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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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No deal
Trump sent his vice president, son-in-law, and an old business buddy to negotiate an end to the war in Iran. The war...is still going.
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Why you have to be optimistic
When the world is on fire, it’s difficult to stay hopeful. But our future depends on it.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edit...
America Post-Trump
What does US politics look like when Donald Trump is no longer at the center of it? In 2028, voters will get to decide. But for now, we explore.
Why fan fiction is everywhere
Publishing houses and entertainment studios have come for fan fiction, but writers and readers want to make sure it stays weird.
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Kanye's comeback
The rapper, who sold swastika T-shirts and released a song called "Heil Hitler," says he's sorry. Ye or nay?
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Apocalypse Not Now
President Donald Trump moved from an existential threat to a very tentative ceasefire.
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Mission accomplished?
The US war in Iran is reminding people, uncomfortably, of the US war in Iraq — a conflict that raged on for years after leaders declared victory.
When nature calls in space
Artemis II is a historic mission for a number of reasons, including the Orion capsule’s bathroom.
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Can someone explain these prices?
From the gas station to the café to the grocery store, we break down why things cost so much these days.
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Tackling Trump’s corruption
President Donald Trump’s blatant, sometimes open corruption is the focus for Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT). This conversation was a live taping at the Amer...
Quitting OnlyFans
With the death of its billionaire owner, OnlyFans is having a bit of an existential crisis all while porn-quitting apps have never been more popular.<...
Tucker Carlson explains himself
President Trump has not made a coherent case for the Iran war. On today's show, one of his longtime supporters makes an aggressive case against it…and...
Pushing peptides
The FDA and RFK Jr. want to make it easier for you to take peptides.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Danielle Hewitt, edited...
How Iran is winning
Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in the war. It's working.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Joli...
Should we privatize TSA?
The US government shutdown has left TSA workers unpaid, airports a hot mess, and a lot of people wondering if it's time to privatize airport security....
Your accent… explained
How you talk reveals where you’re from and who you’d like to be.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact...
Trump has lost the Iran war hawks
Ambassador John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, pushed for war with Iran for 20 years. But not like this.
Me, my husband, our girlfriend
Millennial feminist Lindy West's new book is about her path to polyamory. Cue the backlash — to West, her husband, and the idea of polyamory itself.
Trump vs. DC
President Trump came in like a wrecking ball in his second term, with a transformative vision for the nation's capital.
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OpenAI owes us $180 billion
OpenAI's founders promised its tech would benefit humanity. Now that it has split into a giant charity and a for-profit company, that mission has gott...
Meme warfare
Have you seen the video of the US military bombing Iran spliced with clips of SpongeBob Squarepants? It’s an official video released by the US governm...
Attack of the drones
Iran's cutting-edge drones are changing how wars are fought, and the US is running out of munitions to combat them.
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The book of Mormon influence
From TikTok to reality TV, Mormons are having a big moment in pop culture.
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Nancy Pelosi explains her optimism
Nancy Pelosi, the longtime speaker of the House, plans to retire later this year at age 86 after trailblazing a path for women in Democratic politics....
The cult of abusive chefs
One of the most influential chefs in the world has been accused of tormenting his staff physically and psychologically.
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Everyone’s vibe coding
AI code is here to stay.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engine...
The rage bait candidate
James Fishback is racist, antisemitic, economically populist, and the longshot candidate for Florida governor. He might be where the Republicans are h...
Betting on the Iran war
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are making it possible for just about anyone to profit off war.
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Iran's regime, unchanged
Iran's top leaders are dead, but regime change isn't in sight, and the US and Israel's attacks are dividing Iranians at home and abroad.
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Sugar crash
We’re obsessed with sugar. And Big Sugar is obsessed with us. How do we make a break?
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Ariana...
Bernie vs. the billionaires
Senator Bernie Sanders has a whole new reason to go after the world’s billionaires. We ask him about his proposed annual wealth tax and how he plans t...
One nepo baby to rule them all
David Ellison’s daddy won him Warner Brothers. The rest of us are probably losing.
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Israel has lost Americans
The war with Iran is deepening divisions in the US-Israel alliance, on both the left and the right.
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The kids in ICE detention
The Trump administration's immigration policies are taking a toll on families. No sign that the new pick running the effort will be any more moderate....
The price of the Iran war
Gas prices are spiking in the US. Markets are crashing. The whole world will pay for this war.
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Is Cuba next?
If you take the president at his word, the answer is yes.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-check...
Your clutter is holding you back
You won’t wear those jeans again. Or use that pasta maker. So why can’t you get rid of them?
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A pro-Israel case against Israel
Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s former Chief of Staff, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's at the center of the Iran conflict, has...
Can we enjoy anything anymore?
It felt like everyone came together for a brief moment after the US men and women won gold in hockey, but not for long.
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Where is Nancy Guthrie?
No one knows. But that isn't stopping the true crime influencers.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...