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Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

English, News media, 1 season, 105 episodes, 1 day, 1 hour, 44 minutes
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If you don't have the time to keep up with every twist and turn of the news agenda then sit back and Let Me Explain. Each week host Seán Defoe goes behind the scenes on one of the biggest stories dominating the airwaves. Why is it a big deal? Who's trying to spin you a line? And, most importantly, why should you give a damn? Listen and subscribe to Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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104: Deposit Return Scheme

On February 1st Ireland will adopt a new deposit return scheme for bottles and cans. Consumers will be able to return the items to their local shops to claim their deposit back. Let Ben Finnegan Explain...
2/1/202411 minutes, 10 seconds
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103: Burns Night

On the 25th of January, people in Scotland and Scottish people around the world celebrate Burns Night. Did you know people in Ireland also celebrate? Let Eamonn Torsney explain.
1/25/20249 minutes, 23 seconds
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102: Reality TV

Why is reality TV thriving more than ever right now? Let Laura Donnelly explain.
1/18/202412 minutes, 34 seconds
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101: Traffic

Feel like traffic is at an all-time high? Let Jamie O Hara Explain.
1/11/202410 minutes, 48 seconds
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100: Main Character Syndrome

Do you ever feel like you're the main character in the movie that is life? You might have main character syndrome... Let Jamie O'Hara explain.
1/4/202412 minutes, 7 seconds
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99: The Commercialisation of Christmas

Josh Crosbie is back in the hot seat for another episode of Let Me Explain - this week we look at the commercialisation of Christmas.
12/21/202315 minutes, 8 seconds
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98: Christmas Ads

Josh Crosbie takes us on a tour of some of the most iconic Christmas adverts.
12/14/202311 minutes, 59 seconds
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97: Dodgy Boxes

On this week's Let Me Explain we have Laura Donnelly in the hot seat to explain the rise of 'dodgy boxes'.
12/7/202318 minutes, 41 seconds
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96: The Origins of Sayings - 'Bite the bullet'

In this mini episode of Let Me Explain, Sean Defoe looks at some of the most common sayings in the world and where they come from.Let Me Explain.
11/30/20232 minutes, 38 seconds
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95: The Origins of Sayings - 'Best thing since sliced bread'

In this mini episode of Let Me Explain, Sean Defoe looks at some of the most common sayings in the world and where they come from.Let Me Explain.
11/23/20232 minutes, 54 seconds
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94: The Origins of Sayings - 'Elephant in the room'

In this mini episode of Let Me Explain, Sean Defoe looks at some of the most common sayings in the world and where they come from.Let Me Explain.
11/16/20232 minutes, 19 seconds
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93: The origins of sayings - 'Salt of the earth'

In this mini episode of Let Me Explain, Sean Defoe looks at some of the most common sayings in the world and where they come from.Let Me Explain.
11/9/20234 minutes, 1 second
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92: What is the Multiverse? - Bitesized

Listen back to an excerpt from Episode 31 - What would happen if you made a big decision differently?
11/2/20233 minutes, 50 seconds
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91: The Haunting of Loftus Hall - Bitesized

Listen back to an excerpt from Episode 30...when the devil roamed the coast of Wexford...
10/26/20233 minutes, 1 second
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90: The Rise of Plant Based Milks - Bitesized

Listen back to an excerpt from Episode 20 ... how do you milk an oat?
10/19/20233 minutes, 9 seconds
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89. How to invest

This week we delve into how to invest your money. Is it best off sitting in a bank or could you be making some more cash with it?Let Me Explain.
10/13/202314 minutes, 31 seconds
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88. Why Was Kevin McCarthy Sacked?

This week a bit of history where the US House speaker Kevin McCarthy has been removed - the first time that's ever happened. Let Me Explain.
10/5/202312 minutes, 36 seconds
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87. Inside Ireland's Biggest Drugs Bust

This week we go inside the dramatic events on the high seas as the authorities busted €157m worth of cocaine on a cargo vessel known as 'The Mothership'. Let Me Explain.
9/27/202316 minutes, 46 seconds
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86. Does the UN actually matter anymore?

