The Pat Kenny Show

The Pat Kenny Show

Newstalk

29 episodes

Episodes

A Letter Home: Irish Correspondence from America
Oct 3, 2026 · 14m
Pat Kenny discusses the book *A Letter Home* with author Brendan McHugh, exploring Irish emigration to America from 1818 to 1972.
Autumnal Food with Gerry Devlin
Oct 3, 2026 · 8m
Jerry Devlin from the Dublin Cookery School joins Pat Kenny to showcase seasonal autumn dishes featuring Irish produce like pumpkins, mushrooms, and apples.
Leo Varadkar on Brexit, Garvaghy road and Irish reunification
Oct 3, 2026 · 20m
Leon O’Donnell joins Pat Kenny’s show to discuss Andy Burnham’s admission that Brexit has harmed the UK and his push to rejoin the EU.
Science with Luke: Epstein-Barr Virus
Oct 3, 2026 · 12m
Pat Kenny discusses the link between the Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis with Professor Luke O’Neill.
Ask The Expert: Dietician Sarah Keogh
Oct 3, 2026 · 10m
Dietitian Sarah Ke joins Pat Kenny to discuss how diet impacts mental health, explaining that nutrient deficiencies in omega-3s, B vitamins, and iron can mimic anxiety and depression.
U2 celebrates their 50th anniversary
Sep 27, 2026 · 15m
Pat Kenny and Pat Carty discuss U2's enduring legacy, highlighting their consistency since 1980 and the significance of albums like *The Unforgettable Fire* and *Joshua Tree*.
Catalpa: The Epic Story of the Greatest Prison Rescue in Irish History
Sep 27, 2026 · 13m
Historian Michael Barry discusses the 150th anniversary of the Catalpa Rescue, detailing how John Devoy orchestrated the daring escape of six Fenian prisoners from Western Australia in 1876.
Updates on the Ireland and Israel match
Sep 27, 2026 · 15m
Pat Kenny discusses the tense atmosphere surrounding Ireland’s upcoming Nations League match against Israel in Hungary, featuring Irish Independent reporter Aidan Fitzmaurice.
Are our AI fears justified?
Sep 27, 2026 · 10m
Pat Kenny and Raluka Sakunu, CEO of SmartReach 247, discuss growing concerns over AI trustworthiness following recent data breaches involving OpenAI and the Australian government.
The Sunday Paper Review 27th September
Sep 27, 2026 · 31m
Host Pat Kenny discusses the fallout from the Irish football team’s decision to play Israel, debating whether the backlash is justified or performative.
Is turning 50 the end of the road? Or a new chapter?
Sep 26, 2026 · 9m
Pat Kenny discusses new research revealing a generational divide over aging, joined by hotelier Francis Brennan and Trinity College professor Roseanne Kenny.
What has happened at the UN General Assembly?
Sep 26, 2026 · 7m
Scott Lucas analyzes the UN General Assembly, highlighting how world leaders like Putin and Trump are eroding multilateralism.
The Orange Order is set to return to Garvaghy Road
Sep 26, 2026 · 16m
This episode of The Pat Kenny Show examines the Parades Commission’s controversial decision to allow the Orange Order to march on Portadown’s Gervaghie Road for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Autumn food with Gerry Devlin
Sep 26, 2026 · 7m
Gerry Devlin from the Dublin Cookery School joins Pat Kenny to explore autumn ingredients like pumpkin, venison, and kale.
Ask The Expert: Dermatologist, Professor Caitriona Ryan
Sep 26, 2026 · 11m
Professor Katrina Ryan joins Pat Kenny to discuss the impact of menopause on skin and hair, explaining how estrogen drops cause a 30% collagen loss, dryness, and hormonal acne.
Motoring with Geraldine Herbert
Sep 20, 2026 · 10m
Motoring editor Ger Herbert discusses the impact of penalty points on insurance costs and the growing acceptance of telematics for both young and elderly drivers.
Trump family's deals in the Balkans
Sep 20, 2026 · 16m
Pat Kenny and guest Garrett Patrick Kelly discuss Trump family business dealings in Eastern Europe, including the controversial Albanian resort project and a failed Belgrade hotel deal.
What were the Vikings like?
Sep 20, 2026 · 16m
Pat Kenny interviews archaeologist Neil Price to challenge the stereotypical image of Vikings as mere raiders.
Russian elections
Sep 20, 2026 · 8m
Pat Kenny discusses Russia’s first parliamentary election since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine with BBC journalist Yaroslav Kureina.
Pat's Sunday Paper Review 20th September
Sep 20, 2026 · 17m
Pat Kenny and columnist Brenda Parry review Sunday headlines, discussing the proposed €100 cultural allowance for teens and the UAE’s expulsion of drug lord Christy Kinnahan.
Trump bans CNN from the White House
Sep 19, 2026 · 18m
Pat Kenny discusses President Trump’s ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, analyzing its constitutional implications and impact on press freedom.
What causes morning sickness during pregnancy?
Sep 19, 2026 · 9m
Luke O'Neill, a Trinity College professor, joins Pat Kenny from New York to discuss a major breakthrough in understanding morning sickness.
The latest in Yemen
Sep 19, 2026 · 14m
Adam Parsons, Sky News' Middle East correspondent, joins Pat Kenny to analyze the Houthi offensive in Yemen and its global implications.
Italian recipes with Gareth Mullins
Sep 19, 2026 · 7m
Gareth Mullins, executive chef at Annanara, joins Pat Kenny to share tips for cooking Italian food at home, emphasizing the importance of fresh ingredients like quality olive oil and aged parmesan.
Carlo Rovelli on Modern Physics
Sep 19, 2026 · 15m
Physicist Carlo Rovelli joins Pat Kenny to discuss his new book, *On the Equality of All Things*, which applies quantum mechanics and relativity to our understanding of existence.
Garda Whistleblower Controversy
Sep 19, 2026 · 16m
This episode of The Pat Kenny Show examines the fallout from a Primetime investigation into Garda whistleblowing failures.
How is Trump's weekend visit being viewed at home?
Sep 13, 2026 · 10m
Katrina Perry, BBC’s chief presenter in Washington, discusses President Trump’s controversial golf trip to Ireland during the US midterm campaign.
The Lyric's The Thing
Sep 13, 2026 · 10m
Pat Kenny and Paul Harrington explore the history of the song "From a Distance," written by Julie Gold in 1985 while she worked as an HBO secretary.
Sebastian Faulkes: Farewell to Eden
Sep 13, 2026 · 16m
Sebastian Faulks discusses his novel "Farewell to Eden," which interweaves the lives of a WWII veteran and a music teacher in 1950s England with the…
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