The Pat Kenny Show

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have broken down once again as strikes and drone attacks continued overnight. Pat discusses this latest development with Dr Mustafa Barghouti Leader of the National Palestinian Initiative.  

We look back on the new stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat in studio this morning was Daniel McConnell Editor of the Irish Business Post, Niamh Smyth Fianna Fail TD Monaghan & North Meath and i's party spokesperson on spokesperson on Arts, Culture & Heritage and also Gary Gannon, Dublin Central TD for Social Democrats and party's spokesperson for Education, Higher Education, Arts, Social Protection, Foreign Affairs & Defence. 

Kamala Harris has formally accepted the Democrats nomination. Harry Browne Senior Lecturer at the School of Media in Trinity College Dublin take us through the final day of the Democratic National Conference.

Premier League, College football in the Aviva and the Dutch Grand Prix all on this weekend, Shane Hannon from Off The Ball will have the rest of the weekend sport.

The end is nigh for the Ross O'Carroll Kelly series! Wel talk to Paul Howard about this final installment, 'Dont Look Back In Ongar'.

Leaving Cert results are out today. We get advice from career guidance counsellor and columnist with the Irish Times.

It’s the third highest cause of divorce in America. It’s the reason one in six British couples sleep apart. So, what impact is snoring having on Irish relationships - Newstalk’s Sarah Madden has been investigating

Are Irish businesses are being propelled into an AI Dark Age, or does the A.I. Act offer more opportunities than pitfalls? To discuss all was John Clancy,  CEO of Galvia AI.

There is a worsening shortage of general practitioners in Ireland according to new research by the Irish college of general practitioners. Pat discusses this with Dr. Brian Higgins of Galway Primary Care. 

Once again its our disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes. Today Robert discusses Taylor Swift and Elon Musk are among the celebrities that Trump has posted deepfakes of, ostensibly endorsing him: why is he doing this, and why does it matter?

Emma Caldwell was murdered in April 2005 by serial rapist and sex offender, Iain Packer. The investigation of her murder was one of Scotland's longest-running cases, with nineteen years between her death and Packer's imprisonment in 2024 for a minimum term of 36 years.Pat was joined on the show by Sam Poling the BBC investigative journalist behind the BBC podcast who managed to catch a killer and Stuart Hall Retired Detective Constable, who solved the case in 5 weeks but had to wait 19 years for justice.

Oprah Winfrey, John Legend, Bill Clinton, the celebrities were rolled out for night three of the Democratic National Convention. We analysis it with Lorcan Nyhan Head of Training at the Communications Clinic and Columnist with The Sunday Independent.  Also our reporter Josh Crosbie met some visiting Americans to Ireland to get their view on the upcoming US Election.

Water and maybe even life on Mars and heat related deaths likely to increase significantly in Ireland over coming decades. All up for discussion with Prof Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.

We hear about the 'extensive preparations' being done by opposition parties as they gear up for the next general election. Joining Pat on the show was Pat Leahy Political Editor of The Irish Times. 

Tuesday to Thursday has been revealed as the new office working week. Pat discusses this with Peter Cosgrove Managing Director at Futurewise.

September is a great time to reset and declutter your home, clear out those wardrobes and presses. We get tips on how best to recycle, rehome and dispose of things you don't need with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine.

According to survey by trade union Connect, high dropout rates among apprentices may mean the government’s housing targets are at risk. Pat discusses this further with Paddy Kavanagh, General Secretary of Trade Union Connect.

This week, we discuss the complicated issue of parents who want to monitor where their children are with a tracker. Clinical Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan gives her insight into this issue.

We hear about dead heading and taking late summer cuttings in this weeks gardening slot with Paul Smyth Head Gardener at RHSI Bellefield, in Shinrone, Co Offaly. 

Jeremy Charles is head chef and co-owner of Raymond's, crowned best restaurant in Canada, he is known as one of the best chefs in Canada and is also widely recognised as a guest on Anthony Bourdain's series Part's Unknown. Jeremy joined Pat in studio this morning.

On Inside Hollywood, Dee Reddy Podcaster and Cultural commentator takes a look at some of the big budget documentary successes. 

"Time is of the essence” is the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza closer than ever? Meanwhile, the civilian death toll continues to climb. We speak to Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science .

The Obamas have come out fighting for night two of the Democratic National Convention. We get the latest with stateside with Terry Sheridan Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Journalist and feminist campaigner Nell McCaffery passed away aged 80 at a nursing home in Donegal. Pat looks back on her life with Pat Coyle, former journalist and good friend.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez officially file for divorce while Tommy and Molly Mae are finished. But why are we so obsessed with celebrity couples? To chat with Pat about this was Alexandra Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss Media.

