Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

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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'

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    On this episode Peadar Toibin of Aontu chats about reducing the cost of a pint, holding Ministers accountable and making cider in his bathtub.

    13 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    148. The Leaders' Interview: Micheál Martin

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    26 min

  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    147. The Leader Interviews: Ivana Bacik

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    22 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    146. More women are running for election than ever - but will it result in more Dáil seats?

    Katie Deegan from Women for Election joins the show today to run through the implications of the 40% gender quota in this year's election

    21 min

  5. 14 NOV

    145. What's in the Green Party manifesto?

    We continue our election series looking at what the Green Party is promising as it tries to seek another term in Government and how the party is likely to fare across the country.

    17 min

  6. 13 NOV

    144. What's In Fianna Fáil's Manifesto?

    Starting a new series running through the detail of all the main party manifestos as we head into this general election campaign and asking how each party is likely to perform. This episode is Fianna Fáil, the first out of the traps to release its manifesto.

    23 min

  7. 31 OCT

    143. How to register to vote

    This week Sean is joined by Tim Carey from the Electoral Commission with a warning about the time you have left to register to vote and who can apply for a postal vote.

    21 min

  8. 24 OCT

    142. The Death of All Things

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    7 min
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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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