Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

This Sunday, the clocks will be going back an hour, and we want to find out how this affects our sleep cycles, and how to prepare. On this week’s ‘Ask the Expert’ slot we are covering all things ‘sleep.’ Joining Pat in studio was Tom Coleman, a sleep expert.

We dive into the far-right's growing influence in Italy and Russia, with policies reshaping family rights and immigration with Rosie Birchard, Journalist with Deutsche Welle News.

"The Dublin City Centre Taskforce was launched this morning at the GPO. Among the 10-point plan to clean up Dublin, the group recommends hundreds of more gardaí to be stationed in the city. The Taskforce was set up in May following the riots and our reporter Josh Crosbie has been speaking to those who work in the city and those who took part in the consultation process.

A fearless commander on the front lines of the Russo-Ukrainian war. Yulia Mykytenko who is  joined by Journalist and Author, Lara Marlowe, who has written a biography of Yulia's remarkable journey titled 'How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying': Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko’s Fight for Ukraine.

Professor and political analyst, Clinton Institute at University College Dublin Scott Lucas discusses the latest in the United States and Israel as two documents have been leaked to unveil the US’ involvement in the Middle East War.

Print media is dead and women have equal rights. If both notions are true, then why aren't women's magazines obsolete? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports on the enduring phenomenon of the glossy pages and the history and future of women's magazines.

It has been revealed that there is almost 1,000 teacher vacancies in primary and special schools. School principal Shane Loftus reveals the stark reality of the primary school teacher crisis.

Martina Hennessy MD of Doddl.ie joined Pat this morning to talk through some of the issues facing home hunters the latest cut to mortgage rates, how this might affect those looking for a mortgage and if it’s worth switching at this time.

A weekend is a long time in politics, Heather Humphries joins the Fine Gael exodus, the monk plans to run against Mary Lou McDonald and the election is most likely on November 29th. We discuss all with Political Correspondent with Newstalk and host of let me explain podcast Sean Defoe.

Friday Forum looks back on the news stories of the week. Joining Pat in studio today was Kevin Doyle – Group Head of News, Irish Independent, Eoin O’Broin Sinn Fein’s Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage and TD for Dublin Mid-West and also Peadar Tóibín  Aontu Leader and TD for Meath West.

Documents obtained by RTE reveal that Tiktok executives knew the harmful effects the compulsive nature of the app could cause children and young people. The documents also revealed the company’s policies on policing harmful content like suicide and self-harm. Jess Kelly, Technology Correspondent for Newstalk.

Good quality beef, turnip, potato, onion and seasoning all wrapped in a flaky pastry is a delicious weekend lunch or mid-week snack. Gareth Mullins will talk us through how to make Cornish pasties.

We discuss the impact of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death and what does it mean for the future of the Gaza conflict with David Dunn, Professor of International Politics at University of Birmingham.

We look ahead to the weekend’s sport and we have an explainer on the new football rules which includes seven new rules proposed by the review committee in order to make the game faster and a better viewing experience. The rules include changes to the role of the goalkeeper, throw-ins and kick-outs. Joining Pat this morning was Shane Hannon, Co-Host of Off the Ball AM and also Jason Sherlock, All Ireland winner and Dublin GAA legend.

The divisive issue of urban horse ownership has been brought up at an Oireachtas committee on Travellers rights. Members were told about the importance of ‘culturally appropriate housing’. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie has been meeting with Travellers to hear how they maintain their horses in urban areas.

Award-winning investigative journalist, author, columnist, and commentator Maureen Callahan, joined Pat on the show this morning discuss her New York Times bestseller book called ‘Ask Not, the Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed.’ The names, John F. Kennedy, Bobby F. Kennedy, and Ted Kenny are familiar to many. However, Maureen’s book shifts the focus to the women of the family, and how they suffered because of their association with the Kennedys. 

A dysfunctional team of MI5 agents and their obnoxious boss, the notorious Jackson Lamb, navigate the espionage world's smoke and mirrors to defend England from sinister forces.  John Fardy presenter of Screentime takes a look at the show Slow Horses on this week's Boxed.

From savings accounts to setting goals, Paul Merriman joins us to talk us through some of the best savings tips.

Why 50% of Americans seem to be oblivious to the fascist direction Trump is taking. We discuss all with David Robert Grimes, Author and Disinformation Expert. 

Last night Kamala Harris took part in what has probably been the most tense interview she has participated in. Terry Sheridan joins Pat to break it down for us.