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What does a major review tell us about trans healthcare? 28:23

6d ago28:23

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Trans healthcare and a dearth of services for trans people have been in the news lately on the back of a major review of UK services. Assistant News Editor Valerie Flynn joins us to explore its findings - and with the care it needs, as it is vulnerable children at the heart of this healthcare story. What did the report say about treatment options l…

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By Noteworthy: Why are our peatlands still being exploited? 24:30

10d ago24:30

24:30

Susan Daly talks with Noteworthy's Steven Fox and German reporter Swantje Furtak about the lack of preservation of bogs in Ireland and Germany. These were part of an extensive cross-border investigation with reporters based in Germany and Italy.Steven focused on actions by two State companies — Coillte and Bord na Móna — and looked at the planting …

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The State inquiry into the Bill Kenneally case - what have we learned so far? 37:00

13d ago37:00

37:00

The Journal's Eoghan Dalton speaks to Laura Byrne about the State inquiry into the abuse of prolific child abuser, Bill Kenneally. It is examining how State agencies and organisations handled reports of his crimes from the 1980s onwards. During his appearance, Kenneally was unrepentant, causing upset to those in attendance, including his victims. S…

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Everything you need to know about how the EU works but were too afraid to ask 33:56

20d ago33:56

33:56

The European Union has a massive but often unseen impact on our day-to-day life here in Ireland. Despite that, how exactly it all works can remain a bit of a mystery for a lot of people. John O’Brennan, a professor at the Department of Sociology at Maynooth University, leaves the Brussels jargon to one side and focuses on what the core institutions…

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What happens when people need medical attention in Ukraine? 21:53

1M ago21:53

21:53

Thousands of people in need of critical medical care but unable to access it in Ukraine have been sent to other EU states for treatment in a mammoth operation known as Medevac. On this week's episode, supported by the European Union’s Department for Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, we look at how this is organised and the impact it…

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What next for Leo Varadkar, Fine Gael, and Ireland? 30:39

1M ago30:39

30:39

We're joined by our Deputy Editor Christine Bohan and Assistant News Editor Rónán Duffy to look at the shock resignation of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. Did it really come out of the blue? And who is best placed to take up the mantel? What will his legacy be?The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in …

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How is Ireland planning to legislate on assisted dying? 17:58

1M ago17:58

17:58

An Oireachtas Committee is set to recommend that the Irish government introduce laws to allow for assisted dying and euthanasia under certain strict criteria. It follows an in-depth consultation period on the matter. This week, The Journal's Stephen McDermott tells host Laura Byrne about what the committee is recommending and what we can expect to …

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What challenges are Irish troops facing in an unstable Middle East? 22:50

2M ago22:50

22:50

We're joined by News Correspondent Niall O'Connor, who has just returned from the contested Golan Heights where he visited the Irish peacekeeping mission there. He shares the day-to-day activity of the troops and examines what the future of Irish peacekeeping might look like.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to v…

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Why was the FAI in front an Oireachtas committee again? 30:08

2M ago30:08

30:08

Fiery appearances before Oireachtas committees are all the rage these days, and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is no stranger to them. What are the latest revelations? What do they say about the future of the FAI? We're joined by Gavin Cooney, sportswriter and podcast host with The 42, to explore why the organisation is making headlines …

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By Noteworthy: Why is our history falling into the sea? 31:22

2M ago31:22

31:22

Susan Daly speaks to Noteworthy's investigative journalist Patricia Devlin about her latest dive into threats to our monuments and heritage sites. Also joining the podcast is Ian Lumney, heritage officer with An Taisce.저자 The Journal

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Everything you need to know about the March referendums 32:18

2M ago32:18

32:18

On 8 March, the public is being asked to have their say in two separate votes - the Family Amendment and the Care Amendment. But are up to speed on what exactly they're about? We're joined this week by News Correspondent Órla Ryan, Political Editor Christina Finn, and Assistant News Editor Rónán Duffy to delve into everything you need to know.The E…

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Why is measles on the rise again? 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

Dr Scott Walkin, a GP in Co Mayo and the Irish College of General Practitioners’ lead for infection control, explains the impact of low uptake of the MMR vaccine, how sick measles can make you, and shares some crucial advice for parents of young children. So far in Ireland there have been several suspected cases of measles but at the time of record…

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What is life like in Turkey, one year after the earthquakes? 32:30

