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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.

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As war unfolds on the ground in the Middle East, another battle is raging online as convincing AI fakes in the theatre of war are spreading faster than ever. Eileen Culloty, Associate Professor at Dublin City University and Deputy Director of the Institute for Media, Democracy, and Society, joins Pat to discuss how generative AI is transforming information warfare and why traditionally trusted evidence can no longer be taken at face value.
Pat is joined by Barry Keoghan to chat about his brand-new film, 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', which is currently in cinemas and is set for Netflix worldwide release on March 20th.
Iran's capital, Tehran, erupted into flames as Israel and the US last night launched a fresh wave of devastating strikes. Joining Pat to discuss this further is Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace at Bradford University.
The Cheltenham roar will be turned up to fever pitch from next Tuesday as the annual racing festival kicks off once again. Underlined by a host of hotly contested races, including the Triumph Hurdle, Novices' Hurdle, and the Gold Cup, Cheltenham rarely disappoints. Joining Pat to preview it all are champion racehorse trainer Willie Mullins and Off the Ball's John Duggan.
A protest took place outside the Dáil earlier in the week, highlighting concerns about the housing crisis in the Gaeltacht. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie, visited the Gaeltacht in west Kerry to meet with the locals, and he joins Pat in studio to discuss.
The Rotunda Maternity Hospital is to stay in its current location in Dublin city centre, with the plan to move the hospital to the site of Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown being shelved - but was this a good decision? Joining Pat to discuss this is former Master of the Rotunda, Fergal Malone.
Joining Pat to chat through some of the main stories in the Sunday papers is Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie.Also joining Pat ot discuss concerns around the increasing costs of fuel and energy is Lisa Ryan is a professor in energy economics in the School of Economics
With Mother's Day fast approaching, resident chef, Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat to talk all things brunch.
Pat is joined by Nikki Ralph, Consultant Dermatologist and photodermatology specialist, for this week’s Ask the Expert.
How much stress do you take on in your everyday life, and what effect does this stress have on your body's ageing? For more on this, Pat is joined by Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College.
On Wednesday, we heard that nuns are seeking €40 million for the sale of a landmark Dublin 4 property. Located on a site immediately adjacent to St Vincent’s University and private hospitals on Merrion Road, the 13.47-acre site was established by Religious Sisters of Charity in 1868. Joining Pat to discuss this further is Maeve O'Rourke, Senior Lecturer in Human Rights Law, Irish Centre for Human Rights, School of Law, University of Galway.
The world is watching with bated breath as tensions in the Middle East escalate dramatically. With ongoing U.S. and allied operations against targeted facilities in Iran and shifting leadership dynamics after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pat sits down with former White House communications director, now best-known as a co-host of ‘The Rest is Politics US, ’ Anthony Scaramucci.
Israel has announced a new wave of "broad-scale" strikes on Tehran as US President Donald Trump said only Iran's unconditional surrender would bring an end to the escalating Middle East war. Joining Pat to discuss further are Lindsey Hilsum, Channel 4 News International Editor and Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.
Former Ireland international Devin Toner joins Pat to assess Ireland's performance against Wales in last night's Men's Six Nations Championship round 4 clash.
The Pat Kenny Show is back!It’s business as usual every Saturday and Sunday morning between 10 and 12, noon, with the same in-depth analysis, a host of familiar faces, and the same lively debates.This weekend, the lineup is box office, as Pat will be joined by Anthony Scaramucci, Barry Keoghan, Devin Toner, Willie Mullins, Professor Luke O’Neill, and more.Listen live between 10 and 12 noon, this Saturday and Sunday or listen back to the podcasts on Newstalk.com or on the GoLoud app.
Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Our Monday expert is RSA ADI Driving Instructor and author of Pass your Driving Test in Ireland  Kathleen Comerford.
Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Pat was joined by Stella O’Malley Psychotherapist and author of 'What Your Teen Is Trying to Tell You' to discuss why we keep secrets and if they are always bad.
Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Fair weather fan versus true supporter, were you a fan of Formula 1 before Drive to Survive? We investigate the Netflix-effect with Rob Hartnett CEO of Sport for Business.
Who is Gavin Newsom?

Who is Gavin Newsom?

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Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Who is Gavin Newsom and is he the new darling of the Democrats? To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and Former Director of Global Engagement at the White House during the Obama Administration.
Ahead of Pat Kenny's move to weekends at the beginning of March, we've delved into the archives to bring you some of the best pieces from his dozen-and-a-half years of mornings on Newstalk.Actor and Author Hugh Bonneville joined Pat on the show today to chat about his new book 'Playing Under The Piano'.
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Jonathan 67 🍀

dermut must have forgot his poppy don't see it on his attire 🤡

Nov 14th
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Gary Power

e54 74

Nov 4th
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Jonathan 67 🍀

🤡 Kenny asks why Connolly can't answer questions regarding people losing homes while we have a government minister who was in Leinster house while 16,000 are now homeless... awful biased 💩

Oct 21st
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Jonathan 67 🍀

Time for biased hack kenny to hang up the microphone he's not even trying to hide it anymore....

Oct 10th
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Jonathan 67 🍀

Got 3mins in and had to turn off.... Kenny is pathetic and allows this Israeli mouthpiece free range to spew forth its propaganda.. Kenny is only able to raise his anger for the shinners... Disgusting

Feb 22nd
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Jonathan 67 🍀

Took 4 mins for lee to mention Sinn Fein who weren't represented on this panel while dickhead kenny sat idly bye... Switched off... Awful shite from moley kenny

Feb 11th
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Jonathan 67 🍀

This dick kenny is obsessed with red top rag mouthpiece lee, as for the opinions of a "social influencer" 🤣😂💩

Dec 24th
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Jonathan 67 🍀

Kenny has absolutely no credibility nor has this discredited wretch williams and only a rancid biased so called radio station would give his rants oxygen.. FYI williams the thugs that perpetuated this dont vote.. Dreadful shite

Nov 30th
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Jonathan 67 🍀

Kenny is so fine gael biased that there's not point in listening any more.. He sits back and allows a party political broadcast from a minister from a totally discredited government.. Awful Dirge

Nov 26th
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Jonathan 67 🍀

More shite from kenny... If i had a cent for every time sheean and prone were on this tripe...

Sep 1st
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Jonathan 67 🍀

Sinn Féin did it... 🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Kenny and Danny are 2 wankers of the most hideous type...

Apr 29th
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Jonathan 67 🍀

Had to turn this off the Kenny and the loony Donovan attacking quinlivan is beyond reprehensible

Feb 25th
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Gerry Reid

I would rather have the country burn under a SF majority government then suffer another FG or FF elitist government, we are nothing but slaves

Aug 16th
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Jonathan 67 🍀

😂😂😂Kenny must go to sleep and wake up thinking of The Shinners 😂😂😂😂 it's truly kennys obsession....

Aug 11th
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Gerry Reid

appalling service, it's not staffing, its the staff don't care, awful

Jul 21st
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Jonathan 67 🍀

And yet you have drivers in their 70s who never sat a theory or practical test some who got licences through a amnesty in the 70s...bonkers

May 17th
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Jonathan 67 🍀

Joan Burton the screechy 1 who sunk Labour 💩 😂😂

Mar 6th
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Paul McHugh

load of rubbish, she will probably get a council house out of it.

Feb 23rd
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Jonathan 67 🍀

Try watching "The Mayor of Kingstown" with Jeremy Renner... Much better

Feb 10th
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Sean

Is unionism ready to accept the democratic will of the people? There fixed that for you...

May 5th
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