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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 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.
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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.
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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...
Lonely fans
No friends, no kids, no partner. You might think their lives are sad, but loneliness influencers are attracting huge followings.
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The Reflecting Pool fiasco
Donald Trump famously came to Washington, DC to “drain the swamp,” but he may have inadvertently created one.
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The world’s stingiest trillionaire
Ten ways Elon Musk could use his money to make the world a better place... and why he probably won’t.
This episode was produced by Ariana...
The Trump phone grift
President Trump's ongoing efforts to become a mobile mogul and to run a bank suggest Trump grift is alive and well.
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North Korea's girl dad dictator
North Korea has been led by a string of vicious dictators — all men. But Kim Jong Un seems to be auditioning his daughter for the job.
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How to beat mosquitoes
They’re the deadliest animal on the planet. Now even Google is getting into the extermination business.
This episode was produced by Aria...
The young candidates shaking up the Dem Party
AI, policing and generational change are among the issues influencing two primary races in New York that reflect the broader 2026 midterms.
The death of dating
Gen Z is saying no to dating and backing away from romantic relationships. This episode of The Gray Area explains why.
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How Trump’s maps could backfire
The president's push to redraw congressional maps to favor Republicans is making voters mad on both sides.
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Iran won the war
Deal or no deal? Doesn’t matter. The war on Iran has irrevocably transformed the country and the region.
This episode was produced by Pet...
Why the Antichrist is back
Former supporters of President Trump have speculated about whether he could be the Antichrist. Accusations like this are not new to politics in the US...
Trump loves the inflation
President Trump's messaging on the economy is increasingly bizarre. So is our perception of it.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajde...
The lost art of handwriting
How our relationship with writing has changed, and how that’s changed us.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Avishay A...
Hasan Piker vs. The Establishment
Hasan Piker has become one of the most prominent leftist voices in the US. But his rapid rise has sparked a furious backlash from establishment Democr...