The microbes lurking in our microwaves, and tiny wasps that are helping to protect museum collections from moths. All up for discussion in this week's Green Scene with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

The cannabis market in Ireland is the ‘wild west’ for synthetic versions of the drug in circulation, according to the FSI. How can this be combatted? Pat discusses this and more with Eddie D’Arcy, Youth Workers against Prohibition.

We take a look back on the event, music and people in history on this day the 21st August.

Tears of despair or tears of joy! We speak to Psychotherapist Richard Hogan about managing the emotions of tomorrow’s Leaving Cert results.

There is anger over road safety authority ad campaign and it has been branded ‘ablelist’ by Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan. We discuss this with Conor Faughnan, Transport commentator and consultant for the Royal Irish Automobile Club. 

  Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly takes a look at the essential tech you’ll need ahead of the new school year.

It is day two at the US National Democratic Convention and Larry Donnelly columnist and law lecturer at the University of Galway, gives us reaction to day one and looks ahead to today when Former US President Barack Obama is due to speak.

Why are families still struggling to make ends meet even though inflation is falling and wages are rising? Pat discusses this with Irish Times writer and Managing Editor.

GAA summer season should cover the summer. “The GAA needs to take the summer back and quickly it was never meant to be this way." These are the striking words of Dick Clerkin GAA Columnist for Irish Independent and Former Monaghan Footballer who spoke to Pat this morning on the show.

Gardaí are warning tourists to have their wits about them at Dublin's busiest tourist spots as a suspected ‘Rome style’ gang of pickpockets are operating around Dublin's tourism hotbeds. We get reaction from Vincent Jennings CEO of The Convenience Stores & Newsagents Association of Ireland. 

Chasing Cars, Run, Final Straw the list of Snow Patrol hits is endless. Ahead of the release of their new album The Forest is the Path, Pat spoke to Gary Lightbody lead singer of Snow Patrol.

Two astronauts are stuck in space, and their eight-day mission may now stretch to 2025. How will they survive the unexpected wait? We ask Leo Enright, Space Commentator and former Chairman of the Irish Government's Science Awareness Programme. 

SIPTU is calling for a new public service to be rolled out for the childcare sector. To discuss further Pat spoke to Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation Of Early Childhood Providers.

Hospitals across India were turning away patients unless in emergency cases on Monday following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. It has also prompted widespread protests across the country. We get the latest on the situation there with Rahul Bedi, a Freelance Senior Journalist in New Delhi in India.

Our naval service is currently only able to send out an average of one ship per day to monitor Irelands territorial waters despite threats. We hear why with Declan Power, Defence and Security Expert.

Lucy Wolfe, Sleep expert brings us tips on getting the kids back to routine ahead of the dreaded return to school. 

The democratic National convention begins later in Chicago today, we get the latest insight from Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin.

Why September is the month to take your summer holidays if you can. To tell us some of the best places to go is Pol O’Conghaile Travel Editor, Irish Independent.All with thanks to Ryanair.

Joe Geraghty Former Paralympian and President of Vision Ireland joined Pat in studio to chat about his new book discuss his new book 'Out Of Sight' which delves into the inspiring world of Ireland's blind and vision impaired athletes.   From the exhilarating heights of Paralympic glory to the heart-warming stories of local sporting heroes, this book celebrates the power of the human spirit through 60 compelling interviews conducted.

Arsenal, City and United win on the opening weekend of the Premier League but the real story is chaos at Chelsea. Cathal Mullaney from Off The Ball joined Pat in studio to review the weekend’s sport.

New research suggests that the large altar stone at Stonehenge is, in fact, Scottish and not Welsh. Richard Bevins from from Aberystwyth University who co-authored this research told Pat about the interesting findings of the research.

Is the health system really stacked in favour of private care, or is it all just a matter of organisation? Pat discusses this and more with Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD and Party Health Spokesperson.

Should companies be asking potential employees about their gender identity or their ethnicity with the aim of increasing diversity in the workplace? Pat discusses this with Maureen Lynch Managing Director of Hays in Ireland.

County councils have paid out more than €54m for slips and accidents on public footpaths. Brian Hanley CEO at the Alliance for Insurance Reform joined Pat on the show to discuss these figures.

The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week. To look back and discuss with Pat this morning was Caoimhseach Connolly Newstalk Reporter, Shane Cassells, Fianna Fail Senator for Meath and  Marian Harkin Independent TD for Sligo Leitrim.