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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.
Episodes
The case for ending the filibuster
Even if Democrats win the White House, take the Senate, and hold the House, most of their legislation could be doomed because of the filibuster. Vox’s Ezra Klein says it’s filibusted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The case for ending the filibuster
Even if Democrats win the White House, take the Senate, and hold the House, most of their legislation could be doomed because of the filibuster. Vox’s Ezra Klein says it’s filibusted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24:51
13 Oct 20
Space Farce
The Democrats gave President Trump his Space Force this week. But what is it? (Transcript here.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Space Farce
The Democrats gave President Trump his Space Force this week. But what is it? (Transcript here.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18:10
13 Dec 19
India's Muslim ban
The second-largest Muslim nation in the world just got closer to becoming a Hindu state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
India's Muslim ban
The second-largest Muslim nation in the world just got closer to becoming a Hindu state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16:09
12 Dec 19
The cost of PrEP
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Trump administration agree on one thing: the cost of HIV drugs is too high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The cost of PrEP
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Trump administration agree on one thing: the cost of HIV drugs is too high. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:32
12 Dec 19
Articles of impeachment
House Democrats made history today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Articles of impeachment
House Democrats made history today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19:44
10 Dec 19
Rudolph the former mayor
How Rudy Giuliani went from "America's mayor" to the inadvertent architect of Donald Trump's pending impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rudolph the former mayor
How Rudy Giuliani went from "America's mayor" to the inadvertent architect of Donald Trump's pending impeachment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27:31
9 Dec 19
“This will end when one of us dies”
ProPublica’s Lizzie Presser explains why Americans are being jailed for their medical debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“This will end when one of us dies”
ProPublica’s Lizzie Presser explains why Americans are being jailed for their medical debt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16:07
6 Dec 19
Giving justice an extension
This week New Jersey joined a growing number of states that are extending statutes of limitations, making it easier to report childhood sexual abuse decades after it occurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Giving justice an extension
This week New Jersey joined a growing number of states that are extending statutes of limitations, making it easier to report childhood sexual abuse decades after it occurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:15
6 Dec 19
Impeachment TV: Law & Disorder
Four law professors walked into a room and the next phase of the impeachment began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Impeachment TV: Law & Disorder
Four law professors walked into a room and the next phase of the impeachment began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:18
4 Dec 19
Don't curl your lashes and talk about Uighurs on TikTok
TikTok, the video sharing app that has taken the tweens and 2019 by storm, is now facing stiff competition, concerns over censorship, and a federal investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Don't curl your lashes and talk about Uighurs on TikTok
TikTok, the video sharing app that has taken the tweens and 2019 by storm, is now facing stiff competition, concerns over censorship, and a federal investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19:01
3 Dec 19
ICE University
Immigration and Customs Enforcement created a fake university with no teachers and no classes. Then they arrested the students who signed up. Vox’s Nicole Narea explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ICE University
Immigration and Customs Enforcement created a fake university with no teachers and no classes. Then they arrested the students who signed up. Vox’s Nicole Narea explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18:39
2 Dec 19
Amazon's preppers
A good number of Amazon packages make a pitstop in Roundup, Montana. Vox's Reset podcast explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amazon's preppers
A good number of Amazon packages make a pitstop in Roundup, Montana. Vox's Reset podcast explains why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:52
29 Nov 19
A tribe called keto
Some say the Kardashian-endorsed keto diet craze that’s sweeping the nation could help fight epilepsy and cancer, too. Vox’s Julia Belluz separates fat from fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A tribe called keto
Some say the Kardashian-endorsed keto diet craze that’s sweeping the nation could help fight epilepsy and cancer, too. Vox’s Julia Belluz separates fat from fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:00
27 Nov 19
Can a billionaire buy the presidency?
Former New York City mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg thinks he can beat Donald Trump in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can a billionaire buy the presidency?
