Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

“Picasso: From the Studio” opens at the National Gallery of Ireland, which offers a once in a generation opportunity to see this collection of work by one the most influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso, in Ireland. Joining Pat in studio to chat all about the exhibition was Dr. Caroline Campbell, Director of the National Gallery of Ireland.

October is dyslexia awareness month. Pat was joined on the by Rosie Bisset CEO of Dyslexia Ireland and senior cycle student Sive O’Brien to talk about dyslexia, the challenges faced by dyslexic students. Also discusses how Ireland is behind when it comes to extra time accommodations in exams.

Lisa Cannon, TV Host & Executive Producer for ‘Spotlight' delves into the best horror movie on this week's Inside Hollywood.

Author and former state pathologist Marie Cassidy joins us now to discuss her newest novel ‘Deadly Evidence’, a sequel to her bestselling debut novel ‘Body of Truth’.

Hellbrunn Palace garden surrounded by a wall with 60 hectares of park and less than 20 minutes by bicycle from the city centre of Salzburg. Art historians see a mannerist work of art in this park, a chamber of wonders of garden architecture: partly artistically laid-out park landscape, partly untouched natural biotope; partly fields, ponds, hills, partly children’s paradise. The name Hellbrunn means, among other things, ‘healing spring’ – all who come here will understand why.Diarmuid Gavin brings us the story of Hellbrunn Palace garden.

Two years on from the attacks of October 7th, could the end of the brutal conflict it sparked be in sight? President Donald Trump believes so, saying yesterday "there's a possibility that we could have peace in the Middle East".Is this achievable ? All to discuss with Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University.

As the government sets out our budget. We ask where does it fit into the position of the global economy? All to discuss with Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times.

Yesterday afternoon, Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe announced the details of Budget 2026. While last year’s pre-election budget was widely described as a giveaway, this year’s was anything but.  We get more reaction to Budget 2026 with Peadar Toibin, Aontú TD for Meath West and also Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland.

Scientists have discovered that biochar can actively break down pollutants without any additional chemicals. This could have major implications for the treatment of wastewater, as well as for global pollution control. In the week of the Nobel prizes, Researchers in Japan have won the satirical Ig Nobel Prize in Biology for research that revealed that painting zebra stripes on cows could repel insects.All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.All with thanks to Repak.

Using solar panels to provide your car’s charge. What can solar power do directly for you and your EV? Also how will the budget impact commuters and drivers. All to discuss with Conor Faughnan, Transport Commentator.

In the background of an upended Presidential Election, Ministers Pascal Donohoe and Jack Chambers presented Budget 2026. An Taoiseach Micheál Martin joined Pat in studio this morning to discuss this and more.

Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the Oura 4 the ring fitness tracker and answers listeners tech queries.

What do the public want from Budget 2026? Josh Crosbie, Newstalk Reporter went out and about to ask the people on the street and in businesses.

Following the October 7th attacks carried out by Hamas and several other militant groups back in 2023, 251 hostages were taken by the Hamas led militants.  Now, on the two-year anniversary of the attacks, only 48 hostages are being held by Hamas, 20 of which are believed to be alive. Speaking to Pat this morning was Moshe Emilio Lavi, Brother-in-law of Omri Miran who was taken as a hostage by Hamas. Also joining Pat was Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science. 

Why do people steal other people's moments? What's going on? What dynamics?   Why do some people steal your thunder at life events like weddings, birthdays or graduations. All to discuss with Stephanie Regan clinical psychotherapist and cohost of the Tough Love podcast.

Comedian and bestselling author Bob Mortimer joined Pat on the show this morning to discuss his brand-new novel, ‘The Long Shoe’.

With just hours to go before the government announce their 2026 budget, political focus remains Jim Gavin's departure from the presidential election.  Pressure is building for Taoiseach Micheál Martin and his future as leader of Fianna Fáil hangs in the balance.All to discuss with Fionnán Sheehan, Ireland Editor with The Irish Independent. 

Australia’s second most populous state of Victoria is planning another groundbreaking move. A law giving workers in both the private and public sectors the right to work from home for at least two days a week. We ask should working from home be a legal right? Pat discusses this further with Damian McCarthy, CEO of HR Consultancy Firm, HR Buddy.

The Sunbed Association, who represent regulated sunbed businesses owners across the country, is calling on the Government not to impose a ban on regulated sunbed use as they believe it will push the sector underground and into unregulated and unsafe conditions as has happened in Australia.Pat discusses this further with Gary Lipman, Chair, The Sunbed Association.

Fallout for Fine Fáil and what to expect in this year’s budget. All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast.