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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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Turns out those personality tests you’re taking online are all wrong.

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Two humans — and their AI lovers — spill it all.

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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.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 23.1k 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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    Tierelantijntjes
    Netherlandsa month 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?

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    United Statesa month 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!

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    Canadaa month ago
  • love this podcast. It is fun to listen to and they dive into challenging topics. Highly recommend.

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  • I can't stand Astead Herndon

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

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    United Statesa month ago

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Fishy business
Q: Has farming salmon actually helped the numbers of wild salmon rebound?
Likely not, as there is little evidence that farming fish has benefited wild populations, and farmed salmon often compete with or mate with wild salmon, leading to genetic pollution.
The rise of the introverts
Q: Are we more introverted than we used to be?
Shannon indicates that while some may confuse discomfort after the pandemic for being introverted, society has increasingly recognized and embraced introversion's positive traits.
The rise of the introverts
Q: Do we shift towards the introverted side of the spectrum as we age?
It is suggested that there may be a natural progression toward introversion as people age, influenced significantly by experiences like the pandemic.
The rise of the introverts
Q: What have you noticed about how the way we talk about introverts is changing?
Ladell observes that the term 'introvert' has become trendy, with many people identifying as such without necessarily demonstrating the qualities of introversion.
Trump's new billionaire bestie
Q: What does Jensen Huang really want?
He wants to sell as much product as he can around the world and ensure Nvidia's technology is central to the tech landscape.

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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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