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Today, Explained

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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.

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John Zenn
China Analyst at Brookings Institution, former CIA officer, and writer
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Denis Bichard
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Ian Kreitzberg
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Jay Caspian Kang
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Max Nestorak
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Micah Rosenberg
A national investigative reporter at ProPublica covering immigration issues.
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German Smirnov
A Russian asylum seeker who was deported from the U.S. to Costa Rica after attempting to reveal electoral fraud in Russia.
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Hosts

Sean Rameswaram
Host and co-host with a focus on critical discussions surrounding current events and analysis.
Noel King
Co-host with expertise in presenting engaging analysis of daily news stories.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 23.2k ratings
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    cougar
    a month ago
  • PLEASE tone down the music!

    I have listened to and enjoyed your podcast for several years, and it replaced "The Daily" in my life in 2024. However, lately I have had to repeatedly stop playing episodes because of intrusive and distracting music. I don't know if your sound engineering has changed or if it's me, but the music played while people are talking is absolutely maddening, and I understand that the volume is increased for effect, but it has become like the iPhone's keyboard for me—I just can't deal with it anymore. ... more

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    ArtistLike
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sad to Be Leaving

    Vox has always been very middle of the road, which in ordinary times is helpful, providing a way to think about things. But in these times it has totally failed the moment. It is as bad as any corporate media, maybe even worse, lazy, unquestioning and accepting. The latest podcast about JD Vance had me laughing out loud at several points. Is this piece meant to normalize his obvious deviancy? I fear there is no brave independent media anymore. Everyone bends the knee. You guys are so screwed and... more

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    Jacob042
    Canadaa month ago
  • Great Content, distracting “Mmm’s”

    I find the content and guests informative and engaging. But, there is one issue that makes it hard for me to listen. When a guest is speaking, one of the hosts always interrupts or punctuates their comments with loud and unnecessary interjections like “Mmmmm!” Or “Hummmm!”

    It pulls me out of my focus on what is being said and is incredibly distracting! The content is great on its own and the host doesn’t need to do this to keep the conversation engaging.

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    Weasel_Teats
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too many ads

    The subjects they discuss are very interesting. Only the whole podcast is drenched with ads.

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    Lauraiseenbijnaam
    Netherlandsa month ago

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Regular reviews highlight the effective production quality and thoughtful presentation of complex subjects, making it a go-to for informed listeners.

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AI music is here
Q: Can you sell AI music to consumers without making them feel alienated?
Record labels need to balance the introduction of AI content while maintaining their current artist relationships.
AI music is here
Q: What has your reporting told you about how the average listener thinks about AI music?
Many listeners do not care about the distinction between AI-generated music and traditional music unless it is labeled as AI.
What’s next for Venezuela
Q: Ana, what are people hoping for next? When you ask people what they would like to see happen, what do you hear?
They would like elections, and that is a very popular sense, and the mood around people who are actually talking about the future indicates elections are a huge part of it.
Deported to a country you've never heard of
Q: How many asylum seekers are being sent to countries without ties?
Thousands of asylum seekers are being sent to countries such as South Sudan and Eswatini since January 2025.
Deported to a country you've never heard of
Q: Why is the deportation of asylum seekers to third countries legal?
Deportation is a civil process under U.S. law, not classified as punishment, which means deportees do not have the same protections as criminal defendants.

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A news explainer podcast that focuses on providing context and insight into important current events and political issues. It features discussions surrounding topics like the Iraq War, the Trump administration, tech industry dynamics, and rising political extremism. The hosts engage with expert guests to unpack the nuances of daily news stories, making complex subjects accessible to listeners. Unique elements include a blend of political analysis and cultural commentary, appealing to those interested in both media literacy and societal trends.

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