50. Roald Dahl, Puffin's Marvelous Censorship
23 February - 10 minsThis week, should we be ok with editing books after the author is dead?
Roald Dahl books are being updated to remove terms some people consider offensive - like fat and 'old hags'.
But it's sparked a wider debate about censorship and whether kids should be allowed to read out of date content.
Let Me Explain.
Series Episodes
67. Leaving Cert War Stories
This week we've asking YOU for your nightmare Leaving Cert experiences. Sleep through the exam? How about bringing a TV remote instead of your calculator? Or having someone get sick on your exam paper. Let Me Explain.
25 mins
8 June Finished
66. Making Census Things
Do people have more sex during recessions? Well some of the Census data suggests yes, and we might have to plan the future around it More of the bizarre stats from Census 2022 on this week’s Let Me Explain podcast
11 mins
1 June Finished
65. Why Don't We Want The Apple Tax Money?
The Government is fighting tooth and nail NOT to be given €13 billion from Apple for back taxes the European Commission claims are owed. So, why don't we want a big payday exactly? Let Me Explain.
16 mins
30 May Finished
64. When Renewable Energy Almost Bankrupted The State
This week we're looking into one of the most dramatic projects ever undertaken by an Irish Government when politicians opted to spend 20% of their entire budget on the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric plant.
9 mins
25 May Finished
63. Does Alcohol Cause Cancer?
This week we're looking at the Government's plans to introduce cigarette-pack style warning labels on alcohol and the connections between the disease and booze.
12 mins
18 May Finished
62. How Netflix Plans to Stop You Password Sharing
Netflix wants you to stop sharing passwords so it can make more money. But how do they plan on doing it? And how can you get around it? Let Me Explain.
12 mins
11 May Finished
