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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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The internet is forever. So how do we handle posts from our past selves?
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Sarah Schweppe, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Image credit Hady Mawajdeh.
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2The polls all point to the new reality: Trump voters are disappointed in the president they helped elect, especially when it comes to ICE, affordability, and the Epstein files. We hear from them.
This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
President Trump after a rally in North Carolina. Photo by Cornell Watson/Bloomberg via Getty Images.
Thanks to The Bulwark’s Focus Group podcast for their swing voter footage.
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It's 2016 on the internet again. The nostalgia is a reminder that many Millennials are starting to his their first "aging cliff."
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Drake poses with his awards during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Photo by David Becker/Getty Images.
Further Reading: Falling off the aging cliff at 44
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President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of pardons and commutations in his second term — but it's not entirely different from how his predecessors used that power.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers and Jenny Lawton, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
President Trump at the 2025 Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House. Photo by Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images.
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The president's Board of Peace is kind of like the UN Security Council. But it costs a billion dollars to join for life. Israel, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, and Argentina have already signed on.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King.
President Trump at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images.
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Young conservatives are struggling with where to turn after Kirk's assassination. Some of the options are frightening.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King.
A woman holding an American flag at Turning Point's annual AmericaFest conference, in remembrance of late right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk. Photo by Olivier Touron / AFP via Getty Images.
Further Reading: Inside the Conservative Campus Revolution Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast.
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Federal agents killed a second civilian observer in Minneapolis this weekend. Now, the Trump administration is feeling the political pressure.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Miles Bryan with help from Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King.
A makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti after he was shot dead by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Photo by Octavio JONES / AFP via Getty Images.
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Bland colors, AI summaries, and declining literacy rates have lots of us worried that we’re losing our intelligence to the modern world. Can we get it back?
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo By BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images.
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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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More 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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Further listening: The Breadwinners Podcast featuring guest Libby Leffler.
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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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fascism kids. fascism is the stance of the Trimp regime.
pardoning looks like blanket chk to abuse power. no one should be above law. we need to get rid of this corrupt practice that allows criminals to go scott free.
i follow dr. Eric Berg on utube, good nutrition health researcher / chiropractor.. advocate for keto n intermittent fasting. healthy lifestyle, worth a chkout
2 words, shameless trash.
goes to show the amount of fear marketed to ppl and / or they seen heard of people finances get wrecked due to the D, i know of a few.. so ya prenups shouldnt bother partner if ones intentions are pure BUT it reveals your partner is SMART n person of principles not waving by emotions n assumptions. chkout James Sexton no.1 nyc divorce lawyer has a pod of his own, hilarious fella
This had the potential to be a really interesting, thought provoking episode. It chose not to.
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?