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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.
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A trove of newly released Epstein files include emails that appear to involve Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, while another suggests Donald Trump travelled on the billionaire's private jet "many more times than previously has been reported". The US Department of Justice released at least 11,000 more files on Tuesday. Scott Lucas, Professor and political analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin, joined Pat Kenny to discuss.
The robots may be coming for your job but 2026 might finally show signs of what has been predicted for years, truly useful robots but also a new vista for entertainment and museums including plans for Ireland’s first National Children’s Science Centre. 2026 is predicted by several tech experts to be the year when robots truly enter public life. Stories of humanoid robots back flipping, robots playing competitive basketball, expressive theme-park characters and machines capable of walking marathon distances are dominating headlines. At the same time, researchers have pushed the boundaries of what robots can learn, how fast they can adapt and how safely and reliably they can operate in everyday spaces. Professor Luke O’ Neill joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
It has been a very busy year for Irish politics, with our 10th President, Catherine Connolly taking to the Áras amidst the backdrop of a failed Fianna Fáil campaign. A two-finger salute from Michael Lowry while the Dáil rowed over speaking rights and the launching of the government’s National Housing Plan Pat Kenny was joined by Pat Leahy, Political Editor, Irish Times, to look back on a busy year in Irish politics.
From duck fat roast potatoes to brussels sprouts and leek gratin, Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel on what to cook this Christmas Eve.
Amidst the glitz and glamour of the most wonderful time of the year. We must remember those who are less fortunate than ourselves, those who will spend this Christmas sleeping rough on the streets across the country. Alice Leahy, of the Alice Leahy Foundation, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
Christmas is a time when many of us will try and take a break from the news and developments around the world, but very often, even at this festive time there are stories that have universal cut through. From the fall of Ceausescu to the enactment of our own constitution, some extremely significant events have happened over the festive period. So myself and our political correspondent Seán Defoe are going to take you on a trip to Christmases past and the news stories that grabbed the headlines like this one from December 26th, 2004…
Despite rising temperatures and changing weather patterns, important climate progress was made in 2025, including renewable energy becoming the source of electricity across the globe. Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society for Research Ireland joined Pat Kenny on the show for this week’s green scene.
For many people Christmas morning means opening presents, a big breakfast and for thousands around the country, a bracing dip in the sea. From organised charity swims to regular sea swimmers who go in every day of the year, the Christmas Day swim has become a festive tradition. Our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been finding out why it’s grown so popular and what people need to know before taking the Christmas Day plunge…
If you remember the slogan ‘you cannot eat a better sweet’ then you will remember Lemon’s sweet shop on O'Connell Street, The Confectioner’s Hall. Famous for its use of safe, natural ingredients and its magical Christmas decoration window display. Cormac O’Moore, co-author of the sweetness of lemons, joined Pat Kenny on the show to take a Nostalgic look back at the story of lemons and the history it lived through as it witnessed the famine, the two world wars, the Irish revolution, the Victorian era and the campaign for Home Rule.
Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Host of the Driving Life Podcast, joined Pat Kenny to discuss some of the biggest transport stories of the year.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about blood on the streets of Silicon Valley and this time, it’s not just hype. Some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence have seen billions wiped off their market value in recent weeks, as investors start asking a blunt question: where’s the money?Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor with The Irish Independent, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss all things AI.
Stephanie Regan, clinical psychotherapist and host of the Tough Love Podcast joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss family rifts at Christmas, when to fix them and when to let them be.
The past twelve months have seen a drastic shift in the Middle East, while focus remains on Gaza and Israel, other parts of the region continue to deal with their own political crisis. Over the past year, the people of Syria continue to rebuild their country after the fall of Assad while in Lebanon marked the anniversary since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. To reflect on all of this Sally Hayden, journalist with the Irish Times who has just arrived back from Lebanon, joined Pat Kenny on the show.
