Today, Explained
By Vox
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.
Episodes (11)
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You voted. Does it matter?
American democracy isn't just under threat—it's structurally broken, and the idea that 'one person, one vote' is a reality is a myth. In a powerful breakdown, host Estet Herndon reveals how the Electoral College, Senate representation, and gerrymandering syste
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Why people cheat
Why do we care so deeply about strangers' cheating scandals? In this episode of 'Explain It To Me,' host JQ Hill dives into the emotional firestorm triggered by high-profile infidelity cases like Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, revealing that our outrag
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Ebola conspiracies
The Trump administration's plan to quarantine American citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya—instead of allowing them to return home—has sparked international backlash and raised urgent questions about public health ethics. Despite the U.S. having state-of-the-ar
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AI goes IPO
The world is on the brink of a technological and financial reckoning as three of the most powerful AI and space ventures—SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic—prepare to go public in a synchronized wave of IPOs. At the heart of this frenzy is Elon Musk’s SpaceX, whose
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The Ferrari of electric vehicles
The Ferrari Luce, the first electric vehicle from the iconic Italian automaker, has sparked a firestorm of criticism for its stark, slab-like design—so un-Ferrari-like that many fans feel betrayed. Designed by Apple’s former chief designer Johnny Ive, the Luce
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Can corruption drive voter turnout?
The 2026 midterms are shaping up as a pivotal battle not just between parties, but over the very integrity of democracy itself—centered in Virginia’s First Congressional District, one of the few truly competitive seats in the country. As gerrymandering reshape
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DIY or don’t?
The episode 'DIY or don’t?' from Today, Explained explores the growing cultural shift toward do-it-yourself home improvement, challenging the assumption that 'if you’ve got a screwdriver and a dream, you can fix anything.' Host John Glenn Hill interviews exper
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YouTube at the movies
A seismic shift is underway in Hollywood, not from blockbuster franchises, but from YouTube creators turning their online audiences into box office powerhouses. In just months, films like Markiplier’s *Iron Lung*, Curry Barker’s *Obsession*, and Kane Parsons’
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Hasan Piker vs. The Establishment
Hassan Piker, the leftist Twitch streamer who exploded in popularity after the 2024 election, is at the center of a fierce Democratic Party rift. A centrist think tank, Third Way, has launched a high-profile campaign accusing Piker of anti-Semitism, misogyny,
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Trump loves the inflation
President Trump’s blunt declaration that he 'loves inflation' and doesn’t care about Americans’ financial struggles has ignited a political firestorm — not because it’s a surprise, but because it’s being said with such unapologetic clarity. What’s more strikin
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Why the Antichrist is back
The idea that Donald Trump is the Antichrist isn't just a viral meme—it's part of a centuries-old American tradition of apocalyptic political thinking. As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, the podcast traces how the Antichrist narrative has repeatedly
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