The Pat Kenny Show

Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta will launch a brand new Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL). This new division will be dedicated to developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) and, ultimately, superintelligence. Jess Kelly brings us more details.

Last week, Zohran Mamdani stunned the political scene in New York City by winning the Democratic nomination for mayor. He fought off the challenge of former Governor Andrew Cuomo and will now go on to November’s election. Lorcan Nyhan brings us a full profile of the man that Donald Trump has branded “a pure communist”.

A recent survey by Childcare.co.uk should that boys are the easier gender to raise based on their emotional needs, communication, behavior and resilience. But is this really the case? We discussed this with Tanya Sweeney, Journalist with the Irish Independent and also Enda Murphy, Psychotherapist.

The European Union's Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič is flying to Washington today for talks with senior Trump administration officials ahead of next week’s deadline. We get the latest on this with Koen Verhelst is a Trade Reporter at POLITICO.

Retirement is a life-long dream for some, but for others it can come too soon. We will look at ways to keep busy for those required to retire early. All to discuss with Peter Cosgrove Managing Director of Futurewise.

Minister for Housing Jame Browne will today present to cabinet a league table of how local authorities are performing when it comes to housing deliver. It will show that less than half of local authorities met or exceeded their targets. Political Correspondent with The Irish Times Jack Horgan-Jones brings us the story with analysis from Senior Lecturer in Housing, TU Dublin Dr Lorcan Sirr.

Simon Tierney has been meeting with the Russian community in Ireland and how they have dealt with the isolation of their country and the stigma of being a Russian living abroad since the invasion of Ukraine. Simon spoke to two Russians and a Ukrainian.in order to try and understand their predicament.

Many parents are facing a hike in “voluntary” contributions as inflation has left many primary schools struggling financially. Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Seamus Mulconry, General Secretary of The Catholic Primary School Association and also Peter Melrose, Primary School Teacher from Meath.

Are you having trouble getting your kids to sleep? Maybe it’s the brighter evenings now and they’re refusing to go to bed or maybe their nap times have become irregular. Our expert helping us today is Lucy Wolfe Sleep Expert.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing. 

The Irish Natural and Hill Farmers Association, or INHFAM, are for measures to be implemented to counter the mounting cases of dog attacks on livestock.   The body are meeting with the Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture this week. For more on this we heard from ohn Joe Fitzgerald, INHFA Vice President. 

Controversy surrounding Glastonbury continues to dominate the headlines. UK Prime Minster Keir Starmer has led the public criticisms following punk duo bob vylan for chanting the of “death” to the Israeli military. To discuss further Anton was joined on the show by Georgie Prodromou, Political Editor with Bauer Media UK.

Last minute holiday tips for people who have booked but are still prepping to go. Packing smart, avoiding car hire upsells, having EHIC card, using Revolut to avoid fees, packing a small “big” bag so you only pay luggage fees one way.  Pol Ó Conghaile Irish Independent Travel Editor bring us al the travel tips.All with thanks to Ryanair.

A relationship review could be exactly what a couple needs to communicate effectively and strengthen their connection.   But what is a relationship review, and how can a couple go about conducting one? All to discuss with Stephaine Regan Clinical Psychotherapist.

Four Wicklow men have set out to beat the Guinness world record for rowing around the island of Ireland. They’re trying to beat the previous record of 32 days and 7 hours. They’ve set off from the west coast and are on route around the island. 12 months of preparation, hard work and the support of their entire communities have helped them set sail to raise money for their local charities. Speaking from the Irish costal waters was Diarmuid Bhroin, Captain of the rowing team.

A new report to be published by the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill this morning will warn that there are areas across the country which face being GP blackspots due to GP retirements. Dr Deirdre Collins joined Anton this morning to discuss these concerns.

A local counsellor in Limerick is calling for more Gardaí to patrol the city so they can clamp down on crime and feuds. Counsellor Sarah Beasley from Aontú said at a metropolitan district meeting “we need more gardaí. Limerick is in trouble, and we all know it.”  Sarah spoke to Anton this morning on the show.

