The Pat Kenny Show

While Donald Trump continues to test the limits of his constitutional power, one particular assertion has raised the hackles of democratic observers. In an interview with NBC News, the President insisted that he is “not joking” as he apparently contemplates the idea of a third term in office, despite term limits being written into law. So, is this yet more bombastic nonsense or should the idea be...

Global stock markets plunged yesterday on the back of Donald Trump’s announcement of global tariffs. We get reaction from the stock market from CEO of Archive Capital  Alan Dunne. With European leaders gaming how to react, we get how they’ve been responding already with Suzanne Lynch of Politico.

This weekend tensions are rising as the European Rugby Championship enter the final stage as Leinster take on the Harlequins in Croke Park. It's a Manchester derby this weekend as Man United face old rivals Man City in the Premier League. All that and much more weekend sport with Off the Ball’s Colm Boohig. 

Gardaí have seized a number of items from a cave on land belonging to the missing farmer Michael Gaine. The items were found during searches of high land on Mr Gaine’s 1,000-acre farm and are being “retained” as the investigation into his disappearance continues. We get the latest on this with Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent with the Irish Independent. 

Yesterday was the birthday of the first Irish-ever player to play Major League Baseball. Tommy Bond was born in Granard, Co. Longford, and is the starting point for a long and interesting relationship between America’s national pastime, and Ireland. To tell us more Off The Ball’s Cameron Hill.

As the world continues to grapple following President Trump’s announcement on tariffs, businesses are scrambling to keep customers and investors happy during the chaos. Tom Keogh, CEO of Keogh’s Crisps urges that companies' businesses will need to look at other markets, but Government support is needed.  Tom joined Pat on the show along with Darragh Calleary, Minister for Rural and Community...

This week on Boxed, John Fardy takes us to the new comic world of Seth Rogan – The Studio. Starring Seth himself and numerous Hollywood faces playing themselves, it is out now Apple TV+. 

Donald Trump last night announced a raft of new tariffs as part of his ‘Liberation Day’. Among those tariffs announced were 10% worldwide tariffs and 20% on the EU. We ask how how will companies change in response to tariffs. All to discus with Founder, Clonakilty Whiskey Michael Scully along with Mairead McGuiness, Fine Gael, former Vice President of the European Parliament and EU Commissioner.

April is Earth month. Editor of CLIMATE, Sunday Times Ireland and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine Jo Linehan tells us what that means and what practical things you can do in the coming weeks to leave a positive mark.

If vaccines don’t cause Autism. What Does? The risk of autism develops before we are even born. All to discuss with Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College  Luke O'Neill.

Gardai patrolling the streets in Dublin have been told to get tough on crime. A new policy of increased Garda visibility has been introduced in the capital in recent weeks with a focus on tackling anti-social behaviour, drug dealing, aggressive begging, thefts and shoplifting. Foot patrols will be concentrated on O’Connell St, Henry St, Talbot St and Bachelor Quay in particular. But is the new pol...

It is Communion season once again. We talk about the effort that goes into a communion, the fashion, family dynamics, the cash in the card, the ceremony and where you go to celebrate. All to discuss with mum of two and Freelance Journalist Niamh O’Reilly.

Donald Trump last night announced a raft of new tariffs as part of his ‘Liberation Day’. Among those tariffs announced were a 10% worldwide tariff and 20% on the European Union. We get reaction to these tariffs with Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, UCD, Dr Nora Strecker, Assistant Professor in Economics, UCD and also Bertie Ahern, Former Taoiseach.

Some Cork households, schools and businesses have now been under a boil water notice for 15 years. Many are spending a fortune on bottled water. Henry McKean visited East Cork and sent this report. 

At 9pm tonight, Donald Trump will announce his raft of new tariffs, expected to take effect from tomorrow. So what should we be looking out for this evening from President Trump. To discuss with Pat was Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent, Newstalk and Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist, IIEA.

Garden Stories: Mount Congreve, the Magnate, the Magnolias, and the Masterpiece. Today on Garden Stories, we return to one of the greatest gardens in the world and the singular man behind it. Diarmuid Gavin tells us all. All with thanks to Tirlán CountryLife.

Neuroscientist and resilience coach Dr. Brian Pennie explains how he hopes the new docuseries Hooked helps “break the stigma of addiction”. Also how it is “a great opportunity to help people understand the truth of addiction”. The three-part series, which begins at 9.35pm on Wednesday on RTE One, looks into the science of addiction and recovery. whether phones, alcohol, gambling, or hard drugs.

As two Irish actors are cast in Sam Mendes four Beatles movies, we take a look at some iconic casting decisions of the past. We pay tribute to Val Kilmer. Inside Hollywood with Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural Commentator.

On this week's Green Scene, we hear about research confirming the role of humans in biodiversity loss. Also how some trees are adapted so that lightening strikes might be an advantage. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society for Research Ireland. All with thanks to Repak.ie

E-bikes are both popular and controversial in Australia. In fact, it is striking how similar the conversation is to the one in Ireland. We ask should we be looking to Australia for how we deal with e-bikes with Transport Commentator Conor Faughnan.

Could the occupied territories bill could be put off to keep the US happy. But is this the right move? Pat discusses this further with  Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire and also Craig Hughes, Political Editor at the Irish Daily Mail.

When the European Central Bank meets this month to discuss a potential interest rates cut this month, Donald’s Trump tariffs will be front and centre along with Russia’s war with Ukraine. So how will the ECB deal with these issues? To discuss this and much more was the President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde who joined Pat in studio this morning.

It's 60 years since the Irish blood transfusion board was set up. With 1 in 4 of us needing a donation at some point or other, countless lives have been saved and shaped by the service.  But what is the history of the IBTS and whose stories are inextricably linked to it? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports: 

Today Meta AI has launched in Europe and is now accessible for free across Europe through the messaging apps people already know and love. It's is available across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the details.

Today, Donald Trump faces two electoral tests in both Wisconsin and Florida with two state elections taking place. It comes against his planned ‘liberation day’ tomorrow with significant tariff announcements expected. We get the latest from Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News at WSHU Public Radio.