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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No love (on the spectrum) for RFK Jr.
24 min
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Tariffs hit like a Mack truck
23 min
53
100 days of payback
23 min
54
How Trump saved Canada’s libs
The Liberal Party was set to lose today’s election. Now, thanks to President Trump, it just might win.
23 min
55
Retire? In this economy?!
With 401(k)s taking a hit and the fate of Social Security uncertain, we get some advice for how to talk to the elders in your life about work and retirement.
26 min
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The most dangerous award
23 min
57
The startup that cried dire wolf
Colossal says it's brought the dire wolf back from extinction — but the accuracy of that claim and the ethics of de-extinction are in question.
23 min
58
How the Abrego Garcia standoff ends
Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland recounts his visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Former prosecutor Elie Honig explains the three scenarios that could end this legal standoff.
23 min
59
Conclave (2025)
We try to divine who will follow Pope Francis and introduce you to one of his many legacies: the first millennial saint.
23 min
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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
62
Mar-a-Lago makeover
23 min
63
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
65
Art of the (Iran) deal
24 min
66
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
67
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.
26 min
68
Watercooler TV is back
23 min
69
Laura Loomered the NSA
22 min
70
Plastic rain, plastic rain
23 min
71
The nostalgia economy
23 min
72
Project 2025’s next chapter
23 min
73
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