3M ago32:30

32:30

We're joined by our Senior Producer Nicky Ryan, who has just returned from Turkey, and Diego Cupolo, editor-in-chief of the Turkey Recap newsletter, to look at the situation on the ground one year after the devastating earthquakes.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the ai…

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Power sharing returns to Stormont - how did we get here? 23:53

3M ago23:53

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Power sharing in the north has been stalled for two years due to the DUP's reluctance to participate. With the absence of any Stormont Assembly, Northern Ireland's public services have suffered. There are many political challenges ahead. But this week, DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson announced that the party’s executive had come to an agreement and vo…

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Is power sharing in Northern Ireland finished? 27:13

3M ago27:13

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Power sharing talks at Stormont have been going on for some time without ever reaching an agreement, taking its toll on the population. The culmination of this was a mass strike last week, where thousands of workers took to the streets in what’s been dubbed the largest strike in the North for 50 years. We're joined journalist and author - and curre…

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6: Ep 006 - Ozempic: a cheat code for weight loss? 15:52

3M ago15:52

15:52

Ozempic, or how a treatment for diabetes became a cheat code for weight loss, and made a company worth more than the country it’s from.저자 The Explainers

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Why did the US and the UK start bombing Yemen - and who are the Houthis? 30:13

3M ago30:13

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This week, we're looking at everything about Yemen that might have flown under the radar in recent years with Dr Elisabeth Kendall, the Mistress of Girton College at Cambridge University and an Arabist and middle east specialist. Who are the Houthis? What do they want? Why did the UK and the US act together against them? How has the world barely no…

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How exactly can you get some money back from Revenue? 35:10

4M ago35:10

35:10

Marian Ryan, consumer tax manager with Taxback.com, joins us on this week's episode of The Explainer to demystify the world of income tax returns, statements of liability, and the Revenue website. She lays out why it's worthwhile for all PAYE workers to sniff around their tax return, and outlines the main tax refunds people are entitled to but ofte…

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Our favourite explanations of 2023 18:53

4M ago18:53

18:53

Our team pick their favourite moments from the podcast in 2023.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal for a decade. You can contribute to ensure we can keep questioning, investigating, debunking, explaining and informing at www.thejournal.ie/contribute/…

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The ups and downs of Irish politics in 2023 - and what does 2024 hold? 44:10

4M ago44:10

44:10

We're joined in studio by our Political Correspondent Christina Finn and Political Reporter Jane Matthews to dissect the year that was, and to look at what 2024 what bring. Who were the political winner and losers? What was the most important legisilation passed? We also analyse how likely it is that an election will be called in the new year, and …

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Ireland at the Golden Globes - who is nominated, and what are their chances? 28:14

4M ago28:14

28:14

Author and arts journalist Aoife Barry takes us through the history of the awards as well as the familiar faces who are up for Best Actor. We also explore what is next for Murphy, Scott, and Keoghan, and what the Golden Globes mean for next year's Oscars.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in…

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Has the COP28 deal really ended the reign of fossil fuels? 25:34

4M ago25:34

25:34

Will the new international plan to tackle climate change really achieve anything? Ou reporter Lauren Boland explains what the COP28 deal means, the drama of the last-minute agreement, the likelihood of it actually having an impact.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the ai…

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5: Ep 005 - Aliens and world governments - what's going on? 15:32

5M ago15:32

15:32

“Aliens Working With The US Govt?!” is an entirely normal Tuesday lunchtime guilty pleasure video, if that is your wont. But UFOs and aliens have never been addressed seriously by governments and mainstream news outlets. Until now. Seetal explains why things may be a bit different this time around.저자 The Explainers

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What are the big issues facing Joe Biden as he aims for re-election? 30:42

5M ago30:42

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We're joined this week by Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at the University of Galway and a political columnist here with us at The Journal, to look at the issues cropping up for Biden - and Trump - ahead of next year's US presidential election. Larry explains the how Biden is polling among the public, and what they see as the real issues facing Ameri…

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By Noteworthy: Are kids being locked out from jailed parents? 26:19

5M ago26:19

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In an episode of The Explainer brought to you by Noteworthy, Susan Daly talks to investigative reporter Alice Chambers and a former prison governor of Mountjoy and Portlaoise prisons, John Lonergan, about the latest in-depth series, CALLING TIME. Our investigation found that prison visits have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, leaving children c…