Many of our mothers and grandmothers will have had to give up work when they got married, but today in Ireland it's increasingly common for women to outearn their husbands. Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on the rise of female breadwinners, and what it means for Irish finance and relationships:

As the Presidential election draws nearer more and more candidates are emerging vying for presidency. Some are cautiously raising their hand, while others are staking heavy claim for the job.  All to discuss with Anton and Fionnan Sheahan Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland editor of the Irish Independent at Mediahuis Ireland.

Keira Keogh TD, Fine Gael, Mayo, Senator Laura Harmon, Labour, Spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science; Disability, Cork  and Mary Regan, Political Editor, Irish Independent joined Jonathan in studio today for our Friday Forum.

Top tips on how to secure a mortgage as approvals hit record levels. Telling us all was Martina Hennessy, Managing Director of Doddl.

Gareth Mullins takes us through a sweet strawberry tart and Dubai chocolate chip cookies.

There are all calls for the government to take action and deal with the opportunities and risks associated with AI. As Ireland is at risk from falling behind other countries.   Professor Barry O'Sullivan, School of Computer Science and It in University College Cork, and Member of The Government’s AI Advisory Council discussed this further with Jonathan this morning on the show.

Jenny Maguire President of Trinity College Dublin Student’s Union, Jamie Kenny Co-CEO Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride and Colm O’Gorman look ahead to the Dublin Pride Parade.

Ireland is to join a €150 billion EU defense plan that will allow member states to acquire military equipment to rearm against Russia. We discuss this and more with Declan Power, Security and Defence Analyst.

The football All Ireland Quarter Finals are this weekend in Croke Park. Ireland's Dan Sheehan will guide the Lions down under to take on Western Force. All this and more on this weekend’s sports with Colm Boohig.

Wedding celebrations begin for Jeff Bezos as he gets ready to tie the knot with TV presenter Lauren Sanchez.  200 guests in Venice are getting ready to celebrate the tech-multi billionaire’s wedding. Nick Pisa, Senior Global Reporter with the Daily Mail tells us about the big day.

Filmmaker Mark McLoughlin joined Jonathan on the show today to talk about his new documentary Stolen Lives as it conveys the remarkable story of Sunny Jacobs and Peter Pringle, the only married, exonerated couple in the world. 

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth yesterday launched a scathing attack on the American media for its reporting of US strikes on Iran, saying that cheering against their president is “in their DNA”. It followed reporting earlier this week on a leaked intelligence assessment which said that US strikes set back the Iranian nuclear programme only by a matter of months. John O. Brennan, a former director of the Central Intelligence Agency joined us on the show this morning to discuss all.

A defective detective investigates the case of an abducted woman, and the ripples left by that crime in this weeks boxed. John Fardy tells us about Department Q.

Big spend on 12 new fighter jets to hold nuclear bombs while Keir Starmer is one week away from his one-year anniversary. All to discuss with Enda Brady TRT World Presenter.

Last week Fine Gael launched its ‘Building a Better Dublin’ party document.  But one section has come up for criticism from Dublin Bus the transport section. The first paragraph of the transport section includes the line: “and they can endanger pedestrians.” Joining Pat to discuss is Blake Boland, Spokesperson for Dublin Bus and the author of the document, James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD and Spokesperson for Dublin. 

Have the US military fabricated evidence of alien technology and allowed rumors to fester to cover up real secret-weapons programs.  David Robert Grimes, Author and disinformation expert discusses all with Pat this morning.

Night and Day a family friendly festival at Lough Key in County Roscommon is now in its 4th year. Tickets are still available with a line up of  KT Tunstall, The Stunning, José González, Paul Brady,  Something Happens and many more.  Henry McKean went backstage and met organisers Coillte who have built the festival into Lough Key Forest Park. 

Is the end of the AIDS epidemic in sight? A very interesting discussion with Prof Luke O'Neill. Luke also tells Pat about the ongoing roll out of a vaccine against malaria.

This week, Jo Linehan debunks all the myths surrounding everything and anything that is compostable or biodegradable. Do your tea bags go in the bin or does they contain microplastics? And what about dog poo. All to discuss with Jo this morning.

