https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6589798enDaily NewsCopyright Eisa Russelhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f2a3f73869ef17302be48d560d4ef2ed.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6589798Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:25:46 +0000Eisa RusselEisa Russelfeeds@spreaker.comToday, 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.truec102d279-16a7-5a2f-8944-fffba5fce505episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-survive-a-flop--74755181647fb582-d05d-11f0-9f07-a728859b4895Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIn the streaming era, success is public, failure is viral, and everyone's one release away from a flop era. How do you come back? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton and Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch,...1994truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-politics-of-gen-z--7474629915e0268e-7eca-11f1-8f31-0bd661f52018Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhat’s up with the kids these days? We asked a Gen Z researcher to explain her generation’s politics.  This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by...2247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dolly-parton-s-platform--74738316783cb5d0-d05c-11f0-a63b-7bf234dd2462Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDolly Parton never endorsed a party or candidate, but that doesn't mean she was apolitical. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and...1727truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-40-000-000-000-000-debt--74722877784e2964-d05c-11f0-a63b-4bf3cb991999Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US debt keeps breaking records. Should we panic? This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. An electronic display shows the...1647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-ballroom-blitz--747015567828271e-d05c-11f0-a63b-9f155d1322b7Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump is racing to finish his ballroom, and if the Supreme Court doesn't stop him it will have major implications for conservation efforts around the country. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact...1627truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-human-printer--74685805779a926e-d05c-11f0-a63b-87dc473941ccTue, 25 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNatalie Harp may be the most powerful executive assistant in the world, and her unusual relationship with her boss — the president — is getting a lot of attention. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers,...1705truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medicare-for-all-fever--746577387771d3ce-d05c-11f0-a63b-236925394436Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA new crop of Democrats is running on an old slogan: Medicare for All. Now might be the moment it finally catches on. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd...1666truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-everyone-s-an-introvert-now--745780336469a242-d05d-11f0-9f07-37655a2b031fSun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMove aside extroverts. In this episode — which aired last year — we explore personality types and whether they are set in stone. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by...1747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-maga-still-electable--74519681ac741be6-5549-11f1-b4df-93b7319bc3d7Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselLeft-leaning Democratic candidates have faced a lot of scrutiny in the last year about whether they’re “electable” in a general election. Why aren’t people asking the same about Republican candidates?  This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact...1717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pop-girlies-are-sad--74475403787233c2-d05c-11f0-a63b-573d3b21760aFri, 21 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0000Eisa RusselElla Langley’s heartbreak anthem “Choosin’ Texas” is ruling the charts in this sad girl summer we’re having. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David...1608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tragedy-of-jason-arday--74408609785fa7a2-d05c-11f0-a63b-83ae07f70469Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhat the death of a star Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism tells us about race, culture, and who we are. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and...1653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trans-panic-at-the-wnba--743343137813ad0c-d05c-11f0-a63b-4f63141e4677Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen WNBA player Sophie Cunningham recently said she wanted to protect girls in sports from "biological men," a new front in the culture wars opened up. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Denise Guerra, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked...1617truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flock-cameras-are-watching-you--7426425977af47c2-d05c-11f0-a63b-870d9175640cTue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselLaw enforcement agencies are using a vast network of AI-powered license plate cameras to track drivers. You may not have noticed them, but they have noticed you. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers,...1658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-real-place-on-the-internet--74220487775ceb30-d05c-11f0-a63b-8fa994cd6546Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselReddit is one of the last remaining websites where people are still talking to people. But brands and AI bots want in. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore...1644truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-can-t-i-remember-being-a-baby--741203456454061c-d05d-11f0-9f07-07d2103f5c7dSun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselEven if we have little to no memory of our first few years, our earliest experiences still matter. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noam...1850falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hasan-piker-s-challenge-to-the-center--7405540415c4e8ce-7eca-11f1-8f31-bb920b977485Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDemocrats have been duking it out all summer. He’s at the center of it all. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead Herndon. Hasan...2214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-influencer-recession--74002653789aec9a-d05c-11f0-a63b-db5bb2143430Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAn oversaturated internet filled with slop has made influencing a lot harder. It's left creators and brands scrambling for ways to regain our attention. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel...1653truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woke-1-was-crazy--7393004478865dc0-d05c-11f0-a63b-9befaf2fb06dThu, 13 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe progressive left wants your vote. But some candidates for major races have a lot of online baggage. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted...1713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/testosterone-is-all-the-rage--738569227801ddde-d05c-11f0-a63b-179da8e7883cWed, 12 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPrescriptions for testosterone are way up. But it's not just men looking to live a high-T life. We revisit our show on taking T. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Adriene...1672falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-aipac-backlash--7382755377c3a654-d05c-11f0-a63b-6ba09ce0dac2Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselAIPAC is one of the biggest spenders in American politics. This year, it could backfire. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and...1730truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maga-rethinks-ukraine--7377220577484338-d05c-11f0-a63b-a7469f5319e0Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAfter years of skepticism, an important MAGA figure is warming to the Ukrainian cause. And she has the ear of the president. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick...1612falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vacation-in-this-economy--73708147643e1bcc-d05d-11f0-9f07-a36701a38cb7Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselGas is expensive and Europeans want us to stay home. How can you still make use of that precious PTO? This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by...1947falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gas-price-vote--73664266f9edbca2-764a-11f1-90f2-4ba1ff9173c5Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWill high gas prices actually change how people vote? We went to Pennsylvania to find out.  This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead...1776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tv-is-getting-dumber--7363081578be8d4e-d05c-11f0-a63b-7f1ae4d633e5Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe revisit an episode about how our shrinking attention spans are changing TV. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Miles Bryan and Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and...1641truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lindsay-clancy-murder-trial--7357413978accd3e-d05c-11f0-a63b-bb7f047f8fd0Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselA Massachusetts jury is weighing whether a woman should be convicted in the deaths of her three young children or found not guilty based on her defense of postpartum psychosis. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1744falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-communist-comeback--7351164677ecd312-d05c-11f0-a63b-5768d5bdb391Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0000Eisa RusselThere's a new Red Scare bubbling up in politics. Just how real is the communist threat? This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted...1651truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-must-suck-to-be-young--7345186877d7ae06-d05c-11f0-a63b-03f6e850aa5dTue, 04 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselYoung people used to vote reliably blue. But they're burnt out on politics as usual, which means their votes are up for grabs. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by...1711truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weapons-of-mass-infection--7339924477321f5e-d05c-11f0-a63b-bf95a57c099fMon, 03 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselA new book imagines the chaos that could unfold if a biological weapon were released — either accidentally or on purpose. This episode was produced in partnership with Vox's Future Perfect. It was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy...1767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-broke-on-wellness--7333616064288dc0-d05d-11f0-9f07-933038a2125bSun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmericans spend billions on healthcare products, from green powders and cold plunges to costly gym memberships. Last summer we asked: what good do they do? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa...1962falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fantasy-draft-2028-presidential-race--7331579915adfb78-7eca-11f1-8f31-43d0407a9cb7Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:51:00 +0000Eisa RusselJournalists Astead Herndon, Don Lemon, and Kara Swisher hold a fantasy draft to find out who has the best shot at becoming president in 2028. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Sarah Schweppe, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video...2703truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dad-where-s-my-inheritance--73290212771d5d30-d05c-11f0-a63b-efcbf428e192Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen boomers die, they’ll leave trillions to their adult children. Some of those kids say they should get that money now. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick...1699falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-culture-wars-turn-deadly--7326330376941ce6-d05c-11f0-a63b-af5d908f680cThu, 30 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US is intentionally losing a fight against HIV that could be won. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers and Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and...1658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-scandal-undoing-the-icc--73242070767f5f90-d05c-11f0-a63b-a32c8dfe8b9dWed, 29 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe 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...1757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-just-went-rogue--7321945075f80284-d05c-11f0-a63b-1f89ba09df9aTue, 28 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOpenAI 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,...1709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trump-saudi-israel-drama--7319780275d22690-d05c-11f0-a63b-8f9fc7ece3b7Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear deal but Israel hates it. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by...1680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perimenopause-moment--731762706412dc50-d05d-11f0-9f07-532fd56f94ceSun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWomen’s health and hormones have been misunderstood by the medical establishment for decades. That’s changing. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Brandon McFarland, and...1994falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boomer-politicians-who-won-t-retire--73165506720bfe1a-4e1e-11f1-beff-e36643a19a75Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDemocratic Congressman James Clyburn turned 86 years old this week. He has no plans to retire. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead...2345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-best-hot-dog--73154753770941d8-d05c-11f0-a63b-1b03fc0bdf7cFri, 24 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselChef José Andrés explains what makes the winning wiener. A DC hot dog vendor respectfully disagrees. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by...1657truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-tick-nightmare--7313091176a95aca-d05c-11f0-a63b-53267a76738eThu, 23 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTicks are exponentially expanding their territory, using us for their next blood meal. We must fight back. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted...1654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-about-iran--73112787766aa7da-d05c-11f0-a63b-d77e5c548b0dWed, 22 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe on-again, off-again war is on again. But we still don't know the point of it all or how it will end. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd,...1624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/defunding-israel--73093154760c915e-d05c-11f0-a63b-27153d0c87c7Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:11:00 +0000Eisa RusselDemocrats in Congress voted in shocking numbers to cut aid to Israel. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto with help from Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean...1661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-2020-obsession--7307262875e6b402-d05c-11f0-a63b-2b412efce730Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump has a midterm message that Republicans hate and Democrats love. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Denise Guerra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean...1640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-in-a-name--7305374463fbe1d0-d05d-11f0-9f07-47e9db7af53cSun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselJalen and Olivia and Liam and Ailany. We look at what makes a name top the popularity charts. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Sarah Schweppe, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by...1934falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/progressives-take-on-the-rust-belt--73043740159401c8-7eca-11f1-8f31-477ac46479cbSat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFirst there was New York, then Colorado. But can a progressive candidate win in the Rust Belt? This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder and Benjamin Stephen,...2009truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parasite-2026--7303246276f4c000-d05c-11f0-a63b-f7ada3abb900Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0000Eisa RusselCyclospora can cause explosive diarrhea that can last a month. But you don’t need to swear off vegetables. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger with help from Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered...1684falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vance-vs-rubio-2028--7301754776baa50a-d05c-11f0-a63b-6785c59b4402Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Republican front-runners for the 2028 presidential nomination represent two competing visions for post-Trump conservatism. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David...1886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anarchy-in-the-uk--7299673476593aa4-d05c-11f0-a63b-5b0eade84e2dWed, 15 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe UK is about to have its seventh prime minister in 10 years. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Count...1646truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mitch-mcconnell-mystery--72973059761e0d44-d05c-11f0-a63b-13967a8bd097Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0000Eisa RusselYou'd probably get fired for not showing up to work for a month — unless you're a member of Congress. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Ariana Aspuru with help from Denise Guerra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel...1640truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ice-kills-again--7295439075bd6048-d05c-11f0-a63b-a30c2331cd66Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe new guy overseeing ICE was supposed to dial back the shock and awe. But in Houston, another person was just shot and killed by an ICE agent. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov,...1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tanning-is-back--7293758663e57990-d05d-11f0-9f07-c755dde72e12Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNever mind skin cancer. Summer 2026 is all about tanmaxxing. