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Today, Explained

by Vox

Pop culture is conservative now

12.12.2025 • 00:25:22

Why books, movies, music, and fashion all took a turn to the right. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-che...

The ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ economy

11.12.2025 • 00:25:45

Trump calls the idea of “affordability” a hoax. Nonetheless, he pressured the Fed to fix it. It's just one example of Trump prizing loyalty over econo...

Everyone’s fired now

10.12.2025 • 00:26:14

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case that could give President Donald Trump the power to fire…just about anyone. This episode was produce...

The Republicans bucking Trump

09.12.2025 • 00:26:35

From a redistricting fight in Indiana to a wave of GOP retirements from Congress, there are signs MAGA's chokehold on the Republican Party may be loos...

Fear and uncertainty in Venezuela

08.12.2025 • 00:29:30

It's a waiting game inside the country, where the US is threatening military action. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-S...

The rise of the introverts

07.12.2025 • 00:27:23

Turns out those personality tests you’re taking online are all wrong. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-chec...

I fell in love with my AI

05.12.2025 • 00:26:57

Two humans — and their AI lovers — spill it all. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bul...

Fishy business

04.12.2025 • 00:26:05

Fish farms promise to grow massive amounts of seafood to feed a hungry planet, and to do it ethically. But what’s good for the humans isn’t always goo...

Bettor living through Polymarket

03.12.2025 • 00:25:42

Polymarket is making it easier than ever to bet billions on anything — including politics. But should we be able to? This episode was produced by Ari...

Can Rubio end the Ukraine war?

02.12.2025 • 00:25:37

The Trump administration is trying to sell its latest peace plan to Russia — and it's enlisted the help of former Russia hawk Marco Rubio. This episo...