The Pat Kenny Show
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Aug 11, 2025 • 18min
Are young people allergic to work?
Last week we found out that the unemployment rate hit its highest peak in the past three years. That was according to a Grant Thornton report. An interesting aspect of said report was that 12.2% of young people are currently unemployed, but why exactly is that the case? Have young people suddenly developed an allergic reaction to work, or is something larger at play? To discuss with Pat was Louis Copeland, Owner of Louis Copeland and sons, Lorraine Sweeney, Hotelier and also Declan Keenan, Youth Worker from Just Ask.
Aug 8, 2025 • 26min
The Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week
Our Friday Forum panel this morning was Ciarán Ahern TD, Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Energy; Transport, Dublin South West, Labour , Senator Dee Ryan, Senator in Limerick City. Seanad Spokesperson on Further & Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science. Former CEO of Limerick Chamber of Commerce. Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail.
Aug 8, 2025 • 10min
Do multivitamins really work?
How many vitamins do you take a day? Do multivitamins really work? We’ll speak with pharmacist Sheena Mitchell about how supplements can positively or negatively impact our health.
Aug 8, 2025 • 6min
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
Drogheda United play Waterford tonight in the League of Ireland Premier Division at Drogheda United Football Club. Looking ahead to the weekend, the All-Ireland Camogie Championship Final between Galway and Cork is this Sunday at Croke Park. Badminton Ireland 4 Nations Graded International runs Saturday and Sunday at the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena. Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off The Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport with Pat.
Aug 8, 2025 • 14min
Are social media algorithms driving anti-migrant violence?
Videos of far-right agitators threatening and attacking homeless asylum seekers are being boosted by social media algorithms, according to a “snapshot” study from The Hope and Courage Collective. We discuss these findings with Niamh McDonald, Director of Community Engagement for the Hope and Courage Collective and Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly.
Aug 8, 2025 • 6min
Friday Food with Gareth Mullins
Gareth Mullins talks through two dishes perfect to try over the weekend. Grilled peach with Parma ham, honey goats cheese and basil pesto and mussels with lemon, garlic, parsley and chilli.
Aug 8, 2025 • 26min
The conflicts in Russia and Ukraine and also Gaza
Israel's political security cabinet has approved a plan to take control of Gaza city, as the country expands its military operations despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost two-year-old war. To discuss this further was Sean Bell, Former fighter pilot, military analyst, and co-host of the red matrix podcast.Also joining Pat was John Bolton, Former National Security Advisor for Trump to discuss the conflicts in Russia and Ukraine, and also Gaza.
Aug 8, 2025 • 14min
What makes a good advertisement?
The recent American Eagle ad has received widespread backlash. However, the campaign has garnered global attention and is the recent focus of Fox news stories in the US. So, as this ad remains engulfed in controversy what are some of ones that stick with us? All to discuss with Claire Hyland, Thinkhouse Media.
Aug 8, 2025 • 16min
Should TD and Senator perks be restored to “pre-crash” levels?
Independent senator Gerard Craughwell has called for TD and Senator perks to be restored to “pre-crash” levels. These perks were reduced in 2009 as part of the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Act. Gerard joined Pat this morning to discuss further.
Aug 7, 2025 • 10min
Science Fraud and the dark future of science misinformation
On this segment, we often rely on science to clear misconceptions and challenge misinformation. But what happens when we cannot rely on science? All to discuss with David Robert Grimes, Disinformation Expert and Author.