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Young...1984falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kamala-2028--72928686b2e794ec-53c5-11f1-aa73-cf2d1b94f89cSat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe former vice president’s loyal base seems ready for another go, but Democratic donors are wary.  This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Sarah Schweppe, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by...1877falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-island-or-lust-island--7291924876e37b2e-d05c-11f0-a63b-eb16b1e946f2Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0000Eisa RusselLove Island has some lessons to teach us about modern dating. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Love Island USA season...1616truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pope-leo-excommunicates--7289693676cf2318-d05c-11f0-a63b-e7febe977d20Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe recent excommunication of a conservative Catholic group and a sharp stance on AI means that Pope Leo XIV is dealing with the same problems as the rest of us. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smart-glasses-are-officially-here--728733287644a756-d05c-11f0-a63b-e77e960511b0Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThere's a race to get smart glasses on your face. But privacy and security concerns are freaking people out. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and...1617falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-white-male-military--7285718876334c0e-d05c-11f0-a63b-578f33af42e3Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has been blocking military promotions — especially if you're a woman, Black, or perceived as disloyal. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by...1619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-secret-war--7284283875ab6d02-d05c-11f0-a63b-33a8ee71f36aMon, 06 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmerica's longest ongoing conflict isn't with Iran. It's in Somalia. But almost no one is talking about it. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick...1658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-socialists-are-coming--727938947585fcca-d05c-11f0-a63b-8348a45fb708Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Democratic Socialists of America is seeing a surge of enthusiasm for its candidates around the country. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jolie Myers and Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David...1658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jared-and-ivanka-s-accidental-revolution--727770537573ccb2-d05c-11f0-a63b-6b8f8a74e2fcWed, 01 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselJared and Ivanka Kushner thought they were investing in luxury resorts in Albania. Instead, they sparked the biggest protests the country has seen since the fall of communism. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1627truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-is-dupes--72761509748dc62c-d05c-11f0-a63b-432d55102926Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselFender declared war on guitar makers. Lululemon declared war on Costco. Ugg declared war on Quince. Welcome to the era of the dupe product wars. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers and Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...1662truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-cup-is-healing-us--72745189741a3248-d05c-11f0-a63b-8f6063394bffMon, 29 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe World Cup is showing what Trump can’t destroy about America. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by...1688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-we-cheat-death--7272810463a7ffc0-d05d-11f0-9f07-cf285a9c992eSun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe trick to living a longer, happier life. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Michelle Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Iris Apfel celebrating her 100th birthday party...1935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-trump-lost-the-bro-vote--72714926eec7a530-f621-11f0-ade4-37e9c1c84561Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe group of men that famously helped propel Trump to the White House in 2024 is having second thoughts. Here’s what that means for Republicans in the future. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon...1921truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lonely-fans--72706022755f0dae-d05c-11f0-a63b-57dcef107b52Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:19:00 +0000Eisa RusselNo friends, no kids, no partner. You might think their lives are sad, but loneliness influencers are attracting huge followings. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by...1672falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-reflecting-pool-fiasco--726924717529077c-d05c-11f0-a63b-a36b8e702ca5Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump famously came to Washington, DC to “drain the swamp,” but he may have inadvertently created one. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by...1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-s-stingiest-trillionaire--7267668874dc6a0c-d05c-11f0-a63b-1372bade787aWed, 24 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselTen ways Elon Musk could use his money to make the world a better place... and why he probably won’t. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore,...1660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trump-phone-grift--72655199747987e8-d05c-11f0-a63b-870b34442755Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump's ongoing efforts to become a mobile mogul and to run a bank suggest Trump grift is alive and well. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi and Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by...1709truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/north-korea-s-girl-dad-dictator--72637037740929bc-d05c-11f0-a63b-d768ad592f26Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNorth Korea has been led by a string of vicious dictators — all men. But Kim Jong Un seems to be auditioning his daughter for the job. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by...1686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-beat-mosquitoes--7261911363bb7032-d05d-11f0-9f07-53a69a121f5fSun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThey’re the deadliest animal on the planet. Now even Google is getting into the extermination business. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Michelle Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by...1938falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-young-candidates-shaking-up-the-dem-party--72610583eeb65118-f621-11f0-ade4-0338a6e57672Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAI, policing and generational change are among the issues influencing two primary races in New York that reflect the broader 2026 midterms. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video...2125falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-death-of-dating--726036080e8d2372-69cc-11f1-935a-efedfbd28fe6Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselGen Z is saying no to dating and backing away from romantic relationships. This episode of The Gray Area explains why. This episode was produced by Beth Morrissey and Thor Neureiter, mixed by Shannon Mahoney and Cristian Ayala, fact checked by...1616truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-trump-s-maps-could-backfire--7258498575143464-d05c-11f0-a63b-43e11b208c19Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe president's push to redraw congressional maps to favor Republicans is making voters mad on both sides. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by...1776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-won-the-war--7256656174cab046-d05c-11f0-a63b-8b45d3235d4dWed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDeal or no deal? Doesn’t matter. The war on Iran has irrevocably transformed the country and the region. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by...1776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-the-antichrist-is-back--7255312374646020-d05c-11f0-a63b-536681158e83Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFormer supporters of President Trump have speculated about whether he could be the Antichrist. Accusations like this are not new to politics in the US. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel...1787truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-loves-the-inflation--7253913673f6f27e-d05c-11f0-a63b-b7b039a745e2Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump's messaging on the economy is increasingly bizarre. So is our perception of it. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and...1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lost-art-of-handwriting--725221456393b844-d05d-11f0-9f07-63ed181dbc60Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHow our relationship with writing has changed, and how that’s changed us. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. A third...1985falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hasan-piker-vs-the-establishment--72511931eea46750-f621-11f0-ade4-33b697f2685eSat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHasan Piker has become one of the most prominent leftist voices in the US. But his rapid rise has sparked a furious backlash from establishment Democrats -- specifically the Third Way think tank. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact...2073truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/youtube-at-the-movies--72502774754d8a52-d05c-11f0-a63b-bba3af4643b6Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt's blockbuster season, but low-budget horror films from YouTubers — like Iron Lung, Obsession, and Backrooms — are what's got Hollywood talking. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Gabriel...1614falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nike-lost-its-cool--724848987502b4dc-d05c-11f0-a63b-e35a8f2924fbThu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAnd once a brand has lost its cool, it's almost impossible to get it back. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. A'ja Wilson of the...1631falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-platner-too-authentic--7246325774b61028-d05c-11f0-a63b-57a23553c057Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselSenate candidate Graham Platner swept the Maine Democratic primary no problem. The question is whether his "authenticity" can carry him past his scandals to a win in November. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-birthday-blues--72441869744fe186-d05c-11f0-a63b-178c812ce915Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmerica's 250th birthday party has gotten political. So did its last big one. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and...1692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/putin-s-plan-to-live-forever--72423162742bd8fe-d05c-11f0-a63b-03bf1df68322Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselRussia has long been a cradle of modern longevity science, even before its current president started spending billions to extend his life. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered...1738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diy-or-don-t--72400853637e614c-d05d-11f0-9f07-d32b2cf02f18Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselYouTube has advice for how to do everything from plumbing to electrical work. Should you take it? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Isabelle Lichtenstein, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by...1791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-corruption-drive-voter-turnout--72386102ee932e72-f621-11f0-ade4-2b43ccc65f01Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe went to Virginia to report on redistricting. What we found was a potential new message for Democrats to win over voters. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher...1783falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ferrari-of-electric-vehicles--72374420753c4f80-d05c-11f0-a63b-8b641f04a5ceFri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFerrari is about to drop an almost $700,000 electric vehicle on the market. It has even fewer fans than the typical EV. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and...1607falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-israel-won-t-stop--7234972774f0db18-d05c-11f0-a63b-df3d2d00f577Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump and Netanyahu are beefing over Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon. Israel has seized land there, in Gaza, and in Syria. And in service of something called "Greater Israel," it may not be done yet. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy...1671truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-enters-his-flop-era--7233030174a1df9a-d05c-11f0-a63b-0feccd3412daWed, 03 Jun 2026 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration will no longer create a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, the latest in a series of losses for the President and his agenda. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1529falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-goes-ipo--72303407743d2ab4-d05c-11f0-a63b-3f1b282ca4baTue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSome of the richest companies on Earth want your money. OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX are racing to raise as much of it as possible by going public. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel...1585falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ebola-conspiracies--7228277673e2a788-d05c-11f0-a63b-bfa4fdcc233dMon, 01 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000Eisa RusselAs Ebola continues to spread in Central and East Africa, conspiracies and myths about the disease are making it harder to control. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov,...1580falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-people-cheat--72262011636af6d4-d05d-11f0-9f07-27873eb1c987Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOur fears about infidelity reveal a lot about us. And so do our reasons for cheating. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted...1891truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-voted-does-it-matter--72244787b2cecc46-53c5-11f1-aa73-3f29db6db946Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDemocrats talk a lot about protecting democracy, but for most Americans, the system was written to exclude them a long time ago. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by...1734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-steroid-olympics--72232875730d42fa-d05c-11f0-a63b-cb7b5cb89936Fri, 29 May 2026 18:08:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Enhanced Games are kind of like the Olympics except everyone is on performance enhancing drugs. The organizers want to push back on the shame of doping. But they're also trying to sell you something. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru,...1589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fall-of-ben-shapiro--7221285372fb762e-d05c-11f0-a63b-e34096275c26Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBen Shapiro used to be the leading voice in MAGA media. His downfall tells a bigger story of chaos and shifting allegiances in the conservative media world. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel...1644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raw-milk-is-having-a-mooment--7219030872e21224-d05c-11f0-a63b-2f7ee3735a95Wed, 27 May 2026 18:01:00 +0000Eisa RusselLawmakers around the country are trying to make it easier to access raw milk. Our co-host Sean takes a sip. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and...1609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cuba-too--7217381172cc1dca-d05c-11f0-a63b-531292ec90edTue, 26 May 2026 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselCuba seems willing to concede more than ever if the Trump administration is willing to take the win. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David...1625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-my-ai--72157902bd6213b0-554c-11f1-9b54-e78b90dff6caMon, 25 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselReal-life humans are searching for love and seem to be finding it… with their chatbots. We revisit our conversation with them. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ew-are-we-post-literate--72119017733477b2-d05c-11f0-a63b-978d3e9c14f7Fri, 22 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIn this episode from last year, we explain how a return to orality is frying our politics and our brains. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers and Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Denise Guerra, engineered by Patrick...1639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-night-s-long-goodbye--7210146773bbca8c-d05c-11f0-a63b-9fe2e774b5f2Thu, 21 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe end of Colbert is just the beginning. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. The Late Show with...1643truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-is-clips-now--7208763573ce2c22-d05c-11f0-a63b-a3d96c11f4a1Wed, 20 May 2026 18:19:00 +0000Eisa RusselAn army of people posting clips of podcasts, songs, and movies has taken over your algorithm, which means everything you see could be a psyop. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov,...1786falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-american-road-trip--7207347172a4e3cc-d05c-11f0-a63b-0b43234521edTue, 19 May 2026 18:24:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Secretary of Transportation took a sponsored road trip across the US with his wife and nine kids. Now if only Boeing could pay for YOUR family's summer vacation. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina...1788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-right-embraced-psychedelics--720597317292ca34-d05c-11f0-a63b-f73da6e415c1Mon, 18 May 2026 18:31:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe MAGA right is enthusiastically embracing a potent psychedelic called ibogaine. Its the new counter-counter-culture. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger with help from Danielle Hewitt, edited by Miranda Kennedy with help from Jolie Myers,...1665truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prepping-for-doomsday-or-tuesday--72040739633f9f70-d05d-11f0-9f07-6758506dad85Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHow to prepare for the worst while still living your best life. