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The Pat Kenny Show

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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 option... more

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MICK’S NEW BOOK – THERE I LONG TO BE - FOCUSES ON THE ROLE GAELIC FOOTBALL PLAYED, AND CONTINUES TO PLAY, IN HIS LIFE AS A KERRYMAN, NOW LIVING IN DUBLIN.

CELEBRATED TRADITIONAL MUSICIAN SHARON SHANNON SPEAKS TO PAT ABOUT HER FORTHCOMING ALBUM, AND SHARES FOND MEMORIES OF HER LIFELONG FRIENDSHIP WITH DÓNAL LUNNY, WHO DIED JUST THE DAY BEFORE THIS INTERVIEW.

GARETH MULLINS, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT ANANTARA THE MARKER DUBLIN AND FORBES STREET RESTAURANT SERVES UP SOME FUN RECIPES FOR HALLOWE'EN BARMBRACK AND CUP-CAKES

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FRANCE IS BRACING FOR ANOTHER WEEKEND OF PROTESTS AFTER LAST WEEKEND’S DEMONSTRATIONS DESCENDED INTO RIOTING, LOOTING AND THE DESTRUCTION OF BUSINESSES AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS. VETERAN FRANCE CORRESPONDENT, JOHN LICHFIELD, SP... more

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Brett Bruen
President of the Global Situation Room and former White House adviser in the Obama administration
Global Situation Room
Episode: The Divided States of America with Pat Kenny Episode 2
Keith Duggan
Irish Times Washington correspondent covering U.S. politics and midterm campaigns
The Irish Times
Episode: The Divided States of America with Pat Kenny Episode 2
Emmanuelle Chaze
France 24 journalist reporting from Ukraine
France 24
Episode: Can Europe replace U.S. backing for Ukraine?
Craig Hughes
Political editor of the Irish Daily Mail
Irish Daily Mail
Episode: Pat's Sunday Paper Review October 18th
Daryl Hendley Rooney
Curator and senior management member at the Little Museum of Dublin
Little Museum of Dublin
Episode: Inside the Coombe: 200 Years of Maternity Care
Mark Moriarty
Chef, author and television presenter
The Dead Rabbit
Episode: Mark Moriarty on his new restaurant, a new book, and a new baby
Sall Grover
Screenwriter and founder of Giggle for Girls
Giggle for Girls
Episode: Sex vs Gender Identity: Giggle v Tickle
Luke O'Neill
Professor of biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: Optogenetics explained: Light switching neurons
Paul Cullen
Journalist and author of Billion Dollar Baby
The Irish Times
Episode: Billion Dollar Baby: Inside Ireland’s costliest build

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Pat Kenny
Host of The Pat Kenny Show; prominent Irish broadcaster with focus on news, politics, and culture.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 813 ratings
  • Pat the Great

    I haven’t lived in Ireland for year so depend on Pat for authentic news and reviews, he is an island of truth in an ocean of misinformation, can’t wait for his weekend gig in March

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    :-260
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Mid-sentence ads

    The content of the podcasts is usually good but the frequency and placement of the ads makes them unbearable to listen to. A podcast might only be 5 or 6 minutes long but still have multiple ads, some of which are cut in to interrupt in the middle of a sentence. It displays a complete last of respect for the listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Elle123456789**
    Ireland10 months ago
  • Blatantly Biased

    Pat cannot hide his Trump derangement syndrome. 99.9% of his contributors on United States affairs are liberals. Whenever he (almost never) has a conservative on, they tend to be the least able to articulate their counter arguments. He couldn’t hold his own against a real conservative. Seems there are no conservatives in Europe. They’re ALL labeled far-right extremists.

    His panels invariably consist of three liberals and no conservatives

    Zero balance.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    GalwayAbroad
    United States10 months ago
  • Pat Is a Radio Legend

    Pat brings sharp analysis. Henry McKean does not. Henry needs to find a new career path as he is not a reporter. He’s more of a detraction than an addition and damages the PK brand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ads nightmare

    I really enjoy this show but the podcast segments are a disaster!! Recently, ads are thrown in - usually in the middle of a conversation (sometimes even a sentence). It’s so off putting. To make it worse the sound of the ads is far louder than the actual episode. Surely this can be sorted. It’s bad enough having to listen to the long ads at the start of each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
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    aycee2006
    Irelanda year ago

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Audience notes strong appreciation for in-depth reporting and credible guests.

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Spotify
#129
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Spotify
#113
Ireland/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#88
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Apple Podcasts
#13
Ireland/Society & Culture

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Orange Order march banned from Garvaghy Road
Q: The Parades Commission made its decision based on advice from the PSNI that they did not anticipate any kind of violence or riotous behavior or whatever. Clearly, that was wrong. But you'd wonder about the Parades Commission themselves. Do they have any instruments by which they would be able to make themselves familiar with the atmosphere on the Garvaghy Road so that they would make a decision not just informed by the PSNI's judgment, which turned out to be flawed, but local concerns as well?
Morris says the PSNI reported no intelligence of expected violence but prepared for possible scenarios. She explains that the Commission must also weigh community impact and legal precedents that have strengthened the right to assembly and protest.
Orange Order march banned from Garvaghy Road
Q: Now the question of how long it took Chris Bryant to step in, I mean, someone might say he let the thing fester for a while, others would say he let it develop to see was action needed or could it be resolved locally?
Morris says the process and legislation are not suited to current circumstances. The Commission's late ruling led to urgent court hearings, while ambiguous rules left uncertainty about when the parade's authorization had ended.
Leinster Rugby's new home at the RDS
Q: So, how's the search for a new coach going?
Nolan says the search is progressing well, interest has been exceptionally high, and the club will announce its decision when there is news to share.
Leinster Rugby's new home at the RDS
Q: So what is your job exactly? Is it to make the sums all add up?
Nolan describes his role as overseeing Leinster's professional and amateur rugby operations, growing participation, administering the game and ensuring commercial activity funds those responsibilities.
Can Ireland become the world leader in digital health?
Q: What is the obstacle to all of this? I mean, is the HSE on board with this? Is the minister on board with this?
Curley says the HSE is involved, but argues that the state has struggled to deliver this kind of change over the past two decades. He calls for a broad coalition and says an academic environment is best placed to drive the transformation.

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A topical current-affairs show with a broad mix of politics, economics, international reporting, and culture, anchored by a sharp, probing host. Episodes weave hard-hitting interviews with analysis of policy, infrastructure, and major news cycles, often featuring on-site reporting, world affairs context, and expert commentary. Noteworthy is the careful balance between political scrutiny and human-interest insights, plus frequent cross-over into sports and entertainment as scene-setters for broader discussions. The format tends to attract listeners who want clear, informed takeaways on Ireland's public life, paired with accessible explanations of complex issues.

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2. Keith Duggan
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4. Craig Hughes
5. Daryl Hendley Rooney
6. Mark Moriarty
7. Sall Grover
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