{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66f2a0897a3d63d20ff54509/676ebb3c5ca4d7b0d7271346?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Our best explanations of 2024","description":"<p>Another year coming to an end means another year of explanations to look back on. This week on The Explainer, presenter Laura Byrne takes a look back at what we've covered over the past 12 months, where our reporters and guests have demonstrated their eye for detail and ability to break down complex stories in a clear and easy-to-understand way. That ranges from Israel's attacks on Lebanon to gender controversies in the Olympics — and even a fake parade in Dublin, which duped hundreds.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to all our listeners over the past year. If you have any feedback on the podcast, drop our producer Nicky an email on nicky@thejournal.ie.</p>","author_name":"The Journal"}