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. A woman at her food...1919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-data-center-war--72031160ee6dd78a-f621-11f0-ade4-1f8241fe76e0Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThere’s a growing disconnect between a local community that says it’s being treated as the "guinea pigs" in a new industrial revolution, and Washington politicians. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by...1492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rise-of-death-doulas--72024476731ebaa8-d05c-11f0-a63b-f378f156eaafFri, 15 May 2026 18:42:00 +0000Eisa RusselCelebrities like Nicole Kidman and Chloé Zhao say they're training in this growing field. What preparing people for death teaches us about life. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov,...1661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-quiet-on-the-climate-front--7200996973a9df20-d05c-11f0-a63b-3f96f2c09c93Thu, 14 May 2026 18:55:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe fight against climate change has never been more urgent, but no one in US politics wants to talk about it anymore. And maybe they shouldn’t. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov,...1847truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-a-bad-book-or-is-it-ai--719939547394d4cc-d05c-11f0-a63b-b3c9146d8870Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAn author gets her book pulled after accusations that it was written with AI, but it might not always be so easy to catch AI writing. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered...1618truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abortion-pills-at-the-supreme-court--7198024772ba1ae4-d05c-11f0-a63b-3bca675de9baTue, 12 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThere are more abortions now than when the Court overturned Roe v. Wade. But a ruling on whether to keep abortion pills accessible could change that. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel...1734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/controlling-hantavirus--71961240727d6c8e-d05c-11f0-a63b-274285a8c5f6Mon, 11 May 2026 18:22:00 +0000Eisa RusselQuarantine, cruise ships, and passenger tracking are reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the hantavirus is different, and public health officials are telling us not to freak out. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina...1606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chems-in-your-cosmetics--7194636463271e6e-d05d-11f0-9f07-17f31aa67e48Sun, 10 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFrom lotions to hair extensions, the products that make us look good may also make us feel bad. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Bridger...1824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/affordability-is-the-new-progressive--71937006ee5c3638-f621-11f0-ade4-5331728e267eSat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhat do buzzwords like “progressive” and “affordability” mean to voters? We went to one of the most Democratic congressional districts to find out. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by David Tatasciore,...1524falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-smoking-back--71928594734761e2-d05c-11f0-a63b-df91bb763178Fri, 08 May 2026 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselGen Z is making smoking — or at least posing with cigarettes — cool again. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel...1722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-billion-humanoid-robots--719105747383970c-d05c-11f0-a63b-87d6a18965a6Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTech companies are betting big on robots that look like humans and do human jobs. Why, robot? This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean...1697truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-venezuela-better-now--718963237371c590-d05c-11f0-a63b-2f1b39c2c54fWed, 06 May 2026 18:33:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt’s been over four months since the United States overthrew Nicolás Maduro. One Venezuelan says she is grateful for the intervention and is cautiously optimistic for the future. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1625falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rip-spirit-airlines--718794517256cfb6-d05c-11f0-a63b-e39b75c5dd3dTue, 05 May 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselLessons from the life and death of America’s most beloved, most hated, most bootleg airline. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and...1645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-supreme-court-s-gerrymaxxing--71863018726b13ea-d05c-11f0-a63b-1b71b857d625Mon, 04 May 2026 18:26:00 +0000Eisa RusselStates are already making changes to their election maps after the Supreme Court decided to unleash a new era of partisan gerrymandering. And just in time for the midterms! This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Kelli Wessinger, edited by...1698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cost-of-i-do--71838761ee4ba430-f621-11f0-ade4-df4f64ddeb05Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselLove is in the air, but only if you’ve got thousands to throw at it. How couples are navigating the pressures and expenses of planning their perfect wedding. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa...1819falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grading-america-s-first-250-years--71828502630fc200-d05d-11f0-9f07-039084e1bb84Sat, 02 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmerica at 250 years old may need a new founding document. Historian Heather Cox Richardson drafts a new social contract. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher...1616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-burnout-economy--71819008735d67d0-d05c-11f0-a63b-2b42e2b41aa5Fri, 01 May 2026 18:12:00 +0000Eisa RusselFrom special coaches to luxury sleep vacations, you can beat burnout — for a price. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and...1525falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-michael-jackson-biopic--7178704271f65456-d05c-11f0-a63b-23d5a6b87e43Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe movie is breaking records at the box office despite — or maybe because of — moonwalking past the abuse allegations. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David...1824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/china-is-winning-the-iran-war--717400187187682a-d05c-11f0-a63b-a38928bfbaabWed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US and Iran still have not reached a deal to end the war, but one winner is already clear: China. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by...1609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/staged--71712063711a7972-d05c-11f0-a63b-9b733418b33bTue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselConspiracy theories flooded the internet after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. What used to be fringe is now a default reaction. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jolie Myers,...1700falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-afraid-of-teen-takeovers--7167784170c6fb8a-d05c-11f0-a63b-3fc9f466179dMon, 27 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselTeenagers are taking over pockets of American cities and local governments are struggling to deal with them. We set out in search of solutions. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov,...1692truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burnout-sandwich--7165387362fc4112-d05d-11f0-9f07-cba35ab37f0cSun, 26 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHow to manage the squeeze of taking care of your kids and your parents at the same time. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Brandon McFarland,...1823truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-senator-has-an-eric-swalwell-problem--71634266ee3a8510-f621-11f0-ade4-374eac7180f9Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe were set to talk to Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego about solving our immigration crisis. Then Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by...1816falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/having-kids-was-a-mistake--7161797372426eb8-d05c-11f0-a63b-c7fedf84d46cFri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThey thought they would learn to love parenthood. They were wrong. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Photo by Tomohiro...1785falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-your-college-closes--7159527771e32f16-d05c-11f0-a63b-bf5f51a96da6Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0000Eisa RusselHampshire College's closure is the latest sign of a death spiral in American higher education. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean...1674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-days-of-mayor-mamdani--71565982715fa862-d05c-11f0-a63b-e7280ee40d68Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0000Eisa RusselNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's success may speak to a major shift among liberals on Israel and populism. If the Democratic Party will listen. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina al-Sadi with help from Miranda Kennedy,...1674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tmz-goes-to-washington--715293257104151a-d05c-11f0-a63b-4767b6af5d64Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe celebrity tabloid outlet is turning its attention to DC and supercharging a new era of political reporting. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi with help from Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov,...1683falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-for-holy-war--7149757870b39176-d05c-11f0-a63b-07dcbb5bee96Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Secretary of Defense suggests the Iran war is blessed by God. The head of his church, Pastor Doug Wilson, agrees. Some call Wilson an extremist. He prefers Christian nationalist. Either way, he's no longer a fringe figure. This episode was...1416falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-fight-burnout--7145776062e4d46e-d05d-11f0-9f07-8fce00ea372cSun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe've been stuck in cycles of burnout for decades. Have Gen Z workers found a way out? This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and...1797falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-both-sides-fail-on-immigration--71437412ee286c18-f621-11f0-ade4-974f6ee9f696Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselImmigration might be President Donald Trump’s signature issue, but what do Americans actually think about border security and enforcement? This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited...1877falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-soundtrack-to-your-life--71415612722ef8f6-d05c-11f0-a63b-47011d749c74Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt's in your TV shows. It's in the ads you watch. It's in your TikToks. Sync music is everywhere, and it's changing the music industry. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered...1667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-just-got-scarier--7137808571c83a6c-d05c-11f0-a63b-ab2be9847e74Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0000Eisa RusselAnthropic and OpenAI are proving the inherent difficulties in trusting AI companies with our future. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by...1582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-ceasefire-for-lebanon--7135047071725b88-d05c-11f0-a63b-c7ed5370f0ddWed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselIsrael and Lebanon are meeting for the first time in decades — even while Israel is still bombing Lebanon. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David...1650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-american-tax-revolt--7132413970ede0e2-d05c-11f0-a63b-8ba4c3091dc8Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAcross the country, Americans of all political stripes are asking themselves: Why should I have to pay taxes? This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David...1692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-deal--71295471709f648a-d05c-11f0-a63b-abbcf971e1f8Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump sent his vice president, son-in-law, and an old business buddy to negotiate an end to the war in Iran. The war...is still going. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by...1688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-have-to-be-optimistic--7127262362cb82ca-d05d-11f0-9f07-bb7e66d2aa2eSun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen the world is on fire, it’s difficult to stay hopeful. But our future depends on it. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill....1815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-post-trump--71257602ee0c5abe-f621-11f0-ade4-43d26bdda211Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhat does US politics look like when Donald Trump is no longer at the center of it? In 2028, voters will get to decide. But for now, we explore. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact-checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney and...2071truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-fan-fiction-is-everywhere--71238197721d048e-d05c-11f0-a63b-8f002b3d0361Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:21:00 +0000Eisa RusselPublishing houses and entertainment studios have come for fan fiction, but writers and readers want to make sure it stays weird. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by...1552falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kanye-s-comeback--7121661371b14258-d05c-11f0-a63b-47961b34a591Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe rapper, who sold swastika T-shirts and released a song called "Heil Hitler," says he's sorry. Ye or nay? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick...1576truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apocalypse-not-now--7119117071454a94-d05c-11f0-a63b-ab1e83350e07Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Donald Trump moved from an existential threat to a very tentative ceasefire. 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...1633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mission-accomplished--7116350270daa090-d05c-11f0-a63b-93bf865b7a1fTue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US war in Iran is reminding people, uncomfortably, of the US war in Iraq — a conflict that raged on for years after leaders declared victory. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov,...1642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-nature-calls-in-space--71138073705662f8-d05c-11f0-a63b-6b63eb3808dcMon, 06 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0000Eisa RusselArtemis II is a historic mission for a number of reasons, including the Orion capsule’s bathroom. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado and Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by...1659truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-someone-explain-these-prices--71115862841c7e86-2ea2-11f1-916c-e7de7225eccaSun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFrom the gas station to the café to the grocery store, we break down why things cost so much these days. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted...1884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tackling-trump-s-corruption--71098959edfb0c82-f621-11f0-ade4-ab12e0192484Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Donald Trump’s blatant, sometimes open corruption is the focus for Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT). This conversation was a live taping at the American Economic Liberties Project event. This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda...1423truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quitting-onlyfans--7108729372084fda-d05c-11f0-a63b-bf0a89afbceaFri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselWith the death of its billionaire owner, OnlyFans is having a bit of an existential crisis all while porn-quitting apps have never been more popular. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea...1695truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tucker-carlson-explains-himself--71067247719c4fba-d05c-11f0-a63b-2be0253ac1a0Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump has not made a coherent case for the Iran war. On today's show, one of his longtime supporters makes an aggressive case against it…and talks about conservatives' Nazi problem. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by...1599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pushing-peptides--71048685712fadba-d05c-11f0-a63b-db9adf4595c0Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe FDA and RFK Jr. want to make it easier for you to take peptides. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and...1612truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-iran-is-winning--71024682a1384228-72de-11f0-9be1-0fa1345a3c11Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in the war. It's working. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by...1673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-we-privatize-tsa--71004607a0c9cc8a-72de-11f0-9be1-6bad15d0ad40Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:01:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US government shutdown has left TSA workers unpaid, airports a hot mess, and a lot of people wondering if it's time to privatize airport security. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea...1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-accent-explained--70973365bbca63b4-72de-11f0-8fea-f37ecfa08673Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHow you talk reveals where you’re from and who you’d like to be. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. A still from the movie...1841falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-has-lost-the-iran-war-hawks--70953430ede71a9c-f621-11f0-ade4-2b7d8ea15834Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmbassador John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, pushed for war with Iran for 20 years. But not like this. This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado,...1730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/me-my-husband-our-girlfriend--70933847a21ab090-72de-11f0-9be1-2f0c255d803eFri, 27 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMillennial feminist Lindy West's new book is about her path to polyamory. Cue the backlash — to West, her husband, and the idea of polyamory itself. