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Jun 10th 2021, 2:30 PM

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The Explainer: Who are the Uighurs and what is going on in China?

This week, we take a look at the Uighur population and how China is accused of carrying out human rights abuses against them.

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Jun 4th 2021, 6:00 PM

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The Explainer: Why are you hearing so much about cryptocurrency?

Alpha Wealth’s Nick Charalambous and our own Ian Curran explain the highs and lows of crypto.

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May 27th 2021, 6:32 PM

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The Explainer: What is the impact of the HSE cyberattack?

We speak to a cybersecurity expert to find out more.

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May 21st 2021, 11:29 AM

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The Explainer: What's the story with rapid Covid-19 tests?

On this week’s podcast, we explain more – and producer Nicky Ryan takes an antigen test during recording.

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May 13th 2021, 7:00 PM

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The Explainer: Has Covid changed the way we work?

On this week’s podcast episode, we look at how working from home might work in a post-Covid world.

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May 7th 2021, 8:04 PM

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The Explainer: Why did Arlene Foster make the shock decision to step down as DUP leader?

It was a decision that blindsided many – but what does it mean for the DUP and Northern Ireland?

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Apr 30th 2021, 6:00 PM

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The Explainer: How do you get nominated for an Oscar?

We speak to director Tomm Moore about Cartoon Saloon’s latest Oscar-nominated film, Wolfwalkers.

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Apr 24th 2021, 1:00 PM

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The Explainer: From influencers to QAnon - how misinformation changed in Ireland over the past year

From WhatsApp messages to conspiracy theories, we explore how misinformation has evolved over the last 12 months.

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Apr 15th 2021, 6:30 PM

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The Explainer: How has the pandemic affected house prices in Ireland?

Economist Ronan Lyons explains on this week’s podcast.

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Apr 10th 2021, 7:20 AM

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The Explainer: How likely is a united Ireland in the next 10 years?

On this episode, we hear from the Good Information Project, which is currently examining this very question.

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Apr 1st 2021, 6:00 PM

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The Explainer: Banks, brokers, bonds… are back in the news. Should we be worried (again)?

In today’s episode, business reporter Ian Curran explains what’s been going on.

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Mar 11th 2021, 7:00 PM

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The Explainer: What is the government's radical new plan for Direct Provision?

Activist Ola Mustapha, Nick Henderson of the Irish Refugee Council and reporter Cónal Thomas talk us through it.

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Mar 4th 2021, 6:00 PM

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The Explainer: Why is the government changing the Living With Covid plan again?

We take a look for this week’s podcast episode.

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Feb 25th 2021, 7:50 AM

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The Explainer: What's the latest with Ireland's vaccine rollout?

Not sure how many people have had their first vaccination, and how we compare to other countries? Let’s take a look in this week’s episode.

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Feb 18th 2021, 6:00 PM

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The Explainer: What is Article 16, and why has it been causing hassle?

We take a closer look on this week’s episode.

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Feb 11th 2021, 6:30 PM

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The Explainer: Delivery woes, efficacy questions, and Brexit - what's going on with AstraZeneca?

We take a closer look on this week’s episode.

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Feb 4th 2021, 2:30 PM

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The Explainer: Trump's second impeachment - what happens next, and what does it mean for his future?

This impeachment hinges on the riot earlier this month in the US Capitol building, as Larry Donnelly explains.

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Jan 29th 2021, 2:00 PM

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The Explainer: What are the issues with the mother and baby home report?

We outline what’s in the report, and talk to a historian about issues it raises.

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Jan 21st 2021, 2:00 PM

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The Explainer: A GP, nurse, ICU consultant and contact tracer on what it's like working during the third wave

They speak to us about the challenges of this current phase of the pandemic.

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Jan 14th 2021, 12:00 PM

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The Explainer: The third wave - what happened, and what restrictions are in place?

Been ignoring the news? Or struggling to keep up? We bring you up to speed with what you need to know.

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Jan 6th 2021, 8:09 PM

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The Explainer: Our favourite explanations of the year

Here’s the best bits of our podcast this year

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Dec 29th 2020, 8:00 AM

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The Explainer: RTÉ's Brian O'Donovan on reporting in Trump's America - and what 2021 holds for Biden

We talk to the Washington Correspondent about the past year.

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Dec 22nd 2020, 8:00 AM

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The Explainer: Virologist Dr Cillian de Gascun on how the Covid-19 vaccines work

Virologist Dr Cillian de Gascun breaks the whole thing down for us on this week’s podcast.

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Dec 15th 2020, 6:30 PM

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The Explainer: Why has the Irish media been barred from reporting the names of children who have been murdered?

We speak to RTÉ reporter Órla O’Donnell and Fianna Fáil TD Jim O’Callaghan.

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Dec 5th 2020, 7:05 AM

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The Explainer: Why is the 27th Amendment back in the news?

We speak to an expert about what the amendment was, and why Labour is proposing a Bill related to it.

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Nov 26th 2020, 6:00 PM

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The Explainer: Professor Philip Nolan on what the numbers are telling us about Covid-19 right now

We speak to the NPHET member and chair of the Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group.

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Nov 19th 2020, 9:19 AM

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The Explainer: Did the polls get it right in the US election?

We chat to polls expert Kevin Cunningham of TU Dublin to find out more.

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Nov 12th 2020, 6:45 AM

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The Explainer: What exactly happened with the mother and baby home legislation?

And what happens to the records now?

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Nov 5th 2020, 7:00 AM

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The Explainer LIVE: What could Trump's legacy be?

What mark will his work between 2017 and 2021 leave on the United States?

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Oct 30th 2020, 7:15 AM

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What could Donald Trump's legacy be? Join us as we discuss on The Explainer live (in your living room)

This week’s episode will be recorded via Zoom this evening – and you can take part.

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Oct 29th 2020, 1:20 PM

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The Explainer: What led to Ireland moving to Level 5 restrictions?

We take a look at the facts and figures on this week’s podcast.

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Oct 21st 2020, 6:30 AM

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The Explainer: Is assisted dying going to become legal in Ireland soon?

Gino Kenny’s Dying With Dignity Bill passed through the Dáil recently – we look at the journey to get there, and what happens next.

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Oct 16th 2020, 7:30 AM

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The Explainer: How did Covid-19 get so bad in Northern Ireland?

On this week’s episode we look at the numbers – and the complications inherent in trying to deal with the issue politically.

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Oct 9th 2020, 5:15 PM

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The Explainer: What is the Stay and Spend scheme and how does it work?

The new scheme will allow taxpayers claim a maximum of €125 back in tax credits on their spending in the hospitality sector.

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Oct 3rd 2020, 7:45 AM

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The Explainer Interview: The story of Unquiet Graves with filmmaker Seán Murray

Unquiet Graves was aired on RTÉ earlier this month.

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Sep 25th 2020, 10:14 AM

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The Explainer: What you need to know about the new Covid-19 levels and restrictions

The Living With Covid plan was launched earlier today.

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Sep 15th 2020, 8:02 PM

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The Explainer: Why is Brexit back in the news?

It’s like it has never gone away… the latest on why the Brexit trade talks are causing a kerfuffle.

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Sep 8th 2020, 6:00 PM

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The Explainer: Leaving Cert results are out on Monday - here's how it'll work

We take a look at how the calculated grades system will work.

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Sep 3rd 2020, 6:00 AM

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The Explainer: How could Golfgate impact Irish people’s behaviour?

We speak to Pete Lunn, a behavioural scientist from the ESRI.

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Aug 27th 2020, 6:00 AM