The Pat Kenny Show

We all need to prepare for the worst. That’s the message from Nik Gowing, former BBC Founder of Thinking The Unthinkable. He discusses why we need to be pushing for more sustainable practices.

Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator takes a look at some family favourite movies in this week's 'Inside Hollywood'.

Ever been out of office or on holiday but your boss won’t leave you be? We talk to an employment lawyer on the employee's right to disconnect. Joining Jonathan on the show was Julie Galbraith, partner in employment law at global law firm Eversheds Sutherland and also Donal O’Donoghue, Managing Director At Sanderson.

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae has denounced “outrageous” and “hurtful” online abuse and called for action against social media platforms. Michael spoke to Jonathan this morning about the online abuse he has received.

Today we hear how cane toads could be used to immunise wildlife, and how frog saunas could help tackle a critical amphibian pandemic. Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland discusses all with Jonathan this morning on this week's Green Scene. All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Speed Limiters on New Cars and other safety equipment that is now mandatory and electric bikes sales on the rise. Excise duty hike is stealth tax on hard-pressed consumers. All to discuss with Geraldine Herbert Sunday Independent Motoring Editor & Columnist.

Simon Coveney has announced his retirement from politics. We get the latest on this breaking news this morning with Fionnan Sheahan Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

Irish woman Tori Towey faces charges in Dubai of alcohol consumption and attempted suicide after she was the alleged victim of a brutal attack in her home. We hear the latest with Liz Dunphy, journalist with the Irish Examiner and Claire Kerrane, Sinn Fein TD for Roscommon Galway. 

Jess Kelly has been testing out the HMD Pulse Pro and she gave her review to Jonathan this morning on the show.All with thanks to the Viatel Technology Group.

We go live to Rome to hear about the Vatican’s involvement in a London property trial. With all the details was Hugo McCaffrey a Journalist based in Italy.

The Biden Campaign has been under increasing pressure in recent months with repeated calls for the President to step aside from the campaign trail. Should he quit while he’s ahead. Jonathan is joined by Terry Sheridan Managing Editor WSHU Public Radio in the US and Terry Prone Chairman of The Communications Clinic in studio to discuss.

A new report from the Office of Health Economics (OHE) has found that thousands of lives would be saved with considerably less hospital admissions if the government were to implement vaccination programmes for adults. With more on this we heard from Professor Sam McConkey Infectious Disease Specialist and Head of Dept. International Health and Tropical Medicine, RCSI  and  Kate O’Connell Community Pharmacist at O’Connell Pharmacy Group. 

Following an attack on a children’s hospital in Kyiv, we hear the latest from Ukraine with James Waterhouse  Ukraine Correspondent at the BBC. 

Many European countries are attempting to renovate their recycling policies. Rather than returning dirty plastic bottles and beverage cans, the Reuse Vanguard Project aims to start at the home by selling products in reusable packaging. Can we go bigger and better? Joining Jonathan to discuss was Nathan Dufour Reuse Systems Manager and Leader of the ReuSe Vanguard Project (RSVP) - Zero Waste Europe.  

Cabinet to approve plans for pre-election budget in summer statement. We more on this with Jack Horgan Jones Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

A quarter of marriages are sexless, young men are suffering from erectile dysfunction and ever more gen z / millennials are choosing situationships over longterm romance. What's going on with intimacy, and why are we turning our backs on sex? Sarah Madden reports for us.

Has modern music been dumbed down? According to a study from Queen Mary University of London, it is. Speaking to Jonathan this morning with more on this was Madeline Hamilton, PhD student in Computer Science, a co-author of the research from Queen Mary University of London.

Aer Lingus have accepted the Labour Court’s recommendation for pilots’ pay increase of 17.75%. Now it will be put to the IALPA to see if they will accept. Both parties must accept to resolve the ongoing dispute. We get the latest details with Eoghan Corry Journalist and Lead Travel Commentator.

Brand new technology that customises your eye surgery. Our expert today was Dr Arthur Cummings Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Medical Director at the Wellington Eye Clinic.

The new leader of The Green Party was announced this morning. Sean Defoe Political Correspondent for Newstalk brought us the breaking news.

Two men have suffered cardiac arrest due to energy drinks. It has prompted calls for the widespread ban of the sale of energy drinks to children, and even adults, in Ireland. We ask should we ban the sale of energy drinks? We discussed with Professor Joseph Galvin Cardiologist at the Mater Hospital.

The already backlogged courts are set for further interruptions with barristers set to strike. Criminal barristers will withdraw service over pay disputes dating back to 2008 with three-day action planned throughout July. We hear from Sara Phelan, SC Chair of the Council Of The Bar.

Loyalty cards for businesses, do they work and is there any really discount for shoppers? We sent Josh Crosbie out to investigate

Starmer in Stormont: the newly elected Prime Minister is set to meet ministers in Belfast today. We get the latest with Enda Brady Presenter with TRT World.

