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.


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Conclave (2025)
We try to divine who will follow Pope Francis and introduce you to one of his many legacies: the first millennial saint.
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Government websites have erased references to American heroes like Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson in order to comply with Trump’s anti-DEI push. But America is no stranger to revisionist history.
23 min
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Is climate progress doomed?
Many worry that the clean energy transition will be derailed by the Trump administration. But there's reason to believe otherwise.
25 min
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Mar-a-Lago makeover
23 min
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Trump v. Mangione
The Trump administration is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is scheduled back in court this week. Plus, a closer look at a work that may have inspired Mangione (the Unabomber’s manifesto).
23 min
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Why Harvard is fighting back
23 min
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Art of the (Iran) deal
24 min
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It’s China’s turn
China has spent years preparing for this trade war — and for a world no longer dominated by the US.
23 min
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What if college isn't for everyone?
For decades, high schools and parents have prioritized college for all graduating seniors. Now, more students are asking if there's another way.
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Watercooler TV is back
23 min
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Laura Loomered the NSA
22 min
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Plastic rain, plastic rain
23 min
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The nostalgia economy
23 min
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Project 2025’s next chapter
23 min
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Is a house still a good investment?
Given the economy and interest rates, homebuying doesn't seem like it’s necessarily the way to go anymore. So consider this not your parents’ real estate advice.
27 min
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Pray for Hooters
24 min
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The day after "Liberation Day"
23 min
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Why young people are getting cancer
23 min
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Hasan Piker explains himself
27 min
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Not Coming to America
Traveling to the United States is getting tricky, but there are ways to be careful.
23 min
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Blinded by the headlights
Drivers and passengers are right: Car headlights are brighter now. And the solutions aren't simple.
27 min
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Huge week for the group chat
23 min
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Fear is the economy killer
The biggest threat to the American economy might be the American consumer’s sour mood.
23 min
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The “Joe Rogan of the left”
Data on who didn’t vote for the Dems is finally coming in and it’s clear that they have a problem. Can Hasan Piker be the solution?
25 min
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Trump's judge grudge
Judges, including one of his own Supreme Court appointees, are trying to rein President Trump in. In return, Trump is threatening to impeach judges.
23 min