The Pat Kenny Show

Killian Ginnity asks if Twitter/X finally been replaced by Bluesky and he shares the most googled slang words?

Social media has coined a new term for that feeling that you are not central to a group of friends‘ being the floater friend’. Stephaine Regan explains the term to us.

As the general election gets underway, Pat talks with Ivan Yates about the current state of play in constituencies, recent politics updates, and election predictions.

The news through a different lens! Pat was joined on the show by Waterford Whispers News founder Colm Williamson on their story and growth.

Josh Crosbie is continuing his tour of the country meeting with the electorate to find out what they want to see prioritised.  Today, he brings us a report from the Rebel County of Cork.

No marriage, no dating, no birthing and no sex those are the core tenets of the 4B Movement. But just what exactly is this movement that has seen a growth in attention online since Donald Trump’s re-election? Catherine Kim of Politico Magazine explains

Second level teachers are protesting outside their schools at lunchtime today, calling for delays to the new Leaving Cert overhaul. We discuss further with Humphrey Jones, Chairperson of The Irish Science Teachers Association (ISTA).

With all eyes on the General Election, attention may not be focused on the G20 Summit occurring in Brazil yesterday and today.  Joining Pat to discuss the importance of the summit and what to expect is Scott Lucas, a Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute in University College Dublin.

As the year anniversary of the Dublin Riots nears, Gardaí are taking the unprecedented step to release photos of rioters to the public to identify the suspects. We discuss this move with former Detective Inspector and Senior Investigating Officer, and author Pat Marry.

The first debate of the election campaign featured ten leaders and lasted over two hours. But how did everyone fare? We review the debate with Ireland editor at the Irish independent Fionnan Sheehan and Political Correspondent with the Irish Times Jennifer Bray.

Food intolerance is often misunderstood and many people can get confused about what foods they should avoid. To explain all Pat was joined by our expert today Sarah Keogh, Dietitian and founder of Eatwell. 

Christmas is just over five weeks away, and the scents of mulled wine and roast chestnuts are about to take over cities all over Europe. Irish Independent Travel Editor, Pól Ó Conghaile, is here to talk Christmas markets. All with thanks to Ryanair.

Residents in West Dublin are concerned by the rise of drone flights over their homes, delivering takeaways to some of the 150,000 people living in the Dublin15 area. Manna, an Irish drone delivery service, has been flying in Blanchardstown since June. Residents are worried about the noise and privacy. Manna say they are listening to their concerns and take privacy seriously. Henry McKean sent this...

Do general election manifesto ever deliver? Our reporter Barry Whyte looks back at Fine Gael and Fianna fail 2020 general election manifestos.

After five years in Government, the Green Party are looking for five more. Their leader, Roderic O’Gorman joins us in studio to take us through their pitch for government.

Is the ‘Free HRT scheme really free? Pat discusses this with Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist, Health Advocate, and host of ‘A WonderCare Podcast’.

It’s International Fraud Awareness Week, and we’ve teamed up with Bank of Ireland to help educate and inform how to protect our online profiles and land the simple message: Stop Think Check. Joining Pat on the show this morning to discuss how you can keep safe online was Dr Mary Aiken, Professor of Cyberpsychology. For more information go to www. Security Zone - Bank of Ireland Group Website

US President Joe Biden has given permission for Ukraine to use US missiles to hit inside Russian Territory. EU Jean Monet Chair at the Department of Government and Politics in University College Cork UCC analyses the decision.

Newstalk Report Josh Crosbie is on the road again finding out what voters’ main concerns are across the country. Today Josh spoke to voters in Kilkenny.

The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week. We look at the state of the parties one-week into the election, the immigration debate, and reaction to the newly announced US Cabinet. All to discuss with our panel. Joining Pat this morning was Kevin Doyle Head of News Mediahuis , Jim O’Callaghan from Dublin Bay South, Sinead O’ Carroll Editor The Journal and also Louise O’Reilly from...

Following the Finland game last night, Ireland takes on England on Sunday while the Irish rugby takes on Argentina tonight. Rob Kearney will preview tonight’s game while Colm Boohig looks at the rest of the weekend’s sport.

Israel is continuing its ground offensive and airstrikes in Lebanon. Attacks are also continuing in Gaza. We get the latest from on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon with James Elder from UNICEF.

A new health insurer has entered the Irish market and plans to undercut rivals with competitive plans. Level Health launches today and here with all the details is Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover (A Lockton Company).

Gareth Mullins will be here to talk us through coffee cake with coffee cream this week. A lovely cake to bake on a rainy day!

The latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll puts Fine Gael in the lead at 25 per cent. The poll was conducted on Tuesday and Wednesday this week among a nationally representative sample of 1,200 Irish adults. Sean Defoe, Newstalk’s Political Correspondent goes through the results.