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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.... more

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Latest Episodes

What we know about early childhood and screens, including a surprising argument for introducing tech at a tender age.

This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene Lilly and ... more

Society teaches us empathy is a good thing. But some are now saying the opposite, and science is complicating our assumptions too.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adr... more

Young men are more interested in becoming parents than young women are, and there's a growing number of single dads by choice. A look at modern fatherhood.

This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked by Melissa... more

Americans seem to be getting ruder. Are our attempts at making ourselves better actually making us worse?

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch and Isabelle Lichtenstein, engineered by ... more

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Recent Guests

Ali Volpe
Writes about relationships and social health and friendship at Vox.
Vox
Episode: A nation of jerks
Nedra Glover-Tawab
Licensed therapist and author of several books, including Set Boundaries, Find Peace.
Episode: A nation of jerks
Amanda Moll
Bloomberg Senior Reporter
Bloomberg
Episode: The United States is Southern now
Doug Belkin
Wall Street Journal reporter covering higher education
Wall Street Journal
Episode: The United States is Southern now
Danielle Friedman
Author of 'Let's Get Physical'
Episode: The golden age of exercise
Hady Mawajdeh
Producer
Vox Media
Episode: The golden age of exercise
Alex Earl
Owner and CEO of Correct Fitness
Correct Fitness
Episode: The golden age of exercise
Carla Mae O'Connor
Fitness Instructor
Episode: The golden age of exercise
Madeleine Agler
Lifestyle and Wellness Reporter at The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: The golden age of exercise

Host

Jonquilyn Hill
Host of Explain It to Me, engaging audiences with humor and insight into relevant questions about health, relationships, and personal finance.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 9.3k ratings
  • The US is all Southern Now episode - what a waste of time!

    What a waste of time, they made it all about race, yawn, how very 2020. Don’t bother spending the time on this.

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    TheGuardianSports
    United Statesa month ago
  • Couldn't make it through the intro of an episode. The vocal fry was beyond aggravating.

    Podcast Addict
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    sruby
    3 months ago
  • redundant

    this is literally just a duplicate for today, explained. they crosspost the episode every time. what’s even the point of this show when it already exists with today, explained? makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. also with regards to spotify: turn comments back on!!! it’s giving “we’re afraid of (completely warranted) audience backlash so we’re not going to allow criticism at all like a coward”. not a good look, y’all.

    Apple Podcasts
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    random handle 6669
    United States3 months ago
  • Weekly Version of Today Explained

    If you don’t want to listen to the daily VOX podcast, Today Explained, then go ahead and follow this show. It is pretty good, but if you already follow that daily podcast, then no need to follow this one. What irritates me is that this is not mentioned in the show’s About section. With that being said, the team does good research and reporting. But I’m u following because it doesn’t seem to provide anything beyond what I get from Today Explained.

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    ST00PS
    United States4 months ago
  • Often has good analysis, some stinkers too

    I wish this was released 1-2 per month instead of every week. There’s often great analysis that obviously took lots of effort that I sincerely appreciate. But recently there are more filler episodes that are absolute nonsense! The recent “Recession indicator game” episode was pure clickbait, made me stupider, and does a disservice to the rest of the episode in the shows.

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    2015xt
    United States4 months ago

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The podcast offers insightful discussions on a variety of relatable topics, contributing humor and depth to prevalent societal issues.
Listeners appreciate the interactive format, as it encourages them to engage and ask real-life questions, making the content feel personalized.
There are mixed feelings about the depth of some discussions, with requests for more thorough exploration of certain issues rather than surface-level analyses.

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#212
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#205
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#239
Italy/Society & Culture
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#61
India/Society & Culture
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#74
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#98
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Talking Points

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Is empathy toxic?
Q: How do we know we're practicing empathy well?
By having goodwill and performing small acts of service without experiencing vicarious pain.
Is empathy toxic?
Q: What is the good kind of empathy?
Good empathy is caring for people without taking on their pain; it's about empathic concern rather than emotional empathy.
Is empathy toxic?
Q: What are the benefits of empathy?
Empathy supports physical and mental health, improves doctor-patient relationships, and encourages community service and charitable actions.
Is empathy toxic?
Q: What complicates empathy for you?
Erica explains that therapists are trained to empathize but not to manage that empathy, leading to emotional exhaustion.
Who is the modern American dad?
Q: What happens to the other parts of their lives once the kids get here?
Fatherhood can lead to losing touch with friends and socializing opportunities, but some dads still find ways to maintain friendships while embracing their role.

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2. Nedra Glover-Tawab
3. Amanda Moll
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5. Danielle Friedman
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