The Pat Kenny Show
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Sep 12, 2025 • 5min
Japan set to employ robots to fill worker shortage
Japan's biggest convenience store is looking to employ robots. It comes as the country faces a serious worker shortage in the country as a result of an ageing and shrinking population. The robots will be able to stack shelves and even clean windows. For more on this Pat was joined by Anthony Cuthbertson is deputy Tech Editor and Correspondent at the independent.
Sep 12, 2025 • 7min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins talks us through two slow-cooked comforting French dishes. On the menu today is Lamb Shank and Duck Leg.
Sep 12, 2025 • 13min
Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets with British Prime Minister
In the UK this morning, Taoiseach Micheál Martin meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss troubles legacy issues as well as support for Ukraine. Peter Mandelson writes a letter to the US embassy staff after being sacked for his close connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. We get all the UK news updates with Enda Brady, International TV News Anchor, TRT World.
Sep 12, 2025 • 12min
Overcrowding and unmaintained facilities in local authority flat complexes in Dublin
Residents of local authority flat complexes in Dublin are appealing for improved living conditions. They say there are issues with overcrowding, dampness and unmaintained facilities.Our reporter Josh Crosbie has visited some of these developments and he reported back to Pat this morning.
Sep 11, 2025 • 9min
Boxed with John Fardy: Task
Task is an American crime drama television miniseries created and written by Brad Ingelsby for HBO starring Mark Gruffalo. John Fardy gives us his take o the series.
Sep 11, 2025 • 10min
US sprinter Dave Sime and the CIA
Explore the incredible journey of Dave Sime, a prodigious athlete who turned down a lucrative baseball offer for a stellar track and field career. Discover how a devastating accident altered his Olympic dreams and led him into a Cold War CIA operation with aspirations of persuading Soviet athletes to defect. If that wasn't enough, hear how he transitioned from sprinting to a successful ophthalmology career, reflecting on resilience and the delicate balance between luck and effort in shaping one's destiny.
Sep 11, 2025 • 10min
Disinformation Slot with David Robert Grimes
Dive into the world of wellness conspiracy theories that can morph from harmless to hazardous. Experts analyze how media practices amplify anti-science sentiments, particularly in the U.S. and Australia. The influence of prominent figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on health movements is scrutinized, revealing systemic neglect. Myths about detoxification are debunked, while political division is examined through provocative figures like Charlie Kirk, highlighting the intersection of empathy and opportunism.
Sep 11, 2025 • 8min
Apprenticeships as a career option
70 per cent of young adults want to learn a trade, but almost half have not had the opportunity to learn one in school. That’s according to new research from Chadwick's which looked at views on careers in construction. Shauna Doyle went from beautician to tarmac contractor and is involved in this initiative helping to spread the message that it’s open for everyone.
Sep 11, 2025 • 8min
Science with Luke: AI- generated beer
AI- generated beer and the first AI- enabled drug reaches a clinical milestone. Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College Luke O’Neill has all the latest science next.
Sep 11, 2025 • 23min
“We are the closest we have been to open conflict since World War 2”
In this enlightening discussion, Kira Rudik, a Ukrainian MP and leader of the Holos Party, shares her firsthand insights on the intensifying Russia-Ukraine conflict. Alongside Duncan Bullivant, CEO of the Henderson Group, they delve into NATO's role in recent drone incursions and Poland's air defense. The conversation highlights President Zelensky's urgent calls for military support from Western allies while discussing the broader geopolitical implications. They emphasize the increasing risks of open conflict, likening the current tensions to a pre-World War 2 scenario.