From the UN we get reaction to critical comments about the organisation from President Michael D Higgins as four Cabinet members continue their New York trip
9/20/20238 minutes, 11 seconds
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85. Eamon Ryan on battling the climate crisis

Climate Minister Eamon Ryan speaks to us from New York ahead of a key United Nations summit on climate
9/20/202333 minutes, 43 seconds
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84. The new Commission reshaping Irish elections

This week we chat to the Chief Executive of Ireland's new Electoral Commission about reform, fake news, lowering the voting age and much more.
9/14/202345 minutes, 55 seconds
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83. Tommy Bowe on life at a Rugby World Cup

This week we chat to former Ireland winger and Ireland AM star Tommy Bowe about what life is like for the players at a World Cup. He chats best and worst roommates, reveals who brought scented candles on tour and outs the players who ended up singing on a bar with their tops off in 2011. Let Me Explain!
9/5/202330 minutes, 52 seconds
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82. The biggest search for the Loch Ness monster in 50 years

This week hundreds of people gathered at Loch Ness for the biggest hunt for the monster in a generation. How did they get on? And what are the Irish connections to the legend?
8/31/202315 minutes, 36 seconds
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81. The Dáil Boundary Review Bonus Pod

It's like Leaving Cert results day for TDs as they learn how their constituencies have changed - we run through the runners and riders. Who comes out well and who's about to lose their seat?
8/30/202325 minutes, 3 seconds
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80. We Could Have 21 New TDs Announced This Week - The Boundary Changes Preview Pod

This week the Electoral Commission will announce one of the biggest changes to Dáil constituencies in history as the boundaries are changed to accommodate up to 21 new TDs. We preview with Electoral Reform Minister Malcolm Noonan and former Fine Gael TD Noel Rock
8/28/202324 minutes, 40 seconds
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79. Could Sailing Ships Save The Planet?

This week we look at how the cargo shipping industry is going back to the future with the return of sails to cut down carbon emissions.
8/24/202312 minutes, 30 seconds
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78. A Tour Through History

This week we're looking back at some of the top historical episodes of the show from the past year
8/17/202316 minutes, 48 seconds
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77. Dying With Dignity

On this episode we pay tribute to the late Brendan Clarke, who spoke to use in May about living with Motor Neuron Disease
8/10/202316 minutes, 17 seconds
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76. The Curse of Silly Season

What is the curse of August which has haunted politicians as they try to take their summer holidays?
8/3/202312 minutes, 57 seconds
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75. Why Don't Electric Cars Have Solar Panels?

This episode does what it says on the tin, we're asking why electric cars aren't all fitted with solar panels to generate their own electricity
7/27/202312 minutes, 9 seconds
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74. An Interview With....Chat GPT

This week we speak to....Chat GPT...
7/20/20237 minutes, 7 seconds
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73. What is the Nature Restoration Law?

The European Parliament has been tearing itself apart arguing over the Nature Restoration Law. But why is it so controversial? Let Me Explain
7/13/202312 minutes, 51 seconds
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72. Tubscast

Ryan Tubridy and his agent Noel Kelly appeared before two Oireachtas Committees and we sat through every minute so you didn't have to. I'm joined for instant reaction by Committee Chair Niamh Smyth
7/11/202325 minutes, 32 seconds
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71. Instant Reaction RTÉ Committee Pod

Recorded in our flip flops myself and Paul Hosford break down a busy and difficult day for RTÉ. More and more revelations about the finances at the broadcaster as officials were before the Oireachtas Media Committee again.
7/5/202330 minutes, 53 seconds
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70. Who Are The Wagner Group?

