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213. What is the EU's 'Trade Bazooka' it could use against Donald Trump?
21/1/2026 | 19 mins.
This week we're looking at the EU's Anti Coercion Instrument - AKA its trade bazooka. What is it? How could it be used? And should it be fired at the US?
212. The last time the US tried to take over Greenland
15/1/2026 | 8 mins.
This week we're looking at historical attempts by the US to take over Greenland - from offers of island swaps to the massive amount of gold offered after World War 2
211. What is the Mercosur deal?
08/1/2026 | 14 mins.
This week - what is the Mercosur deal? Why are farmers against it? And should it be passed anyway?
210. 2026 BINGO
01/1/2026 | 44 mins.
On this episode we're making predictions for the news year to come! Saoirse Hanley, Jane Matthews and Ciara Treacy join Sean Defoe to make some bold predictions for 2026
209. The 12-week year productivity theory
01/1/2026 | 17 mins.
Ever felt like there wasn't enough time to get your New Years' Resolutions done? Or maybe you had too much time? This week we're exploring the 12 week year theory - the idea that by cramming your goals into 12 weeks you give yourself nowhere to hide from them

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If you don't have the time to keep up with every twist and turn of the news agenda then sit back and Let Me Explain. Each week host Seán Defoe goes behind the scenes on one of the biggest stories dominating the airwaves. Why is it a big deal? Who's trying to spin you a line? And, most importantly, why should you give a damn? CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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