Explain It to Me podcast

Explain It to Me

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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.

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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#757

Is climate progress doomed?

Many worry that the clean energy transition will be derailed by the Trump administration. ... more

20 Apr 2025

31 MINS

31:04

20 Apr 2025


#756

What if college isn't for everyone?

For decades, high schools and parents have prioritized college for all graduating seniors.... more

13 Apr 2025

31 MINS

31:48

13 Apr 2025


#755

Is a house still a good investment?

Given the economy and interest rates, homebuying doesn't seem like it’s necessarily the wa... more

06 Apr 2025

32 MINS

32:36

06 Apr 2025


#754

Explain It to Me can be ad-free!

Vox Members now get all our podcasts, ad-free. If you become a member, you will also get ... more

02 Apr 2025

01 MINS

01:20

02 Apr 2025


#753

Blinded by the headlights

Drivers and passengers are right: Car headlights are brighter now. And the solutions aren'... more

30 Mar 2025

33 MINS

33:10

30 Mar 2025


#752

Gen Sex

Gen X women are freeing themselves from the hangups of the '90s, and having the best sex o... more

23 Mar 2025

32 MINS

32:03

23 Mar 2025


#751

Did diversity ever work...at work?

There's a backlash against corporate DEI efforts, and it’s not just from the right. It's e... more

16 Mar 2025

32 MINS

32:44

16 Mar 2025


#750

Why does dating suck for guys?

The rules of romance have changed, and many young men feel they can't keep up. We get some... more

09 Mar 2025

32 MINS

32:29

09 Mar 2025


#749

Ok for real, what is a REAL ID?

Listener Tessa was at the airport and noticed that the REAL ID deadline had been extended ... more

02 Mar 2025

35 MINS

35:42

02 Mar 2025


#748

We’ve got some news for you!

Starting this week, Explain It to Me is moving to Sundays. Check out our next episode here... more

26 Feb 2025

01 MINS

01:39

26 Feb 2025


#747

Why can't I sleep?

We spend about a third of our lives either sleeping or trying to fall asleep. Why are we s... more

19 Feb 2025

28 MINS

28:13

19 Feb 2025


#746

Should I freeze my eggs?

Listener Elisa has heard egg freezing touted as “an easy, perfect solution” for women who ... more

12 Feb 2025

36 MINS

36:36

12 Feb 2025


#745

We have some questions for you

What’s going on with all those layoffs in the gaming industry? What does being “middle cla... more

05 Feb 2025

09 MINS

09:01

05 Feb 2025


#744

Is flying ethical?

Should I give up flying for the environment’s sake? Is it ethical to stay on Twitter and F... more

29 Jan 2025

29 MINS

29:33

29 Jan 2025


#743

Why can I make a citizen's arrest?

After seeing someone make an illegal left turn, Mike joked to his daughter that they shoul... more

22 Jan 2025

41 MINS

41:02

22 Jan 2025


#742

Should I buy antibacterial soap?

When it gets cold outside, we get colds inside. We also get the flu. And RSV. And — lately... more

08 Jan 2025

32 MINS

32:03

08 Jan 2025


#741

Is cuffing season real?

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Cuffing season. Or is it? That’s the question An... more

18 Dec 2024

41 MINS

41:34

18 Dec 2024