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In recent years, there’s been a dramatic increase in the number of anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures across the country. The ACLU is currently tracking 474 such bills, the majority of which target transgender rights. Meanwhile,
Drivers and passengers are right: Car headlights are brighter now. And the solutions aren't simple.If you have a question for us, please give a call at 1-800-618-8545 or send a note at vox.com/askvox.This episode was produced and sound desi
The first child labor law in America went on the books almost 200 years ago, and federal labor protections were enshrined in the Fair Labor Standards Act nearly 100 years later in 1938. So almost a century after the passage of the FLSA, why are
Sean Illing speaks with Matthew Jones, historian of science and technology, and co-author (with data scientist Chris Wiggins) of the new book How Data Happened. They discuss the surprisingly long history of data from the 18th century to today,
Matt is joined by The Atlantic’s Elizabeth Bruenig. They discuss J.D. Vance’s attacks on the parental status of liberal politicians and dissect what is actually happening with left-wing birth rates. They explore the policy decisions that would
Matt is joined by Education Week reporter and editor Andrew Ujifusa to talk about the ill-defined and somewhat facetious debate over critical race theory. But really, this conversation is about the schools, and all sorts of issues facing them:
Matt is joined by deputy editor of New York magazine and author David Wallace-Wells to talk about the new evidence for the so-called "Lab-Leak hypothesis," and about the possible origins of Covid-19. Wallace-Wells introduces the new research do
Matt sits down with John Pfaff, professor and author of Locked In, an influential and important 2017 book about mass incarceration in America. The two discuss some common misconceptions about America's prison population, three different meaning
Ian Haney Lopez joins Jane to discuss critical race theory: what it is and what it isn't.Resources:"Which Party Represents the Racial Future?" by Ross DouthatGuest:Ian Haney Lopez (@IanHaneyLopez), Professor of Law, UC BerkeleyHost:Jan
In this last episode of the By The People mini-series, host Ian Millhiser talks with legal scholar Pam Karlan about how the Supreme Court has harmed our democracy in the recent past, and what it's likely to do to voting rights in the future. Th
Jane, Dara, and Matt on the evidence for mask wearing, and a totally non-coronavirus white paper.Resources:"Why America ran out of protective masks — and what can be done about it" by German Lopez, Vox"Why Telling People They Don’t Need Mask
Jane talks to Asawin Suebsaeng and Lachlan Markay about their new book "Sinking in the Swamp" on chaos at the White House and how President Trump differs (and doesn't) from prior administrations.As a note - this episode was recorded on Februa
Conservative thinker Robert George joins Jane to talk about abortion, marriage, the Supreme Court, and wielding the power of the federal government. Guest: Robert George, (@McCormickProf) Professor of Jurisprudence, Princeton UniversityHost:
University of Maryland political scientist David Karol joins Matt to explain the consequences of presidential nomination reform.Guest: David Karol, (@DKarol) Government & Politics professor, University of MarylandHost:Matthew Yglesias (@mat
Ezra Klein joins Matt to discuss his forthcoming book; Why We're Polarized.Guest: Ezra Klein, (@ezraklein) Co-founder and Editor-at-Large, VoxHost:Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias), Senior correspondent, VoxMore to explore:Subscribe to Im
The Massachusetts senator joins Ezra Klein to explain her plans, and her plan to make the plans happen.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dara Lind and Yochi Dreazen join Matt to talk about Comey's testimony and the larger consequences of the Russia investigation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John McWhorter joins Matt to discuss the changing way we talk about racism in America.Resources:"“Latinx” is growing in popularity. I made a comic to help you understand why." by Terry Blas, Vox"Racist Police Violence Reconsidered" by John M
With 401(k)s taking a hit and the fate of Social Security uncertain, we get some advice for how to talk to the elders in your life about work and retirement.This episode was produced by Carla Javier and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Miranda Ken
Many worry that the clean energy transition will be derailed by the Trump administration. But there's reason to believe otherwise.Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members.Call in your question at 1-800-61
For decades, high schools and parents have prioritized college for all graduating seniors. Now, more students are asking if there's another way.This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Colle
Given the economy and interest rates, homebuying doesn't seem like it’s necessarily the way to go anymore. So consider this not your parents’ real estate advice. If you have a question about a story that matters to your life, give us a call a
Gen X women are freeing themselves from the hangups of the '90s, and having the best sex of their lives. Media portrayals of middle-aged women are starting to catch up too.If you have a question for us, please call us at 1-800-618-8545 or sen
Listener Elisa has heard egg freezing touted as “an easy, perfect solution” for women who want to have it all, but she’s skeptical. Writer MeiMei Fox tells the disastrous story of freezing her own eggs, and Vox senior correspondent Anna North e
When it gets cold outside, we get colds inside. We also get the flu. And RSV. And — lately — norovirus. We all know that washing our hands helps defend against illness. But with what? There’s too many kinds of soap, and not all of them will kee
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