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.
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
177
The most dangerous award
23 min
178
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
179
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
180
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
181
American_history_v9_final_FINAL_THIS ONE
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
182
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
183
Mar-a-Lago makeover
23 min
184
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
185
Why Harvard is fighting back
23 min
186
Art of the (Iran) deal
24 min
187
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
188
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
189
Watercooler TV is back
23 min
190
Laura Loomered the NSA
22 min
191
Plastic rain, plastic rain
23 min
192
The nostalgia economy
23 min
193
Project 2025’s next chapter
23 min
194
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
195
Pray for Hooters
24 min
196
The day after "Liberation Day"
23 min
197
Why young people are getting cancer
23 min
198
Hasan Piker explains himself
27 min
199
Not Coming to America
Traveling to the United States is getting tricky, but there are ways to be careful.
23 min
200
Blinded by the headlights
Drivers and passengers are right: Car headlights are brighter now. And the solutions aren't simple.