Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

As we come into September, many issues remain around student accommodation, lack of availability, cost and the prevalence of scams. Newstalk Report Josh Crosbie has been looking into this for us.

US Update with Larry Donnelly: Kamala Harris's first big interview, Trump’s clash with Army veterans, and two teens arrested for the shooting of an Irish man.

Gareth Mullins Executive Chef of The Anantara Marker Hotel takes us through  apple tart fine and vanilla ice cream recipe.

Schoolchildren across the country may be left without transport going into the new year. That’s according to the coach tourism and transport council of Ireland. To discuss further Pat was joined on the show by Feargal Barton, Spokesperson for the CTTC.

Have you ever wondered what life would be like as a Private Detective? We find out with guest Liam A. Brady, Ireland’s leading Private Detective.

We will preview all the weekend sports including the Liverpool Manchester United tie and all the action in the Paralympics in Paris. Joining Pat today was Adrian Barry in studio and Aisling O'Reilly live from Paris.

A park in Dublin's northeast inner city could be one of the city’s most vibrant and well-utilised. That’s according to a body of research by group ‘A Playful City’ Pat gets the details from Neasa Ni Bhriain, Director of a Playful City.

An Taoiseach Simon Harris joined Pat on the show next to discuss everything from hosting an online safety summit, diplomatic relations and forthcomingbudget.

The new Apple TV drama series bad monkey starring Vince Vaughan features in this weeks Boxed with John Fardy.

Education Minister Norma Foley joined Pat on the show to discuss her plan for the smartphone ban in schools. 

When it came to diagnosing ailments before modern medicine doctors often examined the  tongue for clues. Based on its color, shape, and thickness, the muscle can reveal a number of possible health issues from cancer, to diabetes, to even asthma and gastrointestinal issues. Pat discuss all this with Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College . 

Nearly 60,000 students found out their fate in the first round of CAO offers yesterday. To give students and parents advice on courses and offers Pat was joined on the show by Brian Mooney, Guidance counsellor and education columnist with the Irish Times

James hogan spent 11 years as the Chief Executive of Etihad Airlines. In that time, he saw the expansion of the company to one of the biggest in the world now worth over 20 billion dollars. James sat down with Pat this morning to chat about his career.

We take a look at the resurgence of natural materials in Ireland. Wool, tweed, linen, their history, why they died off. All to discuss with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland  and Sustainability columnist Irish Country Magazine.

It’s the Whatsapp wild west out there ! We discuss the do’s and don’ts are when it comes to messaging in the workplace with  TerriSue Cosgrove. Managing Director at The HR Head. 

Ireland’s child and family agency Tusla have been considering BMI a factor in foster parent applications. This is despite the national shortage of care places in the country. To discuss further with Pat was Ellen Coyne News Correspondent, Irish Independent. 

Today on Garden Stories Diarmuid Gavin delves into the fascinating world of power, jealousy, and intrigue that shaped one of the Renaissance's most stunning masterpieces. We hear about the history of the Gardens of the Villa d'Este, created in large part to make the pope jealous!

Donald Trump faces new charges for alleged attempts to interfere in the 2020 election. The revised charges are reframed to focus on trump as a political candidate, rather than a sitting president. We get the latest on this with Larry Donnelly Law Lecturer UCG and columnist with theJournal.ie.

Restaurant industry leaders will meet with Ministers today.  The recent Vat increase from 9 to 13.5%  is likely to be up for discussion as business owners nationwide say it’s been “catastrophic” for Ireland’s cafes, gastropubs and takeaways. Newstalk’s Sarah Madden has been on the road hearing from those impacted. 

As the Paralympics gets underway later today in Paris. We preview Ireland’s hopes and get the atmosphere live from Paris  with Emma Duffy Sports reporter 42.ie in Paris.