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Today, Explained, page 4
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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Vance vs. Rubio 2028The episode debates who is Trump’s likely 2028 successor—J.D. Vance vs. Marco Rubio—and what “MAGA” would look like under each.16 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 17 chapters
Anarchy in the UKUK political and economic chaos—rapid turnover of prime ministers, voter anger, and the rise of populist figures like Nigel Farage and Count Binface—plus stagnating living standards and regional…15 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
The Mitch McConnell mysteryThe episode “The Mitch McConnell mystery” (Today Explained, Vox) examines why Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (84) stayed hospitalized and largely out of public view after a June 14 incident.14 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
ICE kills againThe episode argues that ICE killings and aggressive immigration enforcement have returned after a brief “course correction” following Minneapolis protests.13 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Tanning is backThe episode “Tanning is back” explains why more people—especially Gen Z—are “tan maxing” (using high UV exposure, tanning accelerators, and sometimes avoiding sunscreen) and what the health risks are.12 Jul 2026 · 30 min · 18 chapters
Kamala, 2028Whether former Vice President Kamala Harris should run for president again in 2028, and whether Democrats, voters, and donors want a “comeback.”11 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 10 chapters
Love Island or Lust Island?Love Island USA’s current season is framed as “less sexy” and more politically/sexually conservative, with “red pill/manosphere” influence showing up in how contestants talk about intimacy, status,…10 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
Pope Leo excommunicatesThe episode covers two Vatican-related flashpoints: Pope Leo’s excommunication of the Society of St.9 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
Smart glasses are officially hereSmart glasses from big tech (especially Snap/Meta) are arriving as an AI platform, raising both practical use questions and privacy fears.8 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 14 chapters
A white, male militaryThe episode focuses on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s alleged effort to roll back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in U.S.7 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Trump’s secret warThe episode argues that the U.S. is running an escalating “secret war” in Somalia while receiving little public attention.6 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
The socialists are coming!The episode explains why Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates are winning primaries in 2026 and what the DSA wants.2 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Jared and Ivanka’s accidental revolutionAlbania’s “Flamingo Revolution” protests against a luxury resort plan tied to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, sparked by construction on Sazan Island and nearby protected wetlands.1 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Everything is dupesThe episode “Everything is dupes” argues that “dupe” culture has become mainstream across guitars, fashion, beauty, food, and even travel, driven by the internet’s ability to find lookalikes cheaply.30 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
The World Cup is healing usThe Men’s World Cup as “soft power” and a cultural reset for the U.S., plus how hydration breaks have become a flashpoint for football purists and broadcasters’ commercial incentives.29 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 15 chapters
Can we cheat death?The episode asks “Can we cheat death?” It covers the longevity movement, including Vitalist Bay in Berkeley, where people pursue longer lives and especially longer “healthspan” (healthy years), not…28 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
How Trump lost the bro voteThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s support among young men has sharply weakened in his second term, despite his earlier success using UFC and “masculinity” branding.27 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
Lonely fans“Loneliness influencers” on TikTok/Instagram—young women who post quiet “POV” videos of living alone, single, and child-free, framing solitude as peaceful rather than tragic.26 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
The Reflecting Pool fiascoThe “Reflecting Pool fiasco” on Washington, D.C.’s National Mall—Trump-era renovations, the blue paint/peeling controversy, and why the pool repeatedly turns green with algae.25 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
The world’s stingiest trillionaireThe episode argues that Elon Musk’s “trillionaire” status highlights how little he gives away compared with what his wealth could fund.24 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
The Trump phone griftThe episode argues that Trump-linked ventures are “scams” enriching the Trump family while Donald Trump is in office.23 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
North Korea's girl dad dictatorNorth Korea’s apparent economic rebound and modernization, driven by war-related revenue and tighter digital surveillance, plus the growing public role of Kim Jong-un’s daughter as a potential…22 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
How to beat mosquitoesHow to beat mosquitoes—why they bite, how to prevent bites, and what science is doing to reduce or potentially eliminate mosquito populations (including Wolbachia and gene-drive/ethics).21 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
The young candidates shaking up the Dem PartyThe episode argues that New York’s congressional primaries signal national fights over AI regulation and generational/left-wing direction in the Democratic Party.20 Jun 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters