Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

Today we are joined by Sam Blake to discuss her new book, ‘The Killing Sense.’ The book follows the life of Kate Wilde, a single mum who wins a five-day trip to Paris to learn about perfume. Kate is in desperate need of a holiday and decides to hop on the Eurostar in hope of running away from her abusive ex-husband. But when a killer begins targeting red-haired women who look like her, Kate's instincts are put to the ultimate test. 

Today on Green Scene, Dr Ruth Freeman explains Hydroclimate whiplash and Hairy legs and hairy stems how Spiders use their hairy legs to smell. Also how tomatoes set booby traps for pests using their hairy stems who could have known!

Which Film Stars comes from Hollywood royalty? Also what’s the difference between nepo-baby and dynasty? Podcaster and Cultural commentator Dee Reddy tells us more.

The continuing rise of the far right in Europe over the next number of weeks will be trained on both Austria and Germany. Austria’s far-right freedom party is currently leading efforts to form a government there while, next month. To talk about the rise of the far right and its impact in those countries and across the EU, we are joined from Paris by Jean-Yves Camus, Political Analyst and Associate Research Fellow at the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs.

In this week’s Commuter Slot, Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan tells us what we can expect from the new Government on Transport.

The 34th Dáil resumes today where Micheál Martin will be elected Taoiseach following the formation of a coalition Government between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Regional Independents and the Healy-Raes. After a new Taoiseach is elected, where will the cabinet posts go? Host of the ‘Let Me Explain’ podcast and Political Correspondent for Newstalk Seán Defoe brings us through the runners and riders and the schedule for the day. 

With the future of TikTok remaining uncertain in the US, how are other social media platforms reacting? Our Tech Correspondent Jess Kelly brings us the latest.

We are three days into the Gaza ceasefire, but there is still uncertainty at what lies ahead. A search is currently underway to find ten thousand Palestinians who are believed to be buried under rubble. We speak to UNICEF’s Communication Specialist in Gaza Rosalia Bollen.

The wedding gift dilemma, do you have to give cash? How much is the going rate? If you get an invite and don’t attend, do you still give a present? Wedding expert Sara Kennedy has all the answers.

Ireland's divorce rate is relatively low when compared to its European Counterparts. However, you still have to live with your partner for two years before filing for a divorce. Is this too long of a wait? To discuss, we are joined by Keith Walsh, a Family Law Solicitor.All with thanks to Hidden Hearing

Prince Harry is preparing for battle against Rupert Murdoch’s media empire in the long awaited High Court trial. The Duke of Sussex is suing News Group Newspapers over claims that the paper worked unlawfully with private investigators to get information on the Prince between 1996 and 2011. We get the latest on this with Freelance Journalist Vincent McAviney.

Are you struggling to achieve your New Years Resolutions? Well, Dr. Mark Rowe’s new practical book called ‘Things your Future Self Will Thank You For’ can help guide you on a roadmap to a healthier future. 

President Donald Trump has signed actions on the first day of his second term to pull the United States out of the Paris Agreement. This is the international climate change treaty in which nearly 200 countries agreed to work together to limit global warming. We get reaction from Sadhbh O’Neill Climate Policy Researcher and Trinity candidate for the senate election.

Today, Donald Trump will have become just the second US President to serve non-consecutive terms when he is sworn in as the forty seventh president of the United States. If the first number of days of his first presidency are anything to go by, this could be a very busy week. So, what can we expect? To discuss we are joined by Professor and Political Analyst, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin , Scott Lucas, Head of Training at The Communications Clinic and Columnist at The Sunday Independent Lorcan Nyhan and from Democrats Abroad Ireland Patti Shiels.

Posting pictures, saying too much! The sensitivities of sharing too much with Psychotherapist Stephanie Regan. 

How to get best deals in summer, why September is good for over 55s, and November good for 5-star deals in Ireland. Pól Ó Conghaile bring us some great travel tips and ideas.All with thanks to Ryanair.ie

The governor of Mountjoy prison says he is grappling with an “overcrowding crisis.” We find out how the congestion issue is affecting Mountjoy, but other prisons in the country. We discuss this with Cormac O’Keeffe, Security Correspondent with the Irish Examiner.

After 470 days of fighting, Israel and Hamas enter its second day of a ceasefire. Israeli Ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich discusses what will happen in the next stage of the ceasefire.  

Schools have issued a warning about highly addictive nicotine pouches being used by students. the tiny pouches, which users tuck inside their lips to receive a nicotine hit, fall outside of existing laws on tobacco or vapes. the pouches are based off the Scandinavian tobacco product called ‘snus.’  To find out more about this huge concern, we are joined now by Paul Crone, Director of The National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals.

The setbacks facing sustainable aviation fuel, who is flying where and we get further insight into the Jeju air accident. All to discuss with retired Lieutenant Colonel and Airport Safety and Security Expert.