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.

 

#812

The lost art of handwriting

How our relationship with writing has changed, and how that’s changed us. This episode was... more

14 Jun 2026

30 MINS

30:30

14 Jun 2026


#811

DIY or don’t?

YouTube has advice for how to do everything from plumbing to electrical work. Should you t... more

07 Jun 2026

30 MINS

30:26

07 Jun 2026


#810

Why people cheat

Our fears about infidelity reveal a lot about us. And so do our reasons for cheating. This... more

31 May 2026

30 MINS

30:26

31 May 2026


#809

Prepping for doomsday (or Tuesday)

How to prepare for the worst while still living your best life. This episode was produced ... more

17 May 2026

30 MINS

30:24

17 May 2026


#808

Chems in your cosmetics

From lotions to hair extensions, the products that make us look good may also make us feel... more

10 May 2026

29 MINS

29:45

10 May 2026


#807

The cost of “I do”

Love is in the air, but only if you’ve got thousands to throw at it. How couples are navig... more

03 May 2026

29 MINS

29:40

03 May 2026


#806

Burnout sandwich

How to manage the squeeze of taking care of your kids and your parents at the same time. T... more

26 Apr 2026

29 MINS

29:43

26 Apr 2026


#805

How to fight burnout

We've been stuck in cycles of burnout for decades. Have Gen Z workers found a way out? Thi... more

19 Apr 2026

29 MINS

29:17

19 Apr 2026


#804

Why you have to be optimistic

When the world is on fire, it’s difficult to stay hopeful. But our future depends on it. T... more

12 Apr 2026

29 MINS

29:36

12 Apr 2026


#803

Can someone explain these prices?

From the gas station to the café to the grocery store, we break down why things cost so mu... more

05 Apr 2026

30 MINS

30:26

05 Apr 2026


#802

Your accent… explained

How you talk reveals where you’re from and who you’d like to be. This episode was produced... more

29 Mar 2026

30 MINS

30:21

29 Mar 2026


#801

The book of Mormon influence

From TikTok to reality TV, Mormons are having a big moment in pop culture. This episode wa... more

22 Mar 2026

30 MINS

30:48

22 Mar 2026