Who are the mercenary group which has been fighting in Ukraine and ALMOST led a full throated rebellion against the Russian leadership? What about their leader 'Putin's Chef' and links to the IRA? (No, not THAT IRA) Let Me Explain!
6/29/202319 minutes, 47 seconds
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69. The Titanic Sub Mystery

This week we go inside the design and making of the missing sub which had been taking a small crew to view the world's most famous shipwreck
6/22/202312 minutes, 13 seconds
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68. Why Young People Are Avoiding the News

New data reveals a serious drop off in the amount of under 25s reading news and a rising number of people deliberately censoring themselves from certain stories. Let Me Explain.
6/15/202313 minutes, 27 seconds
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67. Leaving Cert War Stories

This week we've asking YOU for your nightmare Leaving Cert experiences. Sleep through the exam? How about bringing a TV remote instead of your calculator? Or having someone get sick on your exam paper. Let Me Explain.
6/8/202325 minutes, 11 seconds
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66. Making Census Things

Do people have more sex during recessions? Well some of the Census data suggests yes, and we might have to plan the future around it More of the bizarre stats from Census 2022 on this week’s Let Me Explain podcast
6/1/202311 minutes, 51 seconds
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65. Why Don't We Want The Apple Tax Money?

The Government is fighting tooth and nail NOT to be given €13 billion from Apple for back taxes the European Commission claims are owed. So, why don't we want a big payday exactly? Let Me Explain.
5/30/202316 minutes, 4 seconds
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64. When Renewable Energy Almost Bankrupted The State

This week we're looking into one of the most dramatic projects ever undertaken by an Irish Government when politicians opted to spend 20% of their entire budget on the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric plant.
5/25/20239 minutes, 20 seconds
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63. Does Alcohol Cause Cancer?

This week we're looking at the Government's plans to introduce cigarette-pack style warning labels on alcohol and the connections between the disease and booze.
5/18/202312 minutes, 56 seconds
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62. How Netflix Plans to Stop You Password Sharing

Netflix wants you to stop sharing passwords so it can make more money. But how do they plan on doing it? And how can you get around it? Let Me Explain.
5/11/202312 minutes, 35 seconds
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61. Why Are US Banks Collapsing And Should We Panic?

Three of the four biggest US bank collapses have happened in the past....two months. What's going on and is it time to be worried? Let Me Explain
5/4/202315 minutes, 46 seconds
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60. What's Happening in Sudan?

Two coups in four years and armed factions fighting for control of one of Africa's biggest countries. On this week's episode we dive into what's happening in Sudan, and why.
4/27/202310 minutes, 32 seconds
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59. Inside the Hutch Trial

This week we go inside one of the biggest trials in the history of the State which saw Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch acquitted of murder in the Special Criminal Court.
4/20/202324 minutes, 41 seconds
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58. Dummies Guide to The Good Friday Agreement

Do you find yourself having an 'I don't know what a Tracker Mortgage is' moment when talking about the Good Friday Agreement? Well this is your podcast cheat sheet for what was actually written into the deal 25 years ago.
4/13/202312 minutes, 56 seconds
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57. Keeping the US President Alive

Just what goes into the security operation around a US President when he travels abroad? With Joe Biden set to visit Ireland next week we look at how the President travels in style and security.
4/6/202310 minutes, 47 seconds
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56. Leaving Politics is like Quitting Smoking

A chat with the former Minister for Mental Health Jim Daly who says his decision to quit politics ahead of the last election was like giving up smoking - he didn't realise how good it would feel until he was gone.
4/4/202320 minutes, 9 seconds
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55. Who is Humza? The new Scottish FM

Scotland elected a new SNP leader and First Ministers this week. But who is Humza Yousef? The man set up as Nicola Sturgeon's replacement.
3/30/202312 minutes, 31 seconds
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54. Ireland's First Satellite

This week we're in UCD to chat to the team who built Ireland's first satellite EIRSAT-1 which is due to launch into orbit this year.
3/23/202329 minutes, 26 seconds
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53. What's it like meeting the US President?

A special episode this week from Washington DC as the Taoiseach meets President Joe Biden. But what's it like being in the room when meeting the most powerful person in the world? We speak to some of those who've come face to face with Presidents past.
3/16/202316 minutes, 13 seconds
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52. The Death of Ireland's Golden Visa

For as little as €400,000 international millionaires have been able to buy Irish residency since 2012. But amid a surge of applications from China the Government has moved to close the scheme. So who came here and where did they put their money? Let Me Explain.
3/9/202313 minutes, 35 seconds
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51. What the Hell is the Windsor Framework?

