Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

On a new series 'Dadhood' Sean delves into the real lives of working dads with resident Newstalk fathers Frank Greaney and Shane Hannon. It's the start of a new series looking at what it's like to be a first time dad.

This week we explore the Government's no travel list - the 22 countries it strongly advises you don't visit

This week we're looking at the EU's Anti Coercion Instrument - AKA its trade bazooka. What is it? How could it be used? And should it be fired at the US?

This week we're looking at historical attempts by the US to take over Greenland - from offers of island swaps to the massive amount of gold offered after World War 2

This week - what is the Mercosur deal? Why are farmers against it? And should it be passed anyway?

On this episode we're making predictions for the news year to come! Saoirse Hanley, Jane Matthews and Ciara Treacy join Sean Defoe to make some bold predictions for 2026

Ever felt like there wasn't enough time to get your New Years' Resolutions done? Or maybe you had too much time? This week we're exploring the 12 week year theory - the idea that by cramming your goals into 12 weeks you give yourself nowhere to hide from them

This week Prof. Brendan Kelly from Trinity College joins Sean to discuss the psychology of New Years' Resolutions, the mistakes people make and why you shouldn't set them for January 1st

Sean Defoe runs through the top 50 stories of the year across news, sports and entertainment as we say goodbye to 2025

This week the wonderful Dr Niamh Wycherly from Maynooth University joins us to discuss what medieval Christmas was like in Ireland and whether pagans had similar festivals around the same time of year

On this week's episode we're chatting to Lars Edman, the man behind the Prince August Toy Soldier factory in Co. Cork as they gear up for Christmas

This week we're talking to Dr Emma Whelan from Maynooth University about a new research project involving the launch of a very niche satellite which will watch baby stars. Baby stars being at a minimum a million years old...

In this week's episode of "Let Me Explain," host Sean Defoe explores the controversial proposal to rename Dublin Airport after former Taoiseach Sean Lemass. With insights from TD Malcolm Byrne, we discuss why Lemass deserves this honor, given his pivotal role in shaping modern Ireland and establishing Dublin Airport itself. Joining the conversation, Henry McKean takes to the streets to gauge publi...

In this week’s episode of "Let Me Explain," Sean Defoe dives into the sudden departure of Irish Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe. As he transitions to a prestigious role at the World Bank, we reflect on Donohoe's decade-long impact on Ireland’s economy, navigating ten budgets and steering the nation through crises like Brexit and COVID-19. Join us as we dissect the whirlwind of political changes th...

This week we're looking back through Irish Presidents and their inauguration speeches. From Catherine Connolly to Douglas Hyde's 74 word address, and the President of the 1970s who championed riding bikes to tackle climate change

As Let Me Explain hits its 200th episode we relive some of the best moments.

In this exciting episode of "Let Me Explain," Sean Defoe leads us into a fantasy draft like no other! Join the discussion as the team picks their ideal Irish celebrities to play both traitors and faithfuls in a hypothetical version of the hit show "Celebrity Traitors." From iconic twins John and Edward to the comedic chaos of Jason Byrne, every selection sparks laughter and debate. Who would thriv...

In this episode of "Let Me Explain," Sean Defoe takes a fascinating detour from the usual political drama to explore what truly makes a great political slogan. With the presidential election heating up, Sean examines the slogans of current candidates like Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys, discussing their effectiveness—or lack thereof. Sean dives into iconic slogans from history, analyzing...

This week we sit down with the Chair of the Electoral Commission Ms Justice Marie Baker to discuss what happens now for Jim Gavin, the rules about what a President can or can't say and why spoiling your vote is a waste of everyone's time.

In this episode of "Let Me Explain," Sean Defoe navigates the hustle and bustle of Budget Week, revealing how it’s taken a backseat to the Jim Gavin fiasco. As Sean dissects the budget’s implications, he raises critical questions about its impact on the average worker and the staggering costs associated with tax cuts for various sectors. But the drama doesn't stop there. The fallout from Jim Gavin...

Sean Defoe runs his eye over the first Presidential election debate grading the winners and losers

This episode comes to you from Canada and the travelling pack covering Ireland's appearance at the UN summit in New York and meeting the Prime Minister of Canada

Jamie O Hara examines what the discovery of two Asian Hornet nests could mean for the country.

This week Sean catches up with Fianna Fáil Presidential candidate Jim Gavin after he secured the nomination ahead of MEP Billy Kelleher

As Jim Gavin enters the race for the Presidency Off The Ball's GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney joins Sean Defoe to discuss what Gavin might be like as a politician. What can we learn from his time as Dublin boss about how he would approach the Áras?