Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

50 Irish Motorcyclists are riding two thousand miles across America to raise money for Ireland’s Children’s Hospitals. Newstalk’s own Anton Savage is ambassador for the challenge. Anton, joined us to discuss travelling the rust-belt and the Mexican-Border states, roughly a month out from the election - is politics on everyone’s minds?

JD Vance and Tim Waltz met for the first and likely only vice-presidential debate ahead of the elections. We get an insight on how the debate went with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer with The University of Galway & Columnist with The Journal.ie.  

Sir Declan Morgan , Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR)joined Pat in studio this morning. Up for discussion was the legacy act, his role as Chief Commissioner of the ICRIR and the recent major ruling in Belfast's Court of Appeal.

Kate Winslet for Titanic and Robert De Niro for the Godfather! We take a look at the best Hollywood auditions with Lisa Cannon movie and entertainment correspondent.

Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel last night. Israel have vowed to retaliate, and the US said they will help defend their ally, Israel. Duncan Bullivant joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss the impact Iran’s involvement and US’ alliance will have on the Middle East conflict.

For our Commuter Slot this week, from public transport services to EV packages. We take a look at the best of the budget for commuters with Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator and Consultant to the RIAC.

Author David Hare joins to talk us through his new children's book ‘The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses.’

Tánaiste Michael Martin joined Pat in studio this morning with his reaction to the Government’s giveaway budget.

Today on the show Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the new Google Pixel Watch.

It is now illegal to buy, breed or import xl bully dogs. The minister for rural and community development Heather Humphreys signed the legislation to ban the dogs last week, which was motivated by a number of serious attacks in recent months. Bella Finn from our newsroom has been looking into the ban and what it entails.

Dublin Airport’s passenger capwhat is it, how does it work, and why could it send ticket prices soaring? All explained with Paul Hackett – Director and VP of Irish Travel Association.

A major escalation in the Middle East after Israel launches a ground invasion into Lebanon. We go live to Beirut as we get the latest from Fawaz Gerges  Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

When you think of an octopus, you might picture it swimming alone, however scientists think these animals could be more social than we thought. A new study has found that octopuses sometimes team up with groups of fish in order to hunt together.Meanwhile, bees play a critical role in agriculture, helping to pollinate some 35 percent of the world’s food crops. But with habitat loss, climate change, pesticides and other factors threatening bee populations, in recent years, scientists have been turning to robot bees. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director, Research Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.

Minister Jack Chambers will deliver his first budget and the last of the current government this afternoon, it is expected to be a bumper giveaway. We hear details on how will all benefit with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and also Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent. 

A child who refuses to go to school can be difficult to manage – what should you do about it and why is it happening? Dr Richard Hogan joins us to talk through the issues parents and students face.

With the Dublin marathon just a few weeks away, we get the best tips on how to manage the rest of your training and if you might be considering taking up a marathon. Joining Pat was John Treacy, former CEO of the Irish Sports Council and silver medalist at the Olympics.

Can an affair ever lead to true love?  Pat was joined by Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist to examine the topic of affairs.

The death toll climbs as the most powerful storm on record devastates south-east US and Trump calls Harris mentally impaired Terry Sheridan joins Pat with the latest.

We get all the motoring news with Geraldine Herbert including import charges on cars and a call for a review of the internal combustion ban.

The true crime series ‘the case I can't forget’ returns for a new season tomorrow at 9.35pm on RTÉ one and RTÉ player. The series will reveal behind-the-scenes stories of some of Ireland's biggest criminal investigations, from the atm heists of 2019, a 2-part special on notorious Dublin criminal Martin Cahill, and finally, will revisit the first ever human trafficking case convicted in Ireland.  Joining Pat ahead of the release was Dr Pat Leahy, Former Garda Assistant Commissioner for Dublin.