This is your dummies guide to the latest Brexit agreement. Just what is in the Windsor Framework? And will unionists go for it? Let Me Explain.
3/2/202315 minutes, 47 seconds
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50. Roald Dahl, Puffin's Marvelous Censorship

This week, should we be ok with editing books after the author is dead? Roald Dahl books are being updated to remove terms some people consider offensive - like fat and 'old hags'. But it's sparked a wider debate about censorship and whether kids should be allowed to read out of date content. Let Me Explain.
2/23/202310 minutes, 45 seconds
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49. BONUS: Conservatives vs Sexy Chocolate 2.0

We're back with a post-Superbowl update on the M&Ms scandal
2/16/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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48. Aliens or Chinese Spies?

Has the USA been shooting down Chinese spy balloons or UFOs of a much more intergalactic nature? Let Me Explain
2/16/202311 minutes, 12 seconds
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47. The History of Bank Holidays

We've all enjoyed the fun of a three day weekend and the short four day work week that comes after. But where did Bank Holidays come from? And why did our ancestors have four times as many? Let Me Explain
2/9/20238 minutes, 8 seconds
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46. Just Who Was St. Brigid Anyway?

CEO, entrepreneur, girl boss. Not words I'd have associated with St. Brigid - before listening to this episode! Let Me Explain
2/2/202315 minutes, 51 seconds
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45. Conservatives vs Sexy Chocolate

Yes you read the title right. Conservatives in the US have hit out at M&Ms for changing their 'spokescandies' to make them less sexy. Leading to the chocolate giant suspending the use of its candy mascots. Let Me Explain.
1/26/202313 minutes, 50 seconds
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44. Animals You Should Be Glad Are Extinct

This episode does what it says on the tin. We're taking a tour through history looking at some of the weird, impressive and downright creepy animals you'll probably be glad don't exist anymore. Let Me Explain.
1/19/202311 minutes, 50 seconds
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43. White, Pink and Brown Noise For Sleep

Did you know, noise has colours? You’ve heard of white noise, but what about pink, or brown noise? And what impact can they have on your sleep? Let Me Explain.
1/12/202314 minutes, 29 seconds
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42. What TDs Did Before Getting Elected

This week we take a look at the CVs of our TDs. Which Deputy was a whale watching guide? And who worked in a car dealership? Let Me Explain
1/5/202314 minutes, 11 seconds
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41. British Prime Ministers Could Fire Nukes From Beyond The Grave

Yes you read that title right. This week we look at the UK's nuclear defence system and the orders Prime Ministers give in case they're killed by a nuclear attack, telling their submarines what to do.
12/29/20229 minutes, 3 seconds
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40. The 2022 Review! Part Two

The second part of this year's look back on the year that was.
12/25/202247 minutes, 34 seconds
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39. The 2022 Review! Part One

Let's take a look back through the mad and wacky year that was 2022.
12/25/202246 minutes, 42 seconds
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38. Big Historical Events Which Happened on Christmas Day

Christmas Day is usually a time for rest and relaxation. But over the centuries some pretty momentus things have happened on the 25th of December. From a disaster for Columbus to the end of the Soviet Union, come on a journey through history.
12/22/202214 minutes, 5 seconds
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37. Making Space Accessible for People With Disabilities

Is space flight accessible for people with disabilities? I’d almost bet if you don’t have a disability you’ve never thought about it before But there is a whole team at the European Space Agency trying to figure that out Let Me Explain
12/15/202214 minutes, 20 seconds
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36. Christmas Traditions Across Europe

This week we take a whistlestop tour across Europe looking at Christmas traditions in other countries. Which country has a Christmas witch? And where do they believe in a child eating Christmas cat? Let Me Explain
12/8/202215 minutes, 22 seconds
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35. How Does a Cabinet Reshuffle Work?

How do you reshuffle a Cabinet without pissing people off? That's the challenge for Micheál Martin and Leo Varadkar as they prepare to swap jobs. Let Me Explain.
12/1/202212 minutes, 41 seconds
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34. Sportswashing

The World Cup in Qatar is a classic example of sportswashing. When a country tries to use a big sporting event to rehabilitate its image and hide concerns about social issues. This week we look at some of the other historical examples and ask, will it work again?
11/24/202212 minutes, 24 seconds
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33. What Happened At Cervical Check?

