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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. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

 

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#1686

Polar opposites

Florida is looking to turn one of its last apolitical offices into yet another partisan job. It's the latest example of political polarization making its way into nearly every aspect of American life. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) A demonstrator holds a "Ban Hate" placard at a rally in Miami, Florida. Photo by Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

12 hrs Ago

27 MINS

27:22

12 hrs Ago

#1685

How Trump could steal the election

Donald Trump doesn't want to let losing the election stop him from taking the White House. Politico's Kyle Cheney details the Trump plan to overturn a Harris win and explains what it would take to stop that from happening. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) A sign next to a gas station in Worthington, Pennsylvania. Photo by Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

Yesterday

26 MINS

26:01

Yesterday

#1684

It's the economy, stupid

Economic concerns are shaping this year’s election, especially in Nevada. As candidates promise no taxes on you-name-it, it’s a glimpse into how each would reshape American taxes while in office. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Campaign material ahead of a Turning Point Action 'United for Change' campaign rally in Las Vegas. Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:29

28 Oct 2024

#1683

Why do I keep getting these weird fundraising texts?

In this special feed drop of the new Vox podcast Explain It to Me, we answer some of the questions you have asked Vox about the election, like why you’re getting so many urgent texts asking for money.  This episode was produced by Sofi LaLonde and Carla Javier, edited by Jorge Just, fact-checked by Caitlin PenzeyMoog, engineered by Cristian Ayala and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.  Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

27 Oct 2024

57 MINS

57:20

27 Oct 2024

#1682

Is there a Dr Pepper in the house?

Dr Pepper has overtaken Pepsi as the second-bestselling soda in the US. Its rise helps explain dirty sodas, healthy sodas, and the overall explosion of the beverage market. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Dr. Pepper has tied Pepsi for the second most popular soft drink in the U.S., behind Coca-Cola. Photo illustration by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:48

25 Oct 2024

#1681

Musk’s million dollar giveaway

Elon Musk has become Trump’s most important fundraiser and his hands-on approach is breaking political norms, according to Tim Higgins and Dana Mattioli of the Wall Street Journal. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Elon Musk awarded Kristine Fishell with a $1 million check during the town hall in Pittsburgh. Photo by Michael Swensen/Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:09

24 Oct 2024

#1680

Demographics aren't destiny

Latinos and other groups that typically vote for Democrats are showing weaker support for Kamala Harris. Vox's Christian Paz and Cook Political Report's Amy Walter explain how that's shaking up this election. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Eliza Dennis, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/member.] (http://www.vox.com/member.) This story is part of The Present - and future - of the American Left package. More here: [https://trib.al/vnUL3o6.] (https://trib.al/vnUL3o6.) Supporters of Kamala Harris put up posters in Latino neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

23 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:12

23 Oct 2024

#1679

The battle for Congress

Republicans are projected to take the Senate in November, but Democrats have a fighting chance to win the House — if they can turn out a broad anti-Trump coalition. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Matt Collette and Amanda Lewellyn, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Republican Congressman Thomas Kean Jr. at a memorial for Ukrainian soldiers. His contested House seat is key to the control of the House of Representatives next year. Photo by Serhiy Morgunov/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

22 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:08

22 Oct 2024

#1678

Category 2024

WFAE’s Steve Harrison explains how North Carolina is readying itself for Election Day after Hurricane Helene. And CNN’s Sara Murray says other states have their own issues, too. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Victoria Chamberlin, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Competing political signs outside a polling location in Asheville, NC, which was hard hit by Hurricane Helene. Photo by Patrick Boyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

21 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:09

21 Oct 2024

#1677

Reconsidering the Menendez brothers

A new documentary and a Ryan Murphy drama have Lyle and Erik Menendez back in the news. Vox's Aja Romano explains how new evidence and new attitudes about abuse survivors might help free the brothers. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) A1992 photo of Erik and Lyle Menendez during a court appearance in Los Angeles. Photo by MIKE NELSON/AFP via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:12

18 Oct 2024

#1676

Is Trump for real?

Donald Trump talked over the weekend about deploying the military against an "enemy from within." The Washington Post's Isaac Arnsdorf explains how Trump's comments fit into a broader pattern of alarming campaign promises, and New York Times reporter Shawn McCreesh explains whether Republican voters even take this sort of talk seriously. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin with help from Eliza Dennis, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Former President Donald Trump dances during a recent town hall. Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:03

17 Oct 2024

#1675

The minds behind MAGA

Vox's Andrew Prokop and Zack Beauchamp explain the right-wing thinkers whose ideas could dominate Trump's next term. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Stephen Miller, senior advisor to Donald Trump, speaks at a rally in Colorado. Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:25

16 Oct 2024

#1674

Can Democrats win back rural voters?

