The Pat Kenny Show

The big lie; In today's disinformation slot we look at how we are lied to with numbers and the panic when we do get data wrong. All to discuss with David Robert Grimes.

We are a couple of weeks back to school now, kids are gathering and gastro bugs, respiratory infections and head lice are out in force .We advice on dealing with illness from Dr Illona Duffy. 

Fine Gael are holding their ‘think in’ in Tullamore over the next two days, Sean Defoe tells us what to expect from the annual event next

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says six of its employees have been killed in an Israeli air strike on one of the schools it runs in central Gaza. We get the latest on this with Scott Lucas  Professor & Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute at University College Dublin. 

Have you even been curious about investing your money but unsure where to start? Financial expert and founder of AskPaul.ie Paul Merriman is here to give advice to beginner investors.

CCTV to be used to catch Dublin’s dumpers but only if they have cars. New legislation will not allow Dublin City Council to pursue walkers who dump in the street. To discuss further Anton spoke to Olivia Kelly,  Dublin Editor, Irish Times.

Diarmuid Gavin joined Anton in studio to give some great gardening advice to our listener as we head into Autumn.

A conservation group has called for the introduction of a deer management plan after it recorded the dominance of the non-native Sika species. ReWild Wicklow has carried out the largest wildlife camera project in Ireland. For more on this Anton spoke to Adam Smith, a Phd student from Kildare and now just finishing his studies in Germany. Adam initiated project rewild Wicklow in Ireland back in 202...

The red haired Irish, the 40 million euro dancing legs and the many health benefits of whiskey. We talk to Dr Ian Miller about his brand new book, 'A History of Ireland in Ten Body Parts'. 

We get advice on how to get your pearly whites ready for the big day your wedding day. With advice and guidance was Bronagh Keane, general and cosmetic Dentist aka The Tooth Fairy.

This week on Inside Hollywood, from Marisa Tomei to La La Land, we take a look at the most surprising Oscar wins. All to chat about with Dee Reddy.

The first US Presidential debate between Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris and Republican Nominee Donald Trump took place last night in Philadelphia. We get reaction to the debate with Lorcan Nyhan  Head of Training at the Communications Clinic & Columnist with The Sunday Independent and Ian O'Doherty Columnist, Irish Independent. 

On our Commuter Slot, we discuss car theft and vandalism and increasingly bad daily traffic around the city centre. Is the new traffic plan causing more hassle than it’s worth? All up for discussion with Anton and Conor Faughnan Transport Commentator.

Nearly 180,000 gorillas, chimpanzees and bonobos (more than a third of the entire great ape population in Africa) could be directly or indirectly threatened by mining now and in the near future, according to a recent study in the journal Science Advances. Also Scientist have found that in the next 50 years humans will have moved further into wildlife habitats - across more than half of Earth’s lan...

Will the spending of the 14 billion apple tax become a central point in the election? Anton spoke to Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent Irish Independent to discuss further and also asked how will we spend the Apple tax arrears money?

Following another week of attacks in Gaza, we discuss the need for sanctions from Ireland on Israel and the need to take a stronger stance than we have to date with Caoimhe De Barra, CEO of Trocaire.

Proposals for restrictions on sales on vapes in Ireland but how will the implementation work? Minister Stephen Donnelly joined us in studio to discuss.

Anton was joined by Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly to review the highly anticipated new iPhone, along with the latest Google Fold. Jess provided her expert insights on the features of these new devices and answered listeners' tech questions.

Anton was joined by celebrity chef Rachel Allen and Gary O’Hanlon, Executive Head Chef at The K Club, to preview their upcoming masterclasses at the Taste of Kildare Food and Drink Festival.

Anton was joined by Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent for Bauer Media Ireland, and Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor of WSHU Public Radio, to discuss the upcoming Presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Anton was joined by Vincent McAviney, freelance correspondent and presenter, to discuss the UK Labour Party's Early Release scheme, which will see over 5,000 prisoners released early in the coming months. However, a concerning loophole in the system may allow serious offenders to be released onto the streets, raising questions about public safety.

Anton was joined by Lianne O’Hara, playwright, poet, and lecturer at University College Dublin, to discuss her new play Baby, which is part of the Dublin Fringe Festival. The play explores the complexities of having a baby outside of the traditional societal expectations, offering a fresh perspective on parenthood and life choices.

Anton was joined by John Crowne, Consultant at St. Vincent’s Hospital Group, to discuss the government’s expected approval of measures to ban the sale, manufacture, and import of single-use or disposable vapes.

Anton was joined by technology journalist Emmet Ryan and Newstalk's Business Editor Joe Lynam to discuss the landmark ruling that Apple must pay Ireland €13 billion in unpaid taxes.

Anton was joined by Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, to discuss the overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza, which left 40 people dead and over 60 injured in a designated humanitarian safe zone.