Today, Explained

Today, Explained

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.

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DIY or don’t?

DIY or don’t?

June 7, 2026

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30m

YouTube has advice for how to do everything from plumbing to electrical work. Should you take it? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Isabelle Lichtens...
Can corruption drive voter turnout?

Can corruption drive voter turnout?

June 6, 2026

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27m

We went to Virginia to report on redistricting. What we found was a potential new message for Democrats to win over voters. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mix...
The Ferrari of electric vehicles

The Ferrari of electric vehicles

June 5, 2026

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25m

Ferrari is about to drop an almost $700,000 electric vehicle on the market. It has even fewer fans than the typical EV. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked...
Why Israel won’t stop

Why Israel won’t stop

June 4, 2026

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25m

Trump and Netanyahu are beefing over Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon. Israel has seized land there, in Gaza, and in Syria. And in service of something called "Greater Israel," it may not be done...
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Trump enters his flop era

Trump enters his flop era

June 3, 2026

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25m

The Trump administration will no longer create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, the latest in a series of losses for the President and his agenda. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessin...
AI goes IPO

AI goes IPO

June 2, 2026

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25m

Some of the richest companies on Earth want your money. OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX are racing to raise as much of it as possible by going public. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, ...
Ebola conspiracies

Ebola conspiracies

June 1, 2026

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25m

As Ebola continues to spread in Central and East Africa, conspiracies and myths about the disease are making it harder to control. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Dustin DeSoto, edited...
Why people cheat

Why people cheat

May 31, 2026

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30m

Our fears about infidelity reveal a lot about us. And so do our reasons for cheating. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa H...
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You voted. Does it matter?

You voted. Does it matter?

May 30, 2026

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27m

Democrats talk a lot about protecting democracy, but for most Americans, the system was written to exclude them a long time ago. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim...
The steroid olympics

The steroid olympics

May 29, 2026

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25m

The Enhanced Games are kind of like the Olympics except everyone is on performance enhancing drugs. The organizers want to push back on the shame of doping. But they're also trying to sell you somethi...
The fall of Ben Shapiro

The fall of Ben Shapiro

May 28, 2026

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25m

Ben Shapiro used to be the leading voice in MAGA media. His downfall tells a bigger story of chaos and shifting allegiances in the conservative media world. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, ...
Raw milk is having a mooment

Raw milk is having a mooment

May 27, 2026

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26m

Lawmakers around the country are trying to make it easier to access raw milk. Our co-host Sean takes a sip. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabrie...
Cuba, too

Cuba, too

May 26, 2026

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25m

Cuba seems willing to concede more than ever if the Trump administration is willing to take the win. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fac...
Dating my AI

Dating my AI

May 25, 2026

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25m

Real-life humans are searching for love and seem to be finding it… with their chatbots. We revisit our conversation with them. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sad...
Ew, are we post-literate?

Ew, are we post-literate?

May 22, 2026

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25m

In this episode from last year, we explain how a return to orality is frying our politics and our brains. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers and Amina Al-Sadi, fa...
Late night’s long goodbye

Late night’s long goodbye

May 21, 2026

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25m

The end of Colbert is just the beginning. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and...
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Everything is clips now

Everything is clips now

May 20, 2026

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27m

An army of people posting clips of podcasts, songs, and movies has taken over your algorithm, which means everything you see could be a psyop. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by ...
The Great American Road Trip?

The Great American Road Trip?

May 19, 2026

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26m

The Secretary of Transportation took a sponsored road trip across the US with his wife and nine kids. Now if only Boeing could pay for YOUR family's summer vacation. This episode was produced by Aria...
How the right embraced psychedelics

How the right embraced psychedelics

May 18, 2026

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25m

The MAGA right is enthusiastically embracing a potent psychedelic called ibogaine. Its the new counter-counter-culture. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger with help from Danielle Hewitt, ed...
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Prepping for doomsday (or Tuesday)

Prepping for doomsday (or Tuesday)

May 17, 2026

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30m

How to prepare for the worst while still living your best life. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and...