Explain It to Me
Should I buy a house? Why do I say “like” so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement?
Explain It to Me is the hotline for the issues that matter to your life. Send us your questions about health, personal finance, relationships, and anything else that matters to you. Host Jonquilyn Hill will take you on a journey to find the answers, whether it's to the halls of Congress or the local bar. You’ll get the answers you were looking for, and sometimes ones you didn't expect — and always with a dose of humor. New episodes every Sunday. Part of Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Vacation? In this economy?
Gas is expensive and Europeans want us to stay home. How can you still make use of that precious PTO?
26 min
2
Going broke on wellness
Americans spend billions on healthcare products, from green powders and cold plunges to costly gym memberships. Last summer we asked: what good do they do?
27 min
3
The perimenopause moment
Women’s health and hormones have been misunderstood by the medical establishment for decades. That’s changing.
26 min
4
What's in a name?
Jalen and Olivia and Liam and Ailany. We look at what makes a name top the popularity charts.
26 min
5
Tanning is back
Never mind skin cancer. Summer 2026 is all about tanmaxxing.
26 min
6
Can we cheat death?
The trick to living a longer, happier life.
26 min
7
How to beat mosquitoes
They’re the deadliest animal on the planet. Now even Google is getting into the extermination business.
26 min
8
The lost art of handwriting
How our relationship with writing has changed, and how that’s changed us.
27 min
9
DIY or don’t?
YouTube has advice for how to do everything from plumbing to electrical work. Should you take it?
26 min
10
Why people cheat
Our fears about infidelity reveal a lot about us. And so do our reasons for cheating.
26 min
11
Prepping for doomsday (or Tuesday)
How to prepare for the worst while still living your best life.
26 min
12
Chems in your cosmetics
From lotions to hair extensions, the products that make us look good may also make us feel bad.
27 min
13
The cost of “I do”
Love is in the air, but only if you’ve got thousands to throw at it. How couples are navigating the pressures and expenses of planning their perfect wedding.
26 min
14
Burnout sandwich
How to manage the squeeze of taking care of your kids and your parents at the same time.
26 min
15
How to fight burnout
We've been stuck in cycles of burnout for decades. Have Gen Z workers found a way out?
26 min
16
Why you have to be optimistic
When the world is on fire, it’s difficult to stay hopeful. But our future depends on it.
26 min
17
Can someone explain these prices?
From the gas station to the café to the grocery store, we break down why things cost so much these days.
26 min
18
Your accent… explained
How you talk reveals where you’re from and who you’d like to be.
26 min
19
The book of Mormon influence
27 min
20
Sugar crash
We’re obsessed with sugar. And Big Sugar is obsessed with us. How do we make a break?
26 min
21
Your clutter is holding you back
26 min
22
You, me, and ADHD
It’s not just for school kids anymore. Why more adults are getting diagnosed with the disorder.
26 min
23
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
24
No one will save us but ourselves
When crises hit, neighbors turn to mutual aid.
26 min
25
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