Former New York City mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg thinks he can beat Donald Trump in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28:07
26 Nov 19
Showdown at High Nunes
California Republican Devin Nunes spent much of the last two weeks mocking the impeachment inquiry. After allegations surfaced that he may have been involved with Ukraine, he now finds himself caught up in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Showdown at High Nunes
California Republican Devin Nunes spent much of the last two weeks mocking the impeachment inquiry. After allegations surfaced that he may have been involved with Ukraine, he now finds himself caught up in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26:26
25 Nov 19
Ok boomer
TikTok's hottest meme is pitting the Youngs against the Olds, but the truth about this generational standoff can be found in its shades of gray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ok boomer
TikTok's hottest meme is pitting the Youngs against the Olds, but the truth about this generational standoff can be found in its shades of gray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25:28
22 Nov 19
The Dems Went Down to Georgia
We’re taking a break from impeachment to talk about the fifth Democratic debate and the Buttigieg Bump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Dems Went Down to Georgia
We’re taking a break from impeachment to talk about the fifth Democratic debate and the Buttigieg Bump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:50
21 Nov 19
Impeachment TV: Mr. Sondland Goes to Washington
The most-anticipated testimony of the House impeachment inquiry was held today on Capitol Hill. It did not disappoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Impeachment TV: Mr. Sondland Goes to Washington
The most-anticipated testimony of the House impeachment inquiry was held today on Capitol Hill. It did not disappoint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24:23
21 Nov 19
Impeachment TV (Part 2 of 2)
The House impeachment inquiry just had its biggest day yet. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains how things changed when Republicans called witnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Impeachment TV (Part 2 of 2)
The House impeachment inquiry just had its biggest day yet. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains how things changed when Republicans called witnesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10:42
20 Nov 19
Impeachment TV (Part 1 of 2)
The House impeachment inquiry just had its biggest day yet. It was so big we couldn't fit it all into one episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Impeachment TV (Part 1 of 2)
The House impeachment inquiry just had its biggest day yet. It was so big we couldn't fit it all into one episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14:14
19 Nov 19
Let's talk about that party in Spain
Spain's far-right party just won more than 50 seats in its parliament, reminding some of the country's fascist past. Yes, the party is called "VOX". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Let's talk about that party in Spain
Spain's far-right party just won more than 50 seats in its parliament, reminding some of the country's fascist past. Yes, the party is called "VOX". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:36
18 Nov 19
Noise will be noise
After hearing a mysterious whine in suburban Arizona, Karthic Thallikar started on a journey that would ultimately lead to the center of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Noise will be noise
After hearing a mysterious whine in suburban Arizona, Karthic Thallikar started on a journey that would ultimately lead to the center of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:42
15 Nov 19
Hotel ISIS
Turkey says it’s “not a hotel” for ISIS, and is deporting fighters and their families. The problem is their native countries don’t want them back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hotel ISIS
Turkey says it’s “not a hotel” for ISIS, and is deporting fighters and their families. The problem is their native countries don’t want them back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26:38
14 Nov 19
Bill and Kent's congressional adventure
The first public hearing in the impeachment inquiry was held today. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains the significance of the testimonies given by Ambassador William Taylor and George Kent, deputy assistant secretary at the State Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bill and Kent's congressional adventure
The first public hearing in the impeachment inquiry was held today. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains the significance of the testimonies given by Ambassador William Taylor and George Kent, deputy assistant secretary at the State Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20:32
14 Nov 19
Who is above the law?
Today the Supreme Court heard the case about a border patrol agent who shot and killed a 15-year-old boy. Ian Millhiser explains why it could make holding federal agents accountable a lot harder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who is above the law?
Today the Supreme Court heard the case about a border patrol agent who shot and killed a 15-year-old boy. Ian Millhiser explains why it could make holding federal agents accountable a lot harder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18:23
12 Nov 19
The world's most profitable company
Aramco, the secretive oil company that made Saudi Arabia rich, is going public after 86 years. Some say the timing couldn’t be worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The world's most profitable company
Aramco, the secretive oil company that made Saudi Arabia rich, is going public after 86 years. Some say the timing couldn’t be worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:23
11 Nov 19
Streaming: Infinity War
Disney+. Apple TV+. Netflix. HBO Max. Peacock. Which streaming service will win the great war to come? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Streaming: Infinity War
Disney+. Apple TV+. Netflix. HBO Max. Peacock. Which streaming service will win the great war to come? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:21
8 Nov 19
Behind closed doors
This week the House released transcripts from closed-door impeachment testimonies. Vox's Andrew Prokop pored through them for revelations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Behind closed doors
This week the House released transcripts from closed-door impeachment testimonies. Vox's Andrew Prokop pored through them for revelations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17:15
7 Nov 19
California Dreamin'
A new California law limits how early school can start in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
California Dreamin'
A new California law limits how early school can start in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15:57
6 Nov 19
Inside a Trump rally
At a Kentucky rally, President Trump's supporters ordered the media to "Do your job!" and reveal the identity of the Ukraine whistleblower. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Bender explains how these events have changed the American political landscape and Sean Rameswaram speaks with a superfan who has attended 18 rallies. And counting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inside a Trump rally
At a Kentucky rally, President Trump's supporters ordered the media to "Do your job!" and reveal the identity of the Ukraine whistleblower. The Wall Street Journal's Mike Bender explains how these events have changed the American political landscape and Sean Rameswaram speaks with a superfan who has attended 18 rallies. And counting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:19
5 Nov 19
Just one year to go!
