The Pat Kenny Show

This week Lisa Cannon takes a look at one of the best movies on the silver screen. The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.

Yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could reach 250%, after starting at a lower level. Trump also added he plans to unveil fresh duties on foreign semiconductors. Speaking to Pat this morning was Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent for Euronews  and also Gareth Sheridan, CEO of Nutriband.

Have you ever called in sick and felt guilty about it? Have wondered what your working rights actually are when you're unwell? We discuss all with Donal O'Donoghue  Managing Director at Sanderson | Host of Talent Matters Podcast.

On this week's Green Scene we hear about the beached whale in Mayo and other toothed-whale strandings in Europe and a major new study showing how we are losing groundwater at a faster rate than previously known. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland. With thanks to Repak.

Ireland has surpassed the 175,000 EV target for 2025, as contained in the Government’s Climate Action Plan. Driving test wait times reduce again and the new car sales in July. All to discuss with Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert.

The Policing Authority has warned that the Gardaí are unlikely to hit recruitment targets set out in the Programme for Government. To discuss further with Pat was Mark O’Meara, President, Garda Representative Association.

Spotify is increasing prices in several regions outside of the US, just days after posting disappointing earnings. Spotify announced on Monday that Premium subscribers across Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific will be notified about pricing changes “over the next month. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly tells us more.

Texas Republicans voted to arrest more than 50 Democratic legislators who fled the state to stall a redistricting plan. Psychology experts are questioning U.S. President Donald Trump’s mental acuity because of continuous false claims, drifts off topic and difficulties with his memory. All to discuss with Terry Sheridan Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.

Ireland’s standing within the eu has transformed since joining in 1976. However, the political landscape dramatically changed within that period. From Brexit, the war in Ukraine to tariffs, issues facing the Europe are far greater than before and Ireland now needs to take a bigger stake in the EU's future.  So, for a small country who plays a big part in this economic bloc, is it time we step...

As the price of food continues to increase, so does the cost of our weekly shop. Kel Galavan, money coach tells us how to how to cut food expenses and budget our meals during the era of inflating prices.

Last spring, Dr Morgan McMonagle, a vascular trauma surgeon, returned from Gaza after his second trip there since the war began. Over the following four months has had to look on from a distance as the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate inside Gaza. Dr Morgan joined Pat this morning to discuss the situation along with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst, and Co-Host of t...

Diplomats in Dublin, London and Washington are working to secure the release of Irish missionary Gena Heraty after she, along with 7 other people, were kidnapped from an orphanage in the capital of Haiti Port-au-Prince. For more on this Pat spoke to Keira Keogh Fein Gael TD for Mayo.

Last Wednesday, a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was hit by serious turbulence, sending 25 passengers to hospitals and forcing the flight to divert to Minnesota, so how does turbulence work? All to discuss with Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Aviation Expert Kevin Byrne.

Women sports continues to reach more widespread media, yet there are still barriers compared to their male counterparts. This morning Pat was joined by a women in Sport panel including Meabh de Burca, Former Ireland player and pundit,  Dr. Ciara Losty, Lecturer SETU, Performance Psychologist in the Institute of Sport and on the Jockey Pathway and Kathleen McNamee, Off The Ball, Host of T...

New figures show there are 12 times more properties available for short-term letting, compared to long-term living. We discuss these figures further with Louise Byrne, Irish Examiner Political Correspondent and also Michael Healy Rae, Minister for State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine.

Henry McKean looks back at the biggest events and meet the people who made a huge impact in the year 1985! From Live Aid with Bob Geldoff and Nik Kershaw, the biggest stories of the year with Jonathan deBurca Butler, activism with Grace O'Sullivan and David O'Callaghan from the Here and Back Again Podcast on pop culture - there is plenty to look back on!

Our Friday Forum looks back on the main new stories of the week. Joining Pat in studio was Grace Boland TD, Dublin Fingal West, Fine Gael, Lynn Boylan MEP, Dublin, Sinn Féin and Jennifer Bray, Political Editor with The Sunday Times. 

Endometriosis is a condition that an estimated that 155,000 women in Ireland are affected by. This condition has a massive impact on women as it decreases quality of life due to severe pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety, and infertility. Some individuals with endometriosis experience debilitating pain that prevents them from going to work or school. In Ireland, the government has committed to...

With the bank holiday weekend ahead, Director of Dunbrody House Kevin Dundon takes us through some of the tastiest summer side dishes including a crispy potato salad and a corn on the cob with Gremolata. Kevin Dundon, Director of Dunbrody House joined Pat Kenny on the show.

Roblox, the online game-building platform, which is popular with children and teenagers, is looking to introduce online dating. The move pushed by Roblox CEO occurs after Ireland, the UK, and Australia attempt to implement stricter age verification conditions for online, social media and adult content. Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent, joined Pat Ke...

We have heard the positives and negatives of drone deliveries, but unmanned aerial vehicles have many more uses than delivering takeaways. One area that is being considered is the monitoring of coastlines to detect drug smuggling. Josh Crosbie has been meeting those who operate drones for many different reasons…

The Bank Holiday weekend always brings an increase in attendances to our Emergency Departments and Hospitals, so where do you go if you need care? We get advice from the HSE with Grace Rothwell, National Director for HSE Access and Integration with all options available to you over the weekend and JJ Clarke Columnist with the Irish Independent brings us ‘festivalling’ advice ahead of All Toge...

Famous youtuber Trisha Paytas has sparked controversy as she named her son Aquaman Moses. The social media star said she chose the name as she admits to being a big fan of the Aquaman comics and the accompanying movie. The question is, are celebrities taking baby names too far? Jen Hogan, Irish Times Journalist and Host of the Conversations with Parents Podcast and Brenda Power, Columnist wit...

This weekend will mark the final test for the British and Irish Lions who have dominated against Australia this tournament. Andy Farrell has named nine Irish players in the starting side, with Rónan Kelleher the only Irish player on the bench. In football Meath will face off Dublin in the All-Ireland women’s final as the royals hope to make a repeat of their 2022 win. Cathal Mullaney , Broadc...

Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Volodymir Zelensky has maintained a high levels of support from Ukrainians. However, in recent days there has been public outrage with the president. Thousands of protesters rallied in Kyiv and other cities in recent days as his party was set to push through a law to strip two anti-corruption bodies of their independence. However just yesterday Ukrain...