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea...1657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-vs-dc--70901942a1bbb8a6-72de-11f0-9be1-27072772ba83Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump came in like a wrecking ball in his second term, with a transformative vision for the nation's capital. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David...1865falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/openai-owes-us-180-billion--70876781a183385a-72de-11f0-9be1-c321faed8477Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOpenAI's founders promised its tech would benefit humanity. Now that it has split into a giant charity and a for-profit company, that mission has gotten complicated. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by...1673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meme-warfare--70856346a1250190-72de-11f0-9be1-8796b30f2636Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHave you seen the video of the US military bombing Iran spliced with clips of SpongeBob Squarepants? It’s an official video released by the US government and represents a new kind of wartime propaganda. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and...1716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attack-of-the-drones--70834536a0b6f6e6-72de-11f0-9be1-27f8410d37e7Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIran's cutting-edge drones are changing how wars are fought, and the US is running out of munitions to combat them. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd,...1779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-mormon-influence--70811205bbb42306-72de-11f0-8fea-c3893ac4bb1aSun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFrom TikTok to reality TV, Mormons are having a big moment in pop culture. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn...1880falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nancy-pelosi-explains-her-optimism--70796948edd2f54e-f621-11f0-ade4-2bff18769b17Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNancy Pelosi, the longtime speaker of the House, plans to retire later this year at age 86 after trailblazing a path for women in Democratic politics. This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea...1630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cult-of-abusive-chefs--70784325a2081c1e-72de-11f0-9be1-834f2dd05ae0Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOne of the most influential chefs in the world has been accused of tormenting his staff physically and psychologically. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick...1645truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-s-vibe-coding--70755424a1cedbf2-72de-11f0-9be1-37f88fd13e6cThu, 19 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAI code is here to stay. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Code generated by a prompt on Google AI studio. Photo...1739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rage-bait-candidate--70722521a170b50e-72de-11f0-9be1-6333ff1df621Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselJames Fishback is racist, antisemitic, economically populist, and the longshot candidate for Florida governor. He might be where the Republicans are heading next. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers,...1623falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/betting-on-the-iran-war--70693082a101e886-72de-11f0-9be1-83eacb20abb0Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPrediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are making it possible for just about anyone to profit off war. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi and Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by...1682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-s-regime-unchanged--70665150a0a445b4-72de-11f0-9be1-3f39ddafc5ffMon, 16 Mar 2026 18:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselIran's top leaders are dead, but regime change isn't in sight, and the US and Israel's attacks are dividing Iranians at home and abroad. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea...1783falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sugar-crash--70645292bba06f50-72de-11f0-8fea-4bb097a64a11Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe’re obsessed with sugar. And Big Sugar is obsessed with us. How do we make a break? This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by...1937falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bernie-vs-the-billionaires--70635034edbf0a16-f621-11f0-ade4-77c85013e46dSat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSenator Bernie Sanders has a whole new reason to go after the world’s billionaires. We ask him about his proposed annual wealth tax and how he plans to rein in AI. This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by...1386falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-nepo-baby-to-rule-them-all--70627429a1f42af6-72de-11f0-9be1-630861afdb1bFri, 13 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselDavid Ellison’s daddy won him Warner Brothers. The rest of us are probably losing. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David...1630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-has-lost-americans--70611759a1a86738-72de-11f0-9be1-1f5642664b40Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe war with Iran is deepening divisions in the US-Israel alliance, on both the left and the right. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by...1665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kids-in-ice-detention--70597631a15dc20a-72de-11f0-9be1-5f937c1a7321Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration's immigration policies are taking a toll on families. No sign that the new pick running the effort will be any more moderate. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea...1739truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-price-of-the-iran-war--70575376a0ef38b2-72de-11f0-9be1-d316bb6370e3Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselGas prices are spiking in the US. Markets are crashing. The whole world will pay for this war. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd...1672truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-cuba-next--70554553a091ccf4-72de-11f0-9be1-8733c59ccfa4Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselIf you take the president at his word, the answer is yes. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. An apple...1751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-clutter-is-holding-you-back--70536325bb8ce516-72de-11f0-8fea-37c36f0af35cSun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselYou won’t wear those jeans again. Or use that pasta maker. So why can’t you get rid of them? This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru with Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and...1851falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-pro-israel-case-against-israel--70524298edadf500-f621-11f0-ade4-97366553cc0eSat, 07 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmbassador Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s former Chief of Staff, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's at the center of the Iran conflict, has isolated Israel like never before.  This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda...1600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-we-enjoy-anything-anymore--70512301a1e164f2-72de-11f0-9be1-536c95fe045cFri, 06 Mar 2026 19:22:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt felt like everyone came together for a brief moment after the US men and women won gold in hockey, but not for long. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick...1604falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-is-nancy-guthrie--70487951a195d6e0-72de-11f0-9be1-8bd6bfe3efb9Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNo one knows. But that isn't stopping the true crime influencers. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. A flyer that...1589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-goes-to-war--70448820a14b7276-72de-11f0-9be1-935c4f6e8f40Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US military is using AI to wage war while AI companies are fighting about how their tech is used. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by David...1771truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maha-moms-are-mad--70424484a0dca15c-72de-11f0-9be1-733fb342996bTue, 03 Mar 2026 19:06:00 +0000Eisa RusselAn executive order regarding pesticides has infuriated some of the most powerful people in the MAHA movement. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by...1642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-man-no-plan-iran--70394708a07edb94-72de-11f0-9be1-a7ffb10366baMon, 02 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump got what he wanted in Iran: a change in leadership. But what he wants next isn't clear... and seems to change by the minute. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers and Miranda Kennedy,...1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-me-and-adhd--70373883bb794826-72de-11f0-8fea-9febd37cb164Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt’s not just for school kids anymore. Why more adults are getting diagnosed with the disorder. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn...1899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-epstein-class--70359796ed9cb4fc-f621-11f0-ade4-0310b2864d77Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNo one did enough to stop Jeffrey Epstein, including elected Democrats. Rep. Ro Khanna says they should be held accountable. The episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon...1625truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-reality-tv-that-made-us--70340575a06bbbae-72de-11f0-9be1-fbd229473eacFri, 27 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA new documentary about America's Next Top Model has people reckoning with its legacy and the industry that birthed it. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David...1704truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conspiracy-theory-nation--70307258a020ee58-72de-11f0-9be1-e7c617355f31Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Epstein files are giving new life to the Pizzagate conspiracy theory. American political culture has long been built on conspiracy theorizing. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact...1691truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-toymaker-who-got-tariffed--702756569fd5e7dc-72de-11f0-9be1-73de09cd22bfWed, 25 Feb 2026 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselAnd then sued the president, and won. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. A worker...1762falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-authoritarian-hangover--702538129f88452c-72de-11f0-9be1-4bc764488a60Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:01:00 +0000Eisa RusselBeating an authoritarian regime at the ballot box is hard, but rolling back its changes is harder. Just look at Poland. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd...1708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-battle-for-democracy-after-another--702354389f3c59be-72de-11f0-9be1-1f9ba83f8d40Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFor nearly 10 years, Poland's authoritarian government chipped away at the county's freedoms. Here's how Poles mobilized to get their democracy back before it was too late. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked...1715falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-credit-cards-work-for-you--70211968bb64a4f2-72de-11f0-8fea-9337ad208bb3Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmerica runs on credit. Those plastic cards we carry around can get us into big trouble — or score us free vacations. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Avishay Artsy and Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch,...1964falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-epstein-fooled-america--70188887ed8b905a-f621-11f0-ade4-277fb5be9f58Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselJeffrey Epstein remained a thriving member of the elite for decades, even when everyone seemed to know what he was doing. This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, mixed by Shannon...1565truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-concert-in-this-economy--70181434a0591012-72de-11f0-9be1-6f575f586e1bFri, 20 Feb 2026 19:18:00 +0000Eisa RusselA thousand bucks to see Harry Styles. Who’s to blame for high concert ticket prices, and why some artists are ditching the tour bus altogether. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado,...1721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sex-lies-and-kristi-noem--70153948a00de9ac-72de-11f0-9be1-bfd9544e8a19Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:02:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe DHS secretary and her work husband who have been tormenting America. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd,...1729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-darkness-behind-looksmaxxing--701363009fc31418-72de-11f0-9be1-5763e5babc5bWed, 18 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen streamer Clavicular bashes his face with a hammer or does meth to stay skinny, it's not just himself he's hurting. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David...1669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-trump-style-authoritarians-lose--701081849f75742e-72de-11f0-9be1-eb258d46f7d4Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselLessons from the defeat of the "Trump of the Tropics." This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. It was supported...1648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/packing-in-protein--70085378bb4fd888-72de-11f0-8fea-1f68cebbd768Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselProtein in your soda. Protein in your cereal. Protein in your bread. In this rerun from last year, we explain how protein got added into so much of what we eat and drink. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1607falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-one-will-save-us-but-ourselves--7006767175fe2024-08fb-11f1-aeed-d3e7e764ef29Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen crises hit, neighbors turn to mutual aid. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP via...1814falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-billionaire-governor-taking-on-trump--70058367ed7a6226-f621-11f0-ade4-efb773a5279bSat, 14 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselJB Pritzker of Illinois has a playbook for fighting back against the Trump administration — and he says it's working. This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, mixed by Shannon Mahoney,...1417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skinny-and-sad-on-glp-1s--70045900a045f9f0-72de-11f0-9be1-47b48e7f42c2Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselGLP-1 drugs are easier than ever to get. But losing weight might also mean losing your personality. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David...1603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-deportation-broke-the-courts--700189269ffb1642-72de-11f0-9be1-171b112f461eThu, 12 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe number of immigration cases has risen sharply since President Donald Trump took office, and DOJ lawyers are crashing out. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Dustin DeSoto and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado,...1692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-border-patrol-comes-to-town--699850019faf62d8-72de-11f0-9be1-eb3f984f759dWed, 11 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations helped him win. But the reality of enforcement is hitting people hard. Even in red states. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Dustin DeSoto...1636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-is-gossiping-about-you--699564669f62e836-72de-11f0-9be1-031bbd988f5bTue, 10 Feb 2026 19:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselOn Moltbook, AI agents yap about their creators, trade coding tips, and wonder about the meaning of life and memory. Should we be concerned? This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado,...1664falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-the-steal--698910203f9becf4-05e1-11f1-af7e-530450879526Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump has a track record of election interference. And now he's threatening to nationalize or even cancel the midterm elections. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea...1548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-in-a-winter-bummerland--69873760bb3c7612-72de-11f0-8fea-e7a3432eecb6Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe days are shorter and colder, and can leave us feeling listless and drained of energy. When do the winter blues tip over into seasonal affective disorder, and how do we make the most of the season? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and...1767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jasmine-crockett-isn-t-backing-down--69861710ed68ffcc-f621-11f0-ade4-c752505ec1f5Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselRep. Jasmine Crockett wants you to know she comes by her controversies and clap-backs honestly. This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado and Hady Mawajdeh, mixed by Shannon Mahoney and...1587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bad-bunny-keeps-winning--69848797a03380ae-72de-11f0-9be1-07f1418e51b9Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFrom the Grammys to the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny is having an amazing year. We’re revisiting last summer’s historic concert series in his home island of Puerto Rico. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1575falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-epstein-fallout--698157999fe8f2f0-72de-11f0-9be1-f72dc3d3fb78Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselMillions of new documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have been released, and it doesn't look good for the world's rich and powerful. