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 ...
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As a player Jermain Defoe scored over three hundred goals for club and country. In this fly-on-the wall series, Outside the Box details the next step of his journey in football
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The History of the Plague in London is a historical novel offering an account of the dismal events caused by the Great Plague, which mercilessly struck the city of London in 1665. First published in 1722, the novel illustrates the social disorder triggered by the outbreak, while focusing on human suffering and the mere devastation occupying London at the time. Defoe opens his book with the introduction of his fictional character H.F., a middle-class man who decides to wait out the destructio ...
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On this episode we're looking back on the outcome of election 2024 and what it means for all the main parties
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On this episode we're looking at what's made it into the Sinn Féin manifesto
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On this episode we're looking at what's made it into the Fine Gael manifesto
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With all the focus on WHO to vote for in the past few weeks on this episode we go into HOW to vote. How do you fill out the ballot correctly and avoid a spoiled vote?
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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.
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On this episode we sit down with Tánaiste and Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin to discuss his party's plans, housing and his perfect breakfast.
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On this episode we're joined by the Labour leader Ivana Bacik to run through her party's policies, why she thinks people should choose them over similar parties and the one thing you didn't know about Ivana Bacik....her karaoke song!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This week Jamie O'Hara runs through some of the things once indispensable to life that have faded into non existence
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This week we're going bonkers for conkers as we examine the revelation which threw the committee for competitive conkering into chaos this week. If you can't trust conkers what can you trust?
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This week we're breaking out the crystal ball to have a look at some of the toughest Dáil constituencies to predict ahead of the general election
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This week Emma Tyrell brings us on a tour of Dublin's animalistic highlights
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This week we ruminate on the biggest budget in the history of the State and whether it means an election is imminent
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This week we're asking whether the $177bn supplements industry is actually necessary or whether people are popping pills they don't need
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This week we've been hitting up the pre-Dáil party think-ins to get the skinny on the general election date
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This week for Sepsis Awareness Day we're speaking to a number of families who've been tragically affected by sepsis and discussing how to spot the signs
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This week we're marking International Overdose Awareness Day by talking about a medicine which can temporarily stop an overdose. The injection or nasal spray can buy people precious time to allow an ambulance to arrive or treatment to be given. Let Me Explain.
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This year marks three decades since the IRA ceasefire of 1994 - a pivotal moment on the path to peace in Northern Ireland. Eamonn Torsney remembers life in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.
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This week we take a look at the South American city that banned salt shakers from restaurant tables in a bid to tackle excess sodium intake and the range of health problems it brings
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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…
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We're always told to eat our veg and plants are key for nutrition. But many fruits and veggies, from apples to zucchinis, are less nutritious than they were 40 years ago. Why? Let Me Explain.
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This week we look at some of the weirdest events to ever grace the Olympics. From the 1904 marathon which was marred by poison, hitchhiking and brandy, to the freakish events that never quite caught on. And just how many condoms do the athletes need? Let Me Explain.
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Who is Kamala Harris - the presumptive Democratic nominee to be the next US President? From a career as a California prosecutor to the second most important politician in the country, where did she come from and what are her chances of beating Donald Trump? We look at her career as a district attorney right up to her record as Vice President.…
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The former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar announced this week he won't be contesting the next election and will be retiring from front line politics aged just 45. We look back on the career of an early starter and a man who broke a number of big taboos in Irish politics
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Looking for a man in Finance? 6'5? Blue Eyes? Well who is the new man in the Department of Finance, Jack Chambers? He's in charge of arguably the most consequential budget of this Government and with the Summer Economic Statement out this week, what's it likely to mean for your pocket? Let Me Explain. Budget 2025…
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Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Ireland and tanning beds increase the risk of contracting the disease by 60% with just a single use. So is it time to ban the tan? Is fake tan better and safer for you? And what else can be done to combat rising skin cancer rates in Ireland?
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In the wake of the suspended sentence for Defence Forces member Cathal Crotty the woman he attacked, Natasha O'Brien, has called for mandatory minimum jail terms for assault causing serious harm. But how do judges come to their sentences? What do they have to take into account? And just how much is in their own hands when it comes to ensuring some …
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This week we discuss Men's Health Week and talk about the leading causes of death among men including cancer and heart disease as well as looking at some of the simple fixes you can make to improve your chances of a long life. Featuring the Marie Keating Foundation's Helen Forristal and Finian Murray of the HSE…
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We go around the grounds to our reporters in Dublin, Cork, Mayo and Limerick to get the wrap up of the European elections. And who is John Moran, the new Mayor of Limerick?
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Have you ever wondered what our world and what we've achieved looks like when it's compiled down to just figures? Let Jamie O'Hara explain.
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You've probably been wondering where Seán Defoe has been over the last 8 months - let him explain.
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Do you ever wonder how journalists navigate court reports and crime stories? Let Andrew Louth explain.
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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.
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What has caused the rise in botox? Laura Donnelly explains all in this week's episode of Let Me Explain.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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After Leo Varadkar announced his intention to step down as Taoiseach, Ellen Butler explains how a Taoiseach is replaced.
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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.
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Is the world actually jealous of the access St Patrick's Day gives us to the White House? Let Shane Beatty explain.
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How will climate change affect everyday life? Let Ben Finnegan explain.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wedding prep season is in full swing and we have Josh Crosbie in for Seán Defoe to give us a full planning guide!
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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...
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