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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

189. What is the President not allowed to say?

5 days ago - 20 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

188: BONUS: Mairead McGuinness pulls out of the race for the Presidency

11 days ago - 7 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

187. Could the Presidential election be a head-to-head battle?

12 days ago - 18 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

186: LIVE at All Together Now: The Top 10 of Waterford

13 days ago - 39 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

185. What prisons can teach us about living on Mars

19 days ago - 18 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

184. Who is the new Garda Commissioner?

a month ago - 16 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

174. The Business Case for Disney's Live Action Remakes

In this episode of "Let Me Explain," Sean Defoe dives deep into the vibrant world of Disney's live-action remakes. What drives this nostalgic trend, and are these adaptations a clever cash grab or an artistic endeavor? As we journey through Disney's history, we uncover the success stories—from the surprisingly profitable 1994 "The Jungle Book" to the blockbuster hit "Alice in Wonderland." We also tackle the recent controversies surrounding films like "The Little Mermaid" and the disappointing box office of "Snow White." Join us as we analyze both the financial triumphs and flops of Disney's modern remakes and ponder whether they’re truly capturing the magic of the originals. Tune in to discover if nostalgia holds the key to Disney’s future!