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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1
MAHA moms are mad
An executive order regarding pesticides has infuriated some of the most powerful people in the MAHA movement.
23 min
2
A man, no plan, Iran
President Trump got what he wanted in Iran: a change in leadership. But what he wants next isn't clear... and seems to change by the minute.
23 min
3
You, me, and ADHD
It’s not just for school kids anymore. Why more adults are getting diagnosed with the disorder.
26 min
4
The “Epstein class”
No one did enough to stop Jeffrey Epstein, including elected Democrats. Rep. Ro Khanna says they should be held accountable.
25 min
5
The reality TV that made us
A new documentary about America's Next Top Model has people reckoning with its legacy and the industry that birthed it.
23 min
6
Conspiracy theory nation
The Epstein files are giving new life to the Pizzagate conspiracy theory. American political culture has long been built on conspiracy theorizing.
23 min
7
A toymaker who got tariffed
And then sued the president, and won.
24 min
8
The authoritarian hangover
Beating an authoritarian regime at the ballot box is hard, but rolling back its changes is harder. Just look at Poland.
23 min
9
One Battle for Democracy After Another
For nearly 10 years, Poland's authoritarian government chipped away at the country's freedoms. Here's how Poles mobilized to get their democracy back before it was too late.
23 min
10
Make credit cards work for you
America runs on credit. Those plastic cards we carry around can get us into big trouble — or score us free vacations.
26 min
11
How Epstein fooled America
Jeffrey Epstein remained a thriving member of the elite for decades, even when everyone seemed to know what he was doing.
24 min
12
A concert? In this economy?
A thousand bucks to see Harry Styles. Who’s to blame for high concert ticket prices, and why some artists are ditching the tour bus altogether.
23 min
13
Sex, lies, and Kristi Noem
The DHS secretary and her work husband who have been tormenting America.
24 min
14
The darkness behind looksmaxxing
When streamer Clavicular bashes his face with a hammer or does meth to stay skinny, it's not just himself he's hurting.
23 min
15
How Trump-style authoritarians lose
Lessons from the defeat of the "Trump of the Tropics."
23 min
16
Packing in protein
Protein in your soda. Protein in your cereal. Protein in your bread. In this rerun from last year, we explain how protein got added into so much of what we eat and drink.
23 min
17
No one will save us but ourselves
When crises hit, neighbors turn to mutual aid.
26 min
18
The billionaire governor taking on Trump
JB Pritzker of Illinois has a playbook for fighting back against the Trump administration — and he says it's working.
22 min
19
Skinny and sad on GLP-1s
GLP-1 drugs are easier than ever to get. But losing weight might also mean losing your personality.
23 min
20
How deportation broke the courts
The number of immigration cases has risen sharply since President Donald Trump took office, and DOJ lawyers are crashing out.
23 min
21
When Border Patrol comes to town
Donald Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations helped him win. But the reality of enforcement is hitting people hard. Even in red states.
23 min
22
AI is gossiping about you
On Moltbook, AI agents yap about their creators, trade coding tips, and wonder about the meaning of life and memory. Should we be concerned?
23 min
23
The Art of the Steal
President Trump has a track record of election interference. And now he's threatening to nationalize or even cancel the midterm elections.
23 min
24
Living in a winter bummerland
The days are shorter and colder, and can leave us feeling listless and drained of energy. When do the winter blues tip over into seasonal affective disorder, and how do we make the most of the season?
27 min
25
Jasmine Crockett isn’t backing down
Rep. Jasmine Crockett wants you to know she comes by her controversies and clap-backs honestly.
25 min