Today, Explained
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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June 8, 2026 • 26 mins
Russia has long been a cradle of modern longevity science, even before its current president started spending billions to extend his life.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
Russian President Vladimir Putin sunbathing during a vacation in southern Siberia. Photo by Alexey NIKOLSKY / SPUTNIK / ...
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June 7, 2026 • 30 mins
YouTube has advice for how to do everything from plumbing to electrical work. Should you take it?
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Isabelle Lichtenstein, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
Home improvement DIY-er Imani Keal painting her Washington, DC apartment.
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June 6, 2026 • 27 mins
We went to Virginia to report on redistricting. What we found was a potential new message for Democrats to win over voters.
This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Voters attending a candidate forum hosted by RVA indivisible at the Libby Mill Library in Richmond, VA. Photo credit Alex Peterson.
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June 5, 2026 • 25 mins
Ferrari is about to drop an almost $700,000 electric vehicle on the market. It has even fewer fans than the typical EV.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Handout photo of Ferrari Luce. Ferrari/PA/Press Association via AP Images.
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June 4, 2026 • 25 mins
Trump and Netanyahu are beefing over Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon. Israel has seized land there, in Gaza, and in Syria. And in service of something called "Greater Israel," it may not be done yet.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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June 3, 2026 • 25 mins
The Trump administration will no longer create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, the latest in a series of losses for the President and his agenda.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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June 2, 2026 • 25 mins
Some of the richest companies on Earth want your money. OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX are racing to raise as much of it as possible by going public.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
SpaceX's Starship 39 rocket launching from Starbase during the 12th test flight. Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP vi...
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June 1, 2026 • 25 mins
As Ebola continues to spread in Central and East Africa, conspiracies and myths about the disease are making it harder to control.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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May 31, 2026 • 30 mins
Our fears about infidelity reveal a lot about us. And so do our reasons for cheating.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
Jay-Z and Beyonce attend a gala in 2014 in New York. Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage.
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May 30, 2026 • 27 mins
Democrats talk a lot about protecting democracy, but for most Americans, the system was written to exclude them a long time ago.
This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Photo by Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images.
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May 29, 2026 • 25 mins
The Enhanced Games are kind of like the Olympics except everyone is on performance enhancing drugs. The organizers want to push back on the shame of doping. But they're also trying to sell you something.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
Deadlifter Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson competes in the Enhanced Games in La...
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May 28, 2026 • 25 mins
Ben Shapiro used to be the leading voice in MAGA media. His downfall tells a bigger story of chaos and shifting allegiances in the conservative media world.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King.
Commentator Ben Shapiro at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Argentina. Photo by Tomas...
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May 27, 2026 • 26 mins
Lawmakers around the country are trying to make it easier to access raw milk. Our co-host Sean takes a sip.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
A cow gets acquainted with Today, Explained’s Sean Rameswaram at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm, Maryland.
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May 26, 2026 • 25 mins
Cuba seems willing to concede more than ever if the Trump administration is willing to take the win.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
A rally in support of former Cuban president Raul Castro outside the US Embassy in Havana. Photo by ADALBERTO ROQUE / AF...
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May 25, 2026 • 25 mins
Real-life humans are searching for love and seem to be finding it… with their chatbots. We revisit our conversation with them.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
An AI rendering of Anina Lampret and her chatbot.
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May 22, 2026 • 25 mins
In this episode from last year, we explain how a return to orality is frying our politics and our brains.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers and Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Denise Guerra, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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May 21, 2026 • 25 mins
The end of Colbert is just the beginning.
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Photo by Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images.
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May 20, 2026 • 27 mins
An army of people posting clips of podcasts, songs, and movies has taken over your algorithm, which means everything you see could be a psyop.
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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May 19, 2026 • 26 mins
The Secretary of Transportation took a sponsored road trip across the US with his wife and nine kids. Now if only Boeing could pay for YOUR family's summer vacation.
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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May 18, 2026 • 25 mins
The MAGA right is enthusiastically embracing a potent psychedelic called ibogaine. Its the new counter-counter-culture.
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger with help from Danielle Hewitt, edited by Miranda Kennedy with help from Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
President Donald Trump signing an executive order to further medic...
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