This week saw the sad passing of campaigner Vicky Phelan. But why did the entire country come to know her? And what happened at Cervical Check? Let Me Explain
11/17/202210 minutes, 48 seconds
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32. Is Style Better Than Substance?

When it comes to politics, is it better to have style or substance? Does being a great policymaker get you anywhere if you can't explain it to people? And have we entered the era of the showman politician? Let Me Explain.
11/10/202216 minutes, 24 seconds
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31. What is the Multiverse?

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if you'd made a big decision differently? Well some believe other universes exist where you did. Potentially infinite universes, with infinite versions of you. Let Me Explain.
11/3/202215 minutes, 13 seconds
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30. The Haunting of Loftus Hall

A special Halloween episode of Let Me Explain where we go inside the walls of Ireland's most haunted house. What happened that fateful night in 1765 when the devil himself roamed the cost of Wexford?
10/27/202214 minutes, 51 seconds
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29. The World's Shortest Serving Leaders

Liz Truss has become the shortest serving British Prime Minister in history. But she's not the shortest serving world leader ever. From the US President who died after 31 days to the 20 minute King, Seán Defoe explains.
10/20/202210 minutes, 14 seconds
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28. Iran's Hijab Protests

The arrest and death of a 22 year old woman in Iran has sparked nearly a month of protests against the country's ultra-conservative rules about women. We go inside the story.
10/13/202212 minutes, 11 seconds
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27. How Would a United Ireland be Governed?

If there were to be a United Ireland tomorrow - what would its parliament look like?
10/6/202214 minutes, 57 seconds
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26. WTF is happening with the UK economy?

Blink and you'd miss it. A mini budget which led to the pound collapsing and all sorts of panic in the markets. What does it all mean in simple terms? Well, Let Me Explain
9/30/202217 minutes, 20 seconds
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25. What's a UN Summit like?

Special edition coming to you from the streets of New York and the heart of the UN General Assembly
9/23/202217 minutes, 58 seconds
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24. What's the Paschal Donohoe Eurogroup row about?

There's been a lot of talk about the Eurogroup - but what is it? And why is it important Paschal Donohoe keeps his role as President of it? Let Me Explain
9/22/202214 minutes, 4 seconds
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23. How Would A Windfall Tax Work?

Governments across Europe are looking to tax the bumper profits of energy companies. But how would such a tax work? And would it actually raise all that much money? Let Me Explain.
9/15/202212 minutes, 11 seconds
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22. Why Is The ECB Hiking Mortgage Interest Rates?

The European Central Bank has announced a 0.75% hike to interest rates - the second increase in a matter of months. It's going to mean increased mortgage repayments for many, so why are they doing it in the middle of a cost of living crisis? Let Me Explain.
9/8/202213 minutes, 9 seconds
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21. Cryptocurrency

You've probably heard of Bitcoin. But what actually is it? Are cryptocurrencies the future or just a passing fad? Let Me Explain.
9/1/202215 minutes, 57 seconds
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20. The Rise Of Plant Milks

How do you milk an oat? Technically you can't yet plant milks have become all the rage over the past few years. But how do they compare to dairy on taste, price, environmental impact and when it comes to your health? Well, Let Me Explain.
8/25/202216 minutes, 54 seconds
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19. How NOT to pronounce Taoiseach

This week's episode is an ode to Liz Truss and all the other politicians who've mangled the word Taoiseach on the world stage
8/18/20229 minutes, 39 seconds
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18. Who Is Rishi Sunak?

Part Two of Two One of Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will be British Prime Minister next month, but who the hell are they? On this episode we delve into the background of Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor who wielded the knife on his former boss and now is looking to wear the crown himself.
8/11/202213 minutes, 29 seconds
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17. Who Is Liz Truss?

Part One of Two One of Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will be British Prime Minister next month, but who the hell are they? On this episode we delve into the background of Liz Truss, the favourite to replace Boris Johnson.
8/11/202213 minutes, 11 seconds
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16. Why Haven't We Met Aliens Yet?

