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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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Dinner and a Modi
Episode Date: June 22, 2023Despite US concerns over the decline of Indian democracy and human rights, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is getting a prestigious state dinner from the...
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Okla-home-a
Episode Date: June 21, 2023A group in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will pay remote workers $10,000 to move there. Vox’s Rani Molla explains why the city is banking on a digital workforce —...
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Childproofing Pornhub
Episode Date: June 20, 2023States want to restrict kids’ access to harmful content online via age verification systems. New York Times reporter Natasha Singer explains how a wav...
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The Today, Explained Center for Kids Who Can’t Read Good
Episode Date: June 16, 2023For decades, American schools have taught reading with an approach that doesn’t work very well. Emily Hanford of the podcast “Sold a Story: How Teachi...
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How the Saudis bought pro golf
Episode Date: June 15, 2023The PGA Tour wanted nothing to do with a rival Saudi-funded golf tour, but like Silicon Valley and the White House, it couldn’t resist the Kingdom’s i...
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Kids sue Montana over climate change
Episode Date: June 14, 2023Held v. Montana, a first-of-its-kind climate lawsuit, pits young people — and their constitutionally enshrined right to a clean environment — against...
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Vivek Ramaswamy explains himself
Episode Date: June 13, 2023The entrepreneur is running a longshot campaign for the GOP nomination on an “American nationalist,” anti-“woke capitalism” platform. Semafor’s Dave W...
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Why Marvel movies look bad
Episode Date: June 12, 2023Bad visual effects in movies may have less to do with technology and more to do with workers being underpaid and overworked. Vulture senior reporter C...
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Florida man indicted (again)
Episode Date: June 9, 2023For the first time in American history, a former president faces federal charges. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains. This episode was produced by Miles Bry...
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Texas messed with Houston schools
Episode Date: June 8, 2023The state of Texas took over Houston’s Independent School District and replaced the superintendent and the elected board. But state takeovers like thi...
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California is becoming uninsurable
Episode Date: June 7, 2023Two insurance giants will stop issuing new policies for California homes. CalMatters reporter Ben Christopher and Vox’s Umair Irfan say insurers have...
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Apple’s $3,500 goggles
Episode Date: June 6, 2023Apple’s launch of a new mixed reality headset shows that, for Apple, the metaverse isn’t dead. The Verge’s David Pierce explains. This episode was pro...
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Real Housebans of Tallahassee
Episode Date: June 5, 2023A new Florida law will restrict where Chinese citizens can buy homes, and other states may follow suit. The legislation is eerily similar to racist la...
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Hannah Gadsby and “Pablo-matic" Picasso
Episode Date: June 2, 2023Comedian Hannah Gadsby railed against Pablo Picasso in “Nanette.” So why are they curating an exhibition timed to the 50th anniversary of his death? G...
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Ukraine’s counteroffensive
Episode Date: June 1, 2023Ukraine vowed to mount a counteroffensive against Russia. Drone attacks on Moscow might signal it has begun. The Washington Post’s Mary Ilyushina and...
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Target-ing Pride
Episode Date: May 31, 2023Companies have been leaning into Pride month for years. So why are brands like Target and Bud Light facing such intense backlash now? Vox’s Emily Stew...
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The Kia Boyz are coming for your car
Episode Date: May 30, 2023Turns out Kias and Hyundais are easy to steal. Teens are taking advantage, and putting it all on TikTok. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, e...
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Hot and bothered
Episode Date: May 26, 2023The FDA approved a game-changing drug to treat hot flashes, a symptom of menopause. Health writer Jancee Dunn talks about why a transition that happen...
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He's Ronning
Episode Date: May 25, 2023NBC’s Matt Dixon explains how Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to Make America Florida. Vox’s Andrew Prokop spells out how the governor’s brain works. Please c...