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Today, Explained, page 16
by Vox · English
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 future of vaccinesThe episode discusses the contrasting roles of former President Donald Trump in the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines versus his current administration's actions that appear to undermine…26 Aug 2025 · 26 min
AI took your jobIn this episode of *Today, Explained*, hosts Noel King and Sean Rameswaram delve into the grim reality facing young job seekers, particularly recent college graduates.25 Aug 2025 · 26 min
The golden age of exerciseA daily news explainer podcast by Vox, discussing important stories.24 Aug 2025 · 31 min
Good BunnyIn this episode, the focus is on the summer success of Bad Bunny, a Puerto Rican artist making significant cultural waves through his concert residency in Puerto Rico, emphasizing themes of cultural…22 Aug 2025 · 27 min
Trump evicts homeless peopleA daily news explainer podcast from Vox that guides listeners through important stories of the day.21 Aug 2025 · 27 min
South Park is not your friendIn this episode of *Today, Explained*, hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King discuss the latest season of *South Park*, which has explicitly critiqued Donald Trump and his administration.20 Aug 2025 · 26 min
Is America still capitalist? In this episode of Today, Explained, hosts Noel King and Sean Rameswaram discuss President Trump's recent economic actions and their implications for capitalism in the United States.19 Aug 2025 · 26 min
Trump meets with EuropeIn this episode of Today, Explained, the podcast focuses on the recent visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Washington, D.C., where he was joined by several European leaders.18 Aug 2025 · 26 min
Hacking our healthThe episode “Hacking our health” (Explaining It to Me, Vox) explores how people try to optimize health using biohacking tools—wearables, hormones, and supplements—and where those approaches can…17 Aug 2025 · 31 min · 17 chapters
Living on MarsDiscussion on the ambitions of powerful figures to send humans to Mars, exploring the challenges of getting there and surviving once they arrive.15 Aug 2025 · 26 min
A soccer mom takes on ICEAndrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd14 Aug 2025 · 26 min
"Roving mobs of wild youth"A daily news explainer podcast by Vox, hosted by Sean Rameswaram and Noel King.13 Aug 2025 · 27 min
What Trump really wants from collegesWhat Trump really wants from colleges12 Aug 2025 · 26 min
Drilling for clean energyThis episode discusses the challenges and potential of geothermal energy, highlighting its advantages in combating climate change and the obstacles faced in harnessing it.11 Aug 2025 · 26 min
What wellness costs usThe episode “What wellness costs us” argues that “wellness” has become a luxury, marketed as a cure-all while often relying on pseudoscience, moralizing, and selective “science.” It follows Hadi…10 Aug 2025 · 30 min · 12 chapters
Going to MarsThis episode explores the contemporary fascination with Mars, highlighting the agreement between political leaders and entrepreneurs on the significance of Mars exploration.8 Aug 2025 · 26 min
TEXAS HOLD DEMSProduced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir.7 Aug 2025 · 26 min
Can China save our climate?In this episode of *Today, Explained*, hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King discuss the contrasting approaches to climate policy between the Trump administration and China, the world's largest…6 Aug 2025 · 26 min
The deal with Trump's dealsRebeca Ibarra (Producer), Jolie Myers (Editor), Laura Bullard (Fact-Checker), Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd (Engineers)5 Aug 2025 · 26 min
Schooling kids at PragerUThe episode discusses PragerU's influence on educational content, particularly in relation to U.S. history and the Trump administration's support for this conservative educational resource.4 Aug 2025 · 26 min
America’s high-speed rail failAmerica’s High-Speed Rail Fail3 Aug 2025 · 30 min
This is your brain off booksPeter Balonon-Rosen, Jolie Myers, Amina Al-Sadi, Denise Guerra, Patrick Boyd, Andrea Kristinsdottir1 Aug 2025 · 26 min
The Trumpiest judge yetIn this episode of *Today, Explained*, hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King discuss the confirmation of Emil Bove to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.31 Jul 2025 · 26 min
AI is killing the internetGabrielle Berbey (Producer), Amina Al-Sadi (Editor), Rebeca Ibarra (Fact-checker), Patrick Boyd, Andrea Kristinsdottir (Engineers)30 Jul 2025 · 26 min