Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Joining Pat with the rundown of gadget's for this Christmas is Newstalk's own Jess Kelly.

You're as likely to win the jackpot as you are to die in a plane crash.And yet nearly half the population of Ireland play the lotto regularly.So, what keeps the us wishing for, well, the luck of the Irish and could winning big be bad news?Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Gareth Mullins, Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel talks us through how to make slow cooked shank of lamb, parmesan polenta winter greens.

Colm Boohig looks ahead to the weekend’s sport, as Ireland face Australia this weekend to conclude the Autumn Nations Series.

Joining Pat with the latest from the Middle East was Fawaz Gerges, Former Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science.

How will Trump’s tariffs affect us here in Ireland? Will we see an influx of Chinese goods? John O’Brennan talks to Pat about future implications for these new tariffs, and also talks him through Ursula von der Leyen’s cabinet. To answer that Pat was joined by:John O’Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at NUI Maynooth Dan O’Brien Chief Economist, institute of international and European affairs 

Gregg Wallace is to step away from presenting MasterChef while allegations of historical misconduct are investigated. Among those speaking out are former BBC Newsnight presenter Kirsty Wark.To discuss Pat was joined by Enda Brady, UK journalist and TRT World Presenter

In their recent Food and Drink Report 2023-2024, Waitrose show that more guests are opting to bring non-alcoholic alternatives, such as premium quality olive oil, instead of a bottle of wine, to dinner parties. We ask what is truly the best gift to bring to dinner parties this Christmas with TV personality and hotelier Noel Cunningham.

As Ireland goes to the polls. Pat talks with Broadcaster and Co-host of the Calling It podcast Ivan Yates about the current state of play in constituencies and election predictions.

Some great suggestions of things to do this weekend with Éadaoin Fitzmaurice, Travel and Food content creator.

Joining Pat on the show today was Blindboy Boatclub, Satirist, musician, podcast host of ‘The Blindboy Podcast’. Also the author including ‘Topographia Hibernica’, TV presenter including new documentary ‘Blindboy: The Land of Slaves and Scholars.’

Today we look at how Irish regulatory bodies have no statutory power to remove election disinformation, how tiktok ads containing abject lies weren’t moderate. We hear why too many social media influencers are not checking the veracity of the information they share according to a report by the UN. All to discuss with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.    

It’s science news from down under this week as Professor Luke O’Neill brings us stories of climate change in Antarctica, worries for the Great Barrier Reef and an Emperor Penguin who made quite the journey.

What does the ceasefire in Lebanon and ongoing conflict in Gaza mean for the future of the Middle East? We discuss this with Duncan Bullivant Special Advisor to the Head of the Bosnia peace keeping mission, part of the UK mission to Kosovo in 1999 and CEO of the Henderson Group, an international risk management advisory.

Over the past few weeks, we have been travelling the country hearing your concerns ahead of the general election tomorrow. We have been finding out what you want the next government to prioritise. From flooding in Cork to healthcare in Limerick, we have been highlighting regional issues that need to be addressed. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie brings us his last constituency tour report from Cavan and Monaghan.

With lots of new Irish roasters making coffee more sustainable. Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland Jo Linehan explains why coffee prices have gone up and identifies some issues in the supply chain.

One day out from the election and we have our final Leader Interview. In power since 2011, Fine Gael are hoping to stay in Government for a fourth term. They go into this election with new leader Simon Harris. An Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Pat in studio this morning.

This week Diarmuid Gavin takes us on a historic tour of Powerscourt Gardens.

On Inside Hollywood, Lisa Cannon looks at Panto Performances in Film, thhe Legacy of camp and drag in cinema.

We hear how the end of compo culture may be in sight and important information you will soon need for your car insurer. All to discuss in in this weeks commuter slot with Conor Faughnan.