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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The two dolls economy

Episode Date: May 6, 2025

Shortages are on the way. President Trump says children must live with fewer dolls and the rest of us have to adapt, too. This episode was produced...

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Prepping for doomsday

Episode Date: May 2, 2025

Preparing for the end of the world is a multibillion-dollar business. People are stockpiling weapons, buying luxury bunkers, and even building flammab...

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Tariffs hit like a Mack truck

Episode Date: April 30, 2025

Workers at a Mack truck plant in Pennsylvania hoped tariffs would help protect their jobs. Now they are facing layoffs — and corporate is citing tarif...

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100 days of payback

Episode Date: April 29, 2025

Vox's Andrew Prokop says retribution was one of the major themes of the first 100 days of Trump's second term. John Bolton, who had his security detai...

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Retire? In this economy?!

Episode Date: April 27, 2025

With 401(k)s taking a hit and the fate of Social Security uncertain, we get some advice for how to talk to the elders in your life about work and reti...

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The most dangerous award

Episode Date: April 25, 2025

There’s a brand-new category coming to the Academy Awards: Best Stunt Design. A writer and two stunt performers explain why it took almost a century....

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Conclave (2025)

Episode Date: April 22, 2025

We try to divine who will follow Pope Francis and introduce you to one of his many legacies: the first millennial saint. This episode was produced by...

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Is climate progress doomed?

Episode Date: April 20, 2025

Many worry that the clean energy transition will be derailed by the Trump administration. But there's reason to believe otherwise. Listen to Explain...

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Mar-a-Lago makeover

Episode Date: April 18, 2025

There is a very distinct “look” many people in the MAGA world have adopted, and comedian Suzanne Lambert is making a career calling it out. Mother Jon...

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Trump v. Mangione

Episode Date: April 17, 2025

The Trump administration is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is scheduled back in court this week. Plus, a closer look at a work that...

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Why Harvard is fighting back

Episode Date: April 16, 2025

Harvard is refusing to play along with the Trump administration's demands of elite universities, whereas at least 10 Florida public universities are o...

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Art of the (Iran) deal

Episode Date: April 15, 2025

Iran allegedly plotted to assassinate President Donald Trump late last year. But that’s not stopping the Trump administration from trying to strike a...