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Today, Explained
Today, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast. Hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King will guide you through the most important stories of the day. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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The gas price vote
Will high gas prices actually change how people vote? We went to Pennsylvania to find out.
This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fa...
TV is getting dumber
We revisit an episode about how our shrinking attention spans are changing TV.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jo...
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial
A Massachusetts jury is weighing whether a woman should be convicted in the deaths of her three young children or found not guilty based on her defens...
The communist comeback
There's a new Red Scare bubbling up in politics. Just how real is the communist threat?
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edite...
“It must suck to be young”
Young people used to vote reliably blue. But they're burnt out on politics as usual, which means their votes are up for grabs.
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Weapons of mass infection
A new book imagines the chaos that could unfold if a biological weapon were released — either accidentally or on purpose.
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Going broke on wellness
Americans spend billions on healthcare products, from green powders and cold plunges to costly gym memberships. Last summer we asked: what good do the...
Fantasy draft: 2028 presidential race
Journalists Astead Herndon, Don Lemon, and Kara Swisher hold a fantasy draft to find out who has the best shot at becoming president in 2028.
Dad, where’s my inheritance?
When boomers die, they’ll leave trillions to their adult children. Some of those kids say they should get that money now.
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The culture wars turn deadly
The US is intentionally losing a fight against HIV that could be won.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers...
The scandal undoing the ICC
The International Criminal Court has a lot on its hands. The chief prosecutor was ousted over abuse allegations, the Trump administration is on the wa...
AI just went rogue
OpenAI recently briefly lost control of an AI agent during a contained security test. After years of warnings, AI is now outsmarting its masters.
The Trump-Saudi-Israel drama
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear deal but Israel hates it.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Dustin DeSoto, edited b...
The perimenopause moment
Women’s health and hormones have been misunderstood by the medical establishment for decades. That’s changing.
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The Boomer politicians who won't retire
Democratic Congressman James Clyburn turned 86 years old this week. He has no plans to retire.
This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian,...
America’s best hot dog
Chef José Andrés explains what makes the winning wiener. A DC hot dog vendor respectfully disagrees.
This episode was produced by Kelli W...
Our tick nightmare
Ticks are exponentially expanding their territory, using us for their next blood meal. We must fight back.
This episode was produced by D...
The truth about Iran
The on-again, off-again war is on again. But we still don't know the point of it all or how it will end.
This episode was produced by Mil...
Defunding Israel
Democrats in Congress voted in shocking numbers to cut aid to Israel.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto with help from Miles Bry...
Trump's 2020 obsession
President Trump has a midterm message that Republicans hate and Democrats love.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Denise Gue...
What's in a name?
Jalen and Olivia and Liam and Ailany. We look at what makes a name top the popularity charts.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewit...
Progressives take on the Rust Belt
First there was New York, then Colorado. But can a progressive candidate win in the Rust Belt?
This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian,...
Parasite (2026)
Cyclospora can cause explosive diarrhea that can last a month. But you don’t need to swear off vegetables.
This episode was produced by K...
Vance vs. Rubio 2028
The Republican front-runners for the 2028 presidential nomination represent two competing visions for post-Trump conservatism.
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Anarchy in the UK
The UK is about to have its seventh prime minister in 10 years.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-che...
The Mitch McConnell mystery
You'd probably get fired for not showing up to work for a month — unless you're a member of Congress.
This episode was produced by Peter...
ICE kills again
The new guy overseeing ICE was supposed to dial back the shock and awe. But in Houston, another person was just shot and killed by an ICE agent.
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Tanning is back
Never mind skin cancer. Summer 2026 is all about tanmaxxing.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-c...
Kamala, 2028
The former vice president’s loyal base seems ready for another go, but Democratic donors are wary.
This show was edited by Kasia Broussa...
Love Island or Lust Island?
Love Island has some lessons to teach us about modern dating.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-c...
Pope Leo excommunicates
The recent excommunication of a conservative Catholic group and a sharp stance on AI means that Pope Leo XIV is dealing with the same problems as the...
Smart glasses are officially here
There's a race to get smart glasses on your face. But privacy and security concerns are freaking people out.
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A white, male military
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been blocking military promotions — especially if you're a woman, Black, or perceived as disloyal.
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Trump’s secret war
America's longest ongoing conflict isn't with Iran. It's in Somalia. But almost no one is talking about it.
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The socialists are coming!
The Democratic Socialists of America is seeing a surge of enthusiasm for its candidates around the country.
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Jared and Ivanka’s accidental revolution
Jared and Ivanka Kushner thought they were investing in luxury resorts in Albania. Instead, they sparked the biggest protests the country has seen sin...
Everything is dupes
Fender declared war on guitar makers. Lululemon declared war on Costco. Ugg declared war on Quince. Welcome to the era of the dupe product wars.
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The World Cup is healing us
The World Cup is showing what Trump can’t destroy about America.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Kelli Wessinger, edited b...
Can we cheat death?
The trick to living a longer, happier life.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Michelle Hi...
How Trump lost the bro vote
The group of men that famously helped propel Trump to the White House in 2024 is having second thoughts. Here’s what that means for Republicans in the...