The Pat Kenny Show

European Commission is expected to receive a letter today from U.S. President Donald Trump disclosing the long-awaited tariff deal between the two trading partners. Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief with Bloomberg joins us to discuss this.

How to talk to those affected by misinformation.  Dealing with the consequences of those affected by misinformation Conspiracy theorists tend to operate in polarised echo chambers, closing them off to other source. Approximately 25% of the population are susceptible to conspiratorial ideation, something many of us realised during the pandemic in family Whatsapp Groups. Speaking to Ivan this m...

Cameron Hill tells us about Irelands dominance of the Wimbledon in the 1890S. We look at the interesting figures of Willougby Hamilton and Joshua Pim- Hamilton is also allegedly responsible for introducing football to Dublin. 

After 40 years in the property sector, Pat Davitt is stepping down as CEO of IPAV. His long career has seen him defend auctioneers on national radio, highlighting why small builders are vanishing from Irish towns, and shedding light on the challenges shaping Ireland’s housing market today. Creating a statutory obligation for a seller’s pack to be prepared in advance of a property going on the mark...

John Fardy looks at Apple TV’s latest series Smoke This new miniseries by Dennis Lehane, starring Taron Egerton and is based on a true crime podcast. Egerton plays Dave Gudsen, a former firefighter who became an arson investigator after a traumatic callout put an end to his original career.

A recent study on intercountry adoption by the Adoption Authority of Ireland, shared the experiences of a group of people who were adopted from a foreign country by an individual or couple in Ireland. The study highlighted the importance of supporting intercountry adopted people, while also bringing awareness to a system that needs reform. Ivan this discusses this further with Orla Traynor Chairpe...

In the 18th century, the average global lifespan was just 28.5 to 32 years. It's now between 72.6 and 73.2. The questions is how can we go and do we really want to?  Professor Luke O’Neill Professor of Immunology at Trinity College Dublin discusses all with Ivan.

We hear about the global movement of plastic free July. All to discuss with Jo Linehan, editor of the climate supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.

Despite a commitment in the Program for Government to work towards lifting the passenger cap at Dublin Airport as soon as possible, the cap remains in place and is set to be breached again this year. Michael O’Leary, Group CEO of Ryanair joined Ivan to discuss this and more.

French President Emmanuel Macron is on his final day of a three day state visit to the United Kingdom today. Along with attending a state reception at Windsor Castle hosted by King Charles, there has been plenty of political discussions too around migrants crossing the Channel and nuclear deterrence. We discuss this further with Mark Paul, London Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Minister of State, John Cummins joins us on the show today to discuss housing and planning issues in the country. From costly judicial reviews stalling housing development, staff shortages in local authorities, and delays in measures like modular housing.

There’s so much more to orchids than the showy specimens in supermarkets. See them in a new light with these 10 fascinating orchid facts with Paul Smyth, head Gardener at RHSI Bellefield, Ireland. Gardener and Plantsman Author and Podcaster. All with thanks to Tirlán.

As part of our series looking into how young people socialise our reporter Emily Keegan has been looking into the claim that young people are ditching the nightclubs and late bars.       She took to the streets of Dublin City on a Friday night, to see what the crowds were like, and speak to the Gen Zs who made it out to the pubs.

A Limerick couple is calling for change to the current inheritance tax rules, calling it discriminatory and inequitable. James Sexton and his wife Sheila got married in their forties. With no children, they discovered that there are significant legal and financial disadvantages that they face when trying to plan the future of their estate. Ivan spoke to James James this morning.

Christian Horner has been sacked as team principal of Formula 1 team Red Bull with immediate effect. He was the longest serving team principal in formula one but there has been lots of changes in the Red Bull Camp in the past 18 months. Newstalk's own Rory Galvin brings us up to date.

As Michael Douglas announces his retirement we look back at the stellar career of this two time Oscar winning actor for this weeks 'Inside Hollywood'.

As the weather is expected to heat up this week and many of us will be out enjoying the heat,it can also cause some issues on the road.  So, when the sun is shining, what dangers do we need to look out for when driving? Also, more than €4 billion has been awarded in compensation for personal injuries over the past two decades. All to discuss with Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator. &nb...

In the Green Scene this week, Dr Ruth Freeman looks at an innovative idea from scientists to prevent the slowdown of the Atlantic current. Also we hear how engineered bacteria might protect us from mercury in fish. All with thanks to Repak.

Figures released today from the Irish Cancer Society show a significant variation in access to cancer treatment across the country which it says is causing avoidable deaths. Full analysis from Professor John Armstrong, President, Irish Society of Radiation Oncology and Radiation Oncologist, St Luke’s Hospital.

43 million litres of milk may have been produced for human consumption in May. But with more and more milk alternatives available, do we need to be careful of cutting out dairy? Dietician at eatwell.ie Sarah Keogh busts the myths around dairy. 

Anti-immigration protests blocked the main entrance to Leinster House yesterday evening and who are the likely runners and riders for the Presidential Election? Political Correspondent with the Irish Times  Harry McGee discusses all.

U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a second time this week to discuss the “close” progress of the 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. We get the latest on this with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University.

Elon Musk has announced that he plans to launch a new political party in America the America Party. It comes after the Tesla founder has fallen out with Donald Trump over his recently passed Big Beautiful Bill. So could it have an impact? All to discuss with President of The Global Situation Room and former Director of Global Engagement at The White House during the Obama Presidency Brett Bru...

Irish Conductor and Musician, David Brophy will conduct National Symphony Orchestra Ireland at the National Concert Hall in a compelling programme pairing Shaun Davey’s The Brendan Voyage with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, 'From the New World'.  David joined Ivan to chat about his career and upcoming shows.

A new policy to 'likely scam' text messages under new rules from Comreg is now leading to confusion over hospital appointments and much more.  A number of large organizations have seen legitimate texts labelled scams. We get the details from Adrian Weckler Technology Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent .