The Pat Kenny Show

It is almost 30 years since the death of Princess Diana, a moment that changed the royal family, the British public, and the way we think about the monarchy. In the years since, her story has continued to shape the royal family, from William and Harry's very different paths, to Harry and Meghan stepping away from royal duties, and publicly criticising the institution.  So, how much has the mo...

As the war in Ukraine grinds on in its unending horror, what does the conflict tell us about the relationship between Russia and the United States? Pat is joined by Luke Harding, senior International Correspondent with the Guardian and author of a new book called 'Betrayal: Trump, Putin and the New Age of Conquest'

Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is social activist and writer, Alice Leahy.

American politics has always been about money but has America now reached the point where money, power, and political loyalty have become almost inseparable? Billions are spent on elections, wealthy donors can buy access, and the supreme court has just opened the door to even greater campaign spending.  At the same time, Donald Trump is attacking institutions designed to constrain presidentia...

Broadcasting from New Ross, Pat is joined by local historian and walking tour guide Miles Courtney for a whistle-stop tour of the town’s surprisingly deep past & Honorary JFK Summer School president Willie Keelty shares a vivid childhood memory of welcoming President Kennedy in 1963 and how seven minutes on the quayside changed the town forever.

Broadcasting from New Ross in Wexford for this year’s Kennedy Summer School, Pat is joined by Larry Donnelly to chat about this year’s speakers as well as Abigail Mizzi, who is set to become the first student to conduct research in suborbital space aboard Purdue 1, a future Virgin Galactic mission.

Pat is joined by Gareth Mullin, Executive Chef at Forbes Avenue Restaurant at Anantara The Marker, and co-host of the 'Dishing It Out' podcast with Gary O'Hanlon to go through some French classics as part of The Pat Kenny’s Show broadcast from New Ross and the Kennedy Summer School 2026.

Broadcasting from the quayside in New Ross during the JFK Summer School, Pat is joined by veteran Democratic strategist and CNN commentator Maria Cardona to take the temperature of American politics ahead of the November’s midterms.

One of the reasons why Americans voted for President Trump was they hoped his business acumen would deal with economic ills such as the sprawling US debt, a figure that now stands at an eye watering $40 trillion. To discuss how the US economy is faring under this administration, Pat is joined by Brad Stetser, Whitney Shepardson Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

‘Ten Steps to Prevent World War Three’ is a new book by former British Defence Minister and soldier, Tobias Ellwood. It warns that a new, multi-front cold war has begun and outlines ten practical steps for Western leaders to stop regional conflicts from escalating into a global catastrophe. He joins Pat to discuss.

Joining Pat to chat through the first weekend of the new Premier League season is OTB’s John Duggan.

Between 2015 and 2025 the number of young people vaping or using tobacco products increased by 10%. Smoking portrayals in media has also increased, some of the world’s most famous celebrities are often photographed with a cigarette in their hands, and so-called “cigfluencers” have also popped up on social media but why is smoking everywhere at the moment and why is it seemingly ‘cool’ again when w...

"They asked too much and they offered too little" - That was the Canadian Prime Minister's explanation to Canadians yesterday, just hours after he withdrew his team from trade tariff negotiations with the Americans. So, what happens now for Canada, and who holds the real power? Joining Pat to discuss is Ilya Gridneff, Canada correspondent for the Financial Times.

Joining Pat to run through the main stories in the Sunday papers is Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.

Irish readers may know Colson Whitehead for ‘The Underground Railroad’, his fictional account of the route southern slaves undertook to reach freedom. His new book ‘Cool Machine’ has just been published, the final book in his highly entertaining Harlem trilogy. Colson joins Pat to talk about it.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel, joins Pat with some great lunch box filler inspiration.

Joining Pat to chat about a new breakthrough trial of a new cancer vaccine as well as promising new treatments that could transform narcolepsy treatment, and offer hope for depression and ADHD.

Yesterday, thousands of Leaving Cert students received their results around the country. Though a few would have been over the moon, many will have been disappointed and worried about what their results will mean for their chances in next week's CAO round one offers. Joining Bobby to reflect on results day and look towards next week’s offers is Guidance counsellor and Education Columnist, Brian Mo...

Ukraine is facing a dangerous combination of an intensifying Russian assault and growing political tensions in Kyiv. The former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for elections despite the continuing war, while president Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces questions over his leadership, corruption, and the future direction of the country. Joining Pat to reflect on all of this is Oleksiy Goncharenk...

Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent, joins Pat to chat about the latest in the car market and motor industry.

Joining Pat to run through this week's Sunday papers is Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor at the Irish Independent.

Despite being banned around the world in the 1980s, the toxic forever chemical polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCB, continues to ravage communities across the United Kingdom in a major contamination scandal. Now, the actor Michael sheen has teemed up with two investigative journalists in a new documentary to investigate how this was allowed to happen and uncover the health problems the toxins have ca...

As Europe’s car sector continues to falter, Chinese companies are making rapid inroads into the market causing concern about the future of the continent’s independent car industry. But where is Europe's new Chinese-linked automotive market headed? And why are Chinese companies flocking to Europe? Joining Pat is Ian Henry, an automotive production expert and director of ‘Autoanalysis’ consultancy.

Recently disturbing reports have been emerging from Gaza that Israel has been carting off rubble and human remains in an effort to cover up their genocide. Joining me with the latest is Middle East journalist, Hannah McCarthy.

The Minister for Justice has been put on notice of possible legal action because of his department's refusal to issue visas to refugee students from Gaza who have been awarded scholarships by Irish universities, for degree courses that are due to begin within weeks. Pat's joined by one of the legal team involved at Belfast firm Phoenix Law, trainee solicitor Alannah Faulkner.