The election is now one year away. Ezra Klein offers Democrats a strategy to win in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just one year to go!
The election is now one year away. Ezra Klein offers Democrats a strategy to win in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26:05
4 Nov 19
Instagram's war on nipples
Vox’s Reset podcast explores how Instagram's nipple ban affects art and identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Instagram's war on nipples
Vox’s Reset podcast explores how Instagram's nipple ban affects art and identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27:30
1 Nov 19
The first impeachment vote
Nancy: 1 / Donald: 0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The first impeachment vote
Nancy: 1 / Donald: 0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:37
31 Oct 19
Why is the world protesting?
A WhatsApp tax, a metro fare hike, and a check to a South African model have inspired a wave of anti-government protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why is the world protesting?
A WhatsApp tax, a metro fare hike, and a check to a South African model have inspired a wave of anti-government protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17:34
30 Oct 19
California's blackouts
The wildfires in California have gotten so bad the state's biggest utility is turning off the power on purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
California's blackouts
The wildfires in California have gotten so bad the state's biggest utility is turning off the power on purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17:11
29 Oct 19
The death of al-Baghdadi
ISIS has lost its leader, but that doesn't mean the world is any safer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The death of al-Baghdadi
ISIS has lost its leader, but that doesn't mean the world is any safer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:11
28 Oct 19
WeWorked
America’s most controversial startup was finally bought out this week, but WeWork is a symptom of a much larger problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
WeWorked
America’s most controversial startup was finally bought out this week, but WeWork is a symptom of a much larger problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:09
25 Oct 19
The right to sell out
California is going to let college athletes make money from sneaker deals and commercials. Will the rest of the country follow suit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The right to sell out
California is going to let college athletes make money from sneaker deals and commercials. Will the rest of the country follow suit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18:07
24 Oct 19
Taylor: Look What You Made Me Do
Ambassador William Taylor finally testified on Tuesday and it was a doozy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Taylor: Look What You Made Me Do
Ambassador William Taylor finally testified on Tuesday and it was a doozy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:46
23 Oct 19
Yes We Canada?
Justin Trudeau won re-election on Tuesday, but it wasn't pretty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yes We Canada?
Justin Trudeau won re-election on Tuesday, but it wasn't pretty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:01
22 Oct 19
Where are the troops going?
President Trump is pulling out of Syria while sending more troops to Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where are the troops going?
President Trump is pulling out of Syria while sending more troops to Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16:42
21 Oct 19
Trumpster fire
Last week, the White House stonewalled the impeachment inquiry. This week, the stonewall came crumbling down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trumpster fire
Last week, the White House stonewalled the impeachment inquiry. This week, the stonewall came crumbling down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16:54
18 Oct 19
Introducing Reset
Students across the country are graded by artificial intelligence. But does an algorithm really know how to write? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing Reset
Students across the country are graded by artificial intelligence. But does an algorithm really know how to write? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:48
20 Oct 19
Should Facebook let Trump lie?
President Trump lied in a Facebook ad and Facebook didn’t take it down so Elizabeth Warren lied, too. The Verge’s Casey Newton explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should Facebook let Trump lie?
