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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
There’s a brand-new category coming to the Academy Awards: Best Stunt Design. A writer and two stunt performers explain why it took almost a century.This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers with help from Amina Al-Sad
Colossal says it's brought the dire wolf back from extinction — but the accuracy of that claim and the ethics of de-extinction are in question.This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,
Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland recounts his visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Former prosecutor Elie Honig explains the three scenarios that could end this legal standoff.This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Amanda Lewellyn, edited
We try to divine who will follow Pope Francis and introduce you to one of his many legacies: the first millennial saint.This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard
Government websites have erased references to American heroes like Harriet Tubman and Jackie Robinson in order to comply with Trump’s anti-DEI push. But America is no stranger to revisionist history.This episode was produced by Amanda Lewelly
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
There is a very distinct “look” many people in the MAGA world have adopted, and comedian Suzanne Lambert is making a career calling it out. Mother Jones senior editor Inae Oh says it’s bigger than bronzer.This episode was produced by Gabriell
The Trump administration is seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is scheduled back in court this week. Plus, a closer look at a work that may have inspired Mangione (the Unabomber’s manifesto).This episode was produced by Hady Ma
Harvard is refusing to play along with the Trump administration's demands of elite universities, whereas at least 10 Florida public universities are openly cooperating with ICE.This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Devan Schwartz, edit
Iran allegedly plotted to assassinate President Donald Trump late last year. But that’s not stopping the Trump administration from trying to strike a nuclear deal with Iran.This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey and Travis Larchuk, edi
China has spent years preparing for this trade war — and for a world no longer dominated by the US.This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsd
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
The Pitt, The White Lotus, and Severance have people talking about TV again. A writer from The Pitt and Vulture's Kathryn VanArendonk explain why.This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Miles Bry
President Trump fired the head of the NSA — not because of a cyber attack, but because conservative activist Laura Loomer said so. How did she become so influential?This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey and Victoria Chamberlin, edited
We (mostly) got rid of acid rain, but now there’s another scary thing falling from the sky.This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Miles Bryan, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, a
President Donald Trump’s tariffs are meant to return America to a throwback economy — and culture. An economist who advises the White House makes the case for why looking to the past is the best plan for the future.This episode was produced b
Project Esther offers a blueprint for casting some campus protesters as part of a “Hamas Support Network,” making it easier to detain and deport them. Critics say the plan doesn’t fight antisemitism — and could make it worse.This episode was
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
The “breastaurant” filed for bankruptcy this week. Many say good riddance, but Peter Rothpletz explains why he’ll remember his “conversion therapy with a side of ranch” fondly.This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Jolie
It's unclear what Trump's latest tariffs liberate us from. Tariffs can be good policy when done right, but this latest round is scrambling America's alliances and economy.This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz and Gabrielle Berbey, edite
It’s not just Dwyane Wade, James Van Der Beek, and Kate Middleton; younger and younger people are getting cancer more and more. Vox’s Dylan Scott lays out what we know, and Kate Zickel explains how she survived cancer with hope intact.This ep
Last week we talked about Hasan. Now we talk to him — about the Democrats, protein, and not giving in to nihilism.This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi with help from Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,
Traveling to the United States is getting tricky, but there are ways to be careful.This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kri
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
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