The Pat Kenny Show

Dacre Stoker Great grand nephew of Bram Stoker

25 Oct 2023

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The great grand nephew of Bram Stoker Dacre Stoker joined Pat to discuss his new multimedia presentation Stoker on Stoker, where he will be presenting...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reaches one year in office

25 Oct 2023

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Celebrations or commiserations? UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reaches one year in office, Consultant, Strategist and mental Health Campaigner&nbs...

Tech With Jess: Googles AI photo editing tool

24 Oct 2023

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This morning on the show, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent takes a look at the new Google AI photo editing tool.

Nine Republicans have entered the race for House Speaker

24 Oct 2023

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9 Republicans have entered the race for House Speaker, what happens from here? Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway and Columnist...

Waterways Ireland are calling for changes to bye-laws

24 Oct 2023

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Waterways Ireland is calling for changes to bye-laws which they say are necessary to protect our waters. Speaking to Pat this morning, Paddy Harkin In...

One quarter of Irish homes has had a problem drinker

24 Oct 2023

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A quarter of adults in Ireland lived with a problem drinker as a child according to a new study by Maynooth University. With more detail on the findin...

Dana Erlich, Israeli Ambassador to Ireland

24 Oct 2023

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Dana Erlich, Israeli ambassador to Ireland joined Pat this morning in studio.

How to craft a heartfelt apology

24 Oct 2023

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Irish people say sorry in all the wrong places. We hear how to craft a heartfelt apology with Ray O'Neill Assistant Professor in Psychotherapy in...

Britney Spears memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ released today

24 Oct 2023

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Britney Spears's memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ is released globally today. We talked to Entertainment journalist Rory Cashin about the revelations.

Death toll in Gaza reaches 5,000

24 Oct 2023

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As the death toll in Gaza reaches 5,000 we speak to Professor of Peace Studies Paul Rogers on where the conflict stands on the global landscape.

Ask The Expert: Prof Gaye Cunnane, Consultant Rheumatologist at St James Hospital

23 Oct 2023

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Our ask the expert today joining Pat was Professor Gaye Cunnane Professor of Rheumatology at Trinity College Dublin and St James Hospital and Dir...

Former jockey Nina Carberry on her new book

23 Oct 2023

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Out of the saddle and onto the bookshelves; former jockey Nina Carberry joined Pat in studio to chat about her new children’s book 'Ride To The...

Calls for a ferry service between Cork and Waterford

23 Oct 2023

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There are calls for a ferry service to be installed to travel between Cork and Waterford. A motion has been put forward for a feasibility study to tak...

Thousands of Irish drivers subjected to major data breach

23 Oct 2023

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Thousands of Irish drivers were victims of a data breach, with more than half a million documents exposed to hackers. We more on this Pat spoke to Adr...

Expulsions and suspensions climb significantly at second-level schools

23 Oct 2023

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Expulsions and suspensions have increased significantly post-pandemic, we ask why with Eric Nelligan Assistant Principal of St Munchins College in Lim...

The growth of fertility tracking apps

23 Oct 2023

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Fertility tracking apps have grown in popularity but are they a good alternative to traditional birth control? Pat has a discussion with Aisling Fox, ...

Yellow and orange weather warnings in place across the country

23 Oct 2023

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With yellow and orange weather warnings in place across the country we get the latest on what people can expect with Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather...

Sport: England lose out to South Africa

23 Oct 2023

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England surprisingly gave South Africa a run for their money in the Rugby World Cup over the weekend, and the great Bobby Charlton passed away. We get...

The rise of international pet smuggling

23 Oct 2023

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More than 400 smuggled pets were discovered in a raid in Barcelona last Wednesday. With there being several high-profile seizures in Ireland over the ...

The latest on the Israel-Palestine conflic

23 Oct 2023

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The latest on the Israel-Palestine conflict – where does it stand over two weeks in?  Pat was joined on the show by Duncan Bullivant Special Ad...

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum

20 Oct 2023

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A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was   Colm Brophy FG TD Dublin South West, Jack Power Reporter wi...

New book by British comedian and author  Andi Osho

20 Oct 2023

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British comedian and author  Andi Osho has written a fiction book about the difficulties of stand-up and the power of love. Andi joined Pat to ch...

How the Gaza Israel conflict is impacting hospital services

20 Oct 2023

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We discuss the impact the conflict is having on hospital services. Speaking to Pat this morning was Dr. Daniel Briscoe, nephew of the late Ben Briscoe...

Friday Food with Gareth Mullins

20 Oct 2023

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Gareth Mullins has a beautiful minestrone and some lovely butternut squash soup recipes for us to try this weekend.All with thanks to Cully & Sull...

The Cork businesses and people impacted by flooding

20 Oct 2023

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Serious concerns for residents in Midleton estate who are on 'high alert' for further flooding. We hear from the people and businesses impacted by the...

