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Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe

By: Newstalk
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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'Let Me Explain with Seán Defoe Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 192. Jim Gavin's First Newstalk Interview

    192. Jim Gavin's First Newstalk Interview
    Sep 10 2025

    This week Sean catches up with Fianna Fáil Presidential candidate Jim Gavin after he secured the nomination ahead of MEP Billy Kelleher
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    12 mins
  • 191. What will Jim Gavin be like as a politician?

    191. What will Jim Gavin be like as a politician?
    Sep 3 2025

    As Jim Gavin enters the race for the Presidency Off The Ball's GAA Correspondent Tommy Rooney joins Sean Defoe to discuss what Gavin might be like as a politician. What can we learn from his time as Dublin boss about how he would approach the Áras?
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    22 mins
  • 190. The Biggest Controversies in Presidential Election History

    190. The Biggest Controversies in Presidential Election History
    Aug 28 2025

    In this episode of Let Me Explain, Sean Defoe takes a fascinating trip down memory lane to explore the controversies that have shaped Irish presidential elections. From high-profile scandals to sharp political clashes, Sean covers how some candidates faced firestorms—sometimes of their own making. Join Sean as he revisits notable moments from past elections, including the turbulent 1990 race featuring Brian Lenihan and Mary Robinson, and the dramatic fallout from Sean Gallagher's campaign in 2011. He examines how these incidents, whether damaging or surprising, have affected candidates and their chances at the presidency.

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    17 mins
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