The Pat Kenny Show

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Irish troops were this week caught up in a drone attack on a village in southern Lebanon leading people to question the role of peacekeeping troops in Lebanon and what would happen if there was an all-out war?

Gareth Mullins will be talking us through a beautiful bakewell tart with raspberries. an ideal cake for the weekend.

Who are the top four going to be this year and what stars should we watch out for? Nathan Murphy Broadcaster and Commentator with Off the Ball  and Colm Boohig, Broadcast with Off The Ball  will join us for a Premier League preview.

Dereliction and vacant buildings have become a blight on towns and villages across the country but one measure that is making it possible to bring these old buildings back to life is the exemption of planning when it comes to converting old pubs into residential properties. Newstalk report Josh Crosbie has been looking into this.

International research authored by 50 researchers worldwide warns of accelerating mental health issues among young people. Pat discussed these findings with Joseph Duffy, CEO of Jigsaw and Clinical Psychologist.

We hear about new research at Cambridge University on the development of jelly batteries that could be used in the future of biomedical implants with Steven O’Neill, PHD student at University at Cambridge.

Paris 44’ is the new book from Patrick Bishop which tells the story of Nazi occupation and liberation through an almost cinematic narrative that captures the lives of people living in France. Patrick joined Pat on the show this morning.

On this week’s Boxed, John Fardy takes a look at the Natalie Portman drama from Apple TV -Lady in the Lake.

“He ran around the pitch like Bambi on ice”. From Kaiser to Ali Dia. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball takes a look back on some of the most novel sports men and women in sporting history.

Foods to avoid and lifestyle changes. We speak with the Fabulous Pharmacist Laura Dowling about how best to deal with high cholesterol.

Retired High Court Judge Bernard Barton joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss how the proposals to overhaul defamation laws may infringe on civil liberties.

David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation expert discusses Labour MPs are quitting the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Labour and government MPs are scaling back their use of the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, due to concerns over its increasingly negative environment under Elon Musk's ownership.

Debs season is almost upon us but it’s an expensive business and a rite of passage. Our reporter Sarah Madden spoke to the businesses who thrive on debs season and some of the debutantes looking forward to their day.

Nearly five years, after millions of euros’ worth of jewellery was stolen in a museum heist in Germany many of the pieces have returned to display this week. Others with a value of hundreds of thousands of euro remain lost. We get all the details with Thomas Sparrow International Correspondent in Germany.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza as the death toll overtakes 40,000. We discuss the situation there with Fikr Shallot, Gaza Director for Trocaire Partner Medical Aid for Palestinians.

Tonnes of paper, pens, plastic, school days can result in tonnes of waste ! Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine give us her best tips for returning to school sustainably.

The fields of Stradbally will be met with thousands of people this evening ahead of the first day of Electric Picnic tomorrow, but what’s in store weather wise?  Pat asked Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather. 

The biggest attack on Russian soil since World War two continued into it’s 9th day yesterday. We get the latest updates with Paul Rogers Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.    

We get the latest on what issues, domestic and foreign, the US Voter will be relying on come November with Mark Rozell Author and Dean of the School of Policy and Government at George Mason University.

Diarmuid Gavin joined Pat in studio to help listeners with their gardening questions.

On Inside Hollywood this week, with the 10th anniversary of his death, we take a look back at the career of Robin Williams.

Wildfires in Greece have left one person confirmed dead and scenes of devastation in the region. Damian Mac Con Uladh is an Irish journalist living in Greece and gave Pat an update on the situation there.