The great work of the Helium Arts charity

20 Oct 2023

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Children living with health conditions can find joy and escapism through art and creativity. We hear about Helium Arts the national children’s arts...

Sport: Rugby World Cup continues despite our exit

20 Oct 2023

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The Rugby World Cup continues despite our exit, as well as some interesting fixtures in the Premier League. All the sport with Kathleen McNamee.

The Irish relationship with Palestine

20 Oct 2023

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We dive into the history behind Ireland’s pro-Palestine stance and its significance for the European Union with Naomi O'Leary Europe Correspondent f...

Who could we see as a potential Ireland Manager?

19 Oct 2023

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Off the ball’s Shane Hannon rates the current potential options to replace Stephen Kenny as Ireland Manager.

The business of: The Irish fry up

19 Oct 2023

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We take a look at the business of the Irish fry-up with Newstalk Business Editor Joe Lynam.This is all with thanks to Croke Park Meetings & Events...

An Irish ex-pat on the reality of life in the middle of a conflict zone

19 Oct 2023

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An Irish ex-pat living in Israel with his family discusses the reality of life in the middle of a conflict zone. Speaking to Pat this morning was Dara...

The new EU wide drug trafficking action plan

19 Oct 2023

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On the show, we heard about the new EU-wide drug trafficking action plan with Hanne Cokelaere, Mobility Reporter for POLITICO Europe and also Mi...

Just what is maths anixety ?

19 Oct 2023

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Does your heart race when you have to work with numbers? We talk to a teacher about maths anxiety and why it is affecting more girls than boys 

How to make Halloween more sustainable

19 Oct 2023

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With Halloween just around the corner, some top tips on how to make the spooky celebration more sustainable with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supp...

We hear from UNICEF live from Israel

19 Oct 2023

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Aid groups have been calling for the protection of children on both sides of the conflict in Gaza, we hear from UNICEF live from Israel. Speaking to P...

Henry McKean reports on the dangers of fireworks this Halloween

19 Oct 2023

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Halloween is still over a week away but fireworks are already going off in neighbourhoods every night  Fireworks are illegal in the Sta...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel

19 Oct 2023

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The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Israel where he is expected to press for humanitarian aid to be delivered to Gaza.  Pat was join...

Gardening with Paraic

18 Oct 2023

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Paraic Horkan answers listeners questions and tells us the top things to do in your garden this week  

‘The Monsignor: The Man, His Mistresses and the Missing Money’

18 Oct 2023

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The scandalous double life of a Twentieth Century preacher in a new book by Una O’Hagan and the late Colm Keane’s book ‘The Monsignor: The Man, ...

50% increase in the number of new licensed electric cars

18 Oct 2023

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There has been a 50 percent increase in the number of new licensed electric cars so far this year as electric car popularity continues to increase in ...

Inside Hollywood: The must see horror movies this Halloween

18 Oct 2023

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As the scary season is upon us, we continue with our list of must-see horror movies with Lisa Cannon TV Host and Executive Producer of Spotlight.

We hear from a Meath doctor whose family are trapped in Gaza

18 Oct 2023

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We get the latest from the war between Israel and Gaza and speak to a doctor whose family is trapped in Gaza. Joining Pat this morning was  Jotam...

Green Scene: Robot farming

18 Oct 2023

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Ruth Freeman explains robot farming and how we can do better with e-waste in this week’s Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Science for So...

Hugh Wallace on making most of your home and renovations

18 Oct 2023

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Architect and presenter Hugh Wallace with tips for getting the most out of your home.

The latest on the airstrike at a hospital in Gaza

18 Oct 2023

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We get the latest on the airstrike at a hospital in Gaza that has left over 500 people dead with John Simpon BBC World Affairs Editor.

Tech With Jess: new Google Pixel phones

17 Oct 2023

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Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joined Pat this morning to review the new Google Pixel phones.

Martin Doyle’s ‘Dirty Linen: The Troubles in My Home Place’

17 Oct 2023

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An exploration of one rural parish during the Troubles speaks volumes about the legacy of violence in the North. Martin Doyle Author of ‘Dirty Linen...

Concern for Irish troops in Lebanon

17 Oct 2023

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Concern for Irish troops in Lebanon amid fears of an escalation of the violence in Israel and we learn about the disinformation that is surroundi...

Brussels 'on highest terror alert'

17 Oct 2023

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Brussels 'on highest terror alert' following the fatal shooting of two people in central Brussels. With more on this, we spoke to Rosie Birchard, Jour...

The 2022 report on prison services in Ireland

17 Oct 2023

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Degrading conditions, a complaint system not fit for purpose, and a rising number of deaths in custody. The Inspector of Prisons, Mark Kelly, rel...

