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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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From TikTok to reality TV, Mormons are having a big moment in pop culture.

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Nancy Pelosi, the longtime speaker of the House, plans to retire later this year at age 86 after trailblazing a path for women in Democratic politics.

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One of the most influential chefs in the world has been accused of tormenting his staff physically and psychologically.

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Vali Nasr
Professor at Johns Hopkins University SAIS; political scientist; Iran expert
Johns Hopkins SAIS / CSIS
Episode: Iran's regime, unchanged
Nargis Bajoghli
Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins University SAIS; writer on Iran and diaspora
Johns Hopkins SAIS / New York Magazine
Episode: Iran's regime, unchanged
Maya Feller
Registered dietitian nutritionist based in Brooklyn, NY
Private practice / Brooklyn, NY
Episode: Sugar crash
Kimber Stanhope
Dr. Kimber Stanhope, research scientist at University of California, Davis
UC Davis
Episode: Sugar crash
Bernie Sanders
U.S. Senator from Vermont
U.S. Senate
Episode: Bernie vs. the billionaires
Reeves Wiedemann
Features Writer at New York Magazine
New York Magazine
Episode: One nepo baby to rule them all
Joe Adalian
West Coast Editor for Vulture
Vulture (New York Magazine)
Episode: One nepo baby to rule them all
Ross Barkin
Columnist at New York Magazine
New York Magazine
Episode: Israel has lost Americans
Ariana V.
14-year-old detained minor from Honduras
Detained youth at Dilley
Episode: The kids in ICE detention

Hosts

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 23.5k ratings
  • Forced to Unsubscribe

    The guests you’ve chosen to have onto your platform time and again institute a type of sympathy for the fascism we are currently facing in both the US and our foreign policy. It had been extremely disheartening to witness the slow degradation of this news source. I let it slide, hoping that some of the guests were to play into hearing both sides, yet ultimately sharing evidence that outweighs their opinion. It never happened. There is no fact checking, explanations into guest’s POVs, and ultimat... more

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    GMZiee
    United States17 days ago
  • Thank you

    Always appreciate hearing from Ambassador Rob Emanuel. His insights are especially valuable now during this current round of insanity surrounding trump’s choice to enter into a war with Iran.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Demi698
    United States17 days ago
  • Needs a new host

    This show used to be a daily listen. The new host (not Sean or Noelle) rambles and is so verbose. It’s jarring given how tightly produced and succinct this show used to be

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    mari_hendrix
    United States17 days ago
  • 5 stars for Astead’s interviews

    I had been considering unsubscribing because everything is a big jokey joke for Sean Rameswaram but Astead’s thoughtful and probing interviews have gotten me to stick around.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Athoughtalot
    United States17 days ago
  • Iran War Starts and Vox is Gabbing About ADHD

    Yesterday the US and Israel launched a full scale war with Iran and Today, Explained is gonna babble about ADHD? No you’re fired. Unsubscribed. What good is Vox if they ain’t saying nothing? SLOP

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    Arturo Watts
    United States23 days ago

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The kids in ICE detention
Q: What's the origin story of Mark Wayne Mullen and how did he rise to this position?
Mullen is portrayed as a self-made outsider—plumber, MMA fighter, and small business owner—who built loyalty with Trump and leveraged personal connections, including his son's medical crisis, to gain influence.
The kids in ICE detention
Q: And before we spend half of our episode talking about him today, how likely is he to be confirmed by the Senate?
The host suggests a near certainty of confirmation, estimating about 99 percent likelihood.
Israel has lost Americans
Q: How is fundraising, especially APAC donations, affecting politicians' stance on Israel?
APAC donations are described as powerful in shaping political behavior, with some politicians signaling they won't take APAC money while still opposing or criticizing the Israeli government's actions, indicating a pushback against hardline lobbying pressure.
Israel has lost Americans
Q: What has been the reaction among younger voters to the war with Iran?
Young voters, particularly within the Democratic Party, have shown growing skepticism toward Israel and more critical views of how the war is being conducted, which could influence party platforms and future policy choices.
Iran's regime, unchanged
Q: How much damage has the regime sustained in these past two weeks?
Analysts note that while there has been significant pressure and attempts at decapitation, the regime has shown structural resilience and a decentralized leadership that complicates the prospect of a quick collapse.

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