President Trump lied in a Facebook ad and Facebook didn’t take it down so Elizabeth Warren lied, too. The Verge’s Casey Newton explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18:00
17 Oct 19
DEB4TE
In the fourth Democratic debate, the candidates treated Elizabeth Warren as the frontrunner. Vox’s Ezra Klein explains what that means for the race ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
DEB4TE
In the fourth Democratic debate, the candidates treated Elizabeth Warren as the frontrunner. Vox’s Ezra Klein explains what that means for the race ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:38
16 Oct 19
A new war in Syria
The Trump administration just imposed sanctions on Turkey for invading northern Syria. But it may be too late for America’s Kurdish allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A new war in Syria
The Trump administration just imposed sanctions on Turkey for invading northern Syria. But it may be too late for America’s Kurdish allies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:13
15 Oct 19
Indigenous Peoples' Delegate
Nearly 200 years ago, the Treaty of New Echota offered the Cherokee Nation representation in Congress. Kimberly Teehee just became its first nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Indigenous Peoples' Delegate
Nearly 200 years ago, the Treaty of New Echota offered the Cherokee Nation representation in Congress. Kimberly Teehee just became its first nominee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:31
14 Oct 19
Did China just dunk on the NBA?
An NBA executive’s tweet supporting protests in Hong Kong has exposed how vulnerable the biggest American companies are to China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Did China just dunk on the NBA?
An NBA executive’s tweet supporting protests in Hong Kong has exposed how vulnerable the biggest American companies are to China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:21
11 Oct 19
The nine impeachment scenarios
President Pence? President Pelosi? There are nearly a dozen ways the impeachment inquiry could end. Vox’s Laura McGann runs through each of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The nine impeachment scenarios
President Pence? President Pelosi? There are nearly a dozen ways the impeachment inquiry could end. Vox’s Laura McGann runs through each of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15:22
10 Oct 19
Stonewalling the impeachment inquiry
Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains why the White House is now refusing to cooperate with the impeachment inquiry. Ezra Klein scrutinizes the Republican strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stonewalling the impeachment inquiry
Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains why the White House is now refusing to cooperate with the impeachment inquiry. Ezra Klein scrutinizes the Republican strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:44
9 Oct 19
Leaving Syria (and the Kurds)
Turkey is sending troops and tanks to its border with Syria hours after President Trump announced he would be removing US forces from the nation. Syrian Kurds feel betrayed and ISIS is watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Leaving Syria (and the Kurds)
Turkey is sending troops and tanks to its border with Syria hours after President Trump announced he would be removing US forces from the nation. Syrian Kurds feel betrayed and ISIS is watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:29
9 Oct 19
SCOTUS raises the stakes
After a sleepy spring term, the Supreme Court of the United States is back and looking to weigh in on abortion, immigration, and LGBT rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SCOTUS raises the stakes
After a sleepy spring term, the Supreme Court of the United States is back and looking to weigh in on abortion, immigration, and LGBT rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:04
7 Oct 19
Inside a Facebook all-staff
Audio of Mark Zuckerberg in a closed-door staff meeting leaked to Casey Newton of The Verge. Then Elizabeth Warren entered the fray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Inside a Facebook all-staff
Audio of Mark Zuckerberg in a closed-door staff meeting leaked to Casey Newton of The Verge. Then Elizabeth Warren entered the fray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:38
4 Oct 19
Meanwhile in Ukraine....
Ukraine finds itself at the center of the American impeachment drama, but President Trump is the least of the country's worries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Meanwhile in Ukraine....
Ukraine finds itself at the center of the American impeachment drama, but President Trump is the least of the country's worries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20:09
3 Oct 19
It's not easy whistleblowin'
The whistleblower’s attorneys say their client is in danger. That’s not unusual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's not easy whistleblowin'
The whistleblower’s attorneys say their client is in danger. That’s not unusual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26:04
2 Oct 19
The impeachment counternarrative
Listen as Vox’s Andrew Prokop meticulously debunks the White House talking points around the whistleblower scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The impeachment counternarrative
Listen as Vox’s Andrew Prokop meticulously debunks the White House talking points around the whistleblower scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24:06
1 Oct 19
UN-for-Greta-ble
In just one week, she inspired global protests, mean-mugged President Trump, and chastised world leaders at the United Nations. David Wallace-Wells, editor at New York magazine, explains the rise of Greta Thunberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
UN-for-Greta-ble
In just one week, she inspired global protests, mean-mugged President Trump, and chastised world leaders at the United Nations. David Wallace-Wells, editor at New York magazine, explains the rise of Greta Thunberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26:53
27 Sep 19
The whistleblower complaint
The House Intelligence Committee released the whistleblower complaint minutes before Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire began his testimony before Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The whistleblower complaint
The House Intelligence Committee released the whistleblower complaint minutes before Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire began his testimony before Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:22
26 Sep 19
The "transcript"
The White House released a record of President Trump’s conversation with President Zelensky, then went on the defensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The "transcript"
The White House released a record of President Trump’s conversation with President Zelensky, then went on the defensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18:19
25 Sep 19
"No contract! No cars!"
