Chris Stokel-Walker, author of a definitive book on TikTok, joins us this week to explain what the controversies around the Chinese-run app are.

Brooke Masters from the Financial Times joins us on this week’s episode to explain exactly what is going on. What caused the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank? How did it cause ripple effects across the world? And although we’re hearing a lot about venture capital, how worried should Joe and Jane Doe be about their savings?

Reporter Niall Sargent and expert Eleanor McSherry tell Susan Daly about chronic delays in autism assessments and services for children.

This week on The Explainer, Laura Byrne speaks to Edgar Morgenroth, professor of economics at DCU Business School, to delve into the subject more. What level of shrinkflation are we seeing right now, is there anything to protect consumers from it – and when will it end?

Presenter Sinéad O’Carroll speaks with Claudia Amaral, head of office with DG ECHO in Kyiv, about her work. What type of assistance do people need the most? What stories has she heard from people on the ground? And how long will her work be needed?

This week, we’re joined by PA Media’s Dominic McGrath to look back over the career of Matt Hancock, and delve into the impact of his leaked WhatsApp messages.

Reporter Anthea Lacchia tells Susan Daly about declining fish stocks and significant changes in Ireland’s longest river.

Listen in to hear Stevie McDermott and Camilla Siggaard Andersen explain.

Listen in to hear political correspondent Christina Finn explaining the situation with Cariban.

Listen in to hear Lise Hand and Sinéad O’Carroll discuss the highs and lows of his career – and what might be in store next.

Donnacha Ó Beacháin, professor of politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University, joins us.

Listen in to hear Nick Henderson of the Irish Refugee Council explain.

Noteworthy’s Niall Sargent and islander John Walsh tell Susan Daly about what is needed to help our offshore islands thrive.

Reporter Peter McGuire and Dr Anne Dee of the Irish Medical Organisation tell Susan Daly about public health challenges and reforms.

Listen in to hear reporter Aoife Barry on how it happened – and what it means for the film industry.

Listen in to hear Dr Debbie Ging of Dublin City University explain more about the controversial online figure.

Lauren Boland of The Journal and Ciarán Hughes of ethical investment company Ethico tell Susan Daly about the relationship between pensions and fossil fuels.

Listen in to hear financial advisor Nick Charalambous give his advice.

Listen in to hear what we picked amongst the range of topics we tackled across politics, sport, entertainment and health this year.

Listen in to hear columnist, Bostonian and lawyer Larry Donnelly explain how things went.

Alice Chambers of Noteworthy and Mindy O’Brien of environmental charity VOICE tell Susan Daly about Ireland’s recycling system.

Listen to Órla Ryan, presenter of Redacted Lives podcast, explain about Ireland’s mother and baby home system, and what is happening for survivors.

Niall Sargent of Noteworthy and UCD’s Dr Patrick Brodie tell Susan Daly about our latest investigation.

Listen to hear Prof Peter Neumann, a German journalist and academic, explain the background and context to the story.

Listen in to hear economist and research affiliate with the ESRI John Fitzgerald to hear more.

Maria Delaney of Noteworthy and Geela Garcia in the Philippines tell Susan Daly about our latest cross-border investigation.

Parent Paul Murphy, whose son is being treated in hospital for RSV, and Dr Niamh Lynch explain more in this week’s podcast episode.

On this week’s episode of The Explainer, we’re joined by Trinity College Dublin’s David Kenny to examine the EU-Canada Trade Agreement, and how the Irish Supreme Court has thrown a potential spanner in the works of it.

Listen in to hear The42.ie reporter Gavin Cooney, who’s heading to Qatar, explain.

Reporters Cormac Fitzgerald and Stephen McDermott tell Susan Daly about Noteworthy’s latest project which examined lobbying by former government officials.

Listen in to hear Elaine Burke, editor of Silicon Republic, explain to Sinéad O’Carroll.

Our reporter Lauren Boland joins us this week to look at what lies ahead for the climate conference.

Reporter Michelle Hennessy tells Susan Daly about Noteworthy’s latest project which examined the impact of the justice system on Travellers.

Dr Paola Rivetti joins us on this week’s episode to examine the protests that have gripped Iran – what’s driving people out on the streets, and who are the morality police?

Listen in to hear The42.ie reporter Emma Duffy explain.

Listen in to hear retired army officer Senator Tom Clonan explain what’s going on.

Listen in to hear journalist Sam Cowie, who’s based in Sao Paulo, explain.

Is it progressive? And what does that even mean? The ESRI’s Barra Roantree joins us on this week’s episode to explain all.

Our reporter Garreth MacNamee joins us to look at how months of intense targeting by international police organisations has impacted the Kinahan Organised Crime Group.

Reporter Anthea Lacchia and campaigner James Walsh tell Susan Daly about how almost all councils are still using pesticides.