The Pat Kenny Show

RTE Board and Executive are back in front of the Oireachtas Media Committee today, To look ahead of what to expect from this appearance was Hugh O'Connell  Deputy Political Editor with Independent Newspapers.

Newstalk's tech correspondent, Jess Kelly, joined Pat to preview the new iPhone ahead of its launch this evening.

Glyphosate, a popular ingredient in many weed killers, has been found in many farms around the country. Is it time to ban the controversial pesticide?  Pat spoke to Political Correspondent for The Farmers Journal, Pat O'Toole and Simon Kenny, a farmer in Kildare, about how despite not using Glyphosate for several years still tested positive for glyphosate.

RTE are not going to publish top 100 earners as they are set to appear tomorrow before the Oireachtas media committee. Fianna Fáil TD and chair of the Oireachtas Media Committee, Niamh Smyth and Ireland Editor of The Independent, Fionnan Sheahan spoke to Pat.

Michael Keegan - Dolan told Pat about his new show 'How to be a Dancer in Seventy-Two Thousand Easy Lessons' which will begin in the Pavillion Theatre in Dun Laoighaire tomorrow.  

Depaul’s 2022 annual report shows that Ireland's homelessness problem is escalating as key findings show a twofold increase compared to 2021.  David Carroll , CEO of Depaul , spoke to Pat about the key findings and recommendations from the report.

Irish open water swimmer and adventurer, Nuala Moore, spoke to Pat about her new book 'Limitless'.

North Korea leader Kim Jong Un has travelled to Russia via rail to meet with Vladimir Putin. Could an arms deal be on the horizon? Pat spoke to CEO of the Henderson Group, Duncan Bullivant.

Local leaders have been sounding the alarm on escalating violence in Galway City. Pat spoke to Fianna Fail Councillor for Galway City East, Michael J Crowe and Councillor for Galway City Central, Collette Connolly.

Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe, spoke to Pat about what's on the agenda for the Fianna Fáil Think in.

President of the Garda Representative Association, Brendan O'Connor and Irish Times Crime & Security Editor, Conor Lally spoke to Pat about the vote of no confidence in Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, taking place today.

Sustainable energy expert Brian McIntyre of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland answers all your energy questions such as how you can make more affordable and sustainable energy choices. 

Famous Schumacher driving simulator coming to Dublin.  The simulator is part of the Timeless Exhibition, and is available for the show this Friday 15th, Saturday 16th, and Sunday 17th September in RDS – it’s not for sale, just for show. With more on this and what to expect from the Timeless Exhibition Pat was joined on the show by Niall Mullen Antiques Dealer and Vice President of the Irish A...

We find ourselves once again marking a sombre anniversary, 22 years since the 9/11 attacks that changed not only the United States but also the entire world, rippling through history like a stone cast into a pond whose waves have yet to still. Remember that day we spoke to Author Colm McCann and Niall O'Dowd Founder of IrishCentral.com

Clinical Psychotherapist co-host of the podcast, ‘Toughlove’ Stephanie Regan will be discussing why people like jobs in which they have control.

In the new book "The Joy of Sweat," the reader embarks on a fascinating journey through the world of perspiration, unravelling the mysteries of this peculiar yet indispensable bodily function. From salty sweat to stress-induced perspiration and even colourful secretions, the book explores the science, history, and cultural significance of sweat. Speaking to Pat this morning was its author Sarah Ev...

 It was a jam-packed weekend of sports for Ireland! We recap all the weekend's sporting events and discuss Ireland's performance with Kathleen McNamee Digital Producer with Off the Ball and Host of COYGIG podcast.

Morocco mourns earthquake victims as death toll passes 2,000 . We get the latest on the situation with Dr Clare McCaughey who is an Irish Doctor based in Morocco and also Clare Dunne CEO of The Irish Travel Agents Association.

We discuss the science and real-world cost behind tsunamis, typhoons, and other extreme weather events with Kate Candy Irish national living in Hong Kong, and also John Sweeny Climatologist and Professor Emeritus at Maynooth University.

A new universal media levy that could be cheaper than the TV licence fee and collected by the Revenue Commissioners is being considered by the Coalition as part of a major overhaul of RTÉ’s funding model. That’s according to a report from the Sunday Independent yesterday.  Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Dr Roddy Flynn Associate Professor at the School of Communications at DCU. 

Is drinking into the early hours of the morning affecting violence on Dublin’s streets and could a ban on late-night shots in bars help with dealing with the anti-social behaviour in Dublin City? We debated with Mannix Flynn  Independent Councillor for Dublin City Council and also Sheila Gilheaney CEO of alcohol action Ireland.

Google is introducing new rules that will require any political ads on its platforms to disclose if AI has been used. There are fears that the technology may play havoc as next year’s US Presidential election draws closer. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details.

A look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat this morning was Paul McAuliffe Fianna Fail TD for Dublin North West , Craig Huges Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, and Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats TD Wicklow.

Rugby World Cup Opener, France defeats Ireland in Euro 2024 qualifier, we get all the sports news with Kathleen McNamee Digital Producer with Off the Ball and Host of COYGIG podcast.  

Some real home comfort food this week! Gareth Mullins Executive Chef at the Anantara Marker Hotel talks us through a recipe for Classic Spaghetti Bolognese.