Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Threatening to deport us residents to El Salvador, arresting people as they attend citizenship interviews, withdrawing funding for public broadcasting, expecting universities to report students who commit conduct violations All exactly what you’d expect of an authoritarian regime. But all those examples don’t come from Nazi Germany or victor Orbán’s Hungary, they come from Donald Trump’s America. Scott Lucas looks at the Trump administration’s increasing drift towards authoritarianism.

Monkeys choose babysitters based on who has more parenting experience. Young female black-and-white snub-nosed monkeys often want to hold other females’ infants, but mothers are much more permissive of experienced caregivers. A 97- year-old has become the oldest first-time mother with four babies, and potentially more on the way!The mother in question is an endangered Galápagos tortoise and her four hatchlings have become beacons of hope for the species.  All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society on this week's 'Green Scene'.All with thanks to Repak For Research Ireland 

Learning to drive in Ireland involves several stages, each with associated costs. The bottom line is that the realistic cost is about €1,500 if you are lucky enough to have access to a parent or spouse’s car. It is a burden on young people who have plenty of other economic challenges. But it is also an important life skill, worth investing in, and no-one can disagree that a new driver should receive proper training.Pat discusses this and more with Conor Faughnan, Transport commentator. 

Over the past two weeks, Ireland, along with the rest of the European Union, was hit with 20% tariffs by Donald Trump, and then had those same tariffs rescinded to the lower base level of 10% to allow for negotiations. That international turmoil came amidst a continuing row over Dáil speaking rights that was put to bed in a confidence vote in the Ceann Comhairle. So with quite a bit of unrest domestically and internationally, are calmer waters on the horizon? Or is this just the beginning? To discuss all was An Taoiseach Micheál Martin live in studio.

First there was HIIT training, then CrossFit and now there’s Hyrox. Hyrox has quickly become one of the latest fitness trend that is taking the world by storm. To tell us more about this fitness trend was John Belton, Personal Trainer and Wellness Coach.

Meta is announcing plans to train AI at Meta using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram in the EU. Jess Kelly will explain how it will be used to improve their products.

Managing Director at Alpha Wealth, joins an upcoming show to discuss the viral saving trend Zero-Based Budgeting and how it stacks up against traditional methods. Nick Charalambous, Financial Expert

The importance of wellbeing in the workplace has shifted significantly since the pandemic. That’s according to recent survey which found that more than two-thirds of Irish workers see hybrid or flexible work arrangements as essential to their health and wellbeing. Peter Cosgrove discusses if workplace wellbeing is essential for all companies now.

Donald Trump once again has suggested that Ukraine started the war with Russia despite the opposite being true. The assertion comes just days after a Russian airstrike killed at least 34 people in Sumy. Pat discusses this and more with John O’Brennan, Professor of European Politics, Jean Monnet Chair of European Integration.

Juliet, Erica and Maeve are the three separate protagonists of Anne Tiernan’s new novel. But as we learn throughout the book, they are not at all separate, but entirely intertwined. ‘The Good Mistress’ follows Anne’s first book, ‘The Last Days of Joy’ in which a personal experience found its way unexpectedly onto the opening pages. Anne Tiernan joined Pat in studio this morning.

According to CSO statistics the number of passengers flying from Dublin airport to Kerry airport has increased four-fold in the past number of years. With trains, buses and a road network available why are commuters and tourists alike choosing to fly over the other options? To discuss with Pat was Padraig Ó Céidigh, Former Senator and Founder of Aer Lingus Regional.

EU trade chief seeks joint effort with U.S. on fair tariff deal. Publication of the final report of an inquiry into the alleged abuse of an intellectually disabled young woman in a foster home setting is expected today. Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers will update ministers on the new dedicated Infrastructure Division in his department and a taskforce that will support it. Also Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy Darragh O'Brien will seek Government approval to publish the Climate Action Plan for 2025.All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent with Newstalk and host of the Let Me Explain podcast. 

Now that the spring is here, all those renovations you were waited for summer can start now! So whether its fixing the pavement in your garden or cleaning the gutters.Our expert today with loads of tips and advice is Pete The Builder.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing.

After a long eleven year wait, Rory McIlroy finally claimed Masters glory last night to complete the career grand slam. Henry McKean spoke to friends and kids at Holywood Golf Club in Co Down.

The development of artificial intelligence has come fast and has revolution computing.  But with the pressure and demand for ai from developers the need to build and expand data infrastructure is being felt worldwide.  In an effort to solve these problems scientists are considering placing data centers in space ! To explain more Pat was joined in studio by Space Commentator Leo Enright.

Russian military strikes on the city of Sumy in Ukraine, killing over 30 civilians. Trump warns that China isn’t ‘getting off the hook’ when it comes to tariffs following his exemption of smartphones from the increase. All to discuss with Terry Sheridan, Senior Director of News, WSHU Public Radio.

Life on the ground in Gaza this year has been split into two parts that during a ceasefire and that after war resumed once more. After the initial reprieve, Gazans are once more running short of food and critical supplies. We hear from John Whyte, Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs in Gaza, who has just returned from the enclave.

Ten years after being fully acquitted of the murder of her housemate Meredith Kercher. Amanda Knox discusses the journey of rebuilding her life amid intense global scrutiny.

He has done it. he has the green jacket Rory McIlroy is the Master's champion. His win came last night after beating Justin rose in a nail-biting sudden-death play-off in Augusta. We get reaction to this huge moment for Rory with Padraig Harrington, Irish Golf Legend and our own Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.

The temporary closure of the nightlife industry during covid may have broken the habit for those in their 20s who were new to the clubbing scene. With some businesses closing for good, what other way is Gen Z socialising?  Bella Finn from the Newsroom has this report.