Today, Explained
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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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Let AI replace you
If AI handles all our busy work and optimizes our resources, it may also give us the one thing there never seems to be enough of: time.
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Pop culture is conservative now
Why books, movies, music, and fashion all took a turn to the right.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Mye...
The ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ economy
Trump calls the idea of “affordability” a hoax. Nonetheless, he pressured the Fed to fix it. It's just one example of Trump prizing loyalty over econo...
Everyone’s fired now
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case that could give President Donald Trump the power to fire…just about anyone.
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The Republicans bucking Trump
From a redistricting fight in Indiana to a wave of GOP retirements from Congress, there are signs MAGA's chokehold on the Republican Party may be loos...
Fear and uncertainty in Venezuela
It's a waiting game inside the country, where the US is threatening military action.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited b...
The rise of the introverts
Turns out those personality tests you’re taking online are all wrong.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawto...
I fell in love with my AI
Two humans — and their AI lovers — spill it all.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...
Fishy business
Fish farms promise to grow massive amounts of seafood to feed a hungry planet, and to do it ethically. But what’s good for the humans isn’t always goo...
Bettor living through Polymarket
Polymarket is making it easier than ever to bet billions on anything — including politics. But should we be able to?
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Can Rubio end the Ukraine war?
The Trump administration is trying to sell its latest peace plan to Russia — and it's enlisted the help of former Russia hawk Marco Rubio.
Data center backlash!
AI data centers are driving up the cost of energy — and it's starting to get political.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Mi...
The DOJ's revenge agenda
A judge just threw out indictments against some of Trump's sworn enemies. It's part of a long year of chaos and confusion at the Justice Department.
MAGA’s other immigration battle
The debate over high-skill work visas is revealing cracks between President Trump and his base.
This episode was produced by Peter Balon...
Trump's new billionaire bestie
Nvidia is the most valuable company in the world. Major parts of the economy hinge on its success. CEO Jensen Huang and President Trump have become in...
Talk turkey to me
How this big, lean bird became the staple of the most American of meals.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawt...
Attention deficit television
The screens are getting smaller, and so are our attention spans.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fac...
How antidepressants got political
More young people are taking antidepressants. And there's a brewing backlash to the meds on the right.
This episode was produced by Avish...
Can Trump help Sudan?
Two military generals are responsible for Sudan's brutal civil war. The American president just pledged to get involved.
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Trump's Epstein flip
President Donald Trump told Congress to vote to release the Epstein files. That shows just how eager he is to close the growing gap within his MAGA mo...
Trump can't bring prices down
The affordability crisis is not entirely the president's fault. But he promised lower prices, and now it is his problem.
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The case for renting forever
Housing prices aren't coming down, and that's challenging us to redefine the American dream. Maybe renting isn't so bad?
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The billionaire backlash
The number of billionaires is growing. So is the call to abolish them.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers,...
The bet that's ruining sports
Another week, another sports betting scandal. This time, it's the MLB. It's all happening because of an increasingly popular way to bet on games.
Republicans have a Nazi problem
An antisemitic influencer went on Tucker Carlson's show. What happened next is fracturing the American right.
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The end of dieting
The Trump administration is making GLP-1s more affordable. This class of drugs seems to have forever changed the game on diet and exercise for America...
Why Democrats caved
Enough Democrats joined the GOP to strike a deal that could end the government shutdown. And now they're feeling the heat.
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Why your health insurance is so expensive
It’s open enrollment season, and new health insurance premiums are causing sticker shock around the country. So how do you pick a health care plan tha...
The art of the breakup album
Lily Allen's West End Girl is a scorched-earth tell-all about the end of her celebrity marriage. It's the breakup album for our parasocial age.
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Your flights will be canceled
The government shutdown is making flying even worse. And maybe more dangerous.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amin...
The Mamdani moment
Democrats had a very big night and now need to figure out how to make it last.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Ariana Aspuru...
Trump’s ICE shakeup
The president wants more arrests and faster deportations of unauthorized immigrants. Which means the shock-and-awe enforcement campaigns might get eve...
AI and nuclear doomsday
AI is in everything these days. But should it be in our nuclear arsenal?
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie My...
That text is a scam
You know those annoying scam texts offering an easy remote job? We find out how they work, why they're so ubiquitous, and the dark world behind them.<...
Everyone is on testosterone
Should they be? Let’s see.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered b...
Food stamp rage bait
Millions of Americans are about to lose their SNAP benefits. The fight over who deserves them has been juiced by online videos that claim to show reci...
Are we going to invade Venezuela?
President Trump is sending warships to Venezuela and bombing so-called drug boats off the coast. His aggression toward Venezuela smells a lot like the...
The AI bubble
And what happens when it pops.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by L...
Extreme Makeover: White House Edition
President Trump demolished part of the White House to make room for a lavish new ballroom. The gold and glitz is part of a broader rebranding project...
Paging Dr. ChatBot
Patients and doctors both are turning to AI for help with diagnosing ailments and managing chronic issues. Should we trust it?
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