The Explainer
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The Explainer is a weekly podcast from The Journal that takes a deeper look at one big news story you need to know about. What's the background? Why is this in the news? Get the facts behind the story from Ireland's biggest news website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes (842)
Is your favourite chocolate still actually 'chocolate'?
The Explainer
Dec 17, 202513:20pending
Why is Enoch Burke back in the news - and what's different this time?
The Explainer
Dec 10, 202516:06pending
How did drones look to target Zelenskyy's plane over the Irish Sea?
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Dec 4, 202511:31pending
What's behind the taxi protests gridlocking Dublin?
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Dec 3, 202511:40pending
What did the world actually agree to at COP30?
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Nov 25, 202517:55pending
Why do children go missing so often from Tusla care?
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Nov 19, 202515:26pending
Why did a year-old documentary take down the BBC's director general?
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Nov 11, 202525:32pending
How did DJ Carey become a fraudster?
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Nov 4, 202528:09pending
Why are new community safety meetings being held in private?
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Oct 29, 202520:54pending
How did one glitch break half the internet?
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Oct 22, 202523:16pending
After the ceasefire, what now for the people of Gaza?
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Oct 15, 202522:05pending
How did a Budget with billions in spending leave people unhappy?
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Oct 8, 202532:29pending
Is the government's childcare funding scheme falling apart?
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Oct 1, 202513:37pending
How could the killing of Charlie Kirk reshape the American right?
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Sep 25, 202524:25pending
Could Eurovision collapse over Israel's inclusion?
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Sep 17, 202516:20pending
Who gets to decide who can run for president?
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Sep 10, 202521:37pending
Will ChatGPT's new parental controls actually work?
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Sep 4, 202522:55pending
What is The Traitors' secret formula for turning a TV show into a global hit?
The Explainer
Aug 28, 202525:19pending
Why is Pope Leo facing criticism after his first 100 days?
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Aug 20, 202526:32pending
Why are bosses turning against remote work?
The Explainer
Aug 14, 202520:02pending
Will more countries recognising Palestine make a difference?
The Explainer
Aug 6, 202511:51pending
Is the EU-US tariff deal the best we could do?
The Explainer
Jul 30, 202524:11pending
How is Trump caught up in the Epstein files saga (again)?
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Jul 24, 202520:12pending
Why does Ireland still invest in companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements...
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Jul 17, 202517:54pending
Why are people in Ireland so lonely?
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Jul 8, 202523:37pending
What really happened on board the MV Matthew?
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Jul 4, 202527:05pending
What do new US visa rules mean for Irish travellers?
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Jun 25, 202519:56pending
Can the Iranian regime survive a war with Israel?
The Explainer
Jun 20, 202524:09pending
How was the secretive founder of Tattle Life unmasked?
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Jun 19, 202524:25pending
Are SUVs making roads more dangerous for pedestrians?
The Explainer
Jun 12, 202515:07pending
Why is Google search so bad?
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Jun 4, 202522:59pending
Why is Ireland still culling badgers to stop TB?
The Explainer
May 29, 202516:15pending
How can Ireland stop another bike shed-style controversy?
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May 21, 202525:56pending
What is going on at Castletown House?
The Explainer
May 14, 202516:54pending
What is the reality for aid workers in Gaza?
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May 7, 202512:33pending
Is Ireland vulnerable to power blackouts like Spain and Portugal?
The Explainer
Apr 30, 202527:34pending
Who will be the next pope?
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Apr 24, 202518:35pending
Is porn driving a rise in youth sexual violence?
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Apr 17, 202518:57pending
How can the world fight back against US tariffs?
The Explainer
Apr 8, 202527:28pending
What’s happening with the rollout of free HRT?
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Apr 2, 202519:00pending
What has Adolescence done to highlight the dangers for children online?
The Explainer
Mar 28, 202526:26pending
Could Tesla protests spark the end of Musk's car company?
The Explainer
Mar 20, 202517:38pending
Who are the Alawites, and is Syria on the brink of more violence?
The Explainer
Mar 14, 202532:15pending
What are tariffs and why should we care?
The Explainer
Mar 7, 202520:37pending
How is a new Pope selected?
The Explainer
Feb 27, 202521:55pending
Why is the US cosying up to Russia?
The Explainer
Feb 19, 202532:31pending
Will drugs like Ozempic change how we view obesity?
The Explainer
Feb 14, 202529:17pending
How can Ireland prepare for future storms and other risks?
The Explainer
Feb 7, 202532:25pending
What has a new investigation uncovered about vaping?
The Explainer
Jan 30, 202516:17pending
What did Trump do in his first days back in office?
The Explainer
Jan 23, 202522:21pending
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