
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2290 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsPolitics | |||

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Q: What. The. Absolute. Frik. Is. Wrong. With. All. Y’all? A: Horny. Strung out.
The focus on AIPAC and its “political influence” when it is a group of American citizens voicing their opinions and NOT mentioning the Chinese and Quatar lobby and their hidden PACs which is hundreds of times bigger and funded by enemy countries is just racist! Jew hate is not news. Check yourselves.
I have been listening for years but I am very tired of the badly hosted and soft ball interviews done by Astead Herndon. He lets people just say stuff and instead of asking follow up he lets it go seemly just to be liked by the guest. His format for the show might work for some but not for me, I won’t listen to his episodes.
Professional delivery as always but its so clear how much corporate money is influencing your stories and directions these days. Very disappointing! And the fact that you turned comments off on spotify couldn’t make it any clearer. I thought you had integrity. Boooo done listening
Great topic today and not talked about. My husband I gave our daughter the down payment for her first house.
Now that she has a child and is going through divorce we decided to give her the inheritance to allow her to live as a single mother with less struggle. She is a public servant and works hard but she will never make enough money in the public sector. But she loves her work and is good at doing it.
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A fast-moving daily explainer that covers politics, policy, and current events through the lens of informed hosts and on-the-ground reporting. Episodes frequently mix interviews with politicians, journalists, and subject-matter experts with deep dives into how policies play out in real life, from youth voter turnout efforts to international diplomacy and tech governance. Notable strengths include clear, accessible explanations of complex topics, a steady stream of timely guests, and sponsor reads integrated into the narrative. The show often centers around how policy shifts affect everyday life, civic participation, and global affairs, making it useful for listeners who want practical context fast and are curious about the interplay between... more
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