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Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

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'

Latest episodes

157. What's in the Programme for Government?

7 days ago - 16 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

156. How the hell do Seanad elections work?

13 days ago - 13 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

155. The Origins of Santa Clause

a month ago - 9 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

154. Why did new TD Eoin Hayes get suspended from the Social Democrats?

a month ago - 13 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

153. Election Reflection

2 months ago - 16 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

151. What's in the Fine Gael manifesto?

2 months ago - 8 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

124. How do judges decide jail terms?

In the wake of the suspended sentence for Defence Forces member Cathal Crotty the woman he attacked, Natasha O'Brien, has called for mandatory minimum jail terms for assault causing serious harm. But how do judges come to their sentences? What do they have to take into account? And just how much is in their own hands when it comes to ensuring some people avoid jail?