Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

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. 

Cameron Hill from Off The Ball tells us story of Peter O’Connor, the Irish Olympian at the 1906 Athens games. He refused to be recognised under the British flag and took matters into his own hands when the Union Jack was raised during his medal ceremony.

This week marks the 150th anniversary of the Dublin Horse Show in the RDS. Its one of the biggest events of the summer with 1600 horses coming through the RDS during the week, attracting over 120,000 spectators. Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie went to the RDS and spoke with people about why they attend.

Researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have used artificial intelligence to tackle a critical problem facing the future of energy storage: finding affordable, sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. And another lab has devised an AI-driven system to discover new chemicals ten times faster than current approaches. Luke O’Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College and host of Show Me The Science podcast explains all.

As the United States moved much of its manufacturing to China, what impact has that had on the Chinese economy? And has it lifted all of Chinese society when the perception is that it only lifts the richest stateside? Dr Yu Jie, Senior Research Fellow on China, Chatham House discusses further with Pat.

Ireland is on course yet again for another record tax year, this comes despite the threat of US tariffs. We discuss this further with Emma Howard, Economics lecturer at TU Dublin.

A survey came this week that shows that the average BBQ or picnic wastes €21.19 worth of food. So what are the best tips on how to save on food waste this summer? Editor of the Climate Supplement at the Sunday Times Ireland Jo Linehan brings us the advice.

We all want to shield children from life’s darker moments, but what happens if something happens to the person who protects them?  Freelance journalist Niamh O’Reilly to share her personal experience, and the steps she has taken to ensure her children are prepared in the case of an emergency. 

Psoriasis impacts about 2% of the Irish population. Professor Niki Ralph joined Pat in studio for Psoriasis Awareness Month. Nicki discusses the types of psoriasis, its triggers, how psoriasis can affect your risk for disease and skin treatment options.

After months of delays, CCTV has finally been installed to catch dumpers in Dublin’s worst litter blackspot, the North Inner City. But will this be enough to stop the persistent litter problems in this area? Pat discussed further with Olivia Kelly, Dublin Editor of the Irish Times.

Connecting to Nature is an Irish company that specialises in Irish-native wildflower seeds, bulbs, trees, hedge whips and wild bird food, supporting biodiversity and rewilding across Ireland and the UK. Speaking to Pat this morning was Julie Power is Founder and Managing Director of Connecting to Nature.

In 2024, Eurostat compared countries for the mix of prices of their hotels and restaurants. It found that Ireland was 29.3 per cent higher than the EU average. This begs the question has Ireland become too pricey for tourists? All to discuss with David W Higgins, Independent Economist, Paul Gallagher, Chief Executive of the Irish Hotels Federation and Sarah Slattery, Travel Expert.

While summer is the time when the evenings get longer, the sky is bluer and of course it's when the jellyfish are out in the Irish water. So, what jellyfish float in the Irish sea and are they as terrifying as some of us think? To tell us all was Dr Tom Doyle is a Lecturer in Zoology in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at UCC.

This week Lisa Cannon takes a look at one of the best movies on the silver screen. The Shawshank Redemption starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.

The countdown to leaving cert results day is on, and before we know it a whole new crop of medical students will be entering their first of many years of training.  But what has the future got in store for the class of 2030?  Sarah Madden reports.

Yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could reach 250%, after starting at a lower level. Trump also added he plans to unveil fresh duties on foreign semiconductors. Speaking to Pat this morning was Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent for Euronews  and also Gareth Sheridan, CEO of Nutriband.

Have you ever called in sick and felt guilty about it? Have wondered what your working rights actually are when you're unwell? We discuss all with Donal O'Donoghue  Managing Director at Sanderson | Host of Talent Matters Podcast.

On this week's Green Scene we hear about the beached whale in Mayo and other toothed-whale strandings in Europe and a major new study showing how we are losing groundwater at a faster rate than previously known. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.With thanks to Repak.

Ireland has surpassed the 175,000 EV target for 2025, as contained in the Government’s Climate Action Plan. Driving test wait times reduce again and the new car sales in July. All to discuss with Motoring Editor with the Sunday Independent Geraldine Herbert.

The Policing Authority has warned that the Gardaí are unlikely to hit recruitment targets set out in the Programme for Government. To discuss further with Pat was Mark O’Meara, President, Garda Representative Association.