The Pat Kenny Show Highlights

Donald Trump has backed down on this tariffs instituting a ninety day pause. The markets have responded well but are we out of the woods?All to discuss with Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at Clinton Institute at UCD and also Leonie MacCann of Irish Life Investment Managers.

There are gardens that dazzle. There are gardens that soothe. And then there are gardens that haunt you. That lodge themselves in the corners of your mind and whisper to you years after you’ve gone. Today, I want to tell you about one of those. A place where history and nature have coiled so tightly around each other, it’s hard to tell where stone ends and blossom begins. This is Ninfa - The Garden of the Nymphs. Located just south of Rome, near Cisterna di Latina, Ninfa is unlike anywhere else.Diarmuid Gavin, Garden Designer tells us all about these wonderful gardens.All with thanks to Tirlán.

Throughout the 20th century, there was one fact that united fans, critics and the makers of onscreen media - that the big screen was better than the little one. Films dominance over television seemed like an unassailable truth - until it wasn’t. The 21st century has seen the rise of TV as one of the most celebrated mediums in entertainment, luring actors and filmmakers who would previously have considered it to be a major step down for their career. Dee Reddy, Podcaster and Cultural commentator tells us more.

We look at a legal challenge to average speed cameras and other motoring legal loopholes in this weeks commuter slot. All to discuss with Transport Consultant Conor Faughnan.

In a bid to crackdown on Air BNBs, several Government ministers are pushing back against the proposed legislation. During yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, a number of ministers disagreed that this would curb the housing crisis and would have a knock on effect to the tourism industry. Minister of State Michael Healy Rae speaks to Pat this morning to discuss further.

Fresh calls are being made for more action to be taken against scrambler bikes after a number of incidents at a park in West Dublin. Locals who live near Hartstown Park say someone will be killed by a young person on a scrambler if something isn’t done soon.Motorised vehicles are prohibited from the park and many other public parks in Dublin, however people say the law is not being enforced. So just how bad is the scourge of scrambler bikes, our Chief Reporter Barry Whyte has been finding out.

New sources of microplastics, and why park entrances and playgrounds in Dublin are a hotspot for a parasite found in dog poo. All to discuss with Dr Ruth Freeman Director of Research for Society  For Research Ireland.All with thanks to Repak. 

It is frighteningly easy to clone someone else's identity using readily-available artificial intelligence tools, and its a real threat to cybersecurity. Our guest this morning proved how easy it is  to realistically impersonate any person on the planet  Joining Pat on the show this morning was Jake Moore -  Global Cybersecurity Advisor at ESET | Former Police Head of Digital Forensics / Cybercrime Officer. 

Donald Trump’s 20% tariff across the European Union comes into effect from today. The European Union will also today decide on how to respond to Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs imposed last month. But could the response harm Ireland more than the tariffs themselves? And are pharmaceuticals in the clear? Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe is live in studio.

Waiting for the kettle to boil is often a tedious task, but what if your kettle plays music while it boils? The Calm Kettle has all the regular functions but also includes soothing music, temperature sensor and a touchscreen display but is it worth it?  Also, Jess Kelly answers all your tech questions.