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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Attack of the drones

Episode Date: March 23, 2026

Iran's cutting-edge drones are changing how wars are fought, and the US is running out of munitions to combat them. This episode was produced by Hady...

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The book of Mormon influence

Episode Date: March 22, 2026

From TikTok to reality TV, Mormons are having a big moment in pop culture. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Avishay Artsy, edited by Am...

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The cult of abusive chefs

Episode Date: March 20, 2026

One of the most influential chefs in the world has been accused of tormenting his staff physically and psychologically. This episode was produced by...

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Everyone’s vibe coding

Episode Date: March 19, 2026

AI code is here to stay. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Davi...

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The rage bait candidate

Episode Date: March 18, 2026

James Fishback is racist, antisemitic, economically populist, and the longshot candidate for Florida governor. He might be where the Republicans are h...

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Betting on the Iran war

Episode Date: March 17, 2026

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are making it possible for just about anyone to profit off war. This episode was produced by Hady Mawaj...

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Iran's regime, unchanged

Episode Date: March 16, 2026

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. This episode...

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Sugar crash

Episode Date: March 15, 2026

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 Aspuru, edi...

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Bernie vs. the billionaires

Episode Date: March 14, 2026

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...

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One nepo baby to rule them all

Episode Date: March 13, 2026

David Ellison’s daddy won him Warner Brothers. The rest of us are probably losing. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, ed...

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Israel has lost Americans

Episode Date: March 12, 2026

The war with Iran is deepening divisions in the US-Israel alliance, on both the left and the right. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edite...

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The kids in ICE detention

Episode Date: March 11, 2026

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....

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The price of the Iran war

Episode Date: March 10, 2026

Gas prices are spiking in the US. Markets are crashing. The whole world will pay for this war. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avish...

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Is Cuba next?

Episode Date: March 9, 2026

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-checked by Andrea...

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Where is Nancy Guthrie?

Episode Date: March 5, 2026

No one knows. But that isn't stopping the true crime influencers. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...

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AI goes to war

Episode Date: March 4, 2026

The US military is using AI to wage war while AI companies are fighting about how their tech is used. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and...