Barry Keoghan and former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci are featured guests on the weekend debut of The Pat Kenny Show, which begins airing tomorrow on Newstalk. After transitioning from weekdays to weekends earlier this year, the program will be broadcast every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 12pm, focusing on engaging conversations with leading figures from politics, sport, film, food, and science.
Insightful Conversations with Political and Cultural Figures
Anthony Scaramucci, known for his brief 10-day tenure as communications director during Donald Trump’s first term, will join the show to discuss current US and international politics, the global economic situation, and his specific interest in Ireland this week. Alongside him, Oscar-nominated actor Barry Keoghan will share reflections on his evolving career and his latest work acting with Cillian Murphy in ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,’ while also discussing his future projects in Hollywood and beyond.
Sports and Lifestyle Perspectives Featured on the Weekend Slot
Former Ireland rugby player Devin Toner will offer his analysis of the Six Nations Championship, providing expert views on Ireland’s performance in their recent match against Wales at the Aviva Stadium. Complementing this, chef Gareth Mullins will contribute culinary content, bringing listeners food inspiration, practical kitchen advice, and recipes. The show will also include live music sessions with Paul Harrington, adding a creative element to the weekend lineup.
Pat Kenny on Returning to the Air and Weekend Programming
Speaking ahead of the premiere, Pat Kenny expressed enthusiasm about returning to broadcasting after a brief hiatus, saying,
“it’s great to be back on air after a short break”
, Pat Kenny. Discussing the format of his weekend show, he remarked,
“Well, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it!”
, Pat Kenny, and emphasized a commitment to delivering
“the breaking news, with insightful analysis to help us make sense of it all,”
, Pat Kenny. Kenny added that the weekend edition would balance serious topics with lighter content, noting,
“Given it’s the weekend, we’ll aim to leaven the mix with the good food, sweet music, and the latest from the worlds of science and sport.”
, Pat Kenny.
What to Expect Moving Forward from Pat Kenny’s Weekend Program
This new weekend schedule allows Pat Kenny to maintain his signature thoughtful and wide-ranging discussions while adapting to a format designed to fit a weekend audience. With an eclectic roster that includes prominent guests from a variety of fields, the show is positioned to offer both depth and diversity in its content. Listeners can look forward to a blend of urgent news coverage and engaging cultural segments, setting a tone of optimism and reflection as they tune in each weekend.
