The Pat Kenny Show

This week on our tech slot, Killian Ginnity takes a look at Google's Notebook LM (AI for quick summarization and note taking) which can turn notes into a short podcast.

Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU, on the latest US news, as people in Florida are urged to evacuate as Category 5 Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall this evening.

More famous screen tests and open castings feature in 'Inside Hollywood this week with Lisa Cannon.

Dr Ruth Freeman Director, Research Ireland will take a look at how social media is threatening vulnerable species and habitats and do tethered caps actually help the environment? All up for discussion in this week's 'Green Scene'/All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

We discuss how Israel could retaliate against Iran by targeting sensitive sites, including oil infrastructure, after Benjamin Netanyahu stated he believes the time has come for a game-changing strike on Iran. Pat discuss this and more with Patrick Bury Senior Associate Professor in Warfare and Counterterrorism at University of Bath and also a former NATO analyst.

46 cold cases are being re-examined by Interpol in a campaign that extends across Europe. We get the details with Jack Parrock, Europe Correspondent.

Between 2019 and 2023 there were 164 pedestrians killed and 1,426 seriously injured. Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator and Consultant to the RIAC tells us more about these findings as part of Road Safety week.

Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald has threatened to involve Senior government figures in a controversy surrounding the party’s handling of a child sex abuser. We get reaction and the latest on this with Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.  

Pat was joined by television broadcaster Kathryn Thomas and GP Dr. Máire Finn to discuss the 'Together Against RSV' campaign. Kathryn shared her personal experience with RSV, a leading cause of respiratory illness in infants, when her own child contracted the virus at just 11 weeks old.

Pat was joined by Alexandra Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss Media, to discuss the latest developments in the Wagatha Christie saga. Rebekah Vardy is disputing the legal costs she must pay after being accused by Colleen Rooney of leaking private information to the press.

Pat was joined by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald to discuss the party’s plans for a governance overhaul. This comes after Michelle O’Neill's apology over references provided for a convicted child sex offender. Mary Lou explained how Sinn Féin plans to address the growing controversy.

In this special hour on Dublin crime, Pat was joined by reporter Josh Crosbie, Dublin City Independent Councillor Mannix Flynn, and a panel of experts to discuss the growing concerns about crime in the capital. Josh shared the views of residents and business owners, while Mannix Flynn and the expert panel, Irish Independent Journalist Paul Williams, Criminologist Triona O’Connor, and CEO of Dublin Town Richard Guiney offered their insights on what needs to be done before it’s too late.

Writer and playwright, Michael Harding, joined Pat to discuss his latest memoir, 'I Loved Him From the Day He Died'. Michael reflected on his spiritual journey along the Camino, accompanied by memories of his late father, whom he describes as a 'ghost' joining him along the way.

Pat was joined by Avril Clare, Owner and Managing Director of Avril Clare Recruitment, to talk about the property market. As flexible working conditions and benefits make the field more enticing, Avril shared insights on the challenges of retaining talent in Ireland.

Pat was joined by Declan Power, Defence and Security Analyst, to discuss the escalating situation in Lebanon. After an emergency meeting between Taoiseach Simon Harris and Lieutenant General Sean Clancy, questions arose about Ireland's role. Declan Power shared his perspective on why withdrawing our peacekeepers may not be an option.

Fighting, arguing and raising difficult issues with the people in your life. We get some guidance from Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

David Quinn, Managing Director, Investwise Financial Planning is our expert today and he gives advice and guidance on all things mortgages.

Today marks the first anniversary of the October 7th attacks in Israel and the beginning of the war in Gaza. One year on, what has the progress been in a war that has cost thousands their lives in Gaza? We speak to Israeli ambassador Dana Erlich. 

After 142 years of coal power and the nation behind the Industrial Revolution, Ratcliffe on Soar closed in the UK this week. It makes the UK the first G7 country to stop using coal power for electricity. Could we follow suit? Pat discusses this with Aoife Foley Professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in Queen’s University.

John Mc Colgan multi-award-winning producer and director joined Pat in studio to chat about his new photo exhibition dedicated to the men and women of the RNLI.

Dublin Bus are hoping to tackle anti-social behavior by introducing private security. We hear about their plans with Dublin Bus CEO Billy Hann.

Enda Brady, Presenter of TRT News on the latest on UK news and politics as Cork man, Morgan McSweeney has been appointed as Kier Starmer’s Chief of Staff, following Sue Gray’s controversial departure. McSweeney is considered to be one of Starmer’s top aides and was credited with Labour’s landslide general election victory.

A very drawn-out goalless draw at Villa Park puts more pressure on Erik Ten Hag but all the drama was at Brighton and Spurs .Ger Gilroy looks back on the weekend of sport.

