The Pat Kenny Show

Country Fail, written by comedian Killian Sundermann, provides a hilarious guide to the countryside from the eyes of a Dubliner.  Killian joined Pat in studio this morning.

How should Ireland's planning system be reformed? Is the solution to adapt a similar approach to EU planning systems? We asked Robin Mandal, architect, former president of the Royal Institute of Ireland and Chair of the Dublin Democratic Planning Alliance.

Teenagers and tweens face a bombardment of advice and product choices; mostly from unqualified sources on platforms such a TikTok, but what is the best way to treat teenage acne? Why you should avoid ‘skinfluencer’ recommended products that are too expensive and too harsh for young skin. We get advice from Selene Daly advanced nurse practitioner.  

Following on from our recent powerful interview with Barbara Condon, CEO of Ruhama, the Irish charity fighting sexual exploitation, prostitution and human trafficking.   Ruhama release their annual report today and to coincide with it, Newstalk reporter Sarah Madden paid a visit to their offices to speak with survivors of the sex trade.  

In our sustainability slot, this week Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine joined to talk us through the circular business who they are and what they are doing?

Second wave of attacks in Lebanon raise fear of wider war. Hand-held radios used by militant group Hezbollah detonated across Lebanon's south in the country's deadliest day since cross-border fighting erupted between the militants and Israel nearly a year ago. Pat gets the latest on this with David Dunn, Professor of international Politics at the University of Birmingham.

Former Dublin Gaelic All-Star, David Hickey, joins us to raise awareness about mouth cancer and importance of regular dental checks following Mouth Cancer Awareness Day.

Irish Times Poll shows a boost in Fine Gael support. The results of the poll are likely to intensify pressure on An Taoiseach Simon Harris to call an election after the budget. Pat discusses these findings with Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times.

This morning Diarmuid Gavin joined Pat to share the story of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

The visitors, exhibitors and competitors are in high spirits, with more sunny weather expected at this year's Ploughing in Ratheniska, county Laois.   Over 75,000 people, young and old, have poured on to the site from early morning. Henry McKean is there soaking up the atmosphere.

Hotelier John Brennan will feature in a new documentary, Lost for Words that will air on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player on Wednesday 18th September and he joined Pat this morning.

This week, on our Disinformation slot, David Robert Grimes takes a look at the origins of propaganda and how Putin’s trolls are manipulating EU elections To do that Pat was joined by Dr David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert

Conor McCarthy, Executive Chairman of Emerald Airlines, joined Pat to discuss the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, the growth of regional airports and the future of tourism.

Will Smith as Neo in the Matrix and Tom Selleck as Indiana Jones - This week on Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon takes a look at the actors who turned down Oscar Winning cinematic roles.

Sex trafficking in Ireland – how prevalent is it, what are the signs and what can we do? To answer that Pat was joined by Barbara Condon, CEO Ruhama  

This week, we take a look at how the loss of bats might impact human health and a new type of tree wood that may help fight climate change. Joining Pat to do so was Dr Ruth Freeman from Research Ireland.

This Heart Month, Consultant Cardiologist and Head of Heart Failure at Mater Private Network, Prof. Mark Dayer joined Pat to share the facts behind the impact smoking has on your heart, why it contributes to heart attack and heart failure, and how quitting early can add an average of 11 years to your life expectancy. 

Recent road safety stats are showing that we are going in the right direction, but is it enough? Joining Pat to answer that was Conor Faughnan, Transport commentator

Nine dead and thousands injured after Israel infiltrate Hezbollah’s pagers, to discuss Pat was joined by Scott Lucas , Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin

Guest host Anton Savage talks to an Irish nun who has been changing lives in South Sudan through education and activism as well as a woman who has benefited from the Loreto Schools Programme. Sister Orla Treacy and Lawyer, Elizabeth Adak join the show. Image: Loreto Rumbek

Killian Ginnity Digital Content Creator for Newstalk joins us to discuss the showdown between TikTok and the US government began yesterday. Tiktok will try to convince a federal court that a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese ownership or face a ban in the US. 

Murdoch succession a battle over Rupert Murdoch’s Empire began yesterday in Reno. Lachlan is the favourite of his five children to take over, but the succession issue is contentious. We get the details from Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer at UCG and columnist for The Journal.ie.

Joining Pat this morning on the show was Theresa Fallon, Director, Centre for Russia, Europe, Asia Studies (CREAS) is in Dublin to speak at the DLA Piper Transatlantic Summit. Theresa is an expert on European security, transatlantic relations, Asian and Russian foreign relations policy.

Ursula von der Leyen has announced who has gotten the big roles in the EU Commission. We get the latest with Rosie Birchard, news correspondent and presenter based in Brussels covering life politics in Europe.

Seamus O’ Rourke writer and actor joined Pat in studio to discuss his second memoir, leaning on the gates, on young adulthood and life in rural Ireland.