Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

From 25 years in the Garda Technical Bureau, former Detective John Sweetman has now launched a new GoLoud original podcast, Lines of Enquiry, detailing some of the cases he worked on including as a handwriting expert.  John joined Pat on the show to chat all about his work and the new podcast.

Name calling and tense press conferences. President Trump reacts to the release of the Epstein files. We discuss this and more with Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer with the University of Galway and Columnist with TheJournal.ie.

Australia’s last native shrew has been officially declared extinct, and it’s a sobering reminder of how human actions ripple through ecosystems. Also For months, eerie scenes have haunted South Australia's beaches dead sea creatures, foam-covered waters, and residents with breathing problems. Now, scientists have found the surprising culprit. A little-known algal species unleashing a powerful neurotoxin. But what triggered this deadly bloom and could it happen elsewhere? All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.With thanks to Repak. 

Paschal Donohoe, Incoming Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, World Bank joined Pat in studio to chat about his new job and move to Washington.

We hear about in use in both Australia and Sweden, a smart speed bump only deploys when a car is actually speeding.AI is getting smarter, both for the good guys and the bad guys. There is something of an AI arms race going on at the moment between fraudsters and those in the detection industry like insurers who are trying to stop them. All to discuss with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan. 

You normally hear Joe Lynam bright and early at 6:30am on Breakfast Business, but recently he has been off the air following a very unexpected health event. Joe joined Pat to his story and talk about the importance of heart health.

Paschal Donohoe’s departure for the world bank may leave a significant leadership gap in Fine Gael, so does Simon Harris now have to watch his back? and will Gerry the Monk Hutch run in the by-election in Dublin Central?  All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of the Let me Explain Podcast.  

On this week’s technology slot, Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly talks about resetting the algorithm as we face into a busy few weeks on social media. All with thanks to Renault.

As Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe announces his resignation, who are the runners and riders to replace him? Sean Defoe takes us through the possible replacements and Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance discusses working with Pascal Donohoe.

Christmas is about connection, not perfection. But then December shows up and we all start sprinting and getting stressed. If Christmas is really about connection, how do we actually build that starting right now November is your secret weapon.Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist explains.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to overhaul state energy companies following a corruption scandal that has rocked his government.But corruption scandals are not anything new to Ukraine having been a feature of its prewar history. corruption was, however, something Zelensky promised to clean up during the 2019 election. So how much of a feature has corruption been to Ukraine's recent history? All to discuss with Emmanuelle Chaze, Ukraine Correspondent, France24 and RFI.

In 2026, Dr Norah Patten will become the first Irish person in space. Joining her on that mission is crewmate Dr Shawna Pandya where they will complete a research mission and travel on-board the Virgin Galactic's commercial spacecraft Delta. The two astronauts have taken time out of their busy schedule as they prepare for this mission to chat to Pat this morning.

Dublin Lord Mayor Ray McAdam reacts to the news that Pascal Donohoe, Minister for Finance is to resign to take up a position at the World Bank.

Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe is to resign from Government to take up a position at the World Bank. Jack Horgan-Jones brings us the breaking news. 

A 60-year-old woman has died and her husband is in a serious condition in hospital, after they were stabbed near their home in Cork city last night. We get the latest on this with Ralph Reigel, Southern Correspondent for the Irish Independent.

Our expert this morning Margaret Barrett of Mortgage Navigators who took a look at the hidden costs of buying a home and answers listener’s mortgage questions.

Last night, a fire was started in Kilmore West playground. The newly opened playground saw parts of it burnt out. After at least six years of pushing for this playground, it now has to close until it can be safely repaired and reopened. We heard from Cllr Alison Field Dublin Bay North The Labour Party.

Here to take us through an inside look at some of the biggest crime stories and scandals in Irish history is crime journalist and author Paul Williams. Paul has a brand-new book out now, titled ‘Crooks 2’, a sequel to his previous bestseller ‘Crooks’. ‘Crooks 2’ chronicles some of Paul’s most notorious exposés.  

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Ireland with an estimated 1900 deaths per annum and its the second most common cancer in Ireland for women. While many associate this type of cancer with smokers, one in five diagnosed people have never smoked in their lives.  One of these people is Susan Leatham who was diagnosed in 2021 and Susan spoke to Pat this morning along with Helen Forristal, Director of Nursing with the Marie Keating Foundation.

Trump says he “has nothing to hide” as he calls for a vote to release Epstein files. Pat discusses this and more with Brett Bruen, President of the global situation room and a former U.S. Diplomat.