The Pat Kenny Show

Michael Parkinson dies at 88. Having interviewed and met Michael a number of times, Pat Kenny looks back on the great career of Michael Parkinson.

Tubridy's €200,000 RTÉ return is in question due to disputes over payments, transparency, and poor governance, with divided staff opinions. Phlilip Ryan Political Editor with the Irish Independent brought us the latest details.

Author and writer, Caroline Grace Cassidy takes us through the three books that have inspired her. She told us about The Accidental Tourist Novel by Anne Tyler, The Van by Roddy Doyle and The Country Girls - by Edna O'Brien.

Walking 4,000 steps a day can cut the risk of dying from any cause. Professor Luke O'Neill told us about the life-changing benefits of walking.

Following the calls by the Broadcaster Sean O’Rourke for more young people to join the priesthood – we ask the, what is the future of the Catholic Church, in Ireland. We speak to David Quinn Columnist at the Sunday Times and head of Iona Institute and also Simon Lewis Principal, Carlow Educate Together NS and host of “If I were the Minister for Education” podcast.

We discuss why Ireland has one of the most centralised decision-making structures in Europe and we ask if it is undermining local democracy. Speaking to Jonothan this morning was Malcolm Byrne and also Gerard Howlin Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Contributor

Ronan Rogerson, who owns two businesses in the city centre, said a firework attack by a mob of thugs he endured last week has led him for the first time to contemplate leaving the city he loves. Ronan spoke to Jonathan this morning on the show.

Should you stay friends with your ex after you break up? We discuss if it’s ever ok to stay friends after a breakup with Stephanie Regan Clinical Psychotherapist, Author of Relationships on the Edge, and Cohost of the ToughLove Podcast.

We hear from Mountjoy prison where creative writing and stage production is offering inmates perspective. With more details on this incentive was Stephen Breen Crime Editor with the Irish Sun and Lynn Ruane Independent Senator.

Regarded as one of the most influential figures in cinema, we look at the works of Director Alfred Hitchcock.

With the latest Grant Thornton report submitted to RTE, what is the latest on the Ryan Tubridy pay scandal? We hear from Fionnán Sheahan Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

As figures show that as many as 180 creches have closed since 2022, we discuss the continuing crises in the childcare sector with Stefanie Pressner Writer, broadcaster, and mum of 1, and also Elaine Dunne Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood Providers.

In the green scene this week, Dr. Ruth Freeman discusses the way in which plants adapt to extreme heat and how octopuses can change their genetic material to adapt to the cold.

We discuss next why it’s important to incorporate colour in your wardrobe with Aoife Dunican Image consultant and owner of The Style Bob.

Massive technology break-down allowed customers with no money in accounts to access funds via BOI ATMs. For more on what happened with Bank Of Ireland Jonathan spoke to Jess Kelly Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent and also Cáit Caden Business Reporter with the Irish Examiner.

Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly run us through how to prepare for college with the latest tech.

With Garda clamping down on uninsured drivers at roadside checks and price hikes at the pumps, Geraldine Hebert Motoring Editor with The Sunday Independent brings us all the motoring news

It has been reported that the Irish postal system is now a major route for illegal and fake prescription drugs coming into the country, as social media and websites are used to buy painkillers, sedatives, and other medications But what effect is this having on those who are ordering such items? Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Colin O'Gara Consultant Psychiatrist and Head of Addiction Service...

Today marks 25 years since the Omagh bomb, the atrocity was the greatest single loss of life in the history of the Troubles. Twenty-nine people, including a woman pregnant with twins, died in Real IRA car bomb attack. Memorials and commemorations will take place in Omagh and Buncrana today. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte joined us from Omagh this morning. Also speaking to Jonathan this morning was...

Following an indulgent wedding season, what are the best ways to get back into shape? We find with Rob Lipsett Personal Trainer, Author, and Fitness Entrepreneur.

Considering letting your employees from abroad? We discuss what you may want to think about in terms of protecting your business before granting that request. Jonathan spoke to Linda Hynes Employment and Data Protection Partner at Lewis Silkin Ireland.

We ask why the number of young Irish adults still living with parents has almost doubled in the last decade. Discussing with Jonathan was Brenda Power Columnist at the Sunday Times & Irish Daily Mail and Karl Deeter CEO of Onlineapplication.com

Emmy-nominated Director, Producer, and Writer Brian McGinn of Chef’s Table and The Bear joins us to talk through the Big Grill Festival.

With reports of care failing children across various services in Ireland, we discuss whether the State is failing our children with Fiona Jennings Head of Policy and Public Affairs at the ISPCC, and also Shane Dunphy Child Protection Expert and Author.

As Donald Trump is indicted yet again, this time in Georgia, we get the latest developments on the former President’s charges with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal.ie.