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.
President Donald Trump promised to crack down on illicit drugs. Then, he blew up a Venezuelan vessel in international waters.
23 min
205
The United States is Southern now
From #rushtok to country music, American culture is getting more and more southern.
26 min
206
Hamilton and Obamacore cringe
The smash hit musical Hamilton is now in a movie theater near you. But in the decade since it came out, Hamilton — and much of Obama-era culture — is feeling a little dated.
23 min
207
Trump and Modi’s broken bromance
India’s prime minister was so tight with Donald Trump that they held hands during public appearances. But the two strongmen are on the outs, and Narendra Modi has found a new hand to hold.
23 min
208
Deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia (to Uganda)
24 min
209
Trump's "tough on crime" spree
23 min
210
The Made in the USA myth
This special feed drop of NPR's Planet Money examines the United States' dwindling domestic garment industry and whether it is ever likely to come back.
30 min
211
$250 million to work for Meta
23 min
212
Fed up
23 min
213
The future of vaccines
23 min
214
AI took your job
23 min
215
The golden age of exercise
Americans are flocking to gyms and fitness classes. It wasn't always that way.
27 min
216
Good Bunny
24 min
217
Trump evicts homeless people
24 min
218
South Park is not your friend
23 min
219
Is America still capitalist?
23 min
220
Trump meets with Europe
23 min
221
Hacking our health
We track our steps and our sleep, guzzle supplements and protein shakes, and even inject hormones – all in the name of wellness.