Growing numbers of adults are moving back in with their parents

17 Oct 2023

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Growing numbers of adults are moving back in with their parents for various reasons. We talk to Anne Kehoe President of the Psychology Society of Irel...

Dublin Airport passenger numbers set to exceed 32 million

17 Oct 2023

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With passenger numbers set to exceed 32 million, is a third terminal on the way for Dublin Airport? We hear from Eogha Corry Editor In Chef of Travel ...

Lara Marlowe on the conflict in Israel

17 Oct 2023

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Journalist and Author Lara Marlowe will give us her assessment of the situation in Israel based on years of observing from the frontline.

Discussing multivitamin marketing myths

16 Oct 2023

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Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and founder of the health podcast joined us to discuss the multivitamin marketing myths ahead of flu season.

Spend Christmas a bit differently this year !

16 Oct 2023

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Looking to escape at Christmas we’ll have the top hotel breaks for the special time of year with great suggestions from Travel Editor with the Indep...

Is not fancying your partner anymore grounds for divorce?

16 Oct 2023

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Is not fancying your partner any more grounds for divorce, or is the loss of chemistry and romance a sad reality in long term relationships. We hear f...

Motoring with Geraldine Herbert

16 Oct 2023

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From excise duty to benefit in kind, Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent will breakdown what budget 2024 means for motoris...

EirGrid’s annual winter outlook report

16 Oct 2023

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Ireland has less reason to worry about winter energy supply than it did last year, according to EirGrid’s annual winter outlook report.

‘Food On The Edge’: Storytelling through food

16 Oct 2023

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JP McMahon’s ‘Food On The Edge’ event on 16 and 17 October in Airfield Estate, Dundrum, explores modern Irish cuisine and brings together chefs ...

'The Hike Life' by Rozanne Purcell

16 Oct 2023

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Rozanne Purcell joined on us this morning on the show to cha about her new Book “Hike Life” and her love for the outdoors.

President Biden warns against the occupation of Gaza

16 Oct 2023

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President Biden warns against the occupation of Gaza, and Middle East expert Patrick Cockburn will give us the latest from Israel.

Ireland's Rugby World Cup dream is over

16 Oct 2023

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Well, they made us believe but unfortunately, Ireland’s Rugby World Cup dream ended in spectacular fashion on Saturday night against the All Blacks....

Health and community workers preparing for strike action tomorrow

16 Oct 2023

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Workers in community and voluntary sector organisations, funded by the HSE and other State agencies, are due to take indefinite strike actio...

Number of Gardaí checkpoint alcohol tests at drops

16 Oct 2023

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The number of alcohol breath tests carried out at Garda checkpoints has dropped by more than half compared with pre-pandemic levels while th...

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum

13 Oct 2023

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We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Anton in the studio today was Gary Gannon – TD, Social Democrats, Spo...

Friday Food

13 Oct 2023

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It's Friday Food time on the show. Today Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Chef, of The Condor takes us through a tasty recipe of Anise Orange Cured Duck Le...

From Premiership Rugby to Premiership Painter

13 Oct 2023

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From Premiership Rugby to Premiership Painter” we speak to Ed Williamson who has swapped rugby for fine art and has a new exhibition in The Oriel Ga...

Jimmy Smallhorne writer of film 'The Miracle Club'

13 Oct 2023

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Jimmy Smallhorne, the writer of The film The Miracle Club, joined Anton on the show today to discuss the film which is released in cinemas today.

Henry is with rugby fans in Paris

13 Oct 2023

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A huge game against New Zealand this weekend! We sent Henry McKean off to chat to the Irish fans about the game... and the bed bugs.

Catherine Day, Former Secretary General of the European Commission

13 Oct 2023

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Catherine Day joins us to look back on 40 years of public service including being the first female secretary general of the EU.

Israel says all 1.1 million Palestinians in north Gaza must leave

13 Oct 2023

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Israel says all 1.1 million Palestinians in north Gaza must leave. We get the latest on the conflict with Duncan Bullivant Special advisor to the head...

Sport: It’s the big one!

13 Oct 2023

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It’s the big one! Ireland will face New Zealand this weekend in a Quarter Final thriller! We speak to Malcolm O'Kelly former Irish Rugby player and ...

‘Breaking the Heart Open’, a new book by psychologist Tony Bates

13 Oct 2023

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‘Breaking the Heart Open’, a new book by Tony Bates, tells of how a psychologist can learn from the pain of those he speaks to . Tony joined ...

The age limit for joining the guards increases to 50

13 Oct 2023

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The age limit for joining the guards increases to 50, but will this have an actual effect on policing numbers? Speaking to Anton this morning was Bren...

It is World Arthritis Day

12 Oct 2023

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Raising awareness about the prevalence of arthritis and the support available to those who suffer from it. We spoke to Peter Boyd Arthritis Ireland an...

