Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

The alleged assassination attempt on former President Donald trump on Saturday night took place within a long and much broader context of violence which threatens the highest office in America, and those who seek to fill it. Reporter Simon Tierney has been investigating these events and examining how they affect campaign outcomes.

The church is set to review women’s roles in the church but is this a sign of change or just crumbs? Pat spoke to former President of Ireland Dr Mary McAleese to discuss.

Chinese government is launching an investigation after it was revealed that cooking oil had been transported in containers that were also used to carry fuel. We get the latest from Ian Williams Author and Longtime Foreign Correspondent in Russia, China and the Far East for NBC and Channel 4 News. 

Armagh shock Kerry in the GAA football semi- finals, Alcaraz takes the Wimbledon title and Spain are victorious in the Euros. Cathal Mullaney looks back on the a busy weekend of great sport.

We get more reaction to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump with Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst University College Dublin.

Costa del Sol in Spain, Malaga-Marbella-Nerja Rona sun holiday favorites but lots more going on. Deals and Marbella got named one of Europe’s best city’s in recent Travel and Leisure awards. Pol Ó Conghaile bring us all the travel news and destination highlights.All with thanks to Raynair.

A call for the end of rent pressure zones and thousands not claiming their rent relief despite rising rent costs. We ask why with Carol Tallon, CEO Property District. 

A defiant Trump marches on to Milwaukee. We have the latest on the failed assassination attempt that has shocked the world. We get reaction from Larry Donnelly  Columnist and Law lecturer at the University of Galway and also Lorcan Nyhan Head of Training at The Communications Clinic and US Columnist with The Sunday Independent.  

A look back on the stories of the week on our Friday Forum. Joining Jonathan this morning on the show was Orla Ryan News Correspondent at The Journal ie, Emer Currie Fine Gael Senator and also Duncan Smith Labour TD for Dublin Fingal. 

Gareth Mullins Gareth Mullins takes us through the perfect summer BBQ recipe a lamb donor kebab.

The controversial Shannon to Dublin water pipeline has received government approval and Uisce Eireann is moving forward to the next stage. The 170 kilometre pipeline would extract water from the River Shannon to serve the Greater Dublin area. Costs and contingencies for the scheme have been developed and scheme estimates range from €3.3bn to €10.4bn with a management base cost of €4.6bn. Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been taking a look at this project.

With chickenpox on the rise, how can we spot it, and how should parents treat it? Dr Brendan O’Shea GP, Assistant Adjunct Professor TCD, Medical Director at K Doc talks us through what to do.

The biggest disaster and the political judgement awards. Newstalk's Political Correspondent Sean Defoe brings us the First Annual Dail Awards.

From the rise of motor premiums for the tenth consecutive month, to Drew Harris's call for graduate penalty points systems to combat road fatalities. We discuss the challenges facing the transport sector with Conor Faughnan, CEO at The Royal Irish Automobile club and Transport Consultant.

A look ahead to the busy weekend of sport with Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.

We hear about the guidelines for companies on managing and preventing abuse and inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. Speaking to Jonathan this morning on the show was Moira Grassick Chief Operating Officer at Peninsula Ireland. 

Country star Nathan Carter performed in Castlerea Prison for the prison staff and the community. To raise money for local charity including the paediatric unit at Sligo University Hospital, Mayo Roscommon Hospice and the Roscommon Youth Service. The prisoners will see on Prison TV.Henry McKean went to meet Nathan, prison staff and the community.

A series of unfortunate events. We discuss President Bidens NATO press conference that didn’t go his way with Scott Lucas Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin .   

Sports with Cameron Hill this week, we talk about the famous bullfights and festival that take place in Pamplona between the 6th and 14th of July.

Here to tell us all you can get up to this weekend is Food, travel and content creator Eadaoin Fitzmaurice.