Wisconsin wasn’t always a battleground state, but following Trump’s victory there in 2016, Democrats are trying to regain their footing among rural voters. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) A supporter at the Gov. Tim Walz "Driving Forward" Blue Wall Bus Tour in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photo by Jim Vondruska/Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:16

15 Oct 2024

#1673

Pennies don’t make cents

Pennies cost more than a cent to make — and no one spends them. The New York Times Magazine’s Caity Weaver explains why we can’t get rid of them. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Photo by Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:41

11 Oct 2024

#1672

A hurricane of misinformation

Lies about disaster relief are spreading like never before this hurricane season, and it’s making FEMA’s job harder. Juliette Kayyem, author of The Devil Never Sleeps: Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters, explains. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, Victoria Chamberlin and Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) A home in Lake Lure, North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Photo by ALLISON JOYCE/AFP via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:22

10 Oct 2024

#1671

Mysterious Melania

Book critic Martin Pengelly read MELANIA so you don’t have to. Intelligencer’s Margaret Hartmann says the book is the latest in a long line of Trump grifts. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Melania Trump. Photo by AURORE BELOT/AFP via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:30

09 Oct 2024

#1670

Abortion on the ballot

Ten states have an initiative on the ballot that would protect access to abortion. KJZZ’s Camryn Sanchez explains how Arizona's Proposition 139 could swing the presidential election. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Miles Bryan and Laura Bullard with help from Avishay Artsy, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) A Harris supporter at an event focused on reproductive rights in Georgia. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:26

08 Oct 2024

#1669

The future of Gaza

It's been one year since Hamas attacked Israel and started a war in Gaza. Israelis and Palestinians look back, and Vox's Joshua Keating says Israel's occupation is looking permanent. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Haleema Shah, edited and fact-checked by Matt Collette, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) A woman in Tel Aviv mourning the Oct 7 deadly Hamas attack. Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

07 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:27

07 Oct 2024

#1668

Puberty hits different now

Kids are going through puberty earlier, and scientists think they have found another reason why. Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson and puberty educator Vanessa Kroll Bennett explain why it should also change the way we talk about puberty. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Miles Bryan, engineered by Rob Byers and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Cover art for "This is so Awkward" by Cara Natterson, MD and Vanessa Kroll Bennett. Image published with courtesy of Rodale Books. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Oct 2024

24 MINS

24:55

04 Oct 2024

#1667

Christmas in October

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro landed himself on the naughty list for stealing an election. He's hoping an early Christmas will improve his standing. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Miles Bryan, engineered by Rob Byers and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) A man takes a selfie in front of giant Christmas decorations in Caracas. Photo by JUAN BARRETO/AFP via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:42

03 Oct 2024

#1666

Mr. Veep

Vox's Andrew Prokop says the vice-presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance was about policy, but in a weird way. Professor and pollster Dan Cassino explains how these two men represent the future of American masculinity. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram and Noel King. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Photo by Michele Crowe/CBS via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Oct 2024

26 MINS

26:48

02 Oct 2024

#1665

Israel’s escalation

Tanks, rockets, missiles, and the death of Hassan Nasrallah. Israel is asserting itself as the most powerful player in the Middle East. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Amanda Lewellyn with help from Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) An Israeli tank on the Israeli-Lebanese border. Photo by Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Oct 2024

27 MINS

27:14

01 Oct 2024

#1664

How to win Pennsylvania

Vox’s Christian Paz and Miles Bryan head to Philadelphia and Lancaster to see what the Harris and Trump campaigns are doing to win the state. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Victoria Chamberlin, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Trump speaking in Erie, PA this weekend. Photo by DUSTIN FRANZ/AFP via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

30 Sep 2024

27 MINS

27:10

30 Sep 2024

#1663

The office vs. everyone else

Amazon is the latest high-profile company to mandate in-person work five days a week. Today, Explained heads to Miami, where many people are back in the office, to see how they feel about it. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) Citadel Global Headquarters in downtown Miami. Photo by Victoria Chamberlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

27 Sep 2024

25 MINS

25:01

27 Sep 2024

#1662

Leaving America for work-life balance

Today, Explained flies to Portugal to find out how the dust has settled on the pandemic-era quest for better living and working conditions. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) A Lisbon neighborhood where many digital nomads live. Photo by Victoria Chamberlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Sep 2024

25 MINS

25:04

26 Sep 2024

#1661

AI’s nuclear option

Microsoft needs so much energy for its AI data centers that it’s helping to reboot Three Mile Island, the site of the US’s worst nuclear accident. Evan Halper of the Washington Post explains. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Amanda Lewellyn, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at [vox.com/today-explained-podcast] (https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast) Support Today, Explained by becoming a Vox Member today: [http://www.vox.com/members] (http://www.vox.com/members) A plaque at the site of the nuclear power plant on Three Mile Island. Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Sep 2024

27 MINS

27:21

25 Sep 2024