The United Auto Workers is engaged in the biggest General Motors strike since the 1970s, all while union leaders are having their homes raided by the FBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"No contract! No cars!"
The United Auto Workers is engaged in the biggest General Motors strike since the 1970s, all while union leaders are having their homes raided by the FBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:12
30 Sep 19
Pelosi calls for impeachment inquiry
This evening Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House will begin an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains how everything changed in 24 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pelosi calls for impeachment inquiry
This evening Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House will begin an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains how everything changed in 24 hours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16:35
24 Sep 19
Son of a Biden
A whistleblower in the intelligence community has sparked a political scandal involving President Trump and a pair of Bidens. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Son of a Biden
A whistleblower in the intelligence community has sparked a political scandal involving President Trump and a pair of Bidens. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24:05
23 Sep 19
Burn, baby, burn
The vast majority of your plastic isn’t being recycled. It might be time to consider lighting it on fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Burn, baby, burn
The vast majority of your plastic isn’t being recycled. It might be time to consider lighting it on fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27:59
20 Sep 19
The 51st state?
Residents in the District of Columbia have been living with "taxation without representation" from Day 1. Today, they take their call for statehood to Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 51st state?
Residents in the District of Columbia have been living with "taxation without representation" from Day 1. Today, they take their call for statehood to Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26:34
19 Sep 19
To Bibi or not to Bibi
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s decade-long hold on power may be coming to an end. Anyone up for peace? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
To Bibi or not to Bibi
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s decade-long hold on power may be coming to an end. Anyone up for peace? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16:23
18 Sep 19
When it's time to die
This week Maine joins several states allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with medication. Cyndie Rogers explains why she eventually wants to take advantage of Maine’s Death with Dignity Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When it's time to die
This week Maine joins several states allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives with medication. Cyndie Rogers explains why she eventually wants to take advantage of Maine’s Death with Dignity Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:48
17 Sep 19
How do you remove an egg from an omelette?
Some say that’s how hard it is to remove the UK from the EU. Boris Johnson's Brexit strategy heads to the United Kingdom's highest court Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How do you remove an egg from an omelette?
Some say that’s how hard it is to remove the UK from the EU. Boris Johnson's Brexit strategy heads to the United Kingdom's highest court Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:49
16 Sep 19
ABCDebate
After Vox's Tara Golshan reviews the third Democratic debate, Matthew Yglesias explains how Joe Biden wins even when he loses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ABCDebate
After Vox's Tara Golshan reviews the third Democratic debate, Matthew Yglesias explains how Joe Biden wins even when he loses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26:30
13 Sep 19
The president's hit list
“I’d be happy to slaughter them,” President Rodrigo Duterte said about three million drug users in the Philippines. It appears he is following through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The president's hit list
“I’d be happy to slaughter them,” President Rodrigo Duterte said about three million drug users in the Philippines. It appears he is following through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25:50
12 Sep 19
Like, bye
Facebook and Instagram are thinking about ditching the thumbs and hearts. What would life be like without "Likes"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Like, bye
Facebook and Instagram are thinking about ditching the thumbs and hearts. What would life be like without "Likes"? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24:21
11 Sep 19
John Boltin'
John Bolton is out. Vox’s Alex Ward explains why he was at odds with his boss from Day 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John Boltin'
John Bolton is out. Vox’s Alex Ward explains why he was at odds with his boss from Day 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18:20
10 Sep 19
Am I gonna die from vaping?
Maybe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Am I gonna die from vaping?
