Today, Explained

Is empathy toxic?

KPop Demon Hunters keeps slaying

Hegseth’s hectic military

Shutdown for what?

Rupert Murdoch presents: Succession

The episode examines Rupert Murdoch's influence on media and politics, particularly his relationship with Donald Trump and the impact on American political discourse. It highlights how Murdoch's media empire, especially Fox News, became a propaganda mouthpiece for Trump, amplifying his message and contributing to a pol...

How Rupert Murdoch remade the world

The podcast examines Rupert Murdoch's impact on global media and politics, focusing on his career from Australia to the UK and the US. It highlights his acquisition and transformation of newspapers like The Sun, using sensationalism to drive circulation and political influence, particularly during Margaret Thatcher's r...

Who is the modern American dad?

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$100,000 for a visa

A Palestinian state

TikTok’s new owners

RFK Jr.'s vaccine dream team

A nation of jerks

Silencing Kimmel

Kash Patel is posting through it

The Charlie Kirk revenge plot

Debate or rage-bait?

Should Democrats shut it down?

Why horror kills at the box office

What the right gets wrong about Tolkien

This episode of "Today, Explained" explores the cultural impact of "The Lord of the Rings," particularly in the context of post-9/11 America and its modern interpretations. The discussion covers how the films resonated with a nation grappling with good versus evil narratives, the initial skepticism surrounding the movi...