The Pat Kenny Show
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Jun 27, 2025 • 11min
'Stolen Lives' a story of injustice, resilience and love
Filmmaker Mark McLoughlin joined Jonathan on the show today to talk about his new documentary Stolen Lives as it conveys the remarkable story of Sunny Jacobs and Peter Pringle, the only married, exonerated couple in the world.
Jun 27, 2025 • 17min
Former CIA Director on Trump, Iran and more
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth yesterday launched a scathing attack on the American media for its reporting of US strikes on Iran, saying that cheering against their president is “in their DNA”. It followed reporting earlier this week on a leaked intelligence assessment which said that US strikes set back the Iranian nuclear programme only by a matter of months. John O. Brennan, a former director of the Central Intelligence Agency joined us on the show this morning to discuss all.
Jun 26, 2025 • 10min
Keir Starmer a year as Prime Minister
Big spend on 12 new fighter jets to hold nuclear bombs while Keir Starmer is one week away from his one-year anniversary. All to discuss with Enda Brady TRT World Presenter.
Jun 26, 2025 • 15min
Fine Gael and Dublin Bus on the ‘Building a Better Dublin’ document
Last week Fine Gael launched its ‘Building a Better Dublin’ party document. But one section has come up for criticism from Dublin Bus the transport section. The first paragraph of the transport section includes the line: “and they can endanger pedestrians.” Joining Pat to discuss is Blake Boland, Spokesperson for Dublin Bus and the author of the document, James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD and Spokesperson for Dublin.
Jun 26, 2025 • 9min
Boxed with John Fardy: Department Q
A defective detective investigates the case of an abducted woman, and the ripples left by that crime in this weeks boxed. John Fardy tells us about Department Q.
Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Have the US military fabricated evidence of alien technology and allowed rumors to fester to cover up real secret-weapons programs. David Robert Grimes, Author and disinformation expert discusses all with Pat this morning.
Jun 26, 2025 • 11min
Backstage at the Night and Day Festival
Night and Day a family friendly festival at Lough Key in County Roscommon is now in its 4th year. Tickets are still available with a line up of KT Tunstall, The Stunning, José González, Paul Brady, Something Happens and many more. Henry McKean went backstage and met organisers Coillte who have built the festival into Lough Key Forest Park.
Jun 26, 2025 • 7min
Is the end of the AIDS epidemic in sight?
A groundbreaking discussion reveals the potential end of the AIDS epidemic with Lenacapavir, a revolutionary drug promising biannual administration and high success rates. The complexities of AIDS treatment highlight challenges like costs and accessibility in developing regions. Additionally, exciting progress in Africa showcases the launch of the R21 Matrix M malaria vaccine, alongside proactive strategies such as mosquito nets to combat child mortality. The conversation paints an optimistic picture for both HIV and malaria advancements.
Jun 26, 2025 • 19min
Where does Benjamin Netanyahu’s popularity stand in Israel?
After twelve days of fighting with Iran, and claiming a strong victory, where does Bejamin Netanyahu’s political stock lie in Israel? Has he been boosted by this short campaign? And what does it mean for the war in Gaza? Mitchell Barak, a former aide to Benjamin Netanyahu joins us to discuss.
Jun 26, 2025 • 10min
Compostable and biodegradable myths and truths
This week, Jo Linehan debunks all the myths surrounding everything and anything that is compostable or biodegradable. Do your tea bags go in the bin or does they contain microplastics? And what about dog poo. All to discuss with Jo this morning.
