Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

In a new series we dive into a different title that has stood the test of time for its story, craftsmanship, cultural impact and just how seamlessly every piece fits together. And what better place to begin than with Steven Spielberg’s Jaws – the original summer blockbuster, and a masterclass in suspense, storytelling, and accidental genius.

How is donald trump’s U.S. Performing as a country? Is the U.S. Behaving as a successful country should? All to discuss with Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and Former Director of Global Engagement at the White House during the Obama Administration.

A new study by the ESRI has found rural areas and disadvantaged communities were more likely to have negative attitudes towards immigration. the findings also show that rural areas with high proportions of migrants had more positive views. Do disadvantaged areas have a more negative view of immigration? Our reporter Josh Crosbie has been looking into this.

In your 30s, your most valuable asset is not a job title, property, or a savings account it is time. This is because that decade in your life can provide time for financial planning.   Robert Whelan, Managing Director of Rockwell Financial guides us on how to set financial foundations in your 30s for the future.

Over 100 aid agencies have warned that mass starvation is spreading in Gaza. The 2.1m population are essentially confined to an area less than the size of Galway City and its Suburbs with just under 90% of the territory under evacuation orders. Pat discusses this further with Juliette Tuoma Director of Communications, UNRWA.

This week on the Green Scene we hear how climate change might impact the nutritional content of our food. It’s Shark Week and to mark the occasion, we’re looking at the blue shark that can change the colour of its skin and how shark science has changed 50 years after Jaws premiered. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.All with thanks to Repak.

We are joined by Award-Winning author Sarah Maria Griffin to discuss the inspiration behind her newest novel, Eat the Ones You Love. It is described as a twisted and tangled story about possession, monstrosity, and working in retail. Fans are calling it a modern spin on Little Shop of Horrors. 

The State’s Competition Watchdog has found several breaches in the retail motor fuel sector. Petrol stations were found not displaying their prices, as the law requires. Conor Faughnan discusses this along with the Government’s latest funding boost for the long-delayed Dublin MetroLink.

Women’s Aid Uk have filed a complaint against this year’s love island, over the behaviour of its male participants. They have accused love island of allowing contestants who demonstrate misogynistic behaviour to partake in the reality show. women are often made fun of, lied to, or manipulated, which viewers are finding disturbing because of the deep-rooted sexism. We ask Love Island have a problem with misogyny? Pat discusses this and more with Ali Ryan, Founder and CEO of Goss.ie and Mark Fennell, High Performance Life Coach and Business Coach.  

Meta has said it won't sign the EU’s AI code of practice agreement. Meta snubs the EU’s voluntary AI guidelines 'Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI.’ The code published by the EU on July 10th is a voluntary set of guidelines to help companies follow the AI Act’s rules around general-purpose AI before they come into effect in a few weeks. Jess Kelly explains all.

It's been nearly 18 months since the war in Gaza began unleashing a litany of violence across the middle east.  As the war continues to wage on, Pope Leo made a call for the ‘barbarity’ of the war to end but is a ceasefire in sight? To discuss further Pat spoke to Gershon Baskin, hostage negotiator and the Middle East Director for the International Communities Organization, a UK-based NGO. 

Vasectomies could soon be offered free of charge across the country. The proposal follows a call from Labour TD Marie Sherlock, who told the Dáil that it’s time for men to “step up” and stop relying solely on women for contraception. Pat spoke to Marie this morning with more on this.

The Legal Aid Board is warning that its family law services could face delays as it faces a funding shortfall amidst a significant increase in international protection cases. Legal Affairs Editor, Irish Independent Shane Phelan brings us the full details.

Travel requirements for British citizens visiting the E.U. are changing as part of the new entry-exit system. Travellers will see the introduction of the European travel information and authorization scheme (Etias). British holidaymakers will need to apply online and pay a fee of €20, before travelling within the E.U. We discuss further with Simon Calder, Travel correspondent with The Independent UK.

We’ve all done it, put off a deadline, ignored that to-do list, or suddenly decided today’s the perfect day to clean the fridge instead of write that report. Why do we procrastinate, even when we know we shouldn’t? Turns out, it’s not about laziness it’s way deeper than that.” All to discuss with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

There is uproar in France after their Prime Minister, Francois Bayrou, suggested abolishing two public holidays as part of a €43.9 billion budget saving plan. Will this plan happen? All to discuss with Elaine Cobbe, Paris based journalist.

The Government are set to present the details on the National Development Plan, alongside the Economic Summer Statement, on the final day of Cabinet. Sean Defoe looks ahead to the last day of the Cabinet before the summer break.

Six months into the Trump administration and there is no sign of a slowdown of news from the White House. Donald Trump has issued at $10bn lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal following its reporting of a letter they say Trump sent to Jeffery Epstein for his 50th birthday. We cover that and more with Larry Donnelly.

Irish prisons are considering housing inmates in public spaces. This comes as prisons across the country are at maximum capacity and experiencing a “crisis level of overcrowding”. To discuss this we are joined by, Saoirse Brady, Executive Director with the Irish Penal Reform Trust and by Cormac O’Keeffe, Security Correspondent at the Irish Examiner.

Avril Murphy Allen, Interior Designer and Artist was our expert today. Avril gave advice on how to master the art of outdoor living by choosing the right garden furniture.