The Pat Kenny Show

Israel Kill 30 in strike on Gaza school, while Hizbullah rocket kills 12 kids in Golan heights. We ask are we any close to peace or is regional war in the Middle East on the way? Speaking to Pat this morning was Duncan Bullivant CEO of Henderson Risk Group, Former British Army Officer & Former UK Diplomat.

Pat hosted the Friday Forum with guests Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at The Communications Clinic and columnist with The Sunday Independent, Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator and Party Chair, and Peadar Tobin, Leader of Aontú.

Pat was joined by Geraldine Herbert, Sunday Independent Motoring Editor, to discuss the National Transport Authority's consideration of mandatory safety equipment in taxis, such as CCTV cameras, following the conviction of taxi driver Raymond Shorten for raping two girls in his car.

Pat was joined by Larry Donnelly, columnist and law lecturer at the University of Galway, to provide the latest updates and analysis on current events in the United States.

Pat was joined by Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, who talked them through his recipe for chicken chorizo and prawn gumbo with parsley and lemon rice.

Pat was joined by Katriona O’Sullivan, psychologist and author of the bestseller "Poor," JJ O’Mahony, Chairperson for Sporting Liberties, and John Lonergan, former Governor of Mount Joy, to discuss how the poorest communities experience disenfranchisement and how they can be better understood.

Pat was joined by Tommy Rooney, GAA Correspondent for Bauer Media and co-host of the Football Pod, and James O’Donoghue, former Kerry senior footballer and co-host of the Football Pod, to preview the All-Ireland football final. They also discussed the best Olympic events to watch.

Pat was joined by John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at NUI Maynooth, to discuss a new report indicating that Ireland is a target for espionage, cyber, and critical infrastructure attacks.

Pat was joined by Vincent Guérend, the Ambassador of France to Ireland, on his last day in office. He reflected on his past four years as Ambassador and discussed the relationship between Ireland and France ahead of the Paris Olympics.

Pat was joined by Professor Luke O’Neill, live from the US, to discuss the risk of another pandemic and what needs to be done to prepare for it.

Pat was joined by journalist Vincent McAviney to discuss the disturbing videos circulating of an armed officer ‘kicking and stamping’ the head of a man at Manchester Airport.

With nightly sheet masks, 5 layers of toner and something called an essence - the Korean Beauty market will be worth more than 225 billion dollars by 2032. So, how have the South Koreans become world leaders in skincare, what homegrown businesses are getting in on the excitement and is k beauty even right for our pasty Irish pallor? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Pat was joined by David Robert Grimes, author and disinformation expert, to discuss the importance of recognising and combating disinformation in today’s digital age. In this week's episode, David takes a look at a vaccine meme and explains the anti-immigration sentiment.

Pat was joined by Cameron Hill, Broadcaster with Off The Ball, to discuss Beatrice Lowe-Hill, the first Irishwoman to win an Olympic medal, and the Irish Whales, a group of Irish Americans who dominated hammer throwing in the early 20th century.

Pat was joined by Sarah Benner from Tralee and Caroline Lyons from London, now living in Kerry, to discuss their new podcast 'What a Woman'. They were concerned that the influencers, celebrities, and social media their kids were growing up with didn’t present ideal female role models, so they decided to take a more creative approach.

One county council is tackling myths around immigration head-on. South Dublin has sent thousands of leaflets to homes to break down misinformation spread online about asylum seekers and provide communities with the facts. Newstalk reporter Emma Tyrell went to Tallaght to learn more about the initiative.

Pat was joined by Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science, to give his take on Netanyahu’s speech in Washington and its implications for Israel-US relations.

Underconsumption core is trending on TikTok, pushing against the constant encouragement to shop and buy that social media usually promotes. Pat was joined by Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland, to explain this trend.

Following their Glastonbury performance and supporting Snow Patrol in Thomond Park last week, the trio Kingfishr took a break from touring to join Pat in the studio. Pat was joined by Edmond 'Eddie' Keogh, Eoghan 'McGoo' McGrath, and Eoin 'Fitz' Fitzgibbon to talk about their music journey.

Pat was joined by Olivia Caffola, a member of the South East Coastal Protection Alliance, and environmental journalist John Gibbons to discuss the protests by Wicklow residents against the establishment of an offshore windfarm. Residents fear the windfarm could threaten local wildlife.

Sweden is on the way to becoming a cashless society, but there are concerns that this will worsen the already prevalent rise of cybercrime and financial fraud. Pat was joined by Raluca Saceanu, CEO of Smartech247, to discuss the risks and implications.

Ruth Ware joined Pat to discuss her new novel 'One Perfect Couple', a riveting blend of crime and reality TV where five couples become contestants on a luxury island resort, but all is not as it seems.

A former senior member of the Ku Klux Klan and convicted terrorist has been meeting remotely with Irish far-right activists to provide advice and encouragement in relation to anti-immigration protests. Pat discussed this development with Conor Gallagher, Crime & Security Correspondent for The Irish Times.

With the Olympics opening on Friday, Pat was joined by Cathal Dennehy, freelance journalist, Kieran McCarthy, Sports Editor at the Southern Star, and Kevin Byrne, Irish Sun boxing journalist, to provide an essential guide to where to watch for Ireland’s medals.

Dee Reddy, podcaster and cultural commentator, joined Pat on Inside Hollywood to take a look at the big blockbusters that made us terrified to go outside, exploring the forces of nature depicted in these films.