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The Pat Kenny Show
Hosted by Newstalk · EN
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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Icon, Star, Myth: Marilyn Monroe at 100
2w ago00:15:21Tap to summarizeShe remains one of the most recognisable and fascinating figures of the 20th century - a Hollywood icon whose image has endured for generations, but whose real life was far more complex than the ‘blonde bombshell’ persona the world came to know. Bestselling author and biographer, Michelle Morgan, joins Pat to discuss Marilyn Monroe’s life, legacy, and why the world remains so fascinated by her a century later.
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Pat's Sunday Paper Review May 31st
2w ago00:17:05Tap to summarizeJoining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Mark Hennessy, the Ireland and Britain Editor of The Irish Times.
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The DNA trail in the Sophie Toscan du Plantier case expands
2w ago00:09:31Tap to summarizeNearly 30 years on from one of the most notorious murders in modern Irish history, the investigation into the killing of Sophie Toscan du Plantier has taken a new turn. Gardaí are now seeking assistance from police forces across Europe and beyond, in an effort to identify a DNA trace found on the victim’s boot - evidence that could yet reshape understanding of a case that has long confounded authorities. Barry Roche, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Times, joins Pat to discuss.
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Juvenile sentencing for serious sexual offences: Where do we stand?
2w ago00:15:30Tap to summarizeJuvenile sentencing for sex offences and rape hit the headlines in the UK this week when it came to light that a judge had given three boys convicted of the rape and serious sexual assault of two underage girls rehabilitation orders, rather than prison sentences. Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Co-ordinator with The Children’s Rights Alliance joins Pat to discuss.
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What is a presidential library, and will Trump build his own ?
2w ago00:11:51Tap to summarizeAfter years of construction, almost a billion dollars in costs and controversy over the design, the Obama Presidential Library is set to open in just a few weeks’ time in Chicago. Never to be outdone by his longtime Democratic rival, Donald Trump is also currently pushing ahead with his own library in Miami, setting up a battle of architectural vanity, legacy and fundraising capacity. But how has the Presidential Library System evolved over the years? Reporter Simon Tierney joined Pat to Explain.
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Why do rich countries continue to fail in delivering infrastructure and services for their citizens?
2w ago00:16:32Tap to summarizeNow John Kampfner has had a long career as a broadcaster and author. Starting as a foreign correspondent in Moscow with Reuters, John has worked for the Daily Telegraph, The Financial Times, the BBC and moreHe has also written several books, made award-winning documentaries and is a regular columnist in political and The Guardian He Joined Pat to dicuss his new book ‘BRAVER NEW WORLD’. Which spends time showing that the big western countries like the US/Germany etc are doing very badly when it comes to quality of life and services.
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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.
2w ago00:14:12Tap to summarizeWeight-loss drugs like Ozempic and wegovy are seeing a massive surge in popularity, but concerns are growing about people buying them online without proper medical supervision. at the same time, new figures show huge pressure on gp services, with more patients than ever turning to pharmacists for frontline healthcare advice. Joining Pat to discuss this as part of our ‘ask the expert’ slot was laura dowling, better known as the fabulous pharmacist
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Is AI coming for your job ?
2w ago00:13:06Tap to summarizeAs AI growth and development continues how many jobs might it replace in the future ? This week, as another college year draws to a close, Professor Luke O'Neill is looking at AI, and the threat it poses to the graduate jobs market.
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Gareth Mullens makes us a Victoria sponge cake with Wexford strawberries
2w ago00:07:27Tap to summarizeGareth Mullins, executive chef at the Anantara Hotel, joins Pat with a recipe for a special Victoria sponge with those ever-amazing Wexford Strawberries!
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With the Leaving Cert around the corner how can students stay sane, and what can parents do to support them ?
2w ago00:14:37Tap to summarizeAs students careen towards the leaving cert, they may feel overwhelmed by what they know, what they have yet to learn and the impact the exam has on their lives. Years of schooling have prepared them for this and yet, as the date inches closer, it is up to them and their families to ensure they perform at their best. counsellor and education columnist for the irish times brian mooney joined Pat in the studio today to present tips on how to feel pressure only when it counts.
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