Highlights From The Pat Kenny Show

In Hollywood, we often imagine actors chasing roles, clawing their way toward the perfect character or the perfect script. But the Golden Age of Hollywood and even much of modern Hollywood is full of stories where actors didn’t choose their iconic roles they endured them.All to chat with Lisa Cannon, Head of Studio, DMG Media.

On the agenda for cabinet today is a ban on electro-convulsive therapy for under –18's, a reform of migration procedures and they will seek approval to allow people affected by defective concrete blocks to apply for increased grants. But the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council have warned that the government are spending the budget “like there’s no tomorrow”.  All to discuss with Newstalk’s Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe.

As the evenings are colder and darker more people are opting for the car to travel. But why does it become so tedious in the winter months? With big HGVs taking up space and other motorists slowing down on motorways are drivers not following driver etiquette? Also why are there so many roadworks in the month of November.

US President Donald Trump has said he will send his envoy, Steve Witkoff, to the Kremlin next week to hold talks as work continues on a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. We get the latest on this with Sean Bell, Former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of The Red Matrix Podcast.

There are over 300 different dog breeds across the world, through ancient fossils and DNA sequences, scientists have now discovered this diversity in breed dates to thousands of years ago. Also scientists have observed chimpanzees weighing up evidence in to make decisions and then changing that decision when presented with new clues. This level of rational thinking was thought to be reserved for humans.All to discuss on this week's Green Scene with Director of Research for Society For Research Ireland.With thanks to Repak.

Something as simple as walking can be incredibly effective for losing weight, improving your mental health, and building strength. In his new book, The Walking Effect, health and fitness expert Karl Henry reveals how walking can transform your life and shares his guide to Ireland's best walking trails. Karl joins us now, you're very welcome to the show. 

Lack of public transport, derelict buildings, the growing housing crisis and now another delay to Dublin's Metro Link. The list of issues facing Irish cities seems to be getting longer every day. Pat discusses this and more with Alice Charles Director for Cities, Planning & Design Arup. 

Today Jess will review: PIXIE 10.1" Digital Photo Frame from 3. Also dozens of high-engagement accounts on X have been accused of misleading users following the roll-out of a new transparency feature that shows user locations.All with thanks to Renault.

The psychology of parenting older teens. What does this mean in day-to-day family life? Autonomy versus supervision: Your teenager wants more freedom, expects to be treated more as an adult. But because their decision-making systems are still developing, they still benefit from structure and guidance.Jonathan discusses all with Stephanie Regan, Clinical Psychotherapist.

How many subscriptions do you have? Or is that a question you even know the answer to? A survey last week found that over half of Irish adults admit to paying for a subscription service but never using it. So do we need to become much more disciplined in how we manage all the number of subscriptions we have? All to chat with Kel Galavan, Mrs Smart Money.

Portugal has said Ryanair passengers must be able to board using physical boarding passes despite a new rule implemented by the airline that only digital passes could be accepted. Australia is also banning the use of powerbanks aboard flights. All to discuss with Eoghan Corry, Editor, TravelExtra.

Dublin City Council last night voted by a margin of just one vote to pass its budget and, included in it, a provision to increase rents for tenants living in social housing. To discuss this we heard from Cllr Daryl Barron, Group Leader, Fianna Fáil and also Cllr Conor Reddy, Group Leader, People Before Profit Solidarity.

It’s parent-teacher meeting season and while the experience can be a joy for some parents and teachers, that’s not quite the case for everyone. So, what’s the most annoying thing about parent-teacher meetings? Is it parents who hog teachers?Jonathan asked Jen Hogan, Irish Times journalist and Host of Conversations with parents' podcast and Simon Lewis, Primary School principal & Host of If I were the Minister for Education podcast.

Female farmers are central to food security and climate resilience - So wrote President Mary Robinson ahead the COP 30 summit. So, who  are Ireland's growing number of women farmers. Is the future of Irish farming female? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

At the Everton match last night, midfielder Idrissa Gueye has sparked huge discourse after he slapped his teammate, Michael Keane. He got sent off with a red card, but some are arguing that the punishment was far too harsh. But should violence on the pitch be normalised? Joining Jonothan to discuss this is Business and Life Coach Mark Fennell.

Our expert today was The tooth fairy Dr Bronagh Keane. Bronagh gave our listeners advice on dental care and answered our dental queries.

From its Grand bazaar to Blue Mosque, and street food to street cats, Istanbul is one of the great global cities. So what’s it like to visit? To tell us more was Irish Independent Travel Editor Pol Ó Conghaile.

Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan is due to meet the European Commissioner for Migration, Magnus Brunner today. The meeting comes as reports of immigration rule changes may mean some refugees claiming social welfare payments might not be able to get citizenship.Jonothan discusses this in more detail with Sean Defoe Newstalk Political Correspondent and Host of Let Me Explain podcast.  

There has been outrage from communities over the new BusConnects routes. Locals in Chapelizod in Dublin say they've been completely cut off since the new 80 route replaced their 26 bus. The crowd for a public meeting was so large that it was split into two sessions in order to hear all the complaints raised. For more on this Jonoathan spoke to Social Democrat TD for Dublin South-Central Jen Cummins and Chapelizod Local Sabrina Mendes.

A new flu strain has started to circulate with six people having died this winter from the flu already. EU health experts are saying the strain has arrived much earlier this year than usual, with the number of cases increasing by over 40% last week.Dr Éamonn O’Moore, Director of National Health Protection from the HSE explains how we can protect ourselves from the new subclade k flu strain.