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Today, Explained

Today, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast hosted by Sean Rameswaram and Noel King.

Unexplainable

Worlds we don't know, mysteries we haven't solved, questions we can't answer, and the experts trying to figure it all out.

The Gray Area

The Gray Area is a philosophical take on culture, politics, and everything in between with host Sean Illing.

America, Actually

America, Actually, hosted by Astead Herndon, is a video podcast about politics, culture, and the economy.

Explain It to Me

Explain It to Me is the hotline for all your unanswered questions. Host Jonquilyn Hill is your friendly guide to the answers you're looking for — and maybe even the ones you don’t expect.

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Politics

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By Ian Millhiser
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The Logoff

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Politics
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Politics

Is the US on the verge of a deal with Iran or a return to war?

By Joshua Keating
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Politics

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By Sigal Samuel
The Highlight
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The Highlight

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The Highlight

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Climate
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Climate

El Niño is coming. And its impacts may last far longer than it does.

By Bob Berwyn
The Logoff
What Trump’s ballroom could cost youWhat Trump’s ballroom could cost you
The Logoff

Trump claimed the ballroom would be “free of charge.” It could cost taxpayers $1 billion.

By Cameron Peters
Health
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Health

Here’s how America can age gracefully.

By Elliot Haspel
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Today, Explained newsletter

How Spirit changed the way we travel.

By Caitlin Dewey
Politics
Ukraine’s fight against Russia is going better than you might thinkUkraine’s fight against Russia is going better than you might think
Politics

The war in Iran looked like a gift for Russia. It hasn’t worked out that way.

By Joshua Keating
The Logoff
Trump eyes a new construction projectTrump eyes a new construction project
The Logoff

Part-time president, full-time developer.

By Cameron Peters
Podcasts
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Podcasts

I went to a $2,000 hotel and all I got was this really good night of sleep.

By Peter Balonon-Rosen and Noel King
Podcasts
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Podcast
Podcasts

It’s 10 pm. Do you know where your children are?

By Hady Mawajdeh and Sean Rameswaram
Politics
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Politics

Why haven’t the Republican justices banned mifepristone already?

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
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Politics

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By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
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Politics

Democracy and Donald Trump dominate the Court’s remaining docket.

By Ian Millhiser
Climate
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Climate

What you didn’t know about Mennonites, soy, and Bolivia.

By Benji Jones
Advice
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Advice

Please don’t overthink this one.

By Sigal Samuel
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Explain It to Me

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By Jonquilyn Hill
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Future Perfect

A medical field that almost died is quietly fixing one disease at a time.

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