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Today, Explained, page 5
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 death of datingGen Z’s retreat from dating and relationships, driven by internet/social media dynamics that intensify anxiety, rejection, and distrust; dating apps replace courtship with frictionless “shopping,”…19 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
How Trump’s maps could backfireFlorida redistricting after the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act, and how partisan map changes could backfire for Republicans in 2026.18 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 18 chapters
Iran won the warThe episode argues Iran “won” the war against the United States/Israel, reshaping Iran’s leadership, regional power, and public life.17 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Why the Antichrist is backThe episode argues that talk about the Antichrist in American politics is surging again, especially in the 2020s, and that some far-right Trump critics and evangelical commentators interpret current…16 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
Trump loves the inflationThe episode connects two themes: Trump’s economy messaging and why consumer sentiment is collapsing. It says the U.S.15 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 7 chapters
The lost art of handwritingHow handwriting (print, cursive, and note-taking) has changed as schools and daily life shift from paper to screens, and why pen-and-paper still matters—especially for reading, memory, and human…14 Jun 2026 · 31 min · 10 chapters
Hasan Piker vs. The EstablishmentAfter Hasan Piker’s rise post-2024 election, centrist Democrats (Third Way) argue he’s too offensive and extremist for the party to platform; the episode then features Piker’s response on apology,…13 Jun 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
YouTube at the moviesYouTube creators are disrupting Hollywood filmmaking and distribution, and the episode also pivots to how AI is changing film production.12 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
Nike lost its coolThe episode argues that Nike has become “uncool” despite still selling many shoes. Key evidence cited: sales and growth have declined; Nike stock is under $50 (lowest since 2015).11 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Is Platner too “authentic”?The episode examines whether Democratic Senate nominee Graham Plattner is “authentic” to Maine voters, despite a long-running scandal trail.10 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
America's birthday bluesAmerica’s 250th birthday celebrations in Washington, D.C.—and how they’ve become politicized, messy, and spectacle-driven, compared with earlier bicentennial planning (especially 1976).9 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 7 chapters
Putin's plan to live foreverThe episode argues that Vladimir Putin is pursuing extreme longevity/immortality, citing new Wall Street Journal reporting about a roughly $26 billion Russian state program.8 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
DIY or don’t?The episode explores DIY home improvement—when it’s empowering, when it’s risky, and how to learn safely—plus real examples from homeowners and a handyman.7 Jun 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
Can corruption drive voter turnout?Gerrymandering and voter turnout in the 2026 midterms, focusing on Virginia’s 1st Congressional District.6 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 16 chapters
The Ferrari of electric vehiclesThe episode compares two new electric vehicles as opposite answers to whether EVs can “get over the electric hump.” Topic: Ferrari’s first EV, the Ferrari Luce, versus the Slate Truck, a…5 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 15 chapters
Why Israel won’t stopThe episode argues that Israel’s campaign in Lebanon and the broader push against Iran won’t stop because of a “Greater Israel” project: a long-running settlement-and-expansion agenda that aims to…4 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
Trump enters his flop eraThe episode compares “flopping” in the NBA—taking a dive to draw fouls—with Donald Trump’s recent political “flop era,” focusing on a major White House controversy: the “anti-weaponization slush…3 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
AI goes IPOThe episode is about “AI goes IPO”: multiple frontier AI companies and Elon Musk’s SpaceX are preparing for public listings, creating an “Omega IPO” rush and raising questions about hype versus…2 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
Ebola conspiraciesThe episode examines (1) a Trump administration plan to quarantine Americans exposed to Ebola in Kenya instead of bringing them home, and (2) how Ebola conspiracy theories in eastern DRC have…1 Jun 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
Why people cheatThe episode “Why people cheat” (Explain It To Me, Vox) explores why infidelity triggers intense anger and how the rules of “cheating” are changing.31 May 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
You voted. Does it matter?The episode argues that U.S. democracy is “broken” and that voting power is distorted by the Electoral College, Senate representation, and declining numbers of competitive House districts.30 May 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
The steroid olympicsThe episode covers the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, described as “Olympics on drugs,” and argues the event is both a spectacle and marketing funnel for performance-enhancer sales.29 May 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
The fall of Ben ShapiroThe episode argues that Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire empire is collapsing due to both business missteps and a far-right MAGA “vibe shift” driven by Israel/October 7 fallout.28 May 2026 · 26 min · 15 chapters
Raw milk is having a moomentThe episode explores why raw milk is “having a moment” in the US: rising interest, changing state laws, and the debate over health risks versus “food freedom.” It follows a visit to Priggle…27 May 2026 · 27 min · 17 chapters