Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

In this episode of "Let Me Explain," host Sean Defoe takes you right into the chaos of a momentous press conference between Taoiseach Micheál Martin and former President Donald Trump. With so much on the table—from trade wars and tariffs to housing crises—Sean breaks down the highlights of a 50-minute exchange that sparked more than a few eyebrows. Join us as we dissect Trump's bold claims about I...

In this week's episode of "Let Me Explain," host Sean Defoe tackles the pressing question: How do you approach a problem like Donald Trump? With Taoiseach Micheál Martin set to meet the US President at the White House, the stakes have never been higher. Join us as Sean delves into the press conferences of world leaders—Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Volodymyr Zelensky—to dissect their strategi...

In this week's episode, we're rolling out the red carpet and diving into the glitz and glamour of the Oscars. With the awards show just around the corner, we're asking the critical question: Who really decides who wins? Join Sean Defoe as he chats with John Fardy, host of Screen Time on Newstalk, to uncover the intricacies behind the famed Academy Awards. From the diverse membership of over 10,000...

In this episode we're deep diving back to the 1970s when Jack Lynch's Government drew up plans for a nuclear power station which was defeated by...rock? Let Me Explain

This week - in the wake of Donald Trump's pronouncements on Gaza, should the Government be having a party with him in March?

With 30 second ad spots costing as much as eight million dollars do they work and what are some of the most famous ads in Superbowl history?

This week we get into the weeds on organic food with Colman Power as we discuss whether it's actually any better for you

From the capital of the USA Sean reports from the inauguration of Donald J Trump.

The programme for Government has been released this afternoon - but what's actually been promised?

This week we're delving into the most difficult to understand elections held in Ireland - the race to the Seanad.

This week, just where did Santa come from anyway?

This week we're looking at the controversy surrounding new TD Eoin Hayes and the shares he held in Palantir Enterprises.

On this episode we're looking back on the outcome of election 2024 and what it means for all the main parties

On this episode we're looking at what's made it into the Fine Gael manifesto

On this episode we're looking at what's made it into the Sinn Féin manifesto

With all the focus on WHO to vote for in the past few weeks on this episode we go into HOW to vote. How do you fill out the ballot correctly and avoid a spoiled vote?

On this episode Peadar Toibin of Aontu chats about reducing the cost of a pint, holding Ministers accountable and making cider in his bathtub.

On this episode we sit down with Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to discuss his party's plans, housing and his perfect breakfast.

On this episode we're joined by the Labour leader Ivana Bacik to run through her party's policies, why she thinks people should choose them over similar parties and the one thing you didn't know about Ivana Bacik....her karaoke song!

Katie Deegan from Women for Election joins the show today to run through the implications of the 40% gender quota in this year's election

We continue our election series looking at what the Green Party is promising as it tries to seek another term in Government and how the party is likely to fare across the country.

Starting a new series running through the detail of all the main party manifestos as we head into this general election campaign and asking how each party is likely to perform. This episode is Fianna Fáil, the first out of the traps to release its manifesto.

This week Sean is joined by Tim Carey from the Electoral Commission with a warning about the time you have left to register to vote and who can apply for a postal vote.

This week Jamie O'Hara runs through some of the things once indispensable to life that have faded into non existence

This week we're going bonkers for conkers as we examine the revelation which threw the committee for competitive conkering into chaos this week. If you can't trust conkers what can you trust?