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea...1525falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trouble-at-tiktok--697911629f9b46a4-72de-11f0-9be1-b723a0c571f3Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselTikTok has new owners in the US. With claims of censorship, widespread outages, and possible algorithm changes on the way, the reboot has been rocky so far. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by...1502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-melania-reveals--697665919f4ecc2a-72de-11f0-9be1-f338758fd90eTue, 03 Feb 2026 19:06:00 +0000Eisa RusselAs a first lady, Melania Trump has kept a low profile. Until now. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Astead...1661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-healthiest-president-of-all-time--697455239f156ce6-72de-11f0-9be1-7bf86a193717Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Donald Trump will be 80 this year. He says worries about his age and health are unfounded. But the evidence is mixed, and Americans are suspicious after President Joe Biden said the same thing. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger,...1623falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-online-cringe--69722044bb288d1e-72de-11f0-8fea-ff035ed1104dSun, 01 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe internet is forever. So how do we handle posts from our past selves? This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Sarah Schweppe, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Jonquilyn...1786truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/even-trump-voters-are-mad--69707730ed576fd2-f621-11f0-ade4-733ba022b106Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe polls all point to the new reality: Trump voters are disappointed in the president they helped elect, especially when it comes to ICE, affordability, and the Epstein files. We hear from them. This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by...1449falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/millennials-are-getting-old--696922799f0232ac-72de-11f0-9be1-afe9aa0272bfFri, 30 Jan 2026 19:28:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt's 2016 on the internet again. The nostalgia is a reminder that many Millennials are starting to his their first "aging cliff." This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered...1594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pardoner-in-chief--696706569eef917e-72de-11f0-9be1-2725dd24de27Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:14:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Donald Trump has issued a flurry of pardons and commutations in his second term — but it's not entirely different from how his predecessors used that power. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers and Jenny Lawton,...1628falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-model-un--696501859edb7d38-72de-11f0-9be1-7f861b0f0d4fWed, 28 Jan 2026 19:13:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe president's Board of Peace is kind of like the UN Security Council. But it costs a billion dollars to join for life. Israel, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, and Argentina have already signed on. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by...1632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-are-charlie-kirk--696264779ec8e3f8-72de-11f0-9be1-d7087e8f95deTue, 27 Jan 2026 19:11:00 +0000Eisa RusselYoung conservatives are struggling with where to turn after Kirk's assassination. Some of the options are frightening. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David...1760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abolish-ice--695989539dbc8802-72de-11f0-9be1-fbba47462857Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselFederal agents killed a second civilian observer in Minneapolis this weekend. Now, the Trump administration is feeling the political pressure. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Miles Bryan with help from Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina...1679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battling-brain-rot--69580190bb148e36-72de-11f0-8fea-5f1d0b627627Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBland colors, AI summaries, and declining literacy rates have lots of us worried that we’re losing our intelligence to the modern world. Can we get it back? This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa...1794truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minneapolis-vs-ice--69571172ed45e6e0-f621-11f0-ade4-c3205a77052cSat, 24 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThousands of federal immigration officers have descended onto Minneapolis. The state is in a full-blown conflict with the Trump administration. What can Democratic leaders do, and what it would mean if Trump invoked the Insurrection Act there? This...1710truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-need-a-prenup--695634289eb5cc28-72de-11f0-9be1-df2406f5e8d8Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselMore young people are insisting on prenups. They’re not just for millionaires and celebrities anymore. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers and Jenny Lawton, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick...1522falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-greenland-free--695500259ea32848-72de-11f0-9be1-3bc916e1d9ccThu, 22 Jan 2026 19:16:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump has given up trying to buy Greenland — at least for now. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel...1601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-ice-army--695367649e902324-72de-11f0-9be1-ef7582432367Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump wants to hire a slew of new ICE agents. He's targeting fans of NASCAR, UFC, video games and guns. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by...1630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/project-2026--695225899e7d6482-72de-11f0-9be1-9be3878e53d4Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump has delivered conservatives much of the Project 2025 wishlist already. The Heritage Foundation wants him to keep going. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by...1650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-making-of-the-fox-news-empire--69509548ef7ec87a-f3bd-11f0-a25c-17c55cbd9048Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHow a nepo baby from Australia changed political discourse and remade the world. We revisit the rise of Rupert Murdoch and his media empire. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen with help from Denise Guerra, edited by Jolie Myers,...1548truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sexy-tv-is-back--69496170bb00decc-72de-11f0-8fea-0bcd0eb76f92Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhy we’re obsessed with Heated Rivalry and hooking up on the small screen. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jenny Lawton and Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Brandon McFarland, and hosted by...1857truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfk-jr-s-new-food-pyramid--694718649e684250-72de-11f0-9be1-27ed45623404Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselLet them eat steak. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. The revised Food Pyramid from the Department of...1618falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-greenland-obsession--694575229e52f47c-72de-11f0-9be1-372f34c11c8fThu, 15 Jan 2026 19:55:00 +0000Eisa RusselEurope is taking President Donald Trump’s threats against Greenland more seriously after the US’s actions in Venezuela. But will intervention be a red line for Republicans in Congress? This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Hady Mawajdeh,...1580falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-anyone-stop-ice--694448199e3d2494-72de-11f0-9be1-2b9bfffca93cWed, 14 Jan 2026 19:43:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration says Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have "immunity" in Minneapolis. That could mean few — or no — consequences for the agent who shot Renee Good. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Danielle Hewitt,...1665truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-student-loan-bill-is-due--694252399e27964c-72de-11f0-9be1-cf6c68cca96aTue, 13 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration has a warning for student loan borrowers in default: Pay up, or we'll take it out of your paycheck. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado,...1730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/china-is-winning--694077809da775ac-72de-11f0-9be1-ab86b11b7928Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen President Donald Trump took office, he promised to be tough on China. One year later, China's global position is stronger than ever. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado,...1699falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-everyone-is-sick-right-now--693893496ce9fb20-ed7b-11f0-b879-0bc34be89909Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHow this season’s flu got supercharged — and why viruses may make you healthier. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.  Photo...1698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-music-is-here--693753429e120cd2-72de-11f0-9be1-8f04a50f0c37Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:40:00 +0000Eisa RusselMost of us don't even realize it, but we're increasingly hearing AI music in the wild. This episode was producer by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Bridger Dunnagan, and...1713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ice-shooting-in-minnesota--693587859dfcbf3a-72de-11f0-9be1-cb6addc1fbdeThu, 08 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselFirst there was a fraud scandal involving the Somali community in Minnesota. Then, Trump sent in ICE. Now a woman is dead and people want answers. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by...1416truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deported-to-a-country-you-ve-never-heard-of--693445369de7d160-72de-11f0-9be1-937868338d04Wed, 07 Jan 2026 19:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselHow the Trump administration is using "third country deportations" to expel asylum seekers. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Bridger...1566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-world-cup--693280189dd172da-72de-11f0-9be1-f7b77a69f4f6Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe biggest sporting event is coming to North America this year. Here’s what it means that President Trump will get to host the world. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi with help from Jolie Myers, fact-checked by...1607truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-next-for-venezuela--693100779d913a80-72de-11f0-9be1-cf406424f3c7Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump says the US will "run Venezuela." Here’s what that looks like from Caracas, given the US's history in the region. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact checked by Avishay...1593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/internet-bad--69295706bad68b72-72de-11f0-8fea-6b3cc96c67e4Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOnce a place of serendipity and discovery, the internet now thrives on feeding us toxic rage bait designed to piss us off. Can we get the good internet back? This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton,...1720truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-boyfriends-embarrassing--692821869d7bb732-72de-11f0-9be1-e3b2757e08aaFri, 02 Jan 2026 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe investigate. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Astead Herndon. Photo credit Eder Paisan/Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained...1785truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cocaine-comeback--6925370276bf67d4-d2bf-11ef-93ee-df963c05bd5bTue, 30 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDemand for cocaine around the world has exploded. Production is at record highs. Law enforcement can barely keep up. Cocaine is back in a big way. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-sit-down-with-zohran-mamdani--692436527692b4a0-d2bf-11ef-93ee-df25f7242224Mon, 29 Dec 2025 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselNew York City's Democratic socialist mayor takes office on January 1. Can he follow through on all those campaign promises? We ask him. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by...1477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rise-of-baby-botox--69213132c474a034-b365-11f0-8fb9-bbead643d5b2Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMore people are getting facial injections — and they're starting younger too. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by...1422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-fix-blue-cities--691856567665eb3c-d2bf-11ef-93ee-af9a0380734fTue, 23 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThis year Abundance went from a bestselling book to a political practice powering Democrats from New York to Seattle. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Tatasciore and...1779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-epstein-files-are-still-a-cover-up--69170730763a2a24-d2bf-11ef-93ee-c7b612ffae7cMon, 22 Dec 2025 19:24:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration was ordered to release all the Epstein Files. They didn’t. Lawmakers say they are breaking the law. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt with help from Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1402falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-your-brain-lying-to-you--6915635383942ba6-5dad-11f0-9758-f37b3edf4ba7Sun, 21 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOur brain constructs the world we hear, see, and feel — but tinnitus shows how that superpower can backfire. This episode is made in collaboration with Vox's Unexplainable. Hear their series on sound here. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy,...1915truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-pop-music-is-influenced-by-god--69137322760f83aa-d2bf-11ef-93ee-93960743f52fFri, 19 Dec 2025 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselPopular music went more Christian this year, but religion has had a long history of influencing secular sounds. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David...1738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jd-vance-is-just-getting-started--6912404675e4f5b8-d2bf-11ef-93ee-db16f2345304Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:46:00 +0000Eisa RusselFrom Twitter feuds to memes to providing cover for President Trump, the vice president had a big year. Up next, the midterms. And then — the presidency? This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Miranda Kennedy and Jolie Myers,...1764truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-1-humanity-0--6910274075b7f11c-d2bf-11ef-93ee-3bbe51e60520Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump's new executive order makes it harder for states to regulate AI, giving a powerful industry even more power. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1666truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-price-is-rigged--69082428758c1db2-d2bf-11ef-93ee-a381f59e9e19Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselInstacart is using customer data to charge different prices for the exact same products. It's called surveillance pricing, and it means you could be paying more based on who you are. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Dustin DeSoto, edited...1651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gop-women-are-over-it--69063027755f8496-d2bf-11ef-93ee-9bdbb041d917Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:09:00 +0000Eisa RusselSome Republican women in the House are so frustrated with the leadership of speaker Mike Johnson that they're turning on him. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick...1633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-ai-replace-you--69041383837eefac-5dad-11f0-9758-276d78b22d4bSun, 14 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIf AI handles all our busy work and optimizes our resources, it may also give us the one thing there never seems to be enough of: time. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by...1811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pop-culture-is-conservative-now--69012828753319d8-d2bf-11ef-93ee-07b0add42063Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhy books, movies, music, and fashion all took a turn to the right. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King....1613falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tsu-economy--6899572675046b38-d2bf-11ef-93ee-8bb42bb55224Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump calls the idea of “affordability” a hoax. Nonetheless, he pressured the Fed to fix it. It's just one example of Trump prizing loyalty over economic expertise. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jolie Myers,...1635truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-s-fired-now--6898187974d3b5c4-d2bf-11ef-93ee-63e288990980Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:46:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case that could give President Donald Trump the power to fire…just about anyone. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and...1680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-republicans-bucking-trump--6896480374a6d72a-d2bf-11ef-93ee-fbcc1698eaf3Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFrom a redistricting fight in Indiana to a wave of GOP retirements from Congress, there are signs MAGA's chokehold on the Republican Party may be loosening. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers,...1732falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-and-uncertainty-in-venezuela--6894755674783690-d2bf-11ef-93ee-070bcc098f6eMon, 08 Dec 2025 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt's a waiting game inside the country, where the US is threatening military action. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Danielle Hewitt, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick...1919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rise-of-the-introverts--6893005983687c90-5dad-11f0-9758-1b69745a13b5Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:48:00 +0000Eisa RusselTurns out those personality tests you’re taking online are all wrong. