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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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David Gilbert
A reporter for Wired who covers disinformation and online extremism, focusing on figures like Nick Fuentes.
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Episode: Republicans have a Nazi problem
Jonah Goldberg
A conservative political analyst and writer at The Dispatch, known for his never Trump stance.
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Dan Bessison
MD and endocrinologist, director of Anschutz Health and Wellness Center
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Episode: The end of dieting
Sumita Mukhopadhyay
Writer and editor, former executive editor of Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue
Episode: The end of dieting
David Axelrod
Political Analyst and Commentator for CNN
CNN
Episode: Why Democrats caved
Tony Capaccio
Defense reporter for Bloomberg News with nearly 40 years of experience covering the Pentagon
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Episode: AI and nuclear doomsday
Miles Bryan
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Episode: Everyone is on testosterone
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Episode: Everyone is on testosterone

Hosts

Sean Rameswaram
Host of Today, Explained, focusing on current events and public policy.
Noel King
Co-host of Today, Explained, sharing insights on news and cultural issues.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 23k ratings
  • Well informed and interesting

    I’m Dutch, listening to you from Amsterdam. Love this show. Thanks so much for making it and offering it here for free!! Have been listening for quite a while now and thought I’d let the world know what a great podcast this is. Also, I like the music. Particularly the song at the end of the recent doomsday episode with the eighties kind of electronic vibe was a great fit for the subject.

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    5
    Tierelantijntjes
    Netherlands15 days ago
  • Testosterone

    It’s fascinating to me that you spend the majority of the time on an episode about testosterone and you don’t really speak about men. It’s not to say that the lack of testosterone in women is unimportant, but are men not allowed deep, sexual. Sensual, lives?

    Apple Podcasts
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    TLaball
    United States19 days ago
  • Everyone’s on B.S.

    Is there anything you yanks won’t buy? Dig up that ole Onion satire of Dominio’s realizing they just had to dump pizza slurry into a branded feedbag and all y’all would chow on down.. yipes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jammyjimmy
    Canada19 days ago
  • love this podcast. It is fun to listen to and they dive into challenging topics. Highly recommend.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Kebeseler
    19 days ago
  • I can't stand Astead Herndon

    I can't listen to him. If he's posting, I'm skipping the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Loop3d
    United States20 days ago

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Why Democrats caved
Q: Why do you think it went the opposite direction, at least for the group of Democrats who have seen to join with Republicans to end this shutdown?
None of the Democrats who voted for it are on the ballot next year. And several of them or at least two of them are retiring, so the folks with the least risk were among the folks who cast these votes.
Why Democrats caved
Q: How much did things like flight cancellations or SNAP benefit reduction, you think, play a role in this coming to an end?
I think they're important. I think it's kind of all important that the damage has been piling up, especially once we get into the realm of SNAP benefits being canceled and flights being delayed or canceled.
Why Democrats caved
Q: What do you think happens to Trump's push to abolish the filibuster? Does that just go away?
I think for now it will go away. Trump has been arguing that the Senate should abolish the filibuster since 2017, and they've been ignoring him since then.
Republicans have a Nazi problem
Q: What kind of coalition are you going to have?
The discussion revolves around the implications of including extremist views within the Republican coalition and the internal conflict it is causing.
Why your health insurance is so expensive
Q: What can consumers do to try to mitigate these costs?
Price transparency can help, and shopping around for services can save money.

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This show offers insightful commentary on current affairs, focusing on the intersection of politics, social issues, and cultural phenomena. Topics range from public health controversies and immigration policies to the evolving landscape of American politics and social attitudes. The hosts engage various experts to provide a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding everyday news stories, often highlighting perspectives that challenge mainstream narratives. The content is both informative and engaging, catering to listeners who seek a deeper comprehension of the implications of the news in a rapidly changing world.

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