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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

185. What prisons can teach us about living on Mars

2 days ago - 18 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

184. Who is the new Garda Commissioner?

10 days ago - 16 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

183. Why Budget 2026 might disappoint you

16 days ago - 15 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

182. The ABCs of running for President

23 days ago - 14 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

181. How do direct to streaming TV shows make money?

a month ago - 24 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

180. Naming and Shaming Councils on Social Housing Delivery

a month ago - 15 mins

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

19. How NOT to pronounce Taoiseach

This week's episode is an ode to Liz Truss and all the other politicians who've mangled the word Taoiseach on the world stage