The Pat Kenny Show
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Sep 1, 2025 • 23min
Can Gaza survive famine amid total collapse?
Aid agencies issue urgent warnings of ongoing famine and a likely rise in preventable disease, linked to the dire living conditions in the war-shattered Enclave. Which begs the question, can Gaza survive famine amid total collapse? Pat discusses this and more with Alastair Campbell, Former Downing Street Director of communications and strategy. Host of the rest is politics podcast.
Aug 29, 2025 • 25min
Our Friday Forum on the news stories of the week
Joining Pat this morning for our Friday Forum were Thomas Byrne, Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with special responsibility for European Affairs and at the Department of Defence and TD for Meath East, Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South and also Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.
Aug 29, 2025 • 13min
A withdrawal of peacekeepers from Lebanon in 2027
The UN security council has voted to terminate the UNIFIL peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon. The operation in which Irish peacekeepers have been involved with for decades, will end in 2027. All to discuss with Cathal Berry, Former TD and Former Member of the Defence Forces.
Aug 29, 2025 • 8min
A new species of dinosaur has been discovered!
A new species of dinosaur has been discovered on Isle of Wight. The fossils are 125 million years old. The species has been named after sailor Ellen MacArthur due to the prominent sail along its back. MacArthur set a world record in 2005 for completing the fastest solo non-stop sailing voyage around the world.Maria McNamara, Professor of Paleontology at the School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences at University College Cork brought us the details.
Aug 29, 2025 • 8min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins talks through family favourite back to school dishes. The first one is Pork sausages, creamy mash, onion and mustard Gravy and the second is One pan Hake with tomato, red pepper, olives and potato.
Aug 29, 2025 • 9min
Weight loss jab shortage as users stockpile
A surge in demand has led to a temporary halt in orders for the weight loss medication Mounjaro, raising concerns about skyrocketing prices. The conversation dives into the drastic differences in pharmaceutical pricing between the U.S. and Europe. Additionally, a chilling update on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine reveals a sharp increase in aerial assaults on Kyiv, prompting discussions about international relations and sanctions. The podcast also warns about potential scams as users rush to stockpile their supplies.
Aug 29, 2025 • 11min
Get festival ready this weekend !
Electric Picnic in Stradbally is on this weekend, with 80,000 people attending the festival. The weekend is jampacked with artists, DJ tents, and food trucks. from Chappell Roan, Hozier to Kneecap, there are plenty of artists to see. We heard from Mikie O'Loughlin, Showbiz Editor for RSVP about what to look forward to this weekend. Also Henry McKean is getting festival ready as we asked him to test raincoats, with a watering can and a bucket of water. He sent us this report from the Great Outdoors Store.
Aug 29, 2025 • 13min
How much can you political opinion change?
Yaniv Korman grew up in Israel, but now lives in the UK where he has access to multiple perspectives of media. Living out outside of Israel has shaped his opinion entirely. Yaniv Korman landscape designer and heritage researcher joined Pat this morning to discuss this further.
Aug 29, 2025 • 15min
Is university the first point of call for every student?
Paddy Kavanagh, General Secretary of Connect, champions apprenticeships as an alternative to traditional university paths. He discusses the evolving nature of career choices, emphasizing the significance of trade unions in supporting craft workers. The conversation highlights the benefits of the Irish craft apprenticeship system, including secure, well-paying job opportunities and international recognition. Kavanagh also sheds light on how career trajectories can shift, showcasing personal stories of individuals who found success through non-university routes.
Aug 29, 2025 • 15min
How concerned should the public be about listeria?
Earlier this week a batch of ricotta and buffalo cheeses were recalled by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. And this hasn’t been the first outbreak of listeriosis in Ireland this Summer. But how concerned should the public actually be? Our chief reporter Barry Whyte has been finding out…
