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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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Thousands of federal immigration officers have descended onto Minneapolis. The state is in a full-blown conflict with the Trump administration. What can Democratic leaders do, and what it would mean if Trump invoked the Insurrection Act there?
This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado and Danielle Hewitt, engineered by Shannon Mahoney, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
A demonstrator holds a photo of Renee Nicole Good, the anti-ICE protester fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP via Getty Images.
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2More young people are insisting on prenups. They’re not just for millionaires and celebrities anymore.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers and Jenny Lawton, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
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President Trump has given up trying to buy Greenland — at least for now.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
President Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.
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Trump wants to hire a slew of new ICE agents. He's targeting fans of NASCAR, UFC, video games and guns.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Chicago. Photo by Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images.
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Trump has delivered conservatives much of the Project 2025 wishlist already. The Heritage Foundation wants him to keep going.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
Donald Trump being sworn into office a year ago. Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson - Pool/Getty Images.
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How a nepo baby from Australia changed political discourse and remade the world. We revisit the rise of Rupert Murdoch and his media empire.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen with help from Denise Guerra, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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Why we’re obsessed with Heated Rivalry and hooking up on the small screen.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jenny Lawton and Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Brandon McFarland, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
Heated Rivalry press photo by Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max.
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Let them eat steak.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
The revised Food Pyramid from the Department of Health and Human Services. Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images.
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Europe is taking President Donald Trump’s threats against Greenland more seriously after the US’s actions in Venezuela. But will intervention be a red line for Republicans in Congress?
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado and Ariana Aspuru, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Protesters with Greenland flags outside the US embassy in Copenhagen. Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images.
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The Trump administration says Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have "immunity" in Minneapolis. That could mean few — or no — consequences for the agent who shot Renee Good.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
A Border Patrol Tactical Unit agent pepper sprays a protestor in south Minneapolis. Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images.
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The Trump administration has a warning for student loan borrowers in default: Pay up, or we'll take it out of your paycheck.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatisciore, and hosted by Noel King.
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When President Donald Trump took office, he promised to be tough on China. One year later, China's global position is stronger than ever.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Miles Bryan.
Labubu dolls on display at a Pop Mart store in Shanghai. Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images.
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How this season’s flu got supercharged — and why viruses may make you healthier.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Elisa Schu/picture alliance via Getty Images.
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Most of us don't even realize it, but we're increasingly hearing AI music in the wild.
This episode was producer by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King.
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First there was a fraud scandal involving the Somali community in Minnesota. Then, Trump sent in ICE. Now a woman is dead and people want answers.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado and Ariana Aspuru, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King.
A protestor at the scene where an ICE officer shot a woman in her car in Minneapolis, MN. Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images.
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How the Trump administration is using "third country deportations" to expel asylum seekers.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Miles Bryan.
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The biggest sporting event is coming to North America this year. Here’s what it means that President Trump will get to host the world.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi with help from Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
President Donald Trump places the FIFA Peace Prize around his neck after receiving it from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.
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President Trump says the US will "run Venezuela." Here’s what that looks like from Caracas, given the US's history in the region.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact checked by Avishay Artsy, Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, and Kelli Wessinger, engineered by Patrick Boyd and hosted by Noel King.
A woman in Caracas holds a portrait of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a rally after he was captured by the U.S. military. Photo by APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images.
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Once a place of serendipity and discovery, the internet now thrives on feeding us toxic rage bait designed to piss us off. Can we get the good internet back?
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Sarah Schweppe, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
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We investigate.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
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just thought of sumthin non human, fake, tells brain its inauthentic, fake .its y men hate makeup on women..we want the original goods.. some human talent achievement, for now Ai is rival to human race, feel compelled to resist, justa human feedbacking..
no sickness here Alhumdulilah maybe cuz i never stopped wearing mask 😷..neva got flu shot in my life, just 2covid shots. ladies i hav the best genes! impressed!? you can have my babies, they r free of cost.. no sorry, its Haram. But im accepting marriage applications! must like Allah n never argue! n if u can cook, ill setup table.
upto how u make use of it, i cant imagine life without internet, specially YouTube n podcasts, it helps me survive on my own n not feel lonely, without these tools of convenience one could end up deleting themselves. So be grateful, use the internet for good, learn stuff n self control.
He's great, but I would actually love to hear from Rama Duwaji
My jaw dropped while listening to Jace's response to Noel's question about using terms like "hold, touch, hand." It was a beautiful answer, and I wasn't prepared for that.
i couldn't listen to this episode, it was giving me the creeps 😵💫
Wow, ChatGPT's Spanish is worse than I could've imagined
After he stops the first imaginary 8 wars that he boasts that he stopped, maybe then he can imaginarily stop what's going on in Sudan.
yes starve Gazans, starve Americans, send troops to all states, a genocide of middle n lower class of our own in the making eh? you gotta love Politicians, they want to make lives of ppl miserable so jesus can return n give them gold medals of dishonor J be like "thx guys ur treating ppl harshly urshered my return" it wasnt possible without your evil actions,thank u thank u. oh n this easily answers WHY z-mamdani will win.
80% gains from Ai indusrtry alone uh oh, if this fails its great depression v2.0? we dont need Google to Ai every quedtion if its eating up 10 trees each search, this is insanity. no wonder el patron is goin overseas making raw mineral deals vs. chai-nAA! My fear is we'll suck up all raw minerals n energy n go broke while highly dependent on it.
congratulations sean!
Yes, I remember Tilly Norwood from its first role, 'Will Smith Eating Spaghetti' 😂
Golden is great but Idol is ICONIC
Why is there even a discussion about this? Republicans control both the House and the Senate and the presidency. It's up to them to pass a budget. Why are the media following this narrative?
Wow Kirk really set himself up for that one around the 19:20 mark
yikes! sounds sad, i betta' hold on to my job...j/k Lets get UBI goin while we r alive. i mean purpose of life isn't to just work pay bills n die is it? if u think about thats how majority r living. we definitely need to have bigger understanding of life. look into religion philosophy, understand the big picture, understand meaning of life. for me Islam does it..everyone seems to be worried about feeding ever deteriorating bodies, is any1 worried about their ever lasting soul? if u relate, chkout ali hammuda - change of heart series, to help u understand your purpose.
I'm not sure Nick Quah understands the point of ManBearPig
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petty politicians disgusting exiting half way
lobbying is bribery. get rid of it, otherwise we are oligarchy serving the corrupt rich. wait asking who to repel lobbying? the ones who r in power cuz of it? sorry naiive me. continue the bribery..(sigh)