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.
This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by the youth in China, particularly in terms of unemployment and the rejection of the country's hustle culture. The youth unemployment rate in China is currently high, leaving many young people without job prospects. The term "tangping" has emerged to describe individu...
This podcast episode discusses the impact of Lionel Messi's arrival in Major League Soccer (MLS) and his team, Inter Miami. Messi's presence has generated overwhelming demand for tickets and merchandise, leading to significant financial benefits for the clubs hosting his games. This has sparked a debate about loosening...
This podcast episode delves into various political and legal challenges in Russia and the United States. It begins by exploring the story of Yevgeny Progozhin, a key figure in Putin's regime who betrayed Russia and led the Wagner Group in the war in Ukraine. The episode highlights the complexities of loyalty, power dyn...
The podcast episode discusses the absence of former President Donald Trump from a debate and the counterprogramming tactics used by Tucker Carlson. Despite not physically participating, Trump's influence is still felt during the event. The episode explores the poetic justice of Carlson tormenting Fox News, with whom he...
This chapter of the podcast discusses President Joe Biden's efforts to push for student loan forgiveness and the challenges he faced in achieving this goal. Initially, the president attempted to pass a debt forgiveness plan through executive power, but it was struck down by the Supreme Court. However, he continues to f...
This podcast episode examines the reasons for Russian support for the war in Ukraine. Despite the invasion and impact of the conflict, many Russians still support it. One reason for this support is the perception of the war as a colonial endeavor to colonize Ukraine and erase its identity. The process of evacuating and...
This podcast episode explores the economic challenges faced by Adelanto, a small town in the Mojave Desert. The town was struggling with a shrinking economy and talks of bankruptcy until Bug, an eccentric and unconventional advocate, proposed the idea of legalizing commercial weed cultivation. Despite facing opposition...
This podcast episode explores the rise of robotaxis, specifically in San Francisco. Companies like Waymo and Cruz are at the forefront of this autonomous vehicle revolution. These driverless cars, known as robotaxis or RoboCabs, have become prevalent in the city, offering convenient transportation for daily commutes an...
This podcast episode discusses the recent indictment of former President Donald Trump in Atlanta, highlighting the unique aspects of this indictment compared to previous ones. It explores the charges and implications of this indictment, which includes the use of RICO charges and targeting multiple individuals involved ...
This podcast episode discusses the devastating fire that occurred in Lahaina, Maui and its aftermath. The fire, fueled by highly flammable non-native grasses and exacerbated by high winds and drought conditions, caused extensive destruction in the town. The episode explores the preparedness for wildfires in Maui, inclu...
This podcast episode discusses postpartum depression and the challenges individuals face in accessing effective treatments. It features a caller sharing her personal experience with postpartum depression and a psychiatrist explaining the importance of addressing women's mental health needs during the perinatal period. ...
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