Podcast

The Explainer

Author: The Explainer
Feed episode count: 422
Official site: http://thejournal.ie
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Summary

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.

Episodes

Jul 18, 2026 · not_requested

Cén tionchar a bheidh ag an intleacht shaorga ar an teanga?

Duration seconds: 1965
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/cen-tionchar-a-bheidh-ag-an-intleacht-shaorga-ar-an-teanga

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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

Are Ireland's new community safety partnerships working?

Duration seconds: 1061
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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

What was it like inside the George Gibney trial?

Duration seconds: 1196
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/what-was-it-like-inside-the-george-gibney-trial

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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

Ireland just took over the EU presidency, but what does that actually mean?

Duration seconds: 1493
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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

Why do so many speeding cases never end in a conviction?

Duration seconds: 820
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/why-do-so-many-speeding-cases-never-end-in-a-conviction

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Why is crack cocaine use soaring in Ireland?

Duration seconds: 928
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/why-is-crack-cocaine-use-soaring-in-ireland

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

What does a Limerick refinery have to do with a Russian sanctions row?

Duration seconds: 1089
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/why-is-a-limerick-refinery-the-focus-of-a-russian-sanctions

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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

How do Irish contestants keep stealing the spotlight on Love Island?

Duration seconds: 948
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/how-do-irish-contestants-keep-stealing-the-spotlight-on-love

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

Why is the latest Ebola outbreak so hard to contain?

Duration seconds: 1335
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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

Why did rents just see a massive increase?

Duration seconds: 1432
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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

How will Eurovision boycotts impact the song contest?

Duration seconds: 787
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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

Is nuclear energy a realistic option for Ireland?

Duration seconds: 1325
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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

Will garden cabins actually help fix the housing crisis?

Duration seconds: 1095
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Apr 25, 2026 · not_requested

How do you start tracing your family tree?

Duration seconds: 1142
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/how-do-you-start-building-your-family-tree

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

Will the government's fuel package actually work?

Duration seconds: 1365
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/will-the-governments-fuel-package-actually-work

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

How far can a protest go before the State steps in?

Duration seconds: 1357
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Mar 31, 2026 · not_requested

The average Irish homebuyer is now 40 - what does this mean?

Duration seconds: 883
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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

Can Ireland really qualify for the 2026 World Cup?

Duration seconds: 1411
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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

Why are Claire’s Accessories staff being left without pay?

Duration seconds: 778
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Mar 14, 2026 · not_requested

What is it actually like inside the White House on St Patrick's Day?

Duration seconds: 1947
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Mar 10, 2026 · not_requested

How bad could the looming energy crisis get?

Duration seconds: 1186
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/how-bad-could-irelands-looming-energy-crisis-get

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Mar 3, 2026 · not_requested

Is the US-led attack on Iran illegal?

Duration seconds: 1285
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/is-the-us-led-attack-on-iran-illegal

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Feb 26, 2026 · not_requested

Why is Ireland asking foreign navies to patrol its waters?

Duration seconds: 1021
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/why-is-ireland-asking-foreign-navies-to-patrol-its-waters

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Feb 19, 2026 · not_requested

Will a social media ban for under-16s actually work?

Duration seconds: 1512
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/will-a-social-media-ban-for-under-16s-actually-work

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Feb 11, 2026 · not_requested

Why are hundreds of suspected suicides invisible in official stats?

Duration seconds: 730
Source: https://shows.acast.com/the-explainer/episodes/why-are-hundreds-of-suspected-suicides-invisible-in-official

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