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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? 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'
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Episodes

118: Responsible Dog Ownership

With a rise in dog ownership over the last few years, we've also seen a surge in dog attacks...What does it take to be a responsible dog owner? Let Josh Crosbie explain.

May 09, 2024•15 min

117: Rise in Botox

What has caused the rise in botox? Laura Donnelly explains all in this week's episode of Let Me Explain.

May 02, 2024•11 min

116: Cash or Card?

Do you prefer to pay by cash or card? With more businesses opting for card-only payment methods, questions about a 'cashless society' begin to crop up. Could this really happen? Let Josh Crosbie explain.

Apr 25, 2024•18 min

115: 999

What happens when you call 999, and what do we have to do to get help to us as quickly as possible? Let Alex Rowley explain.

Apr 18, 2024•13 min

114: Measles

We came close to eradicating measles before we saw a recent increase in cases at home and across Europe - with Ireland recording a measles-related death for the first time in 24 years this year. Where has this rise in cases come from? Let Caoimhseach Connolly explain.

Apr 04, 2024•11 min

113: Malawi

The country of Malawi is increasingly becoming under threat due to climate change. Let Ben Finnegan, who has just visited the landlocked African country, explain.

Mar 28, 2024•13 min

112: Replacing a Taoiseach

After Leo Varadkar announced his intention to step down as Taoiseach, Ellen Butler explains how a Taoiseach is replaced.

Mar 22, 2024•9 min

111: Nominative Determinism

Usain Bolt, PC Rob Banks, Thomas Crapper... Nominative Determinism is the term for when people are attracted to jobs and hobbies that match their names. Let Me Explain.

Mar 21, 2024•9 min

108: A Reunited Ireland

When we talk about a 'united Ireland', why don't we call it a 'reunited Ireland'? Simon Tierney is in the hot seat on this week's Let Me Explain.

Feb 28, 2024•13 min

107: Diamonds

Diamonds: They've fuelled conflicts, marketing campaigns and inspired robberies. How have diamonds captivated the world for hundreds of years? Find out in this week's Let Me Explain.

Feb 22, 2024•7 min

106: Concerts, the Economy and You

Music concerts are bigger than ever, but what does that mean for the industry, music fans - even the economy? Jamie O'Hara is here to tell on this week's Let Me Explain.

Feb 15, 2024•10 min

105: Wedding Prep

Wedding prep season is in full swing and we have Josh Crosbie in for Seán Defoe to give us a full planning guide!

Feb 08, 2024•15 min

104: Deposit Return Scheme

On February 1st Ireland will adopt a new deposit return scheme for bottles and cans. Consumers will be able to return the items to their local shops to claim their deposit back. Let Ben Finnegan Explain...

Feb 01, 2024•11 min

103: Burns Night

On the 25th of January, people in Scotland and Scottish people around the world celebrate Burns Night. Did you know people in Ireland also celebrate? Let Eamonn Torsney explain.

Jan 25, 2024•9 min

102: Reality TV

Why is reality TV thriving more than ever right now? Let Laura Donnelly explain.

Jan 18, 2024•13 min

101: Traffic

Feel like traffic is at an all-time high? Let Jamie O Hara Explain.

Jan 11, 2024•11 min

100: Main Character Syndrome

Do you ever feel like you're the main character in the movie that is life? You might have main character syndrome... Let Jamie O'Hara explain.

Jan 04, 2024•12 min

99: The Commercialisation of Christmas

Josh Crosbie is back in the hot seat for another episode of Let Me Explain - this week we look at the commercialisation of Christmas.

Dec 21, 2023•15 min

98: Christmas Ads

Josh Crosbie takes us on a tour of some of the most iconic Christmas adverts.

Dec 14, 2023•12 min

97: Dodgy Boxes

On this week's Let Me Explain we have Laura Donnelly in the hot seat to explain the rise of 'dodgy boxes'.

Dec 07, 2023•19 min
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