The Pat Kenny Show
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Dec 4, 2024 • 15min
Protecting Ireland's marine ecosystems
Blue Ireland was formed to protect Ireland's marine ecosystems as the country accelerates offshore wind energy developments. Blue Ireland supports renewable energy development, but they advocate for the projects to be undertaken with environmental and biodiversity awareness in mind. Joining Pat today was Bill Emmott, Journalist and Former Editor of the Economist, and who also shares blue Ireland's concerns about the coastal environment.
Dec 4, 2024 • 7min
Green Scene: Rats that love to drive!
Today on Green Scene how human children are better than great apes at anticipating others’ food choices, and rats that love to drive. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society at Science Foundation Ireland.All with thanks to AIB Ireland.
Dec 4, 2024 • 10min
Photographer behind the Instagram account 'Model Strangers'
The Instagram account 'Model Strangers' has grown to over 1 million followers in the last 18 months. Today is one of the most famous on-street interview accounts in Ireland and the UK. The photographer behind the hugely successful Instagram account, Model Strangers Christopher Ward joined Pat this morning in studio.
Dec 4, 2024 • 11min
The obsolete car features millennials have never heard of !
We hear about obsolete car features millennials have never heard of and identify safety fears as a €10 permit allows some trucks to use Dublin streets despite ban in this weeks commuter slot with Conor Faughnan.
Dec 4, 2024 • 11min
What can we expect to happen next in South Korea?
Late yesterday evening, the president of South Korea declared martial law, only to reverse his decision some hours later. The opposition is now calling for his impeachment. What can we expect to happen next?Kiri Paramore Professor of Asian Studies at the Institute of Korean Studies in University College Cork talks to Pat about the latest updates, but also reminds us South Korea wasn’t always the democratic power we see it as today.
Dec 3, 2024 • 10min
How has "going to the pictures" survived into 2024
Omniplex will soon open the first cinema Rathfarnham has seen in 60 years. And this, when we've long heard the death of movie theatres was / is nigh. So, how has "going to the pictures" survived into 2024, and what can we expect from our cinemas in the future? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports:
Dec 3, 2024 • 9min
The big news stories from France
Joseph Ataman Journalist with CNN Paris, joined Pat with the latest stories in France as the government is on the brink of collapse, and a gruesome trial is ongoing in the country.
Dec 3, 2024 • 10min
Tech with Jess: A review of the Galaxy Ring
Jess Kelly talks to Pat about the Galaxy Ring, Samsung’s newest fitness wearable, which works seamlessly with Galaxy smartphones and Galaxy Watches.
Dec 3, 2024 • 5min
Motoring news with Geraldine Herbert
Speed cameras, car sales, electric vehicle policies, and Volkswagen strikes. Motoring Editor of Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert breaks down the biggest motoring stories.
Dec 3, 2024 • 14min
Does AI have a role in helping patients get more out of healthcare?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and medicine is no exception. For example, it has been shown to help radiologists more accurately interpret x-rays and scans. And there are potential applications for artificial neural networks in research, information transfer and retrieval, as well as in clinical decision systems. But does it have a role in helping patients get more out of healthcare? To discuss this and more was Dr Mick Molloy, Consultant Committee Irish Medical Organisation, Associate Professor in Emergency Medicine in UCD.
