
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.... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 806 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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How to manage the squeeze of taking care of your kids and your parents at the same time.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Brandon McFarland, a... more
We've been stuck in cycles of burnout for decades. Have Gen Z workers found a way out?
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and host... more
When the world is on fire, it’s difficult to stay hopeful. But our future depends on it.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill... more
From the gas station to the café to the grocery store, we break down why things cost so much these days.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted ... more
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They use a pic of Taylor Frankie Paul on the Mormon episode but don’t go into discussions about the bachelorette cancellation. Thanks for wasting my time with religious propaganda
Thank you for addressing the perplexing issues of life and making them understandable.
My only question is why the L word doesn’t come up in these convos? It’s an amazing show and there is lots of sex. Maybe people will say it’s messier -which might be because the societal bs is still on the shoulders of women.
I really liked the show when it was the weeds, but since rebranding as Explain it to me, I’ve found it be less intellectually stimulating. As others have said, recent episodes have felt like filler. For me ultimately, the final straw was the way that AI has been talked about in the TWO separate episodes dedicated to it. Considering all the Claude, etc ads, it makes the whole episode feel like a promotion for a product that’s destroying our water supply, stealing our work and ideas, and making it... more
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The podcast addresses a wide range of topics deemed relevant to everyday life, often answering listener questions related to health, personal finance, relationships, and societal issues. The host engages with experts and community figures to explore themes such as financial literacy, mental health, and contemporary cultural phenomena, providing both informative insights and a touch of humor. Unique episodes focus on societal behaviors, personal growth, and public affairs, creating a blend of serious analysis and lighthearted commentary. This makes the content approachable for listeners who seek to understand and navigate life's complexities.
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Recent guests on Explain It to Me include:
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2. Jonathan Melesic
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