Maybe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:48
9 Sep 19
Gerry with the bad maps
A historic court decision erased some of the most gerrymandered maps in the country this week. North Carolina now has two weeks to redraw them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gerry with the bad maps
A historic court decision erased some of the most gerrymandered maps in the country this week. North Carolina now has two weeks to redraw them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18:13
6 Sep 19
CNN's climate marathon in 20 minutes
We watched seven straight hours of Democrats discussing climate policy so you wouldn't have to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CNN's climate marathon in 20 minutes
We watched seven straight hours of Democrats discussing climate policy so you wouldn't have to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:33
5 Sep 19
#FreedMeekMill
Rapper Meek Mill was arrested on drug and weapons charges as a teen in 2007, but the case didn't close until last week. NPR's Bobby Allyn explains how a police officer and a judge helped keep Meek Mill in the criminal justice system for over a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
#FreedMeekMill
Rapper Meek Mill was arrested on drug and weapons charges as a teen in 2007, but the case didn't close until last week. NPR's Bobby Allyn explains how a police officer and a judge helped keep Meek Mill in the criminal justice system for over a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24:52
4 Sep 19
Missing history
Kids in school don’t learn much about American slavery. Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries says students deserve the real story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Missing history
Kids in school don’t learn much about American slavery. Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries says students deserve the real story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25:00
3 Sep 19
Still not safe to drink
First it was Flint, now it's Newark. Why do American cities keep contaminating their water? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Still not safe to drink
First it was Flint, now it's Newark. Why do American cities keep contaminating their water? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19:27
30 Aug 19
Death of a Koch brother
David Koch was one of the biggest and most influential donors in American politics. Mother Jones' Daniel Schulman explains his complicated legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Death of a Koch brother
David Koch was one of the biggest and most influential donors in American politics. Mother Jones' Daniel Schulman explains his complicated legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:25
29 Aug 19
Don't try CRISPR at home
Biohackers treat their bodies like a science project. But should they be allowed to edit their own DNA at home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Don't try CRISPR at home
Biohackers treat their bodies like a science project. But should they be allowed to edit their own DNA at home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:31
28 Aug 19
Biofuel duel
An EPA decision has left Iowan corn growers feeling betrayed by President Trump. Democrats are watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Biofuel duel
An EPA decision has left Iowan corn growers feeling betrayed by President Trump. Democrats are watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:36
27 Aug 19
Alaska's missing police force
A third of Alaskan communities don’t have cops. Kyle Hopkins, investigative reporter at the Anchorage Daily News, explains Alaska’s public safety emergency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alaska's missing police force
A third of Alaskan communities don’t have cops. Kyle Hopkins, investigative reporter at the Anchorage Daily News, explains Alaska’s public safety emergency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:31
26 Aug 19
When killing is "necessary"
This week California passed what some call the toughest law on police use of deadly force in the country. It hinges on one word: necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When killing is "necessary"
This week California passed what some call the toughest law on police use of deadly force in the country. It hinges on one word: necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:51
23 Aug 19
Hope for Hong Kong
Hong Kong ramped up its protests and China ramped up its propaganda machine. But the conflict may have finally reached a turning point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hope for Hong Kong
Hong Kong ramped up its protests and China ramped up its propaganda machine. But the conflict may have finally reached a turning point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:07
22 Aug 19
Coal's last stand
There’s a train full of coal sitting on the tracks in eastern Kentucky. It’s being blocked by a group of laid-off miners who want what they're owed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coal's last stand
There’s a train full of coal sitting on the tracks in eastern Kentucky. It’s being blocked by a group of laid-off miners who want what they're owed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25:00
21 Aug 19
Ending the endless war
This weekend in Afghanistan was one of the deadliest this year. Vox’s Jenn Williams explains whether America can end its longest war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ending the endless war
This weekend in Afghanistan was one of the deadliest this year. Vox’s Jenn Williams explains whether America can end its longest war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:08
20 Aug 19
Do sanctions work?
The Trump administration is ramping up sanctions on Venezuela, but it may end up hurting the people they're meant to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do sanctions work?
The Trump administration is ramping up sanctions on Venezuela, but it may end up hurting the people they're meant to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26:09
19 Aug 19
The warehouse of forgotten evidence
Reporter Barbara Bradley Hagerty set out to investigate why police across the country often fail to catch serial rapists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The warehouse of forgotten evidence
Reporter Barbara Bradley Hagerty set out to investigate why police across the country often fail to catch serial rapists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:21
16 Aug 19
What's up with the yield curve?
