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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.
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- Today28 min
The scandal undoing the ICC
The International Criminal Court has a lot on its hands. The chief prosecutor was ousted over abuse allegations, the Trump administration is on the warpath, and Netanyahu and Mamdani are fighting over an arrest warrant. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. Karim Ahmad Khan, former Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Photo by Mykola Tys/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Yesterday26 min
AI just went rogue
OpenAI recently briefly lost control of an AI agent during a contained security test. After years of warnings, AI is now outsmarting its masters. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra with help from Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. The Hugging Face logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen. Photo by Omer Taha Cetin/Anadolu via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at vox.com/today-explained-podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 days agonarrative26 min4-min read
The Trump-Saudi-Israel drama
The episode unpacks the political and strategic implications of a controversial U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear deal announced by President Donald Trump, which initially excluded Israel and normalization efforts, sparking backlash and prompting Trump to retroactively claim the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords. The situation reveals tensions between U.S. economic and geopolitical interests and long-standing alliances in the Middle East.
- 3 days agonarrative30 min5-min read
The perimenopause moment
Perimenopause, the often misunderstood and under-discussed transition before menopause, is a complex physiological shift affecting women for years—sometimes decades—yet remains poorly addressed in mainstream medicine. The episode argues that with better education, open dialogue, and evidence-based treatments like hormone therapy, this phase can be managed effectively rather than endured in silence.
- 4 days agonarrative36 min5-min read
The Boomer politicians who won't retire
This episode of America Actually examines the growing concern over the age and relevance of the U.S. Congress, particularly through a conversation with 86-year-old Congressman James Clyburn, who defends his continued service despite widespread voter skepticism about aging leadership. The discussion reveals a deep generational divide in American politics, where experience is pitted against accountability and change.
- 5 days agonarrative26 min4-min read
America’s best hot dog
This episode of Today, Explained explores the cultural, culinary, and emotional significance of the American hot dog through conversations with celebrity chef José Andrés and a Washington, D.C. hot dog vendor, Isaac Stein, who runs the popular cart Shysters. The episode blends food history, personal nostalgia, and regional pride to argue that the hot dog is more than a snack—it’s a symbol of American creativity and connection.
- 6 days agonarrative25 min4-min read
Our tick nightmare
Ticks in the U.S. are spreading rapidly due to climate change and ecological shifts, carrying a growing number of dangerous diseases like Lyme and alpha-gal syndrome. Despite 90% of vector-borne illnesses coming from ticks, public health efforts remain focused on mosquitoes, and government response—including under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—falls short of the urgent, large-scale action needed.
- 1 weeks agonarrative25 min4-min read
The truth about Iran
Four American service members have died in renewed hostilities with Iran, exposing a stark disconnect between the Trump administration’s claims of victory and the ongoing, escalating war. The episode reveals how inconsistent messaging, suppressed casualty reports, and overconfident rhetoric have obscured the true cost and trajectory of the conflict.
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