1We all know about the typical Irish traditions at Christmas time like the Late Late Toy Show or maybe heading to mass once a year, but what about those unofficial Christmas traditions? Like the tin of Roses that keeps getting recycled through the parish or the car park ballet that will have you furious trying to figure out whether someone is pulling out of a space or taking forever to straighten up. Comedian, author, and broadcaster Colm O'Regan joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss those unofficial Christmas traditions.
Christmas, among its joy and happiness, is also a time of health concern. Early next week we are set to reach the peak numbers of what is a severe Flu season. More than 1,000 people expected to spend Christmas in hospital as a result of the flu. As well as this, we must account for lesser injuries like cuts and burns commonly associated with the festive period. Dr Diarmuid Quinlan, GP and Medical Director of the Irish College of General Practitioners joined Pat on the show this morning.
Russia has launched airstrikes on Ukraine's capital early this morning. In response to the attacks, Polish and allied aircraft were deployed. The attacks come just days after US-led peace talks in Miami. Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent for RFI (Radio France Internationale) and France24 joined Pat on the show to discuss the latest on the Ukraine-Russian war as Russia launches airstrikes on Kyiv this morning, post peace talks.
Christmas is here and main streets across the country are flooded with those who have decided tactically or stupidly to leave their present buying to the last minute. But, for the droves who line the shopfronts today and tomorrow, what exactly should they be looking for? Is it too late to pick up something good? Niamh O’Reilly, Freelance Journalist, joined Pat Kenny to discuss.
From hotel breaks to retreats, we find out what people who choose to go alone get up to for at Christmas with Newstalk Reporter Sarah Madden…
You might know him for being one half of the Rubberbandits or his podcast that has over 90 million listeners worldwide. Award-winning Author and Podcaster Blindboy joined Pat Kenny on the show to chat on what it was like to win a Grierson Documentary Award.
Flu cases are expected to peak this week which was expected and it brings up the question as to why the government decided not to take-up the enhanced jab for over 65’s. Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent, joined Pat Kenny on the show to discuss.
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dermut must have forgot his poppy don't see it on his attire 🤡
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🤡 Kenny asks why Connolly can't answer questions regarding people losing homes while we have a government minister who was in Leinster house while 16,000 are now homeless... awful biased 💩
Time for biased hack kenny to hang up the microphone he's not even trying to hide it anymore....
Got 3mins in and had to turn off.... Kenny is pathetic and allows this Israeli mouthpiece free range to spew forth its propaganda.. Kenny is only able to raise his anger for the shinners... Disgusting
Took 4 mins for lee to mention Sinn Fein who weren't represented on this panel while dickhead kenny sat idly bye... Switched off... Awful shite from moley kenny
This dick kenny is obsessed with red top rag mouthpiece lee, as for the opinions of a "social influencer" 🤣😂💩
Kenny has absolutely no credibility nor has this discredited wretch williams and only a rancid biased so called radio station would give his rants oxygen.. FYI williams the thugs that perpetuated this dont vote.. Dreadful shite
Kenny is so fine gael biased that there's not point in listening any more.. He sits back and allows a party political broadcast from a minister from a totally discredited government.. Awful Dirge
More shite from kenny... If i had a cent for every time sheean and prone were on this tripe...
Sinn Féin did it... 🙄🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Kenny and Danny are 2 wankers of the most hideous type...
Had to turn this off the Kenny and the loony Donovan attacking quinlivan is beyond reprehensible
I would rather have the country burn under a SF majority government then suffer another FG or FF elitist government, we are nothing but slaves
😂😂😂Kenny must go to sleep and wake up thinking of The Shinners 😂😂😂😂 it's truly kennys obsession....
appalling service, it's not staffing, its the staff don't care, awful
And yet you have drivers in their 70s who never sat a theory or practical test some who got licences through a amnesty in the 70s...bonkers
Joan Burton the screechy 1 who sunk Labour 💩 😂😂
load of rubbish, she will probably get a council house out of it.
Try watching "The Mayor of Kingstown" with Jeremy Renner... Much better
Is unionism ready to accept the democratic will of the people? There fixed that for you...