Today, Explained
VoxToday, 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2194 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsDaily NewsPolitics | |||
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The Democratic Socialists of America is seeing a surge of enthusiasm for its candidates around the country.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jolie Myers and Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David... more
Jared and Ivanka Kushner thought they were investing in luxury resorts in Albania. Instead, they sparked the biggest protests the country has seen since the fall of communism.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact... more
Fender declared war on guitar makers. Lululemon declared war on Costco. Ugg declared war on Quince. Welcome to the era of the dupe product wars.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers and Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked ... more
The World Cup is showing what Trump can’t destroy about America.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by... more
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- It’s the production for me
Something about how Vox produces their shows feels hectic. I’m a middle millennial, so maybe this style is geared to younger populations, but I don’t need constant sound effects, cut-ins, or super fast-talkers to stay engaged in topics that already matter. I followed Astead here, but even the production of his show is less enjoyable to me than his former pod.
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United Statesa month ago - Fact checking?
The podcast is news entertainment; heavy on the entertainment. Sometimes episodes have contained misleading information from the person being interviewed. The tone is usually great, but I am often careful about fully believing all of the information. Examples that show the scope of the falsehoods are two episodes referring to NAD+ as a peptide, the Mexican election (history of the current party in power), and the episode on mormonism (conspicuously not mentioning the history of racism and consta... more
Apple Podcasts4Alex-in-CH
Switzerlanda month ago - Re raw milk
As a feller that grew up on a small farm; I’m on the pro raw milk platform. A small dairy herd is gonna have antibodies specific to the local pathogens etc etc etc… that’s why this farm kids rarely got sick. The rest is just good animal husbandry and a bit of courage and imagination from consumers. Good luck with that.
Apple Podcasts5Jammyjimmy
Canadaa month ago - Nation parks?
Baxter State Park, where the Appalachian Trail ends in Maine, is /not/ a a National Park. As the name suggests, it's a state park. Check the facts, Today, Explained.
Apple Podcasts1RenzibethUnited Statesa month ago - Hope you like ads
I'd estimate half the podcast is an "adcast"
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Spotify | #8 | United States/News |
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Apple Podcasts | #6 | United States/News/Daily News |
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Spotify | #38 | Canada/Top Podcasts |
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What is Today, Explained about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show provides concise, everyday explanations of major news topics, blending on-the-ground reporting with expert analysis across politics, policy, health, technology, and society. Recent episodes showcase a mix of local reporting on infrastructure and communities, policy debates around EPA climate rules, AI and publishing, reproductive health access, public health, and consumer regulation, all framed with accessible context and multiple expert perspectives. A notable strength is the diverse guest slate—scientists, policymakers, journalists, and industry insiders—paired with clear storytelling that helps listeners understand complex issues quickly. This combination makes it helpful for professionals seeking timely, well-sourced commentary... more
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1. Roger Rosenblatt
2. Jack Morrill
3. Bryan Walsh
4. Jack Posobiec
5. Lana Isa
6. Faith Hill
7. Benji Jones
8. Bella Devon
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