitarian crisis
While a ten-day ceasefire has been agreed to by Lebanon and Israel, the humanitarian situation is still deteriorating, with more than a million people...
Electricity prices across Europe & Ireland: Why do we pay so much?
As volatility grips global energy markets, a stark divide has opened up across Europe’s electricity prices. Ireland now finds itself at the very top o...
Can Rory McIlroy recover on the final day at Augusta?
Rory McIlroy heads into the final day at Augusta having relinquished a commanding lead on Saturday, but can he recover to go back-to-back and retain t...
Wish Week at Newstalk 2026
More than 300 children in Ireland are currently waiting for life-changing wishes. The figure comes as Make-A-Wish continues to expand its reach, grant...
Hungarian elections hang in the balance: What can we expect?
Hungary goes to the polls today in what many are calling a pivotal moment for the country and for Europe more broadly. The election is being closely w...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review April 12th
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJournal.ie. Also joining Pat to discuss whether fue...
What are the cyber risks posed by Anthropic’s latest AI model?
One of the world’s leading AI companies has abruptly withdrawn a powerful new tool over concerns it could be exploited for large-scale hacking. It’s t...
The Pentagon & the Pope
American Catholics form an important voting bloc in U.S. elections and, as mid-term elections approach, having the church onside is an important strat...
Iran-US Peace negotiations with Fawaz Gerges
Even if a fragile peace holds, Lebanon now faces a long and deeply uncertain road to reconstruction, against the backdrop of wider regional tensions i...
Luke O’Neill on the science of the cold plunge & sauna
Joining Pat to discuss some of the science that underpins the cold plunge and saunas is Dr Luke O’Neill.
US, Trump, and Iran peace talks: What’s the latest
It was a week which began with a foul-mouthed rant threatening the complete destruction of Iranian civilisation but ultimately ended in a ceasefire. B...
Fuel protests: What’s the latest?
Joining Pat to get the latest on the fuel protests taking place around the country are Josh Crosbie, Newstalk reporter in Dublin city centre; Sarah Ma...
Fuel protests: What is the way forward?
Joining Pat to discuss the ongoing fuel protests and how we may see a way forward is economist Colm McCarthy.
A celebration of burgers with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat with some mouth-watering burger recipes.
Aintree & the Masters with OTB’s John Duggan
With the Grand National and the Masters well underway, Off the Ball’s John Duggan joins Pat to give him the latest.
Tech with Jess Kelly
Tech Talk’s Jess Kelly joins Pat to go through some of the latest smartphones and laptops coming on the market.
The new government saving scheme: What can people expect?
Joining Pat to talk about the ins and outs of the Government’s new savings scheme is Kathleen Gallagher, Markets Correspondent at the Business Post.
What could Trump’s slump in the polls mean for the midterms?
Donald Trump faces a sharp drop in approval amid rising fuel costs, war fatigue, and questions over strategy, all of which could have major implicatio...
Pat's Sunday Paper Review April 5th
Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of The Irish Times.
Alleged $20 million Mt Everest insurance scam: What has happened?
Nepalese authorities have charged 32 people over an alleged $20 million insurance scam involving helicopter rescues, hospital workers, and mountain wo...
Seán Lemass: The Lost Memoir
“Even if the US president is an idiot… he’s still the most powerful man in the world.” is just one of the sharp-edged insights from Seán Lemass, a lea...
Artemis II Mission update with Dr Niamh Shaw
Dr Niamh Shaw joins Pat to discuss the crucial next phase in the Artemis II mission to the moon.
Why do sports teams wear the colours they do?
This week, the Italians missed out on a spot at the finals for the third successive tournament, meaning the World Cup will once again be without those...
Luke O’Neill on Artemis II
Joining Pat to discuss what the astronauts on the Artemis II mission can expect is Dr Luke O’Neill.
The alarming failures of facial recognition technology
A case in the United States that raises serious questions about the use of artificial intelligence in policing - a Tennessee grandmother arrested at g...
Easter chocolate recipes with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat with some mouth-watering Easter chocolate recipes.
DCC to leave Wood Quay: Why might they moving after just 30 years?
It was one of the most bitter planning battles in Dublin’s history. Wood Quay, a priceless Viking settlement, was built over despite mass protests, co...
Ask the Expert: Arthur Cummings
From restoring sight to reshaping the very surface of the eye, laser technology has transformed modern ophthalmology. Joining Pat for this week’s expe...
US & Iran: What happened this week?
It’s the end of another dramatic week in America and Israel’s war on Iran. Threats, counter-threats, and plenty of missiles have flown in all directio...
Annual teacher conferences next week: What can we expect?
Next week, the annual conferences of the TUI and the INTO will be taking place in Killarney, while the ASTI annual convention will be taking place in...
Google & Meta have been found liable in social media addiction case: What next?
Google and Meta have been ruled liable for creating platforms that pose risks to children and teenagers, in a landmark decision that could compel tech...
A history of train travel in Ireland with Turtle Bunbury
Pat is joined by historian, broadcaster and podcaster, Turtle Bunbury, to look back at the history of train travel in Ireland.
Pat's Sunday Paper Review March 29th
Joining Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers is journalist Brenda Power.
Ciara Noone on her Beirut feeding programme
Ciara Noone moved from Monkstown to work in Beirut for six months. That was thirteen years ago, and she is still there. As the Israeli invasion of Leb...
The Limerick Gardaí Trial: What was the root of the case & why did it collapse?
This week, we learned that the State prosecution case against three members of An Garda Síochána, accused of squaring away Fixed Charge Penalty Notice...