Vox’s Matthew Yglesias explains why everyone's whispering about a recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's up with the yield curve?
Vox’s Matthew Yglesias explains why everyone's whispering about a recession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14:48
15 Aug 19
(Don't) give me your poor
The Trump administration is about to make it a lot harder for poor people to get a green card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(Don't) give me your poor
The Trump administration is about to make it a lot harder for poor people to get a green card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15:43
14 Aug 19
Death behind bars
Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide is unexpectedly shining a light on the conditions in America’s jails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Death behind bars
Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide is unexpectedly shining a light on the conditions in America’s jails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:45
13 Aug 19
Deep fried podcast
Vox's Tara Golshan spent the weekend at the Iowa State Fair trying to figure out what eating deep fried Oreos has to do with running the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Deep fried podcast
Vox's Tara Golshan spent the weekend at the Iowa State Fair trying to figure out what eating deep fried Oreos has to do with running the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:08
12 Aug 19
Latinos after El Paso
In the wake of Saturday’s shooting, Latinos across the United States are questioning their safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Latinos after El Paso
In the wake of Saturday’s shooting, Latinos across the United States are questioning their safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26:10
9 Aug 19
Six rivers, three countries, one Kashmir
India is escalating its 70-year fight for Kashmir. The winner gets the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Six rivers, three countries, one Kashmir
India is escalating its 70-year fight for Kashmir. The winner gets the water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:46
8 Aug 19
Amazon Crime
What started as a push to increase mining in the rainforest led to a murder. Ernesto Londoño, Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how President Jair Bolsonaro is speeding the destruction of the Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Amazon Crime
What started as a push to increase mining in the rainforest led to a murder. Ernesto Londoño, Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how President Jair Bolsonaro is speeding the destruction of the Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24:52
7 Aug 19
Disown your kid to pay for college
This summer’s hottest college admissions scam is parents disowning their children. The Wall Street Journal’s Doug Belkin explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Disown your kid to pay for college
This summer’s hottest college admissions scam is parents disowning their children. The Wall Street Journal’s Doug Belkin explains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21:54
6 Aug 19
A Green New Deal, but for guns
Vox’s German Lopez explains why Democrats need a bold new plan for gun control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Green New Deal, but for guns
Vox’s German Lopez explains why Democrats need a bold new plan for gun control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22:10
5 Aug 19
Reviving death
After 16 years, the Trump administration is bringing back the federal death penalty. Reverend Sharon Risher, who lost her mother, two cousins, and a childhood friend in the Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, explains how she feels about the possibility of Dylann Roof being executed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reviving death
After 16 years, the Trump administration is bringing back the federal death penalty. Reverend Sharon Risher, who lost her mother, two cousins, and a childhood friend in the Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina, explains how she feels about the possibility of Dylann Roof being executed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20:27
2 Aug 19
Dem Debates 2: Election Boogaloo
Bernie yelled at Ryan. Biden defended Obama. Warren destroyed Delaney. Vox's Tara Golshan explains the "fight for the heart of the party" and Ezra Klein says the frontrunners missed the mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dem Debates 2: Election Boogaloo
Bernie yelled at Ryan. Biden defended Obama. Warren destroyed Delaney. Vox's Tara Golshan explains the "fight for the heart of the party" and Ezra Klein says the frontrunners missed the mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23:11
1 Aug 19
Life's a breach
Capital One got hacked. Equifax is trying to make up for its hack. And The Verge’s Russell Brandom explains why you should definitely prepare yourself for more hacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Life's a breach
Capital One got hacked. Equifax is trying to make up for its hack. And The Verge’s Russell Brandom explains why you should definitely prepare yourself for more hacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16:49
31 Jul 19
Coats checks out
Dan Coats is resigning, leaving a vacancy at the top of US intelligence. The Washington Post’s Shane Harris explains how his replacement may be a Trump loyalist who believes in a “deep state” conspiracy against the president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coats checks out
Dan Coats is resigning, leaving a vacancy at the top of US intelligence. The Washington Post’s Shane Harris explains how his replacement may be a Trump loyalist who believes in a “deep state” conspiracy against the president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19:00
30 Jul 19
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