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The Explainer
The Explainer
The Journal

The Explainer is a weekly podcast from The Journal that takes a deeper look at one big news story you need to... more

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Episodes

With Biden out and Harris in, what will the Republican party’s next move be?

The world of US politics has evolved dramatically over the past few weeks, with the latest curveball being the decision... more

24 Jul 2024 · 20 minutes
What was the political fallout from previous attacks on US presidents?

Scott Lucas, professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, UCD and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView, joins us to examine... more

16 Jul 2024 · 27 minutes
Can US President Joe Biden really continue in the election race?

This week on The Explainer we hear from The Journal's US columnist Larry Donnelly on his thoughts after the press... more

12 Jul 2024 · 19 minutes
What next for UK politics after Labour's landslide election win?

Dominic McGrath, UK correspondent with the Business Post, joins us for an essential overview of the latest in the United... more

05 Jul 2024 · 27 minutes
The Explainer: What is 'go-away money' and how is it being used in Ireland's planning system?

Brendan Slattery, a solicitor with McCann Fitzgerald specialising in expert in planning and environmental law joins us to look at... more

27 Jun 2024 · 22 minutes
What do the next five years hold for the European Parliament?

Professor of European Politics at Maynooth University John O'Brennan joins us to look at what the next five years hold... more

20 Jun 2024 · 26 minutes
What is the shape of Irish politics after the local and European elections?

The seats are filled, the dust is settling, and the count centre staff enjoying some well-earned rest. To take stock... more

14 Jun 2024 · 37 minutes
How does Ireland's system of voting work?

Virgin Media's political correspondent Gavan Reilly sits down with us to explain what exactly proportional representation with a single transferable... more

06 Jun 2024 · 24 minutes
What exactly are the European elections all about?

On 7 June, you'll have the chance to vote in the European elections - but what exactly will the end... more

01 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
What next for Iran after the death of the country's president?

DCU's Paola Rivetti, an expert in Middle East politics, joins us to look at the fallout from the death of... more

26 May 2024 · 30 minutes
The Explainer
With Biden out and Harris in, what will the Republican party’s next move be?
The Explainer