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Apr 24, 2025 • 7min
Disinformation slot with David Robert Grimes
Study reveals key groups vulnerable to misinformation with surprising results. Those in Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, are the first to grow up with smartphones everywhere. They are also among those most likely to believe misinformation, according to a new study. All to discuss with David Robert Grimes Author and Disinformation Expert.
Apr 24, 2025 • 17min
Do we fundamentally misunderstand opinion within the United States?
Almost one hundred days into the Trump presidency and we have been recounting the many seemingly outrageous happenings from stateside. But do we fundamentally misunderstand opinion within the United States? All to discuss with Law Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal Larry Donnelly.
Apr 24, 2025 • 7min
Thousands continue to pay respects to Pope Francis
We get the latest from Rome as St. Peter's Basilica reopens after brief closure as thousands continue to pay respects to Pope Francis. Nick Pisa Senior Reporter Global Mail On line spoke to Pat this morning.
Apr 24, 2025 • 10min
Is it time for a used car history database ?
There are calls for a national database on car history for used cars to ensure any discrepancies are known to buyers. Our reporter Josh Crosbie reports.
Apr 24, 2025 • 11min
An exciting frontier in biological research at the moment
An exciting frontier in biological research at the moment is the ability to grow meat, skin and even other organs in the lab. It’s early days but a lot of work is going on with that goal in mind. We get all the details with Professor Luke O'Neill Professor of Biochemistry at the School of Immunology, Trinity College.
Apr 24, 2025 • 8min
A plan to crackdown on the use of loyalty cards to buy cheap booze
The Health Minister is planning a crackdown on the use of loyalty cards to buy cheap booze, will this be welcomed b consumers? Siobhán Maguire, Consumer Journalist brings us more details.
Apr 24, 2025 • 17min
Ambassador Zhao Xiyuan on tariffs and new alliances
Amid remaining high tariffs from the Trump Administration, China has begun to prioritise new alliances around the world. Is it time we increase our trading relationship with China? Chinese Ambassador Zhao Xiyuan joined Pat in studio this morning.
Apr 24, 2025 • 19min
The reality of how to achieve climate neutrality by 2050
The reality of what we need to do to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 but are we our own worst enemy when it comes to getting the job done. The Irish Academy of Engineering has, today, published a report - The Energy Transition - What is the 2050 Action Plan and Timeline? Speaking to Pat this morning was Eamonn O’Reilly, Chairman of the Energy and Climate Action.
Apr 23, 2025 • 10min
Festival of Gardens and Nature
Catherine FitzGerald joins The Pat Kenny Show to talk about the Festival of Gardens and Nature at Ballintubbert House in Co Laois — where horticulture meets performance and design.Listen here.
Apr 23, 2025 • 10min
Health Insurance Hikes
Dermot Goode of Total Health Cover, part of the Lockton Group, joins The Pat Kenny Show to explain how insurers are hiking premiums while cutting plan benefits — and what consumers need to watch out for.Listen here.
