Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Jess Kelly, Technology Correspondent for Newstalk takes a look a the new Google streamer.

A new production of Tom Murphy’s masterpiece The House will premiere in the Gaiety Theatre on the26th of September. The Druid Theatre production has enjoyed success in Galway over the past month and will debut in Dublin this week for Dublin Theatre Festival. Joining Pat in studio was Marie Mullen The House at the Gaiety Actress and Co-Founder of The Druid Theatre Company.  

A major escalation between Israel and Lebanon with Israel continuing to hit Hezbollah targets across Lebanon. We get the latest from Scott Lucas, Professor and Political Analyst at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

Europe has finally got it’s new commissioners and MEP’s sorted but what can the new recruits expect from the job? Post-Qatargate rule changes and increased scrutiny mean EU lawmakers must reveal more around their work. We discuss further with Sarah Wheaton Chief Policy Correspondent, Politico and Host of the EU Confidential Podcast. 

The 17th international symposium on translational research in cancer is set to take place tomorrow, Wednesday 25th until Friday the 27th of September in the Herbert Park Hotel in Dublin. The non-profit event is organised by Cancer Clinical Research Trust (CCRT). The conference is to be chaired by Professor John Crown, who joins us in the studio to provide some insight into the event.

The office of public works is to review  ‘fatally flawed’ systems for signing off on spending in wake of Leinster House bike shed that cost 336k. We get the latest on this with Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times .

Posting your best grades, work achievements and announcing new positions. An online profile is essential for anyone looking for a new job or hoping to progress in their career. Donal O’Donoghue Managing Director, Sanderson Recruitment and Host of the Talent Matters Podcast gives us the best tips for promoting yourself online.

Keith Barry joined Pat in studio discuss his new book, Sleep Hacks techniques to harness the power of your mind for deep sleep.

There are 212 destinations on the Department of Foreign Affairs travel advice pages, but not all are possible, or advisable to visit. Pól Ó Conghaile, Irish Independent Travel Editor, is here to tell us more.All with thanks to Ryanair.

Donald Trump’s latest claim that he will not run for president in 2028 if he is defeated, and Kamala Harris’ interview with Oprah Winfrey. All up for discussion with Terry Sheridan Peabody-nominated, award-winning journalist, managing editor, WSHU Public Radio.

Cancer rates are rising in the under 50s. Newstalk's Reporter Sarah Madden reports on what is behind the phenomenon and who is being affected?

Israel and Hezbollah both threatened to increase their cross-border attacks on Sunday, despite international appeals for them to step back from all-out war. We get the latest on the situation with  Paul Rogers  Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, Bradford University. 

Rory pipped at the line again but to an Eagle and City get a very last-minute winner against Arsenal. Nathan Murphy will be here with the latest from the sport over the weekend.

The supply drought of houses for sale in Dublin city has led to the return of a highly competitive commuter market. House prices on the commuter belt have risen by almost 3% over a three-month period, that's according to a report by the REA. Pat discusses the findings with Seamus Carthy, spokesperson for the REA.

Controversy rumbles on over another delay to the National Children's Hospital. Pat discusses all with Grainne Ni Aodh News Reporter, Press Association and also  David Cullinane TD Sinn Fein TD for Waterford & Party Spokesperson on Health.  

The Friday Forum looks back on the main stories of the week. Joining Pat was Louise O Reilly TD for Dublin Fingal and spokesperson on enterprise and workers' rights, Jack Horgan Jones, political correspondent with the Irish Times and also Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal.

It's time for Friday Food and today Gary O’Hanlon, Head Chef at the K Club talks us through Sweetcorn Veloute with Crab Nage recipe.

We know all too well the impact that the spread of viruses can have on the globe, but what of the people who are investigating the source of these viruses and how they transmit to others? We speak to Dr. Gavin Cloherty, Ph.D., is head of infectious disease research for Abbott's diagnostics business .

A US sheriff charged with murder after disagreeing with a  court judge, plus the State hoping to change their electoral system to help Trump. We get the latest on this with Terry Sheridan, Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio.

The weekend is jampacked from Premier League matches, the United Rugby Championship commencing, and the PGA BMW Championship is on throughout the weekend. Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball looks at the busy weekend of sport.