Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Pat was joined by Sheena Mitchell, pharmacist, health advocate, and host of the WonderCare podcast, to discuss the rise of “Flumonia,” a term coined in Australia after a prolonged flu season saw many people contracting back-to-back infections and a rise in pneumonia cases.

Pat was joined by podcaster and cultural commentator Lisa Cannon for a special Inside Hollywood segment on Halloween movie franchises. From the iconic Ghostbusters to the endless sequels of popular horror franchises, Lisa explored the enduring appeal of these spooky films and why audiences keep coming back for more, year after year.

Pat was joined by comedian, motivational speaker, and author Rory O’Connor to discuss his new book, The Rory’s Stories Guide to Parenting. With his signature humor, Rory delves into the highs and lows of parenting, offering relatable stories and insights for parents everywhere. From sleepless nights to stepping on Lego, Rory’s take on parenting is both hilarious and heartwarming.

Pat was joined by Newstalk’s Chief Reporter, Barry Whyte, for the latest updates on the ongoing search of a house in Dundalk, which was the former family home of Kyran Durnin. Barry, who has been following this investigation closely, provided details on the areas being searched and explained how this significant development came about yesterday.

As costs soar, many fans are finding themselves priced out of the experiences they love. Newstalk Reporter, Josh Crosbie spoke with both event producers and fans to get a sense of how rising prices are affecting attendance and the future of live events.

Pat was joined by Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor at The Economist, to discuss Russia’s interference in the elections of Moldova and Georgia.

Pat was joined by Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland, for this week’s Green Scene. They discussed the alarming decline in wildlife populations and explored the surprising role jet trails play in both climate warming and cooling.

Pat was joined by Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent, to discuss two major political stories. The Dáil is set to vote this evening on the committee report into the legalisation of assisted dying in certain circumstances, a highly debated issue. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has issued an apology in the Dáil to a teenager who received inappropriate texts from a former senator.

Pat was joined by transport commentator Conor Faughnan to discuss how the cabinet has given the green light to extend the Luas line to Finglas by 2031.

Pat was joined by Peter Cosgrove, Managing Director of Futurewise and expert on the future of work, to discuss the growing resistance from employees being forced back into the office.

Are you someone who struggles to say no, constantly putting others' needs before your own? Pat was joined by clinical psychotherapist Stephanie Regan to explore the concept of people-pleasing.

Pat was joined by Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent, to discuss the findings of an external review into the Road Safety Authority (RSA). The review has recommended raising the prices for driving licenses and car testing services.

Pat was joined by Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway, to provide the latest updates on the U.S. Presidential election, just two weeks before the showdown.

Pat was joined by Donal O’Donaghue, Managing Director of Sanderson Recruitment and host of The Talent Matters Podcast, to discuss the end of the traditional "career for life" and the rise of the gig economy. Donal shared insights on how professionals can adapt to an evolving job market, build practical skills portfolios, and navigate career pivots.

As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to land in Israel for discussions on a ceasefire, the region remains tense following a barrage of rockets launched by Hezbollah on Tel Aviv in the early hours of the morning.Pat was joined by 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, to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East.

Pat was joined by Philip Ryan, political editor of the Irish Independent, to discuss the recent changes to the social welfare bill, introduced by outgoing Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys. Among the key changes is the doubling of fines for jobseekers who refuse to engage with employment services.

Pat was joined by Eoghan Corry, travel expert and editor of Air & Travel magazine, to discuss the growing wave of anti-tourism protests sweeping Europe. On Sunday, hundreds of local protesters disrupted the beaches of Tenerife, demanding measures like increased tourist taxes to address the strain on local resources.

Pat was joined by renowned ethnologist and anthropologist Martin Von Hildebrand, who has spent his life working to conserve the Amazon and protect its indigenous communities. Born in New York in 1943 to an Austrian father and an Irish mother, Martin shared his incredible journey of environmental activism and the ongoing fight to preserve the Amazon’s cultural and ecological heritage.

Pat was joined by London-based journalist Enda Brady to discuss the sentencing of Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh at the Old Bailey in London.

Pat was joined by John Lee, Executive Editor of the Daily Mail Group Ireland, to discuss the ongoing election speculation and the latest developments in the Sinn Féin texting scandal. As Mary Lou McDonald prepares to issue an apology, John provided insight into how this controversy is impacting Sinn Féin’s standing.