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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

171. Who are the favourites to be the next Pope?

8 days ago - 12 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

170. How to spot the signs of bowel cancer

14 days ago - 32 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

169. The intricacies of court reporting

21 days ago - 10 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

168. What are tariffs and how do they work?

a month ago - 10 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

167. British Ambassador Paul Johnston on the future for Ireland and the UK

a month ago - 29 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

166. Why Conor McGregor has no chance of being President of Ireland

a month ago - 18 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

131. Six way-too-early election trends to watch

The Irish general election will happen at some point over the next few months and while politicians are taking the last break they'll get for a while we're looking at some of the trends which may shape the vote. Why are former Fine Gael TDs losing selection conventions? Are Sinn Féin spooked? And why the Government isn't afraid to fight an election on housing.