Podcast · 558 episodes
Today, Explained, page 7
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.
All episodes, page 7
The Michael Jackson "biopic"The episode discusses the new Michael Jackson biopic and why it doesn’t include the full allegations story.30 Apr 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
China is winning the Iran warThe episode argues that the Iran war is creating strategic lessons for China and, in a separate segment, accelerating global demand for Chinese clean-energy tech.29 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 11 chapters
“Staged”The episode “Staged” (Vox’s Today Explained) discusses the immediate online backlash to a White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting attempt, with some people claiming it was staged.28 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
Who's afraid of teen takeovers?The episode examines “teen takeovers” in Washington, D.C. and other cities: large groups of teenagers meet in public spaces after being organized via social media (especially Instagram), sometimes…27 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Burnout sandwichThe episode “Burnout Sandwich” explains how burnout hits people who juggle caregiving for aging parents (and sometimes grandparents) while raising children, often alongside jobs and rising costs.26 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 10 chapters
This Senator has an Eric Swalwell problemInterview with Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego on Latino voter backlash, immigration reform, AI/data-center regulation, and allegations involving Congressman Eric Swalwell, including Gallego’s claimed…25 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
“Having kids was a mistake”Parental regret and the reasons some people feel “having kids was a mistake,” especially after the early years; also a broader discussion about modern parenting expectations and how to make parenting…24 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 7 chapters
When your college closesWhy small colleges are closing (Hampshire College as case study) and what happens to students; broader “college enrollment death spiral” drivers; possible reforms to slow decline.23 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
100 days of Mayor MamdaniA “100 days” check-in on New York City Mayor Zohran (Zohran) Mamdani, focusing on affordability promises, day-to-day “pothole politics,” approval ratings, budget fights, and how he’s reshaping…22 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
TMZ Goes to WashingtonThe episode “TMZ Goes to Washington” examines why TMZ expanded into Capitol Hill coverage and how tabloid-style journalism affects politics.21 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
The case for holy warThe episode argues for “holy war” framing in U.S. politics and foreign policy, using biblical language to justify conflict with Iran, while also discussing Christian nationalism’s plan to reshape…20 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
How to fight burnoutThe episode explains burnout as a chronic, research-defined condition and argues that it comes from a long-term mismatch between work ideals and job reality, not just personal weakness.19 Apr 2026 · 29 min · 11 chapters
Why both sides fail on immigrationThe episode argues that immigration enforcement is “broken” because both parties built a system over decades, and that Trump’s approach has shifted from public street spectacle to quieter, broader…18 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
The secret soundtrack to your lifeThe episode explains “sync music,” background/library tracks written to be paired with video, and how it became the hidden soundtrack of modern life.17 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
AI just got scarierThe episode links two “AI got scarier” threads: (1) alleged violence and narrative warfare around OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and (2) Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, an AI model for cybersecurity that’s…16 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
No ceasefire for LebanonIsrael and Lebanon hold historic direct talks in Washington, D.C., but there is no ceasefire yet.15 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 14 chapters
The Great American Tax RevoltAmericans’ growing hostility to taxes, framed as a potential “tax revolt,” and how past property-tax revolts (especially California’s Proposition 13) show both appeal and consequences.14 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 13 chapters
No dealThe U.S. failed to reach an Iran nuclear deal after 21 hours of talks led by Vice President J.D.13 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 7 chapters
Why you have to be optimisticDefines optimism vs hope and argues “toxic optimism” and “frozen pessimism” both distort reality; presents hope as active, community-based practice and gives tactics (noticing good, hobbies, local…12 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
America Post-TrumpA Vox “America Actually” episode imagining a post-Trump U.S. by focusing on politics as culture, demographics, affordability, media, AI, and foreign policy (Iran/Israel-Gaza), rather than Trump as…11 Apr 2026 · 34 min · 14 chapters
Why fan fiction is everywhereThe episode argues that fan fiction has moved from niche fandom practice into mainstream pop culture and publishing.10 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 10 chapters
Kanye's comebackKanye “Ye” West’s attempted comeback—how his recent apologies intersect with past anti-Semitic/anti-Black rhetoric, and why he still draws audiences despite bans and controversy.9 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
Apocalypse Not NowThe episode analyzes the U.S.-Iran crisis after President Trump’s reported genocide-level threat, the resulting (tentative) two-week ceasefire, and what happens next—especially around the Strait of…8 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
Mission accomplished?Whether the U.S. war in Iran resembles the Iraq War, focusing on “unknown unknowns,” shaky intelligence about WMDs, lack of congressional buy-in, allied skepticism, and the post-invasion failure to…7 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters