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 politics of Gen Z

Episode Date: August 29, 2026

What’s up with the kids these days? We asked a Gen Z researcher to explain her generation’s politics.  This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian...

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Dolly Parton's platform

Episode Date: August 28, 2026

Dolly Parton never endorsed a party or candidate, but that doesn't mean she was apolitical. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Ami...

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Our $40,000,000,000,000 debt

Episode Date: August 27, 2026

The US debt keeps breaking records. Should we panic? This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dun...

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Trump’s Ballroom Blitz

Episode Date: August 26, 2026

President Trump is racing to finish his ballroom, and if the Supreme Court doesn't stop him it will have major implications for conservation efforts a...

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Trump's human printer

Episode Date: August 25, 2026

Natalie Harp may be the most powerful executive assistant in the world, and her unusual relationship with her boss — the president — is getting a lot...

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Medicare for All fever

Episode Date: August 24, 2026

A new crop of Democrats is running on an old slogan: Medicare for All. Now might be the moment it finally catches on. This episode was produced by Pe...

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Why everyone's an introvert now

Episode Date: August 23, 2026

Move aside extroverts. In this episode — which aired last year — we explore personality types and whether they are set in stone. This episode was pro...

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Is MAGA still electable?

Episode Date: August 22, 2026

Left-leaning Democratic candidates have faced a lot of scrutiny in the last year about whether they’re “electable” in a general election. Why aren’t p...

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The pop girlies are sad

Episode Date: August 21, 2026

Ella Langley’s heartbreak anthem “Choosin’ Texas” is ruling the charts in this sad girl summer we’re having. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspu...

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The tragedy of Jason Arday

Episode Date: August 20, 2026

What the death of a star Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism tells us about race, culture, and who we are. This episode was produced by Dustin...

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Trans Panic! At The WNBA

Episode Date: August 19, 2026

When WNBA player Sophie Cunningham recently said she wanted to protect girls in sports from "biological men," a new front in the culture wars opened u...

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Flock cameras are watching you

Episode Date: August 18, 2026

Law enforcement agencies are using a vast network of AI-powered license plate cameras to track drivers. You may not have noticed them, but they have n...

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The influencer recession

Episode Date: August 14, 2026

An oversaturated internet filled with slop has made influencing a lot harder. It's left creators and brands scrambling for ways to regain our attentio...

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“Woke 1 was crazy”

Episode Date: August 13, 2026

The progressive left wants your vote. But some candidates for major races have a lot of online baggage. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, e...

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Testosterone is all the rage

Episode Date: August 12, 2026

Prescriptions for testosterone are way up. But it's not just men looking to live a high-T life. We revisit our show on taking T. This episode was pro...

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The AIPAC backlash

Episode Date: August 11, 2026

AIPAC is one of the biggest spenders in American politics. This year, it could backfire. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Peter Balonon...

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MAGA rethinks Ukraine

Episode Date: August 10, 2026

After years of skepticism, an important MAGA figure is warming to the Ukrainian cause. And she has the ear of the president. This episode was produce...