Property prices are rising at fastest rate in 17 months, with Dublin rising the fastest and prices of second-hand properties across the country are increasing strongly. We get reaction to this with Karl Deeter CEO Onlineapplication.com.

Hurling semi finals, Euro 2024 Quarter Finals and Ireland’s Rugby team in South Africa. There’ll be plenty to talk about when Cathal Mullaney from Off The Ball as he looks back on an fantastic weekend of sports.

We get tips and tricks to a youthful smile with Dr Bronagh Keane the Tooth Fairy.

A surprise vote surge for the leftist New Popular Alliance, a win that has blocked far right National Rally from power. Now, France faces a political deadlock. We get the latest from France with Lara Marlowe Paris based author and journalist. 

RTE Investigates and the Sunday Independent aired a joint investigation into Women’s football in Ireland last night which revealed historical abuse allegations. We speak to Mark Tighe Senior News Reporter for the Sunday Independent on the investigation and its findings.

We look back on the news stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Ivan was joined by John Lee, Executive Editor Daily Mail Group Ireland, Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fail TD for Cavan-Monaghan and Chairperson of the joint committee on Tourism, Culture, Arts, Sports and Media, and Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Fingal.

With discussions on whether Joe Biden should leave the campaign for the next US presidency, Ivan Yates spoke with Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University Galway and columnist with thejournal.ie, about the best outlook for the Democrats.

After the Labour landslide win in the UK, Ivan Yates speaks with Amanda Ferguson, freelance journalist, about how Sinn Fein is faring in Northern Ireland.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Ivan in studio to talk through his recipe for sticky pork ribs with sesame and lime.

Blathnaid Raleigh bravely waived her right to anonymity at the sentencing of her rapist this week. She joins Ivan Yates in the studio to share her story and the impact of the conviction.If you have or someone you know has been impacted by the content of this interview you can contact The Rape Crisis Centre 24 hour helpline on 1800 778 888 or The Samaritans at 116123

Following the Labour landslide win, Ivan Yates goes live to London for further analysis and reaction with Vincent McAviney, a freelance journalist based in London.

John Duggan, broadcaster with Off The Ball, joins Ivan Yates to preview the hurling semi-finals and the quarter-finals in the Euros, including a focus on his beloved Clare team.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is proposing taxi fare hikes of up to 9% by the end of the year to combat inflation, fuel increases, and mandatory contactless payment. Ivan Yates spoke with Conor Faughnan, transport consultant, to discuss the implications of these price hikes.

Votes have been counted and the results are in: a Labour landslide win in the UK election. Ivan Yates spoke with Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent, live from London to discuss the state of play following the results.

Presumed Innocent on Apple TV starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Ruth Negga, Bill Camp is featured in this week's 'Boxed' with John Fardy.

"A gripping mystery with an emotional narrative". Author Chris Whitaker joined Ivan in studio to chat about his latest release “All The Colours Of The Dark”.

David Robert Grimes give us an insight into a a recent campaign of deepfakes has emerged from Russia targeting the Ukrainian leader and his wife. Also we hear about the disturbing trend of diets and fads than promise to cure cancer.

The Irish at Wimbledon and the only ever Wimbledon finalist with a murder conviction. Cameron Hill from Off The Ball will be here to discuss

Here to tell us all you can get up to this weekend is Food, travel and content creator Eadaoin Fitzmaurice.

No shame in a doggy bag! We have top tips for reducing your food waste with Taz Kelleher Co-founder of The Useless Project.

We look at the Olympics's sustainability strategy this year and the Irish companies making sustainability moves.  All to discuss with Jo Linehan Editor of Climate Sunday Times Ireland and sustainability columnist with Irish Country Magazine.

Legislation to raise the smoking age to 21 will come before the Dáil today but is this more nanny state politics? And how will it be enforced? All to discuss with John Crowne, Medical Oncologist at St Vincents hospitals group and former Senator and Simon Clark, Director, Forest.

The historic Shorts Brother factory in Belfast faces an uncertain future after being taken over by Boeing. We hear why with  Alan Perry Senior Officer, GMB Northern Ireland.

Antiaging skincare that works, including sun protection and the use of SPF to prevent skin cancer. All to discuss with Professor Niki Ralph Consultant Dermatologist with the Institute of Dermatologists.  For more on this our Correspondent Seán Defoe is discussing skin cancer on this week’s Let Me Explain podcast which is out this morning – in which he’s asking whether Ireland should become the first European country to fully ban the use of tanning beds. You can check that out on the Newstalk app or wherever you get your podcasts.

The media committee have recommended that the TV licence fee be abolished. We get the latest on this with Pat Leahy Political Editor, Irish Times.

Sweet peas are not just your average garden flower. These delicate blossoms,  possess a charm and beauty that have captivated gardeners and flower enthusiasts for centuries. From their vibrant colors to their intoxicating fragrance, sweet peas have the power to transform any garden into a magical oasis.We get loads of gardening tips and advice from Paul Smyth Head gardener of RHSI Bellefield  in Shinrone, Co Offaly.