Despite a lack of amenities and local public services, Fingal County Council has given the go ahead for the second phase of a housing development in Donabate.  Our reporter Josh Crosbie went to Donabate to talk to the community and local representatives about the issue 

Extensive assets and a weak security culture make Ireland ‘ground zero’ for hybrid attacks and influence operations by Russia. So says Cathal Berry TD Independent TD for Kildare and Former Army Ranger and Cathal joined Pat this morning on the show.

The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week – Election speculation and the crisis in the Middle East. All up for discussion with John Lee Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland, Emer Higgins Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid West. Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail and Richard Boyd Barrett TD People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire.

We hear about the rise in personal injury claims and why it’s actually good news for businesses. Joining Pat to discuss all was Stuart Gilhooly  Senior Counsel and Solicitor at HJ Ward Solicitor LLP. 

Gareth Mullins will be here to talk us through a chicken, wild mushroom and shallot pie with carrot and parsnip crush. A winter warmer recipe to try this weekend.

George Hamilton was chief sports commentator for RTE for 40 years. In September he announced he was leaving RTE Sport and would join Premier Sports. He remains as a presenter on RTE Lyric. George joined Pat to talk about this transition, but also to discuss the highlights of his broadcasting career and personal life that are documented in his book The Hamilton Notes.

How you fight this conflict matters, there must be a credible day after” . We speak to former US ambassador and diplomat Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley about the crisis in the Middle East.

Sarah Binchy discusses the literary festival Echoes that celebrates the legacy of her aunt, Irish novelist and playwright, Maeve Binchy, alongside the best in Irish writing and contemporary writers.

From Monday, e scooters will be banned from public transport. Sarah Madden took to the streets to find out how it’s going to work.

An Taoiseach Simon Harris on election dates, Lebanon and the budget fall out. All up for discussion with Pat this morning on the show.

Adrian Barry Managing Editor, Off The Ball  takes a look at sports mascots and explains where the concept came from and how a modern day mascot can even be a business asset. 

Sweden is implementing a national ban on begging. What does this really mean and how will it work? To explain Pat spoke to Philip O’Connor Irish Journalist based in Stockholm. 

The long road towards America’s first woman president”.  We are on the precipice of history, if Kamala win, but whose shoulders is she standing on? The narrative would have you believe it is just Hillary but there are many other women too.Simon Tierney goes right back to the late 19th century when the first woman to run for president, Victoria Woodhull, ran for the Equal Rights Party in 1872. We hear about the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman to run for the presidency in 1972 and other key examples, including Geraldine Ferrera running as VP in 1984. 

How Russia’s disinformation campaign backfired and the Florida surgeon who was an anti vaxer explained in this weeks disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes.

Whether it's going solo  on a date or out with the kids, Eadaoin Fitzmaurice gives us her tips on what to get up to this weekend.  

You will Die in Prison, the new book by Bernard Phelan about his time spent as a hostage in an Iranian prison. Bernard who lives in Paris with his husband, Roland Bonello, was working for an Iranian tour operator when he was detained seven months ago on charges of spying. 

Carl Widger, Managing Director of Metis Ireland joins to discuss Budget 2025’s impact on pensions, as Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphries states there is focus on older people in Budget 2025.

Touring, costumes and props, just like the Irish film sector, Irish theatre is taking steps to improve its environmental impact.  We speak to Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland about how to be more sustainable in the arts.

Ciara Carolan, Irish Journalist in Odesa gives us an account of how the city is trying to live ‘normally’ under Russian. A view into Ukraine as Zelensky tries to rally more support in the US.

Consultant Dermatologist Caitriona Ryan joined Pat in studio to answer listeners skin related questions. 

John Simpson, World Affair Editor of BBC News joined Pat on the show to discuss how Middle Eastern conflict is escalating as six people have been killed in an attack in Beirut, following Israel's first military fatality in southern Lebanon, as eight IDF soldiers have died.

Award winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin joins us to share the remarkable and slightly scary story of Sacro Bosco Gardens.

Joining Pat this morning was Mark Moriarty, award-winning chef on his new cookbook called Season. Mark’s book helps you elevate your everyday cooking as he celebrates the best of seasonal ingredients while also focusing on the importance of seasoning your food.

JD Vance and Tim Waltz met for the first and likely only vice-presidential debate ahead of the elections. We get an insight on how the debate went with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway & Columnist with The Journal.ie.  

50 Irish Motorcyclists are riding two thousand miles across America to raise money for Ireland’s Children’s Hospitals. Newstalk’s own Anton Savage is ambassador for the challenge. Anton, joined us to discuss travelling the rust-belt and the Mexican-Border states, roughly a month out from the election - is politics on everyone’s minds?

Sir Declan Morgan , Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)joined Pat in studio this morning. Up for discussion was the legacy act, his role as Chief Commissioner of the ICRIR and the recent major ruling in Belfast's Court of Appeal.

Best-selling author Cathy Kelly joined Pat this morning on the show to raise awareness on ARC Cancer Support Centre and their Torch of Hope event on October 13th. ARC Cancer Support Centre was fundamental to Cathy during her cancer diagnosis.