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The Pat Kenny Show

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Ireland
Donald Trump
United States
Iran
Gaza
Israel
Education
Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Fianna Fáil
Sinn Féin
China
European Union
Rafah Crossing
Authoritarianism
Football
Dublin Central
Humanitarian Aid
Ukraine
Russia

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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With leaving cert students in the middle of their exams. Math's Paper one on Friday was, from all accounts a very difficult exam. Students and their teachers reported that the wording around the questions was confusing and time-consuming to comprehen... more

Are you one of those people who look forward to the annual release of the top ten things we searched Google for?

Simon Rogers is Google’s data editor, and his new book what we ask google offers an insight into how good or bad humanity could be doing... more

Pat was joined by one of the world’s prominent scholars of the holocaust. Born and raised in a kibutz, Omer Bartov also served as an officer in the Israeli army.  

His new book, Israel: What Went Wrong, focuses on the tragedy besetting Israel and Pa... more

Over 40 members of the defence forces recently took part in an intensive four-day training exercise at Fort Davis in County Cork as part of a programme to develop them into the next leaders of the defence forces.  

Our southern reporter, Jamie O'har... more

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Omer Bartov
Professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Brown University
Brown University
Episode: Holocaust scholar on why Israeli actions must be described as genocide.
Simon Rogers
Google data editor, author of What We Ask Google
Google
Episode: What our Google searches reveal about us
Joe Everett
Captain, course commander for the 26th potential NCO course and training officer at One Brigade Training Center
Irish Defence Forces
Episode: We hear from the defence forces as they prepare for deployment to Lebanon.
Emer Walsh
Trooper
Irish Defence Forces
Episode: We hear from the defence forces as they prepare for deployment to Lebanon.
Francois Olivier
Trooper
Irish Defence Forces
Episode: We hear from the defence forces as they prepare for deployment to Lebanon.
Conor Gallagher
Crime and Security correspondent at The Irish Times
The Irish Times
Episode: Controversy continues over Russian Links to Aughinish alumina refinery.
Francis Humphreys
Festival Director, West Cork Chamber Music Festival
West Cork Chamber Music Festival
Episode: Music in times of war
Maggie O'Farrell
Author of Land and Hamnet
Author
Episode: Hamnet, author Maggie O’Farrell on her latest novel !
Peter Boylan
Former master of the Rotunda Hospital and former president/chairman of obstetric bodies
National Maternity Hospital; Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Episode: Dispute between Rotunda Hospital and HSE escalates over public consultants contracts.

Hosts

Pat Kenny
Host of The Pat Kenny Show, Newstalk
Keira Kelly
Radio presenter on Newstalk, hosting the segment; Newstalk presenter introducing segments and guiding interviews

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 788 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 Kingdom4 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**
    Ireland5 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 States6 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 States9 months 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
    2
    aycee2006
    Ireland9 months ago

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Listeners appreciate Pat Kenny's sharp, well-informed analysis and fair questioning.
Some listeners perceive bias in guest selections or panel balance.
Content is informative and timely, helping listeners understand complex political dynamics.
High-quality guests and on-the-ground reporting are repeatedly praised.
Ads and technical issues are frequent complaints impacting listening experience.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#164
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Apple Podcasts
#88
Ireland/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#16
Ireland/Society & Culture

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Was Maths Paper One a stinker ?
Q: How does the marking curve influence how students feel about the paper after the exam?
The bell curve is used to balance out the hard and easy items so that distributions of grades stay consistent with previous years, which can reassure students after a tough finish even if they felt stressed during the exam.
Was Maths Paper One a stinker ?
Q: What was your overall impression of Paper 1's difficulty balance between Section A and Section B?
Section A stayed familiar and approachable, providing some early marks, while Section B introduced context-heavy, problem-solving items that felt much tougher and stretched students, though the easier early parts still helped overall marks.
Luke O’Neil, live from Sarajevo on a breakthrough in treating pancreatic cancer
Q: What exactly is the drug doing to extend life in pancreatic cancer?
It targets the mutant RAS pathway driving tumor growth, blocking it to slow progression and extending survival to roughly 12-13 months for some patients, with ongoing work to optimize the approach.
A chicken sandwich, which has an Asian twist, Gareth Mullens joins us !
Q: What makes a bang bang?
The key is the chili component and the slaw, with the mayonnaise acting as the binder to keep the chicken juicy and flavorful, especially when cooked on a barbecue or air fryer.
Icon, Star, Myth: Marilyn Monroe at 100
Q: Tell me, when did your fascination with Marilyn begin?
Michelle Morgan recalls discovering Monroe as a teenager in 1985 and how that initial curiosity evolved into a lifelong study of her life and legacy.

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What is The Pat Kenny Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program consistently covers Irish politics, elections, and public policy, interleaving live event coverage (by-elections and counts) with in-studio analysis from journalists and politicians. Health, science, and international affairs occasionally surface, often through expert interviews or global context segments, while practical issues such as housing, infrastructure, and cost of living frequently come up in discussions with policymakers and practitioners. Noteworthy are the strong emphasis on transfer dynamics in elections, in-depth historical context around Irish parties, and a willingness to blend hard-edged political scrutiny with human-interest and cultural angles. Listeners can expect fast-paced, reference-rich conversations, rea... more

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2. Simon Rogers
3. Joe Everett
4. Emer Walsh
5. Francois Olivier
6. Conor Gallagher
7. Francis Humphreys
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