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Image credit...1682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-fell-in-love-with-my-ai--68904862744abd6e-d2bf-11ef-93ee-af3b89f73b0eFri, 05 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselTwo humans — and their AI lovers — spill it all. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. An AI rendering...1713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fishy-business--68886773741d0fc2-d2bf-11ef-93ee-339d6a7d966aThu, 04 Dec 2025 19:01:00 +0000Eisa RusselFish farms promise to grow massive amounts of seafood to feed a hungry planet, and to do it ethically. But what’s good for the humans isn’t always good for the salmon. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy,...1599truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bettor-living-through-polymarket--6885640473f1f918-d2bf-11ef-93ee-e31c3dd1a59bWed, 03 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPolymarket is making it easier than ever to bet billions on anything — including politics. But should we be able to? This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Miles Bryan and Kelli Wessinger, engineered by...1710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-rubio-end-the-ukraine-war--6883627473c594e0-d2bf-11ef-93ee-2f5f9e670468Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration is trying to sell its latest peace plan to Russia — and it's enlisted the help of former Russia hawk Marco Rubio. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Hady Mawajdeh and...1613falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/data-center-backlash--6882192173993fbc-d2bf-11ef-93ee-fb46936b88acMon, 01 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAI data centers are driving up the cost of energy — and it's starting to get political. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by Patrick Boyd and...1628truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-doj-s-revenge-agenda--68760355736bced8-d2bf-11ef-93ee-5fd57b12f4e1Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA judge just threw out indictments against some of Trump's sworn enemies. It's part of a long year of chaos and confusion at the Justice Department. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked...1673truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maga-s-other-immigration-battle--6874584273403e8a-d2bf-11ef-93ee-f7ca308b7c06Tue, 25 Nov 2025 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe debate over high-skill work visas is revealing cracks between President Trump and his base. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Hady Mawajdeh, engineered...1636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-new-billionaire-bestie--68727407731495aa-d2bf-11ef-93ee-87753c20d3e3Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNvidia is the most valuable company in the world. Major parts of the economy hinge on its success. CEO Jensen Huang and President Trump have become inseparable. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura...1700truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talk-turkey-to-me--687051278353b026-5dad-11f0-9758-671e9e7e5323Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHow this big, lean bird became the staple of the most American of meals. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene Hill and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo of the...1902falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attention-deficit-television--6868352972e87bc8-d2bf-11ef-93ee-5f84e7993d7aFri, 21 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe screens are getting smaller, and so are our attention spans. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Miles Bryan and Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Noel...1579truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-antidepressants-got-political--6866057472b9035c-d2bf-11ef-93ee-7b34b0ef74adThu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMore young people are taking antidepressants. And there's a brewing backlash to the meds on the right. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch and Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by Patrick Boyd,...1706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-trump-help-sudan--686450437289fbde-d2bf-11ef-93ee-977516bedf01Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:46:00 +0000Eisa RusselTwo military generals are responsible for Sudan's brutal civil war. The American president just pledged to get involved. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina al-Sadi and Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Hady Mawajdeh and...1745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-epstein-flip--68628057725cb304-d2bf-11ef-93ee-334096927482Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:41:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Donald Trump told Congress to vote to release the Epstein files. That shows just how eager he is to close the growing gap within his MAGA movement. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy,...1656falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-can-t-bring-prices-down--68607056722e9de8-d2bf-11ef-93ee-fb78d6e4a9ccMon, 17 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe affordability crisis is not entirely the president's fault. But he promised lower prices, and now it is his problem. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch and Ariana Aspuru, engineered...1640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-for-renting-forever--68589626833fc9ee-5dad-11f0-9758-83081720820fSun, 16 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHousing prices aren't coming down, and that's challenging us to redefine the American dream. Maybe renting isn't so bad? This story was supported by a grant from Arnold Ventures. The episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Kelli Wessinger, edited by...1879falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-billionaire-backlash--685719447201e47e-d2bf-11ef-93ee-af04b502a9bbFri, 14 Nov 2025 19:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe number of billionaires is growing. So is the call to abolish them. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Adriene Lilly and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. A...1588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bet-that-s-ruining-sports--6855715971d40072-d2bf-11ef-93ee-abe1a5fe0fb7Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselAnother week, another sports betting scandal. This time, it's the MLB. It's all happening because of an increasingly popular way to bet on games. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Danielle Hewitt , edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1564truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/republicans-have-a-nazi-problem--6854282371a5c3ce-d2bf-11ef-93ee-c78cd9ec5105Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselAn antisemitic influencer went on Tucker Carlson's show. What happened next is fracturing the American right. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd...1646truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-of-dieting--6852665171767ae2-d2bf-11ef-93ee-178af431f678Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration is making GLP-1s more affordable. This class of drugs seems to have forever changed the game on diet and exercise for Americans. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-democrats-caved--68503109714980dc-d2bf-11ef-93ee-d32df4a78a92Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:51:00 +0000Eisa RusselEnough Democrats joined the GOP to strike a deal that could end the government shutdown. And now they're feeling the heat. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger with help from Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Peter...1708truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-your-health-insurance-is-so-expensive--68484902832a6aae-5dad-11f0-9758-cb9617606193Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt’s open enrollment season, and new health insurance premiums are causing sticker shock around the country. So how do you pick a health care plan that won’t break the bank? This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Danielle Hewitt, edited by...1833truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-the-breakup-album--68466588711c9702-d2bf-11ef-93ee-23a16c59cbcaFri, 07 Nov 2025 19:32:00 +0000Eisa RusselLily Allen's West End Girl is a scorched-earth tell-all about the end of her celebrity marriage. It's the breakup album for our parasocial age. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura...1599truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-flights-will-be-canceled--6845151070ed843a-d2bf-11ef-93ee-33675ee555c1Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe government shutdown is making flying even worse. And maybe more dangerous. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. A security...1628truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mamdani-moment--6843761070c05816-d2bf-11ef-93ee-9bc1c459ec22Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:41:00 +0000Eisa RusselDemocrats had a very big night and now need to figure out how to make it last. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Denise Guerra, engineered by Patrick Boyd and...1607falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-ice-shakeup--68418918709088b6-d2bf-11ef-93ee-83c1b76274ccTue, 04 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe president wants more arrests and faster deportations of unauthorized immigrants. Which means the shock-and-awe enforcement campaigns might get even more chaotic. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra with help from Miles Bryan, edited by...1674truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-and-nuclear-doomsday--6840306470642a28-d2bf-11ef-93ee-3f430d613614Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAI is in everything these days. But should it be in our nuclear arsenal? This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Avishay Artsy, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by...1681truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-text-is-a-scam--683868778315f27c-5dad-11f0-9758-3b065f3842d4Sun, 02 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselYou know those annoying scam texts offering an easy remote job? We find out how they work, why they're so ubiquitous, and the dark world behind them. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton with help...1906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everyone-is-on-testosterone--6836917770389002-d2bf-11ef-93ee-77460425f38bFri, 31 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselShould they be? Let’s see. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Adriene Lilly with help from Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty...1542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-stamp-rage-bait--68352998700b7c5c-d2bf-11ef-93ee-13679362528cThu, 30 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMillions of Americans are about to lose their SNAP benefits. The fight over who deserves them has been juiced by online videos that claim to show recipients behaving badly. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1533falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-going-to-invade-venezuela--683382676fdf87e6-d2bf-11ef-93ee-afb815c05d1fWed, 29 Oct 2025 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump is sending warships to Venezuela and bombing so-called drug boats off the coast. His aggression toward Venezuela smells a lot like the beginnings of a war. But it may just be a way to expand presidential power. This episode was...1570falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ai-bubble--683168596fb1a5b0-d2bf-11ef-93ee-8fefa99e1400Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:38:00 +0000Eisa RusselAnd what happens when it pops. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Adriene Lilly and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. Enormous valuations across...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/extreme-makeover-white-house-edition--683017696f84e0a2-d2bf-11ef-93ee-b38857c0dd12Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump demolished part of the White House to make room for a lavish new ballroom. The gold and glitz is part of a broader rebranding project for an America in Trump's image. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Kelli Wessinger,...1735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paging-dr-chatbot--682850218304e400-5dad-11f0-9758-b7c155c9c287Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPatients and doctors both are turning to AI for help with diagnosing ailments and managing chronic issues. Should we trust it? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene...1908truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capitalism-taylor-s-version--682692446f54289a-d2bf-11ef-93ee-bfa154a6d464Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:48:00 +0000Eisa RusselTaylor Swift reaches new heights with her latest album, which is both divisive and record-breaking. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Noel...1636truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-you-sue-ice--682572536f25ad4e-d2bf-11ef-93ee-2bd0a7661aaaThu, 23 Oct 2025 18:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselYou can. And ICE's aggressive tactics are inviting legal challenges from protesters. But some recent court rulings will make it hard for them to win. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1716truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-test-of-trump-s-coalition--682443686ef7d3ec-d2bf-11ef-93ee-3be96c382b6dWed, 22 Oct 2025 18:33:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe visit New Jersey, where there are cracks emerging in Trump's gains with Latinos. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene...1673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-i-love-hitler-group-chat--682311516ec9d3de-d2bf-11ef-93ee-f70b40f56bafTue, 21 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen the private messages of Young Republican leaders leaked, it exposed an antisemitism problem that is dividing the GOP. And the online world that is fostering it. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina...1688truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-americans-with-their-bags-packed--682174876e978438-d2bf-11ef-93ee-434eea53de62Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration is making an effort to systematically exclude trans people from public life. For many trans Americans, it feels like an existential threat. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked...1660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-some-food-tastes-better-abroad--6820305282f30e56-5dad-11f0-9758-2f4db35229d5Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe tell the stories of three ingredients that can shine outside the US: beef, bread, and tomatoes. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene...1812truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/victoria-s-secret-wants-you-back--681839176e657b78-d2bf-11ef-93ee-f7703abdf7c7Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:29:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe lingerie brand was tarnished by its connection to Jeffrey Epstein, and by fading cultural appeal. With the relaunch of its once-iconic fashion show, Victoria's Secret is fighting for relevance. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited...1610truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marjorie-taylor-greene-gone-rogue--681692886e345b2e-d2bf-11ef-93ee-f754f5cedb00Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselOver two weeks in, the government shutdown is exposing fault lines on both sides of the aisle. Perhaps the most surprising one: the political left turn of the MAGA darling from Georgia. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Miles Bryan,...1730falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-voting-doomed--681530836e01b98a-d2bf-11ef-93ee-d3227145fdcbWed, 15 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe 1965 Voting Rights Act enfranchised millions of Black voters in the Jim Crow era. The Supreme Court may be about to decide it's no longer needed. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-gaza-ceasefire-really-means--681379316dcd1db0-d2bf-11ef-93ee-03ecf7131c4aTue, 14 Oct 2025 18:34:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhat happens next in Gaza now that a ceasefire has been reached and how the last two years might have taught the world the wrong lessons about war. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...1608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-young-adults-get-cancer--681217699ac901c0-a3c6-11f0-adc0-2fab0d95e16fMon, 13 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselGetting a cancer diagnosis at any age is life changing. But when you’re in your 20s or 30s, it can feel like hitting the pause button on life. That’s how some young cancer survivors described it in this episode that originally ran earlier this...1521falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-we-give-toddlers-phones--6810751882e25674-5dad-11f0-9758-63aaae2479dbSun, 12 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhat we know about early childhood and screens, including a surprising argument for introducing tech at a tender age. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene Lilly and...1769falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-campus-resistance--680935526d92e5be-d2bf-11ef-93ee-cb047159dfacFri, 10 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIn this special feed drop of On with Kara Swisher, Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber talks about standing up to Donald Trump and what free speech on campus really looks like. This episode was produced by Cristian Castro Rossel, Kateri Jochum,...3313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saudi-arabia-is-no-joke--680817866d56f28e-d2bf-11ef-93ee-4f9df1874429Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Riyadh Comedy Festival was billed as “two weeks of laughs in the desert” but has comics asking, “At what cost?” This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Adriene Lilly, and...1630truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-deploys-the-national-guard--680665586d1d1280-d2bf-11ef-93ee-17d41354c3c7Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe president is attempting to send the National Guard into two American cities for two (seemingly) different reasons with two (for now) different results. