Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Primary school teachers are expected to get training over several years to teach foreign languages over the coming years. We discuss this with Primary School Principal and Host of the Podcast If I were the Minister for Education Simon Lewis.

We still don’t know what causes Alzheimer’s disease but around 1% of us will develop it and that’s only going to get worse with that number predicted to at least double by 2050. One important question is can we do anything to stave it off? A fascinating recent study says yes. Professor Luke O'Neill brings us the details.

Dr Clodagh Campbell, Psychologist, Host of Unspoken podcast and The Wellness Psychologist on Instagram joined Pat on the show this morning. Dr Clodagh has just written a new book called The Steps’ which help you find your inner peace.

When it comes to the climate crisis, while the media continues to downplay the situation and world leaders renege on their commitments, it can be easy to feel like there isn’t much hope. However, some of our most significant challenges can also be opportunities.All to discuss with Jo Linehan, Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland.   

Yesterday the Dáil return to sit for the first time since Micheál Martin was elected as Taoiseach. Increased number of super junior ministers and the Occupied Territories Bill were just some of the big topics. Newstalk Political Correspondent Sean Defoe reviews the first day back for us.

A day after Donald Trump’s remarkable suggestion that the United States would take over the Gaza strip, the White House appeared to walk back the idea ever so slightly, despite Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu believing it was the best idea he heard for the Gaza strip. As this rumbles on Elon Musk’s cost and staff cutting initiative is continuing behind the scenes. We get all the latest stateside from Senior Director of News WSHU Public Radio Terry Sheridan.

Donald Trump is setting his sights on Ukraine’s stock of rare earth minerals as a possible exchange for continuing to aid Ukraine in its war against Russia. Emmanuelle Chaze brings us more on the minerals’ importance from Kyiv. We get more information on this with Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent RFI and France24.

New lower speed limits come into force this week. Default speed limit on secondary roads will be reduced from 100kmh to 80kmh.On local roads the speed limit will drop from 80kmh to 60kmh.  We discuss these new speed limits with Geraldine Herbert Motoring Editor with the Independent.

Yesterday, President Donald Trump suggested what the New York Times called “one of the most brazen ideas that any American leaders has advanced in years”. To take over the Gaza strip, level it, rebuild it and create a “Riviera of the Middle East”. To get reaction to these comments by President Trump Pat spoke to Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Travel insurance can be essential in a world of delays, extreme weather and lost luggage, but few have the time to read its policies. Pól Ó Conghaile, Travel Editor with he Irish Independent, is here to share his tips.All with thanks to Ryanair.

Fans of Joe O’Connor will be happy to know that the second part of the Escape Line Trilogy, ‘The Ghosts of Rome’ is out now. The story is inspired by the true story of Contessa Giovanna Ladii, as she risks everything to help refugees escape, while under threat from the Gestapo. Joe joined Pat on the show.

Alex Slazenger head gardener at Powerscourt explain how they managing trees and storms in Powerscourt Estate. 

We hear how to save money and sort your finances if you are paying a child through college. Director at Private Client's Metis Ireland Paddy Andrews discusses the rising cost of third-level education for parents with Pat on the show this morning.

Lisa Cannon, Entertainment Presenter and Producer brings us some incredible films about public figures that you need to check out.

With Donald Trump suggesting the US could take over Gaza and move its entire population out of the strip, many are asking does the US actually have any authority to do this? We discuss this with Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at University of Bradford Prof Paul Rogers and hear plenty more reaction from the US.

In this week’s Commuter Slot, our secondary roads are second best, a UK team may have invented Potholes that fix themselves…also tesla sales tumble and new speed limits. All up for discussion with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.

Russian billionaire Abramovich is exposed for dodging millions in tax with superyachts-for-hire. The investigation carried out by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and the BBC reveals that former Chelsea FC owner could owe the UK £1 billion in taxes.  Simon Lock,  Reporter at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism.

Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland Dr Ruth Freeman is here to explain the wonder material that is biochar and a look at extreme heat in Europe.

Sky is set to increase their broadband prices, what will this mean for customers? Pat discussed this with Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.

The last weekend in the United States saw tariffs imposed, paused and threatened; a sign-off on shutting down the US international development agency and, today, Trump will meet with his first world leader since returning to office. To bring us fully up to date is Terry Sheridan Senior Director of News WSHU Public Radio.