The Pat Kenny Show

With deadly attacks on both sides and tensions mounting across the Middle East, we explore the risks of an all-out regional conflict. Speaking to Pat this morning was Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science and also Declan Power,a Defence and Security Expert.

the shocking truth behind Barbie’s female empowering image. Speaking to Pat this morning was Journalist and International Correspondent with CNN Isobel Yeung who exposed the dark secrets of Mattel’s factories in a new documentary.

With loneliness, anxiety, and burn out commonplace in 2024, people are seeking out community and nature like never before. So, could communal living be the solution to our modern malaise? Newstalk Reporter Sara Madden reports.

Sinn Féin has been rocked after party leader Mary Lou McDonald revealed the matter that led to the resignation of TD Brian Stanley has been referred to gardaí. We get the latest on this with Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish independent.

Our Friday Forum looks back on the main stories of the week. Joining Pat today in studio was Marian Harkin, TD for Sligo, Leitrim, N Roscommon and South Donegal, Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party general election candidate for Galway west and Hugh O’ Connell Deputy Political Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent.  

We hear about ‘Planet Youth’ a new project introducing preventative measures to combat drug and alcohol use among teenagers. Josh Crosbie sent us this report.

Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel will be talking us through pumpkin and age risotto.

October 16th marks eight years since the passing of Munster and Ireland legend Anthony Foley. Pat McCarry's play ‘Soldier Field' pays homage to the Anthony and it will be staged at the Moat theatre, Naas on October 15th. Joining Pat on the show was Pat McCarry, best-selling rugby author and playwright and the writer and director of ‘Soldier Field.’ Also with Pat was Orla Foley, Founder of ‘Orla's...

Joining Pat on the show Lieutenant General Sean Clancy, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces to discuss peacekeeping challenges in Lebanon, recruitment issues, and the future of Ireland’s defence strategy.

22 grand slam winner Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from tennis yesterday and a big weekend for the rugby as Leinster face Munster in Croke Park. We get all the sports news with Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.

Irish singer-songwriter Lyra joined Pat in studio to chat about her new single ‘The Ending’ and her upcoming tour.

Social media food and diet untruths. Dietician Orla Walsh will debunk the viral social media diet fads.

Peter Power, Executive Director of UNICEF Ireland joined Pat on the show to reiterate that UNICEF are an independent, non-profit organisation who are helping the children of Gaza, Lebanon and Israel in their new appeal.

Going solo on a date or out with the kids, Eadaoin Fitzmaurice gives us her tips on what to get up to this weekend. 

Minister for Housing Darragh O Brien joined Pat in studio this morning to discuss the Planning and Development bill, which aims to majorly overhaul of the planning system.

John Nolan, Irish man resident in Tampa, Florida spoke to Pat this morning as his hometown sees the devastation from Hurricane Milton. Dubliner John Nolan, has been living in Tampa for nearly 30 years.

The drug Ozempic and drugs like it are approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity but recent research is suggesting that their benefits may go way beyond that. We hear how with Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.

What do Gerry Adams, the Kardashians, Sarah Ferguson and Louis Walsh have in common? They have all been represented by Northern Irish media Lawyer Paul Tweed, who has been at the heart of some of the biggest libel and defamation cases of recent. Paul has written a book about his career and he joined Pat on the show to chat all about it.

Research conducted among 1,000 people by Coyne Research on behalf of ALDI and FoodCloud found that, on average, Irish consumers waste €832 worth of food annually.  We discuss these findings with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland .

With hurricane Milton battering Florida, millions of households are now without power, emergency services have been suspended, and damage continues to unfold as the storm moves across the state. We get the latest on the situation there with Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

This week we take a look at FEMA disinformation as a massive hurricane barrels down on Florida and HRT misinformation in the UK in this weeks disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes.

More than 60% of Irish dentists reported recruitment difficulties, with the sector reporting a 23% workforce reduction over the past 15 years according to research by the Irish Dental Association. Joining Pat to discuss the situation concerning dentists recruitment was Caroline Robbins: Chair of the GP committee of the Irish Dental Association, and a Dentist at Kiwi Dental in Carlow. 

Award winning garden designer Diarmuid Gavin joined Pat on the show this morning to answer listeners green fingered questions but also to explain why our autumn colour is expected to be so good this year, its all to do with the weather!

Cecelia Ahern joined Pat in studio this morning with her new book, her 20th book, called ‘Into the Storm.’  

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.