Boxed With John Fardy features 'Beckham@

12 Oct 2023

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Unmissable and not just for football fans! we feature the new Netflix documentary Beckham in this week’s 'Boxed' with John Fardy.

The dangers of heat exhaustion in sport

12 Oct 2023

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We discuss the dangers of heat exhaustion in sports after the F1 Qatar Grand Prix last weekend with Shane Hannon.

A traffic management review could be a roadmap to quicker commutes and less pollution

12 Oct 2023

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A traffic management review could be a roadmap to quicker commutes and less pollution. With more on this interesting topic, Pat was joined on the show...

Prof Scott Lucas on Israel Palestine conflict

12 Oct 2023

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Professor and Political analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin brings us more insight and developments into to Israel and Palestine con...

Organic and regenerative farming in Ireland

12 Oct 2023

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We hear about organic and regenerative farming in Ireland and the Irish brands that are embracing these new farming practices with Joe Linehan Editor ...

Will RTE secure a €40m bailout? The Public Affairs Committee hears from the broadcaster later this morning.

12 Oct 2023

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Will RTE secure a €40m bailout? The Public Affairs Committee will hear from the broadcaster later this morning. Speaking ahead of this appearance wa...

64% of school leaders report stress or burnout

12 Oct 2023

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With 64% of school leaders reporting stress or burnout we’ll hear from the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals about the mounti...

Autumn gardening with Paraic Horkan

11 Oct 2023

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Autumn is here and there are some autumn gardening jobs to undertake Paraic Horkan gives us tips and advice.

We hear about the National Menopause Summit

11 Oct 2023

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Sinead McNamara Founder and Co-Director of the National Menopause Summit speaks about the importance of educating and empowering women in a world...

Inside Hollywood: Top ten Halloween movies

11 Oct 2023

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Why do we put ourselves through watching scary horror movies? This week on Inside Hollywood Lisa Cannon takes us through the top ten Halloween movies ...

An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar

11 Oct 2023

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An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar joined Pat in the studio to discuss what Budget 2024 brought to people, families, and businesses.

Green Scene: Plants can clean gasoline fumes from air

11 Oct 2023

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On this week's Green Scene, we hear about new research that suggests plants can clean gasoline fumes from the air, and how much climate change is cost...

Update on the Israel-Palestine conflict

11 Oct 2023

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Former peacekeeper and academic Dr. Ray Murphy will give his view of the Israel-Palestine conflict with Pat this morning on the show.

Susie Dents chats about her new book

11 Oct 2023

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‘Interesting Stories About Curious Words: From Stealing Thunder to Red Herrings’ is a new book by Susie Dent and Susie joined Pat on the show this...

Tech With Jess: New Google devices up for review

10 Oct 2023

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Newstalk’s Tech Correspondent  Jess Kelly reviews new FitBit from Google, as well as the full details on the new Pixel 8.

Israel unleashes brutal response to Hamas attack

10 Oct 2023

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Israel unleashes brutal response to Hamas attack as the fallout from the weekend’s massacre continues. We speak to Alistair Bunkall, Middle East Cor...

What the public want to see in Budget 2024

10 Oct 2023

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Today we will finally find out who is doing well and not so well in the Budget. our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with people the lengt...

The eternal search for the stars and space

10 Oct 2023

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It’s the final day of World Space Week, we’ll look at man’s eternal search for the stars and the projects they’ve wielded. Speaking to Pat thi...

We mark world mental health day

10 Oct 2023

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To mark world mental health day, one man tells us how aware helped him through his lifelong depression, when he decided to seek help at aged 60. Speak...

The politics & implications behind the Hammas attack

10 Oct 2023

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We discuss the politics & implications behind the Hamas attack and the Israeli retaliation with Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of th...

Can AI change the face of hospitality?

10 Oct 2023

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As AI sets its sights on revolutionising more and more industries, we ask if can AI change the face of hospitality with Paul Armstrong, Technology exp...

A look ahead to Budget 2024

10 Oct 2023

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Budget 2024, social welfare boosts, childcare help, and tax changes – what's coming up in Budget 2024? Daniel McConnell, Editor, of The Business Po...

Ask The Expert: Dr Brendan Cummings Wellington Eye Clinic

09 Oct 2023

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 Refractive eye surgery can be extremely beneficial, however when not done by a certified medical professional, certain things can go wrong. Our ...

US faces problems at home and abroad

09 Oct 2023

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US faces problems at home and abroad as the conflict in Israel raises pressing questions while republicans jockey for position. To get the latest Pat ...

The certification of electric airplanes

09 Oct 2023

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We discuss the certification of electric planes and the future of aviation with Lt Col Kevin Byrne airplane safety and security auditor.