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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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Katie Wilson
Mayor-Elect of Seattle, Washington, and former community organizer with a focus on housing affordability.
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Barry Levine
Investigative journalist and author of The Spider Inside the Criminal Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
Episode: The Epstein Files are still a "cover-up"
Haley Fuchs
Reporter for Politico covering Congress
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Episode: The Epstein Files are still a "cover-up"
Tina Nguyen
Senior reporter at The Verge, covering big politics versus big tech.
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Episode: AI: 1 — Humanity: 0
David Sacks
President Trump's AI czar and a prominent tech investor.
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Episode: AI: 1 — Humanity: 0
Max Taney
Media editor at Semaphore and co-host of Mixed Signals podcast.
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Episode: Pop culture is conservative now
David Marks
Cultural critic and author.
Episode: Pop culture is conservative now
Noah Rosenblum
Legal historian at NYU Law School
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Episode: Everyone’s fired now
Adam Wren
Political reporter covering national politics for Politico
Politico
Episode: The Republicans bucking Trump

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 23.1k ratings
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    cougar
    9 days 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 States9 days 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
    Canada11 days 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 States11 days ago
  • Too many ads

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

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The Epstein Files are still a "cover-up"
Q: How did Ghislaine Maxwell become part of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse?
Barry Levine explains how Maxwell was involved in grooming and facilitating abuse for Epstein.
The Epstein Files are still a "cover-up"
Q: What do we know about Ghislaine Maxwell's background?
Barry Levine discusses Ghislaine's upbringing, her father's influence, and how it shaped her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The Epstein Files are still a "cover-up"
Q: What's your take on the release of the Epstein Files?
Haley Fuchs emphasizes the incomplete nature of the release, suggesting that the Justice Department is not fully complying with Congressional demands.
How to fix blue cities
Q: How do you see your role as a political influencer?
To create good ideas based on honest assessments that lead to better outcomes, regardless of partisanship.
How to fix blue cities
Q: What are some key factors in the housing affordability crisis?
The disconnect between income levels and housing costs, as well as ineffective governance in blue states exacerbating the issue.

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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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