After twelve days of fighting with Iran, and claiming a strong victory, where does Bejamin Netanyahu’s political stock lie in Israel? Has he been boosted by this short campaign? And what does it mean for the war in Gaza? Mitchell Barak, a former aide to Benjamin Netanyahu joins us to discuss.

Mortifications, loneliness, working day and night. Anne Marie Allen, who was recruited to Opus Dei at the age of 15 and escaped after 7 years has written a book on her on her life as a fifteen-year-old in Opus Dei 'Serve My Lost Years at the Heart of Ireland’s Opus Dei'

An Taoiseach Micheal Martin travels to Brussels for the EU summit today where Israel sanctions are expected to be opposed. We get the latest with based author and journalist Lara Marlowe.

Bunny Mellon, socialite and gardener, and designer of the White House Rose Garden - which President Trump is now paving over -- is the focus of this week's Garden Stories with Diarmuid Gavin.Listen here.

June is Hidradenitis Suppurativa awareness month but its a disease that is not commonly known. Its a disease that often results in inescapable reality for those living with causing chronic pain, so what exactly is it? Selene Daly, Dermatology Nurse Specialist joins the show to discuss.

Brendan Gleeson joins Pat from St Francis hospice in Raheny, as Brendan is backing a €20m campaign to fundraise for a major build at the site, as Brendan describes hospices as a ‘beacon’ of goodness amidst a time of negativity.  Brendan's parents both spent their final days in St Francis hospice. Listen to all the great conversation here.

Farmers are accusing vegan food producers of “hijacking” traditional farming terms to sell their products. Irish farmers have welcomed the move by the European Parliament to restrict vegetarian and vegan food producers from using the terms 'sausage,' 'burger' or 'schnitzel' on their products. But is it a step too far? Denis Drennan President of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association joins Pat to discuss.

As the strawberries are sliced and the grass courts are prepped, Wimbledon is officially upon us!  While the world tunes in to watch backhands, break points, and centre court showdowns, we’re serving up something a little different today cinema with a serious smash. Whether it’s gripping rivalries, real-life legends, or laugh-out-loud mockumentaries, tennis has inspired some truly ace films.So, here are the top 10 tennis films that have captured the drama in this week's Inside Hollywood.Listen here.

Minister Daragh O’Brien revealed today that the government will not reach their EV targets by 2030, with only 630,000 expected on the roads by the end of the decade – is this a surprise? Also what road safety tips are needed for farmers driving tractors? Conor Faughnan, Transport commentator, joins Pat to discuss.Listen here.

NATO leaders are currently arriving in The Hague for a two day NATO conference. Donald Trump has just been welcomed by NATO Chief Mart Rutte. The latest from Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief with Bloomberg , with analysis from Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and former Director of Global Engagement at the White House during the Obama Presidency. 

In the Green Scene this week, Dr Ruth Freeman looks A prairie dog is a small, burrowing rodent that looks a bit like a chunky squirrel. They live in the American Great Plains where you might see little furry heads popping up from mounds of dirt, looking around, and then letting out a sharp, yipping high-pitched call which sounds like a bark (which gives them their “dog” moniker). New research is revealing that curlews, a species of grassland bird, use the dog’s bark as an alarm system to stay safe. Listen to the Green Scene here.

The Inquiry into the Omagh Bombings recommenced yesterday with Opening Statements. It followed the personal stories that were shared in the first part of the inquiry earlier this year.  Amanda Ferguson brings us the latest.   Listen here.

Shark fins, ivory, alternative medicines - know the law for the items you can and can’t bring back to the country from your holidays with Christopher O’Sullivan TD, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity.Listen here for more.

Gregg Carlstom, Middle East Correspondent for The Economist joins Pat as US media quoted people associated with the defence intelligence agency findings as saying the US strikes did not fully eliminate Iran's nuclear bases. Iran's nuclear programme would just be set back a couple of months, according to the report.   US President Donald Trump denies the US media reports. Listen here.

With news that US embassy wants 'every social media username of past five years' on new visa applications. The move has been heavily criticized by Taoiseach Micheál Martin who described it as “excessive”. So how can you prepare before heading to the US? Jess Kelly, Technology Correspondent with Newstalk tells us all.