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Out of control - how did an attack in Dublin lead to riots and looting? 32:53

5M ago32:53

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Shockwaves from the events of last Thursday are still reverberating around Ireland. A knife attack on three children and their carer on a busy Dublin street horrified the nation. Then came riots and looting. Now, the social and political fallout is massive. We're joined by several members of The Journal's newsroom to examine how the day unfolded.Th…

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How has David Cameron made a surprise return to British politics? 33:26

5M ago33:26

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We're joined on this week's episode by Dominic McGrath, PA Media political correspondent, to dissect the former UK prime minister's unexpected comeback. What is Cameron's background, what could he achieve in the role - and what exactly is the end goal here?The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism …

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4: Ep 004 - 'Hellish Air: Why is Delhi’s Air So Polluted?' 13:24

5M ago13:24

13:24

New Delhi's air pollution is the result of a complex interplay of various factors like emissions, agricultural practices, construction, geography, and weather. Jude Fernando explains what's ailing India's capital city.저자 The Explainers

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What caused dozens of overdoses in Dublin recently? 23:01

5M ago23:01

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Dr Austin O Carroll, a GP who specialises in addiction services, speaks to us about nitazine, a potent synthetic opioid suspected to be responsible for a spike in the number of drug overdoses in Dublin recently. He shares how two overdoses occurred in his own clinic, and gives his insights on what Ireland can do to prepare for the arrival of fentan…

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Israel and Gaza - what are the big questions that need to be answered? 38:52

6M ago38:52

38:52

We're now a month into a violent conflict between Israel and Hamas, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilians and sparking a dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This current spate of fighting is just one in a long, long history of tension between Israel and Palestine, dating right back to the partition of the country in the 1940s. So how did w…

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How has Taylor Swift become (arguably) the world’s biggest music star? 39:51

6M ago39:51

39:51

Arts and culture journalist Louise Bruton explores how Taylor Swift became the powerful force in the music industry that she is today. We look at why the billionaire pop star is re-recording her albums, her many feuds, and the history of how she rose from a country music singer to the most streamed artist in the world.The Explainer is brought to yo…

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What can be done to stop damaging flooding in Ireland? 26:55

6M ago26:55

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Following devastating floods in parts of Ireland this month, we're joined by Dr Mary Bourke, a flood risk management expert and assistant professor of Geography at Trinity College Dublin. She delves into the reasons why flooding - just like strong winds or extreme temperatures - can never be fully stopped, but outlines the solutions Ireland could c…

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3: Ep 003 - Nobel Prize in Medicine - mRNA vaccine for Covid 19 28:12

6M ago28:12

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The 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman for their discoveries" that enabled the development of effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19." In this episode of The Explainers we look at Kariko's and Weissman's work that helped the world move on from the pandemic. And what a story it is!…

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What would an Israeli ground offensive look like? 23:29

6M ago23:29

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We speak to our News Correspondent Niall O'Connor this week to discuss what would an Israeli ground offensive look like, as the conflict in the Middle East continues into its ninth day.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal for a decade. You can contrib…

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Ireland’s love/hate relationship with the USC 21:12

7M ago21:12

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In Budget 2024 this week, we saw the biggest change to the USC in years, with the 4.5% rate cut to 4%. We talk to Barra Roantree, assistant professor of economics at Trinity College Dublin about the history of the USC, the importance of it and why economists like it so much.저자 The Journal

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What's really on the new SPHE curriculum? 26:00

7M ago26:00

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Teachers say the new Social, Personal, and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum for secondary schools is long overdue, but some elements of the course have sparked controversy and misinformation. So what will children really be taught? Eoghan Cleary - a secondary school teacher, assistant principal and SPHE & Wellbeing Coordinator - joins us on this …

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2: Ep 002 - Women’s Reservation Bill 2023 15:52

7M ago15:52

15:52

In a significant step towards gender equality, the Women’s Reservation Bill passed on Sept 20 2023 will reserve 33% of all seats in the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies for women candidates. This is expected to commence after 2026. In this episode of The Explainers, Brian Christopher tells us more about the Women’s Reservation Bill, its history…

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Lough Neagh has been hit by an algal bloom disaster - what’s happening? 33:32