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1668truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-in-our-ai-slop-era--680509536ce3421c-d2bf-11ef-93ee-47dc9c5df812Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:17:00 +0000Eisa RusselMeta just dropped Vibes and OpenAI just dropped Sora 2. Both social media platforms are filled with AI videos that warp our sense of reality. This episode was made in collaboration with Vox's Future Perfect. It was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited...1684truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trumprx--680340806caa1078-d2bf-11ef-93ee-334234e5624eMon, 06 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump wants to put his stamp on health care. But TrumpRx is no Obamacare. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Sean...1673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-empathy-toxic--6801988282d083ae-5dad-11f0-9758-33602427acfeSun, 05 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSociety teaches us empathy is a good thing. But some are now saying the opposite, and science is complicating our assumptions too. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by...1832falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kpop-demon-hunters-keeps-slaying--680032466c788436-d2bf-11ef-93ee-57970c24cd8bFri, 03 Oct 2025 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Netflix animated film KPop Demon Hunters is a mega cultural phenomenon. And the studio that used to own animation, Disney, is watching its dominance be tested...and maybe even fade. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Danielle Hewitt,...1632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hegseth-s-hectic-military--679908706c48cd36-d2bf-11ef-93ee-d7be83238d26Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered top military officials to DC for a surprise lecture on the "warrior ethos." Chaos ensued. With Hegseth, it usually does. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Devan Schwartz, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1623falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shutdown-for-what--679747076c14dd0a-d2bf-11ef-93ee-f3f915c3ab28Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe ask Sen Elizabeth Warren why. President Donald Trump is reportedly mostly worried about the midterms. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger with help from Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rupert-murdoch-presents-succession--679550366bde433a-d2bf-11ef-93ee-0bfd7fb95a00Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselMurdoch has built a media empire that leads all the way to the White House. But nothing lasts forever. And at age 94, he finally has an official successor. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Denise Guerra, edited by Jolie Myers,...1666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-rupert-murdoch-remade-the-world--679435066ba42e20-d2bf-11ef-93ee-b712cb315313Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:34:00 +0000Eisa RusselMurdoch started his media empire in Australia, sharpened his playbook in the UK, and became one of the most powerful people in the world once he came to the United States. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen with help from Denise Guerra,...1676truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-is-the-modern-american-dad--6792976082be7222-5dad-11f0-9758-eb0e21e9ca19Sun, 28 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselYoung men are more interested in becoming parents than young women are, and there's a growing number of single dads by choice. A look at modern fatherhood. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Megan Cunnane, fact-checked by Melissa...1827falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/labubu-matcha-dubai-chocolate--679120316b774dd8-d2bf-11ef-93ee-47079a5430feFri, 26 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHow TikTok reshaped the trend cycle. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. A young woman holding an iced matcha latte. Photo...1709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-000-for-a-visa--678996166b4a58d2-d2bf-11ef-93ee-7b6fa5d1d539Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselWith its announcement that an H-1B visa will now cost $100,000, the Trump administration is proving it's willing to wreak havoc on American industry in exchange for a flashy headline. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina...1647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-palestinian-state--678808746b1e316c-d2bf-11ef-93ee-ef553cf71e62Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselAs Israel continues pushing into Gaza, a growing number of world leaders are saying they now recognize statehood for Palestine. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Denise Guerra with help from Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tiktok-s-new-owners--678686436af0e950-d2bf-11ef-93ee-bbf391c93077Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US and China have a plan for American TikTok. It involves a Trump-aligned billionaire whose family is building a new media empire. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1764falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfk-jr-s-vaccine-dream-team--678542636ac54336-d2bf-11ef-93ee-0baff5947be1Mon, 22 Sep 2025 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselNoted vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced a key board of vaccine advisers at the CDC. After a chaotic meeting, they just handed down their first set of new recommendations. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Ariana...1682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-nation-of-jerks--6783884782ac9dd6-5dad-11f0-9758-7f57df2fbbb7Sun, 21 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmericans seem to be getting ruder. Are our attempts at making ourselves better actually making us worse? This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch and Isabelle Lichtenstein, engineered by...1791falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silencing-kimmel--678257926a986488-d2bf-11ef-93ee-87665de1d358Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:12:00 +0000Eisa RusselABC’s “indefinite” suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show has people worried about the First Amendment under President Trump. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Denise Guerra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1620truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kash-patel-is-posting-through-it--678112546a697bf0-d2bf-11ef-93ee-8f203fb2e32aThu, 18 Sep 2025 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe FBI director's handling of the Kirk assassination proves knowing the ropes isn't as important as being the president's bestie. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1687falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-charlie-kirk-revenge-plot--677980586a351b62-d2bf-11ef-93ee-df9b06512dbdWed, 17 Sep 2025 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe motives behind Charlie Kirk’s killing are still unclear, but the Trump administration is mounting a crackdown on people and groups he says are part of the problem. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra with help from Devan Schwartz, edited...1611truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/debate-or-rage-bait--6778326269fe59e2-d2bf-11ef-93ee-d72add0fdcfcTue, 16 Sep 2025 18:37:00 +0000Eisa RusselJubilee Media has figured out a way to make the issues that divide Americans go viral - for better or worse. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Devan Schwartz, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Adriene...1669truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-democrats-shut-it-down--6776952669c9c164-d2bf-11ef-93ee-c383bc68fbe0Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDemocrats are debating whether a government shutdown is a way to push back on Trump’s authoritarian impulses or a bad idea made worse by the killing of Charlie Kirk. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Danielle Hewitt with help from Avishay...1668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-horror-kills-at-the-box-office--67752993829c021e-5dad-11f0-9758-7f9ae7fea04aSun, 14 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHollywood has always made money from vampires and brain-eating zombies. But this year's a record-breaker thanks to sequels, hilariously unlikely creators, and pure thrills. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by...1866truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-right-gets-wrong-about-tolkien--677381786995d14c-d2bf-11ef-93ee-e79d96426722Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMany far-right conservatives think The Lord of the Rings is about them. They may love Tolkien, but it's very possible Tolkien would not have loved them back. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen with help from Ariana Aspuru, edited by...1660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlie-kirk-s-america--677246726962b4f6-d2bf-11ef-93ee-9b3bda022385Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:31:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe fatal shooting of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk has reignited a debate about political violence, even as authorities search for his killer. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Rebeca Ibarra with help from Jolie Myers, edited by...1678falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-chief-culture-warrior--67706838692f69e8-d2bf-11ef-93ee-7fc08abdfa9cWed, 10 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselChristopher Rufo is leading a ruthless — and successful — counterrevolution against American elite culture. What does the country look like if he wins? This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-report-rfk-jr-buried--6769315968f9c0f4-d2bf-11ef-93ee-d384c9853125Tue, 09 Sep 2025 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselA new report that links increased alcohol consumption to cancer was supposed to help inform the government's new dietary recommendations. Instead, it hasn't been published. This episode was produced by Rebeca Ibarra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1661truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-new-war-on-drugs--6768010268c56386-d2bf-11ef-93ee-1b754abdf12aMon, 08 Sep 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Donald Trump promised to crack down on illicit drugs. Then, he blew up a Venezuelan vessel in international waters. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1680truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-united-states-is-southern-now--67662729828b6b20-5dad-11f0-9758-2bd411f5e41eSun, 07 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFrom #rushtok to country music, American culture is getting more and more southern. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy and Adriene Lilly and hosted by...1823falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hamilton-and-obamacore-cringe--6764763868905a88-d2bf-11ef-93ee-cb50e6ec6cfdFri, 05 Sep 2025 18:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe smash hit musical Hamilton is now in a movie theater near you. But in the decade since it came out, Hamilton — and much of Obama-era culture — is feeling a little dated. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers,...1670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-and-modi-s-broken-bromance--67637131685ccb32-d2bf-11ef-93ee-43ee3a0cfb60Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselIndia’s prime minister was so tight with Donald Trump that they held hands during public appearances. But the two strongmen are on the outs, and Narendra Modi has found a new hand to hold. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz and Hady...1682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deporting-kilmar-abrego-garcia-to-uganda--67621834682848ee-d2bf-11ef-93ee-f31d2b42f68aWed, 03 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US government is trying to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia again. It's part of a larger war on immigrants that could lead to a smaller, poorer America. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Rebeca Ibarra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...1694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-tough-on-crime-spree--6760074167f4fdfe-d2bf-11ef-93ee-6fae0155fe72Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:40:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Donald Trump thinks he solved crime in the nation's capital. Let’s take a look at the data (which he says is dubious). This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1550truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-made-in-the-usa-myth--6758361867bf6194-d2bf-11ef-93ee-dfffafed5da2Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThis special feed drop of NPR's Planet Money examines the United States' dwindling domestic garment industry and whether it is ever likely to come back. This episode was reported and hosted by Sarah Gonzalez, produced by Willa Rubin with help from...1857falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/250-million-to-work-for-meta--67545728678a7470-d2bf-11ef-93ee-7f386d4811d8Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:59:00 +0000Eisa RusselMeta Mark is going all-out to put his superintelligence lab on superdrive. What is superintelligence, you ask? This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey with help from Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Laura Bullard,...1673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fed-up--675334536757d038-d2bf-11ef-93ee-2f530b0d0785Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Donald Trump wants to control interest rates. To do that, he needs to control the Federal Reserve. So he's turned to a toady to dig up dirt on Fed governor Lisa Cook. This episode was produced by Rebeca Ibarra and Devan Schwartz, edited by...1653truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-vaccines--6752077067246a22-d2bf-11ef-93ee-03e536e2b1b3Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump 1.0 got us safe COVID vaccines in record time. Trump 2.0 is trying to take the vaccines away. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Denise Guerra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Tatasciore...1653truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-took-your-job--6750968066f0bdb2-d2bf-11ef-93ee-1fc4b2013b22Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselHundreds of job applications, but not one call. Young workers are frustrated, scared, and wondering where all the entry-level jobs went. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Rebeca Ibarra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Laura...1716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-golden-age-of-exercise--67494968827a39b8-5dad-11f0-9758-a30287eae261Sun, 24 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmericans are flocking to gyms and fitness classes. It wasn't always that way. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy with help from Naureen Khan, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and...1673truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/good-bunny--6748202766bd1a34-d2bf-11ef-93ee-4b2ec595c383Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBad Bunny is having a very good summer making Puerto Rico feel like the center of the universe. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean...1656falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-evicts-homeless-people--6747013066888792-d2bf-11ef-93ee-0bdbd444bc83Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselOne of his strategies is throwing people into treatment programs without their consent. Blue states are into it, too?! This episode was produced by Rebeca Ibarra and Devan Schwartz, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered...1639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-park-is-not-your-friend--674580796652b838-d2bf-11ef-93ee-8b84e3db9bc1Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe latest season of South Park has been vicious in its critique of Trump 2.0. But the creators aren't just anti-Trump. They're anti-everyone. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1616truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-accidental-socialism--67442268661c5efa-d2bf-11ef-93ee-5f2fcd0398b6Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump is threatening CEOs, nationalizing the steel industry, and demanding a cut of Nvidia's profits. There's a term for all that — and it's not "free-market." This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by...1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-meets-with-europe--6741917065e964e6-d2bf-11ef-93ee-b3a30ebf24f0Mon, 18 Aug 2025 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Russia's Vladimir Putin last week. Now, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has come to Washington, and he's brought a few friends. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Rebeca Ibarra, edited by...1680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hacking-our-health--674012518268e3ca-5dad-11f0-9758-97f9db0b222cSun, 17 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe track our steps and our sleep, guzzle supplements and protein shakes, and even inject hormones – all in the name of wellness. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Naureen Khan and Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch,...1877truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-on-mars--6738044065b51eca-d2bf-11ef-93ee-ff5dc02be24aFri, 15 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe most powerful people in the world want to send humans to Mars. Getting there will be extremely difficult. Staying there will be even harder. This episode was made in collaboration with Vox’s Future Perfect. It was produced by Avishay Artsy,...1623truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-soccer-mom-takes-on-ice--6737034765823816-d2bf-11ef-93ee-7b6a08039f70Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAngie Vargas witnessed an ICE raid near her hometown. Now, she's the one chasing ICE agents around Southern California. