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.

Latest episodeDoes it make sense to ditch your traditional bank for Revolut?October 28, 2026 · 18 min

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Latest episodes

1. Does it make sense to ditch your traditional bank for Revolut?October 28, 2026 · 18 min
2. What could the US midterms mean for Trump’s final two years?October 22, 2026 · 20 min
3. Who is on strike tomorrow and what can we expect?October 13, 2026 · 7 min
4. Will Budget 2027 actually make you better off?October 7, 2026 · 28 min
5. Why is Drumcree back in the headlines, and what happens next?September 30, 2026 · 20 min
6. Why are new mothers struggling to get mental health care?September 23, 2026 · 16 min
7. Why are artists walking away from Ed Sheeran’s tour?September 16, 2026 · 22 min
8. How did the AfD become so powerful in Germany?September 8, 2026 · 20 min
9. An mbeidh an Ghaeilge mar mír mhargántaíochta in Éirinn Aontaithe?September 6, 2026 · 25 min
10. Who’s after 14,000 hectares of Ireland’s coast?September 4, 2026 · 12 min

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