With hundreds of billions of stars and planets in the universe there has to be life out there, right? Then why haven't we met any yet? This week we look at some of the major theories about why we haven't met aliens and whether they're out there at all.
8/4/202215 minutes, 48 seconds
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15. Senators vs Seagulls

There are a few classic rivalries in Irish politics. Fine Gael vs Fianna Fáil. Garrett vs Charlie. But the most divisive is members of Seanad Eireann vs seagulls. A wrap of the long standing war between political menace and winged menace.
7/28/202213 minutes, 56 seconds
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14. What's With All The Flying Ants?

Has your garden been invaded by flying ants? It's that time of year where they seem to be everywhere. But where do they come from? And why do ants suddenly sprout wings? Let Me Explain.
7/21/202214 minutes, 16 seconds
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13. Why Do Orangemen March on July 12th?

You've no doubt seen the coverage down through the years, but why does the Orange Order hold marches on the 12th of July? Or bonfires on the 11th? Let Me Explain.
7/12/202210 minutes, 37 seconds
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12. The Problem With Space Junk

Did you know there's litter in space? In fact, whole chunks of rockets are just floating around up there. Dead satellites too. And it may pose a really big problem to the future of space travel. Let Me Explain.
7/7/202214 minutes, 19 seconds
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11. EMERGENCY POD: Is The Government Goosed?

EMERGENCY PODCAST The Government has lost its Dáil majority after Donegal TD Joe McHugh voted against his colleagues on the mica redress bill. What does it mean? And will there be an election? Let Me Explain!
7/6/202214 minutes, 15 seconds
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10. Why Don't Politicians Get Maternity Leave?

If you went for a job interview and they said there was no maternity leave, you'd walk out right? Well politicians in Ireland are not entitled to any automatic maternity leave and special arrangements need to be made whenever a female TD, Senator or Councillor gets pregnant. But why is the system like this? And is there any sign of change? Let Me Explain
6/30/202213 minutes, 37 seconds
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9. Covid's Back - What The Hell?

The Health Minister has said he can't rule out the return of a mask mandate as the number of people in hospital with Covid has more than doubled in two weeks. So why are cases on the rise and are any more restrictions on the cards? Let Me Explain.
6/22/20229 minutes, 26 seconds
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8. Could Free Public Transport Work in Ireland?

Would you give up your car if there was free public transport? It's been tried in a number of cities and this week Junior Minister Robert Troy said Ireland should go down that road. But is it the silver bullet it's portrayed as? And is the cost worth it? Let Me Explain.
6/16/202212 minutes, 20 seconds
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7. If You Heave Me Now

Ever wanted to fire your boss? Politics is one of the only professions where it's a regular possibility. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson survived a confidence motion this week, but what's the key to a successful coup? From Julius Caesar to Enda Kenny we look at what's made and messed up political heaves over the years. Let Me Explain
6/9/202213 minutes, 50 seconds
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6. Hubble, Bubble, Oil and Trouble

The EU has agreed an almost total ban on Russian oil imports - but what will it mean for your pocket? While sanctions will bite in Moscow consumers across the EU will also feel the pinch. Let Me Explain.
6/2/202215 minutes, 4 seconds
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5. Monkeypox

Exit the plague - enter the pox! Just when you thought it was safe to go out again headlines about Monkeypox pop up everywhere. But just what is it? And should we be worried? Let Me Explain.
5/25/202210 minutes, 41 seconds
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4. Don't Protocol Me Baby

You've heard it talked about on the news hundreds of times - but in plain english, what the hell is the Northern Ireland Protocol?
5/19/202210 minutes, 29 seconds
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3. Ireland's Eurovision Obsession

Where did Ireland's Eurovision obsession come from? Let Me Explain.
5/12/202213 minutes, 40 seconds
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2. Ireland's Nuclear Fallout Plan

What's Ireland's plan to deal with a nuclear war? And just where did the Government build a secret Cold War bunker? Subscribe now to Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe
5/5/202212 minutes, 39 seconds
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1. Leo and the Leak

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4/28/202217 minutes, 22 seconds
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4/14/202231 seconds