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Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

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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? CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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90: The Rise of Plant Based Milks - Bitesized 19.10.2023 3:09

Listen back to an excerpt from Episode 20 ... how do you milk an oat?

89. How to invest 13.10.2023 14:31

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.

88. Why Was Kevin McCarthy Sacked? 05.10.2023 12:36

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.

87. Inside Ireland's Biggest Drugs Bust 27.09.2023 16:46

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.

86. Does the UN actually matter anymore? 22.09.2023 8:11

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

85. Eamon Ryan on battling the climate crisis 20.09.2023 33:43

Climate Minister Eamon Ryan speaks to us from New York ahead of a key United Nations summit on climate

84. The new Commission reshaping Irish elections 14.09.2023 45:55

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.

83. Tommy Bowe on life at a Rugby World Cup 05.09.2023 30:52

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!

82. The biggest search for the Loch Ness monster in 50 years 31.08.2023 15:36

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?

81. The Dáil Boundary Review Bonus Pod 30.08.2023 25:03

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?

80. We Could Have 21 New TDs Announced This Week - The Boundary Changes Preview Pod 28.08.2023 24:40

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

79. Could Sailing Ships Save The Planet? 24.08.2023 12:30

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.

78. A Tour Through History 17.08.2023 16:48

This week we're looking back at some of the top historical episodes of the show from the past year

77. Dying With Dignity 10.08.2023 16:17

On this episode we pay tribute to the late Brendan Clarke, who spoke to use in May about living with Motor Neuron Disease

76. The Curse of Silly Season 03.08.2023 12:57

What is the curse of August which has haunted politicians as they try to take their summer holidays?

75. Why Don't Electric Cars Have Solar Panels? 27.07.2023 12:09

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

74. An Interview With....Chat GPT 20.07.2023 7:07

This week we speak to....Chat GPT...

73. What is the Nature Restoration Law? 13.07.2023 12:51

The European Parliament has been tearing itself apart arguing over the Nature Restoration Law. But why is it so controversial? Let Me Explain

72. Tubscast 11.07.2023 25:32

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

71. Instant Reaction RTÉ Committee Pod 05.07.2023 30:53

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.

70. Who Are The Wagner Group? 29.06.2023 19:47

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!

69. The Titanic Sub Mystery 22.06.2023 12:13

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

68. Why Young People Are Avoiding the News 15.06.2023 13:27

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.

67. Leaving Cert War Stories 08.06.2023 25:11

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.

66. Making Census Things 01.06.2023 11:51

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