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Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

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?

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Episodes
  • 206. Christmas before Christians

    206. Christmas before Christians
    Dec 18 2025

    This week the wonderful Dr Niamh Wycherly from Maynooth University joins us to discuss what medieval Christmas was like in Ireland and whether pagans had similar festivals around the same time of year
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    16 mins
  • 205. Ireland's Only Toy Soldier Factory

    205. Ireland's Only Toy Soldier Factory
    Dec 11 2025

    On this week's episode we're chatting to Lars Edman, the man behind the Prince August Toy Soldier factory in Co. Cork as they gear up for Christmas
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    18 mins
  • 204. The Secret Life of Stars

    204. The Secret Life of Stars
    Dec 4 2025

    This week we're talking to Dr Emma Whelan from Maynooth University about a new research project involving the launch of a very niche satellite which will watch baby stars. Baby stars being at a minimum a million years old...
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    18 mins
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