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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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Angel Sevilla
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Tara Palmieri
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Sean Rameswaram
Co-host of the daily news explainer, offering insights on various topics.
Noel King
Co-host of Today, Explained, focusing on important news stories daily.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 23.4k ratings
  • Not explaining much first months of 2026

    These pods are free of any novel or worthwhile, journalistic or expert information. The ‘Melania’ and ‘Trump voters’ episode is free of content entirely. ‘Man on the Street’ takes, be it from the unwashed masses or journalists standing in for them is not research or journalism. This show does not deliver what’s promised in the title. Complete waste of time .

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  • “I think she could have…

    ..humanized herself” Oh yanks! Your increasingly gauleiter kultur is as amusing as it is terrifying.

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  • Millennial are getting old

    Why tf is she speaking this way? Open your mouth and speak up, stop mumbling

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  • Surviving cringe

    It’s disgusting how much this pod HATES Trump. Was excited for this episode but 6 minutes in and some blue haired man hater is still going on about trumps marriage…? Y’all are so f’n WEIRD.

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  • “Registered psychotherapist”?

    What precisely do you mean by this?

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The authoritarian hangover
Q: What did the liberal Democrats promise regarding abortion laws?
They promised to loosen strict abortion laws within 100 days of taking office.
The authoritarian hangover
Q: So why would liberal Democrats resort to pulling the plug?
They had very few options after the authoritarian government.
How Epstein fooled America
Q: How much of this is a cover-up?
The ongoing concealment of key information by various stakeholders indicates that there is likely a significant cover-up in play.
How Epstein fooled America
Q: Is there a financial incentive for journalists to continue focusing on this story?
No, many journalists covering Epstein's story may not monetize well from it compared to other topics they could cover.
How Epstein fooled America
Q: How aware were his friends like Trump and Gates of Jeffrey Epstein's sexual crimes?
It's hard to believe they were unaware given the obvious signs and testimonies surrounding Epstein's lifestyle and behaviors.

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