Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Meta is launching a new  system to counter misinformation on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads but could it be exploited by disinformation groups. All to discuss with Author and disinformation expert David Robert Grimes.   

This week in 'Boxed' John Fardy talks to us about Netflix’s new harrowing and emotional drama – Adolescence. Set in an English town, it follows the story of a 13-year old boy arrested for murder. 

The Irish owned Kind Brand company is the first tan brand to achieve B Corp certification globally. The B Corp is the gold standard for ethical and sustainable business practices. Joining Ivan this morning in studio was Noelle O’ Connor, Founder of The Kind Brand company.

Should a new Museum of Irish American History in Washington DC get the go ahead we ask who might be honored? Newstalk own Simon Tierney has been looking into this and joined Ivan on the show this morning.

The consumer watchdog has called for a crackdown on companies that are hiking bills for essential services mid contract. Newstalk Technology Correspondent joined Ivan this morning with more on this.

After weeks of ceasefire, this week Israel resumed airstrikes on the Gaza strip killing over four hundred people. It follows no progress on moving to phase two of the ceasefire deal agreed in January. Dana Erlich, non-resident Israeli ambassador to Ireland spoke to Ivan this morning.

Columnist, Historian and Author Dave Hannigan joins us to discuss his new book The Big Fight: When Ali Conquered Ireland. Ali’s visit to Ireland caused quite a splash; from playing hurling with Bobby Keher to spending an afternoon with Jack Lynch in Leinster House, Ali seemed to charm everyone he met.

Artificial Intelligence has an unmatched potential in helping mitigate adverse climate conditions, but it heavily relies on fossil fuels and raw material extraction. What can be done to counteract the energy consumption of AI, while maintaining its potential benefits?Ivan discusses this and more with Jo Linehan Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland. 

Former Formula 1 team owner Eddie Jordan has died following a battle with cancer, aged 76. A family statement read: "Eddie passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months."Newstalk's own Rory Galvin looks back on Eddie Jordan's F1 career.

A number of US pharmaceutical companies are now planning for a scenario in which they could leave the Irish market. John O'Loughlin, Partner responsible with global trade and customs at PWC Ireland.

The government has agreed to start matching donations from organization that has raised €109 million investing in big ideas in education, health, social enterprise, equality, and the green transition. Rethink Ireland is a leading funding body for Irish charities and social innovators. CEO Deirdre Mortell talks about how the organization aims to grow its fund to €200m.

Following an injury that forced Jonny Murphy to retire from his professional rugby career, he decided to trade his passion for rugby for baking. He gained is love of baking in his nanny’s kitchen growing up. He joined Ivan this morning to chat about his new book

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a U.S. proposal for a full ceasefire in their war with Ukraine, instead agreeing to a thirty day pause on attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Sir William Browder, Head of Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign joined Ivan on the show to discuss further.

Here’s a story about one man’s vision, a man who saw cities drowning in floods and believed they could be saved not with more concrete, but with nature. His name is Professor Kongjian Yu, a landscape architect. Ridiculed, rejected, even accused of betraying progress, he stood by his radical idea that cities should work with water, not against it. Today, China and many other countries are reaping the benefits of his persistence.Diarmuid Gavin shares the story of sponge gardens.

Following an executive order from President Trump, the remaining files on John F. Kennedy’s assassination are being released by the US National Archives. More than 80,000 unredacted records are expected to be released. Will this shine a new light on the case, and could it pose a threat to US national security? Managing Editor, WSHU Public Radio  Terry Sheridan joins us to discuss.

Motoring Editor and Columnist with the Independent Geraldine Herbert highlights road safety concerns, particularly for pedestrians and the dangerous roads during holiday weekends. 

Leaving Cert students to face oral exams in English under sweeping changes. Draft plan would see candidates quizzed on plays or books at end of fifth year. But how will this roll out work? Education Editor of the Irish Times Carl O’ Brien joined us to tell us all.

Can extreme heat increase your risk of cardiovascular disease? Does heat alter the DNA of older people .Dr Ruth Freeman joins Ivan to answer all of the questions behind heating and ageing. All to discuss on this week's Green Scene.All with thanks to Repak.

Is Ireland’s defence system prepared for the global world we live in today? Ivan discusses this further with Patrick Bury, Senior Security Lecturer at The University Of Bath, Former NATO Analyst and Army Officer.

Famine, rape, killing, Sudan is in crisis while the world looks away. We'll hear some of the little covered stories of the brave women fleeing the world's forgotten war.  Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports from Bahr al Ghazal.