Today, Explained

Vox

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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Episodes

Can you buy the midterms?

Today, Explained · October 17, 2026 · 35 min

Thirst trap politics

Today, Explained · October 16, 2026 · 26 min

The Iran war is spreading

Today, Explained · October 15, 2026 · 25 min

Data centers fight back

Today, Explained · October 14, 2026 · 25 min

Should we ban fraternities?

Today, Explained · October 13, 2026 · 25 min

America’s death penalty problem

Today, Explained · October 12, 2026 · 25 min

The cost of loving your pet

Today, Explained · October 11, 2026 · 30 min

Can Dems flip state legislatures?

Today, Explained · October 10, 2026 · 34 min

Football's future is flag

Today, Explained · October 9, 2026 · 25 min

The dark side of surrogacy

Today, Explained · October 8, 2026 · 26 min