Introducing Explain It to Me
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"Explain It To Me" is a podcast from Vox that aims to answer listeners' complicated questions. The hosts invite listeners to call in with their perplexing inquiries, promising to delve into the rabbit holes and provide answers. The podcast opens its phone lines, receiving calls from listeners with diverse questions, ranging from the New York City subway's woes to the ethics of zoos and the quality of hospital food. The hosts emphasize Vox's commitment to explaining complex issues, highlighting their expertise in breaking down complicated topics and providing clear, accessible answers. The podcast aims to tackle questions that listeners struggle to find answers to, encouraging listeners to submit their "I just don't get it" questions, promising to research and provide insightful explanations. The hosts invite listeners to call or email their questions, providing contact information and announcing the podcast's launch date, encouraging listeners to follow and share the podcast.
Outlines
Explaining the World: "Explain It To Me" Podcast
"Explain It To Me" is a podcast from Vox that invites listeners to call in with their complicated questions, promising to delve into the rabbit holes and provide clear, accessible answers. The podcast aims to tackle questions that listeners struggle to find answers to, encouraging listeners to submit their "I just don't get it" questions, promising to research and provide insightful explanations.
Listener Questions and Topics
The podcast opens its phone lines, receiving calls from listeners with diverse questions, ranging from the New York City subway's woes to the ethics of zoos and the quality of hospital food.
Vox's Mission: Explaining the World
The hosts emphasize Vox's commitment to explaining complex issues. They highlight their expertise in breaking down complicated topics and providing clear, accessible answers.
Call to Action: Submit Your Questions
The hosts invite listeners to call or email their questions. They provide contact information and announce the podcast's launch date, encouraging listeners to follow and share the podcast.
Keywords
Explainable
A concept referring to something that can be understood or made clear through explanation. It implies the ability to break down complex ideas into simpler terms, making them accessible to a wider audience.
Vox
A media company known for its in-depth reporting and explanatory journalism. Vox aims to provide clear and concise explanations of complex issues, making them accessible to a broader audience.
Rabbit Hole
A metaphor for a complex or confusing topic that leads to a series of interconnected ideas or information, often resulting in a deep dive into a particular subject.
Podcast
A digital audio file that is distributed over the internet and can be downloaded or streamed. Podcasts often feature interviews, discussions, and other forms of audio content.
Listener Questions
Questions submitted by listeners of a podcast, often covering a wide range of topics and reflecting the interests and curiosities of the audience.
Q&A
What is the purpose of the "Explain It To Me" podcast?
The podcast aims to answer listeners' complicated questions that they struggle to find answers to. The hosts promise to research and provide insightful explanations.
How can listeners submit their questions to the podcast?
Listeners can call the podcast hotline at 1-800-618-8545 or send a voice memo to askvox@vox.com.
Show Notes
Life is complicated, and here at Vox, we love to explain it. Enter Explain It to Me: your go-to hotline for all the questions you can’t quite answer on your own. Give us a call, and we’ll do all the heavy lifting to get you the answers you need. Call 1-800-618-8545, send an email to askvox@vox.com, or submit a question here. New episodes drop every Wednesday.
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