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Tech with Jess
27/1/2026 | 8 mins.
This week Jess Kelly joined Pat to discuss why California Governor Gavin Newsom is carrying out a review of the now US owned TikTok. Newsom accused TikTok on Monday of suppressing content critical of President Donald Trump as he launched a review to decide if its content moderation practices violated state law, while the platform cited a systems failure.
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Trends, disruption and the digitisation of transport here
27/1/2026 | 9 mins.
When it comes to transport here in Ireland, we always seem to be the last country to jump on the latest trends. We see some progression in the Metro Link, the Luas line has plans to expand and soon we will be bringing in contactless payments. but what's next?
Pat discusses this and more with Tony Canavan EY's Global Transport Leader.
This week marks National Grief Awareness Week
27/1/2026 | 17 mins.
This week marks National Grief Awareness Week. it’s the sixth year the Irish Hospice Foundation are running this campaign, especially during January, a time which can be difficult for many people. Broadcaster Venetia Quick, who you might know from ‘The Grief Pod' speaks about how her own experience when her husband Martin died in 2018. Also joining Pat was Amy Gibney, National Grief in the Workplace Lead at Irish Hospice Foundation.
Who is Nelson Peltz?
27/1/2026 | 11 mins.
Who is Nelson Peltz? As the rift between Brooklyn Beckham and his family was made even more public last week, who is his billionaire father-in-law who calls himself the ‘matchmaker’ between Elon Musk and Donald Trump? All to discuss with Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training with The Communications Clinic and Columnist with The Sunday Independent.
Should Micheál Martin attend the White House for St Patrick's Day?
27/1/2026 | 16 mins.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee will bring to Cabinet the over 50 destinations that Ministers will visit this St Patrick’s Day, headlined by the Taoiseach’s visit to the White House. But in the aftermath of two killings by ICE agents and talk of annexing part of a sovereign European nation, should Micheál Martin attend?
Pat asked Malcolm Byrne TD, Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Energy, Fianna Fáil, Wicklow-Wexford and Richard Boyd-Barrett TD, People Before Profit, Dún Laoghaire.

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About The Pat Kenny Show

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.CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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