The Pat Kenny Show
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Jul 30, 2025 • 8min
Inside Hollywood - Back to the Future
From its blend of comedy, sci-fi and teenage angst, we take a look at why Back to the Future is a perfect movie on this week’s segment from Inside Hollywood with Lisa Cannon, TV Host and Head of Studio at DMG Media.
Jul 30, 2025 • 8min
VHI to increase the cost of seven plans
VHI will increase the cost of seven plans. This occurs just weeks after other price surges. However, other health insurers, like Laya and Irish Life Health, are launching new cheaper plans. Dermot Goode, of Total Health Cover, joined Pat Kenny to discuss.
Jul 30, 2025 • 17min
DPP chose not to prosecute nearly 67 percent of people accused of sexual offences
Over the past ten years the DPP chose not to prosecute nearly 67 percent of people accused of sexual offences, in files submitted by the gardai. Our reporter Jessica Woodlock has been looking into the data, which was released to Newstalk under a freedom of information request.
Jul 30, 2025 • 10min
Irish people and their relationship with compliments – why can’t we take them?
Why do we struggle with compliments? It’s such a common scene, isn't it? Someone says, 'You look great today!' or 'That presentation was brilliant!' And instead of just letting that good feeling in, we often find ourselves deflecting: 'Oh, this old thing?' or 'It was nothing really, I just got lucky.' We even squirm a bit!" Why does it make people uncomfortable- people like to say it's all about self-esteem but actually while people with self-esteem issues can find compliments uncomfortable not everyone who is uncomfortable with compliments has self-esteem issues. It can be a number of things. Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist joined Pat Kenny to discuss.
Jul 30, 2025 • 9min
Garden stories with Diarmuid Gavin: Désert de Retz
Diarmuid Gavin, Garden Designer, tells us all about Désert de Retz.All with thanks to Tirlán.
Jul 30, 2025 • 24min
Minister Darragh O’Brien on the future of Irish transport
Darragh O’Brien Minister for Transport, Climate, Energy and the Environment joined Pat Kenny to discuss the future of Irish transport and the government’s climate plans as billions have been committed to both departments under the national development plan. From the supposed commencement of the Metrolink, the slow development of offshore wind resource, to will Irish buses ever see contactless card payments?
Jul 30, 2025 • 7min
Green Scene: How cleaner air might be increasing global warming
This week on the Green Scene we hear how cleaner air might be increasing global warming and new research that shows that we (and dolphins) might be breathing in micro plastics. Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland joined Pat Kenny on the show.
Jul 30, 2025 • 7min
Motoring with Geraldine Herbert
A new static speed camera in Dublin aims to enhance road safety while raising concerns about a crucial US-Japan trade deal affecting EU vehicle standards. The discussion highlights contrasting motoring practices between the U.S. and Europe, emphasizing the importance of crash testing and the growing role of AI in safety assessments. Rising car insurance costs due to expensive repairs are also tackled, alongside a push for better public understanding of the Injuries Resolution Board. Finally, the challenges facing Europe’s EV market, particularly Tesla's struggles, are critically examined.
Jul 30, 2025 • 11min
Former EU negotiator examines the EU’s tariff deal with Trump
As the dust settles on the trade agreement struck by the European Union and the United States on Sunday…did the EU really eke out a win from the Trump administration? Or was it left with no choice but to bow to his tariff demands? John Clarke, former Director for International Affairs at the European Commission joined Pat Kenny on the show.
Jul 30, 2025 • 21min
Tsunami warnings following massive earthquake
Overnight a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck of Russia’s pacific coast triggering tsunami warnings across the pacific. We get updates from Hawaii, Japan and the US with a full explainer from Professor Chris Bean, Professor of Geophysics at Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Pixie Clay, Managing Editor, Hawaii Public Radio, Martin Fackler, acting Tokyo Bureau Chief, New York Times and Steve Futterman, US West Coast Correspondent.