7M ago33:32

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The algae has left wildlife dead and led to questions over the safety of drinking water at Lough Neagh. Shauna Corr, environment correspondent and columnist with news outlets including The Irish Mirror and Belfast Live joins us to look at the history of the lake, the real-life impacts of the algal bloom, and what the local response has been.…

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What is the American bully XL and do bans on certain dog breeds work? 28:50

7M ago28:50

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We speak to dog behaviourist Nanci Creedon who tells us more about how these restrictions and bans impact the behaviours of both the dogs themselves and their owners. Is there any evidence that these bans are in any way effective? And is there anything to suggest that certain breeds are inherently more aggressive?The Explainer is brought to you by …

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By Noteworthy: Will home births ever be the norm in Ireland? 27:24

7M ago27:24

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In an episode of The Explainer brought to you by Noteworthy, Susan Daly talks to editor Maria Delaney and Trinity College Dublin researcher Soma Gregory about the latest in-depth series, BIRTH PLACE which found that women are still battling for maternity care choices in many parts of Ireland. We ask why that is the case and whether it is set to cha…

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How will Ireland's new publicly funded IVF scheme work? 15:27

7M ago15:27

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Medical journalist June Shannon joins us on this week's episode to explain how the scheme will work, who is eligible, and how you avail of it. She also details how exactly IVF works and shares her own experience of the process.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of…

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Luis Rubiales and the Spanish football scandal - what happens next? 18:00

8M ago18:00

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This week on The Explainer, we speak to Emma Duffy, sports journalist with The 42, to discuss Luis Rubiales and the scandal that has engulfed Spanish football since their women's team won the World Cup Final last month.The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Jou…

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Why is Ireland getting more TDs? 38:56

8M ago38:56

38:56

Art O'Leary, chief executive officer of the Electoral Commission joins us explain how the changes were decided on and what factors were taken into consideration. We're also joined by our Political Reporter Jane Matthews, Deputy Editor Christine Bohan, and Assistant News Editor Rónán Duffy to dissect the results and take a look at the political rami…

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How has the Rose of Tralee festival survived for so long? 34:31

8M ago34:31

34:31

The Journal's Carl Kinsella and Kirsty Blake Knox from the Irish Independent explain the enduring popularity behind the Rose of Tralee. Is it still relevant in 2023? What is the event like to actually attend? What if they were a Rose, what would their special talent be?The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuabl…

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Why is there so much talk about a farmers' party in Ireland? 26:29

8M ago26:29

26:29

Journalist and organic beef and dairy farmer Hannah Quinn Mulligan joins us to look at the growing talk of a farmers' party in Ireland. What are the types of policies they would implement? And what are their chances of success?The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of…

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A forgotten crisis - what is happening to the Rohingya minority fleeing Myanmar? 45:13

9M ago45:13

45:13

We delve into the prosecution faced by the Rohingya minority in Myanmar, and the treacherous journey many make across the Andaman Sea in search of asylum and a better life. We speak with Michelle Cicic, head of the regional office for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) of the European Commission in south-southeast A…

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Who is Robert F Kennedy Jr and could he be the next US president? 32:21

9M ago32:21

32:21

US correspondent with the Business Post Marion McKeone delves into RFK Jr's campaign so far. What are his rallies like, and what is he like as a person? Is he in with a chance of becoming US president, or are we simply looking at Trump vs Biden in 2024?저자 The Journal

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What next for Ireland's women's football team? 37:10

9M ago37:10

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Sinéad O'Carroll is joined by The 42's Gavin Cooney for a wide-ranging discussion on women in football. What does their performance say about how the future of the team? And did they catch the public's imagination enough to keep the fanbase growing from here? And more widely, is enough being done by sports organisations to support women in sport?Th…

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Do Barbie and Oppenheimer mark the return of the summer blockbuster? 33:14

9M ago33:14

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We're joined by journalist and author Aoife Barry, who takes us through the hype machine behind Barbie and how this rubbed off on Oppenheimer. Did it translate into box office success? Will this revive the public's interest in going to the pictures? Also, how will the strike by actors and writers in the US impact film and television over the coming…

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What is the Nature Restoration Law and how will it work in Ireland? 27:50

9M ago27:50

27:50

Lauren Boland, climate reporter with The Journal, examines what precisely this legislation is all about and why it sparked so much anger. Do environmentalists think the now-watered-down law will have any impact? And how does Ireland fit into the picture?The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in …

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