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea...1578truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roving-mobs-of-wild-youth--67359044654ed502-d2bf-11ef-93ee-ebd7f0932cbaWed, 13 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump says he is taking over DC’s police to save the city from crime — it's really just another way to demonstrate power, and generate headlines. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1688truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-trump-really-wants-from-colleges--67347993651aff34-d2bf-11ef-93ee-a70ccb3ddadaTue, 12 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt’s not just about the money. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free...1637falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drilling-for-clean-energy--6733402664e72f9c-d2bf-11ef-93ee-d75cef4f9c3eMon, 11 Aug 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselAn unlimited source of energy lurks below the earth. On this special episode of the Unexplainable podcast, why it’s so hard to tap into geothermal energy. This episode was produced and hosted by Noam Hassenfeld, edited by Jorge Just, with mixing and...1698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-wellness-costs-us--6731947382571f0a-5dad-11f0-9758-a368fc23f658Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmericans are investing billions in their health and wellness. What good do all these green powders and costly club memberships actually do? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch,...1886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/going-to-mars--6730554564b2d472-d2bf-11ef-93ee-3777a15df638Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe president and Elon Musk still agree on Mars. Our close neighbor has captured the imagination of Americans for over a century. This episode was made in collaboration with Vox’s Future Perfect. It was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie...1603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/texas-hold-dems--6728813764800dbc-d2bf-11ef-93ee-534bee847c16Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselTexas Republicans want to remake voting maps to their advantage. Democrats say they’re ready to play that game too. Who wins? You have to listen to find out. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-china-save-our-climate--67276043644cd65e-d2bf-11ef-93ee-9b5e3e95a7c8Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhile the Trump administration rolls back decades of climate regulation, the world’s biggest polluter is taking the lead on clean energy. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey and Devan Schwartz, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1699falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-deal-with-trump-s-deals--672611866417b046-d2bf-11ef-93ee-9bf8dbad511aTue, 05 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump's been cutting trade deals left and right, saying they're the key to unlocking an era of economic prosperity. New data does not back him up. This episode was produced by Rebeca Ibarra, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/schooling-kids-at-prageru--6724890963e33140-d2bf-11ef-93ee-1f9a5f586e97Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPragerU’s AI slop is the Trump administration’s new favorite educational resource for a revisionist history. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Denise Guerra and Laura Bullard, engineered by...1804falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-high-speed-rail-fail--6723644382463f46-5dad-11f0-9758-5f8b5805b5b0Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US is well behind much of the world in building passenger rail, especially high-speed trains. But we do have one major advantage. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Naureen Khan, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by...1879truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-is-your-brain-off-books--6721964363aeb4ba-d2bf-11ef-93ee-4bc01dca5567Fri, 01 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA return to orality is frying our politics and our brains. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers and Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Denise Guerra, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by...1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trumpiest-judge-yet--6720610163788f2a-d2bf-11ef-93ee-439caba570e8Thu, 31 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselEmil Bove, the president's former lawyer, was just confirmed to the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The only place to go from there is the Supreme Court — not that the president needs any help there. This episode was produced by Denise...1684truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-is-killing-the-internet--671921626341be78-d2bf-11ef-93ee-e796fa738f60Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIn a first-of-its-kind decision, an AI company wins a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by authors. It's part of a larger fight that is remaking the internet. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...1591truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gaza-s-breaking-point--67179866630a8a70-d2bf-11ef-93ee-8bff5b240844Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIsrael says it will allow more food aid to reach starving Palestinians, but it’s going to be tough if the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation remains in the mix. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Rebeca...1659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mother-of-all-conspiracies--6715624662d563c2-d2bf-11ef-93ee-c39a9ddfe739Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Epstein scandal won't go away, but that won't stop President Donald Trump from trying to pivot to "Russia Russia Russia." This episode was produced by Rebeca Ibarra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Hady Mawajdeh and Denise Guerra,...1767falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-tipping-fair--671419538234aeb6-5dad-11f0-9758-4fc249ddc8efSun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFrom raising the tipped minimum wage to "no tax on tips," we look at the challenges of remaking tipped work. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and...1854falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crashing-out--67115255629fe846-d2bf-11ef-93ee-b74d7a5619dfFri, 25 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselEveryone from Love Island’s Huda to Hunter Biden is screaming, crying, or throwing up for the cameras. The big emotions are real, but so are the downsides of having them in public. This episode was produced by Rebeca Ibarra and Devan Schwartz, edited...1621truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revoking-us-citizenship--67103665626a6cde-d2bf-11ef-93ee-736e5b1b8432Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump wants to ramp up denaturalization — revoking citizenship from Americans who were born elsewhere. It’s a practice with a long and controversial history. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by...1493falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-miraculous-murder-decline--6708943762355dbe-d2bf-11ef-93ee-8ffde56a9788Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOver the last two years, crime rates have been plunging in cities across America. In Baltimore, gun crime is at the lowest it’s been in decades. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura Bullard,...1668truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-the-press--6707694661fcc8c8-d2bf-11ef-93ee-1bf72fd2046aTue, 22 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFrom Stephen Colbert to Rupert Murdoch, powerful media figures are in President Trump’s crosshairs. And in many cases, Trump is getting his way. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura Bullard,...1670truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-setting-fire-to-food-aid--6705868561c91dfc-d2bf-11ef-93ee-ebead9d01df2Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration is dismantling — or quite literally burning up — both domestic and international food aid programs. The actions will likely usher in a new era of hunger. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Gabrielle Berbey,...1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-summer-i-turned-into-a-bookworm--67044396821e6ab6-5dad-11f0-9758-432faae021dfSun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSummer. Time for pools, BBQs, and the beach read. But why do we read "summer books"? This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo...1793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/super-mad-about-superman--670308096195d9e2-d2bf-11ef-93ee-4fc5cce19e19Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt's a bird! It's a plane! It's a bunch of pundits acting like Superman was ever anything but an immigrant and a humanitarian. This episode was produced by Rebeca Ibarra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick...1580falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-yimbys-won--6701769861614146-d2bf-11ef-93ee-67d354306210Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselYes in My Backyard-ers are celebrating reforms to California's landmark environmental laws, which they say will bring much-needed housing. Nationwide, the revolution might finally be here. This episode was made in collaboration with Vox’s Future...1611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-epstein-problem--67001042612e0cfe-d2bf-11ef-93ee-5fbeaef9f97dWed, 16 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselYou probably shouldn't expect to see the Epstein Files anytime soon. That's because the Department of Justice belongs to President Trump. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Laura...1686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-dork-philosopher--6698849360f9bb66-d2bf-11ef-93ee-f3b99acff2d2Tue, 15 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselCurtis Yarvin began as an anonymous blogger arguing esoteric ideas about how America would be better off as a monarchy. He’s now the Trump administration’s favorite philosopher. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact...1679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elon-s-party-in-the-usa--6697720660bcb4c8-d2bf-11ef-93ee-4b762e806a09Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselElon Musk says he wants to launch a new political party. Voters consistently say they want more choices. But history is littered with failed third-party candidates. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Rebeca Ibarra, edited by Jolie Myers,...1620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chat-bff--669628237867ac5e-5dac-11f0-bb40-f76d7776a649Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMore and more of us are interacting with chatbots. Can we have real relationships with AI, and can AI teach humans to be better people? This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Kim Slotterback, engineered...1805truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plastic-rain--669471206088f908-d2bf-11ef-93ee-3fc5f95cdd7bFri, 11 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe're revisiting an episode from earlier this year about how we were mostly able to get the acid rain problem under control...only to find ourselves with a plastic rain problem. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers,...1602truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-alligator-alcatraz-to-south-sudan--66930993605404e6-d2bf-11ef-93ee-73ab6bcefb31Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration is not happy with their deportation numbers. They're turning to more extreme strategies to hit 1 million by year's end. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Laura Bullard,...1582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-was-told-there-would-be-deals--66917594601f2230-d2bf-11ef-93ee-0f253619d23eWed, 09 Jul 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselAfter pressing pause on the steepest tariffs, the Trump Administration promised 90 tariff deals in 90 days. That deadline is nearly here but the deals are not. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura...1611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-nobel-peace-prize--669011315fecd456-d2bf-11ef-93ee-9f8ae4243a9cTue, 08 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump he has nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize for his Middle East efforts. We hear what he's done to deserve it. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Peter Balonon-Rosen,...1556falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/texas-blame-game--668875075fbec7fa-d2bf-11ef-93ee-6b12cc6041c8Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselDozens of people were swept away by flash floods in Texas this weekend. The finger-pointing has already begun. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Peter Balanon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabrielle Berbey and Miles...1708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-complicated-relationship-with-the-flag--66874681c798ff60-582c-11f0-ac39-03c1bedfc09cSun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBeyoncé and Kendrick Lamar openly celebrate the American flag. But a lot of Black Americans feel differently. What does that tell us about identity today? This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by...1713truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disney-s-america--668531755f9172b4-d2bf-11ef-93ee-9b698549c215Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselThere’s no shortage of fights over American history right now, but let’s see what we can learn from that one time in the '90s when Disney tried to build a theme park that tackled slavery. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by...1641falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-america-uninsured-again--668396485f64b468-d2bf-11ef-93ee-0783f0b4efe6Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIf the Senate's massive tax and immigration bill passes the House it will be the biggest cut to Medicaid since the program began and could fracture the GOP's 2024 base. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...1579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unmasking-ice--668244405f303972-d2bf-11ef-93ee-57db9cdf82ffTue, 01 Jul 2025 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselICE agents are showing up to immigration raids masked. The Trump administration says it's for the protection of the agents, but how does it impact accountability? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Miles Bryan with help from Peter...1609truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/porn-on-the-docket--66810552542e2cee-8019-11ef-a018-078e033e93baMon, 30 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Supreme Court has a long history of taking on cases about porn, including one they decided on Friday. Vox's Ian Millhiser explains how that history of First Amendment rulings once meant the justices had to watch porn in a basement. This episode...1636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-we-ever-know-our-dogs--667936621b6015c0-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-e33ed672e788Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSo many of us believe we understand what our pets are feeling. Are we fooling ourselves? This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy and Naureen Khan, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered byPatrick Boyd and hosted by...1859falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/swole-girl-summer--66776230532dbdbe-8019-11ef-a018-7b91cbaed376Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWeightlifting is the fastest growing sport among women. It's challenging how we think about who is allowed to be strong and what fitness really means. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura...1643truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wars-have-rules--667613985351e054-8019-11ef-a018-6fd1028a414fThu, 26 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe legal architecture that would define and prosecute what’s happening in Gaza is failing. Reporter Suzy Hansen explains how 80 years of international humanitarian law is being tested. And professor Omer Bartov thought calling Israel's offensive in...1473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burrito-now-pay-later--667481605378e30c-8019-11ef-a018-c7d008dcf8f7Wed, 25 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmericans are turning to "buy now, pay later" apps for purchases as small as a burrito—it’s a symptom of a larger national addiction to debt. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1631truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elon-musk-presents-taxis--66730025554e241c-8019-11ef-a018-cbbd13bb9a9cTue, 24 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselElon Musk and Tesla launched their long-delayed robotaxi service this weekend in Texas. The Verge's Andrew Hawkins explains why so much is riding on its success. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-first-unless-iran--66711227549b706a-8019-11ef-a018-3f8a2fbc81d6Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselVox's Josh Keating and author Vali Nasr explain what bombing Iran won’t accomplish. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Laura Bullard and Denise Guerra, engineered by Andrea...1746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleepaway-camp-s-nostalgia-economy--666920581b447d06-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-e343d9798ed8Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselUnpacking the American rite of passage that so many children love — but that isn't right for everyone. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Sarah Schweppe, engineered by Matthew Billy and hosted by...1825falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elon-s-boring-town--66657265530a4b4a-8019-11ef-a018-83535b7cfa32Fri, 20 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe're revisiting an episode from earlier this year about the world's richest man and the company town he's developing outside of Austin, Texas. Like the industrialists who came before him, Elon Musk may learn it’s hard to create (and sustain) a...1648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-boroughs-one-mayor-mad-drama--66607743539cbf0c-8019-11ef-a018-87c0ed7aba7dWed, 18 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNew York Public Radio icon Brian Lehrer breaks down the New York City mayor's race and New York magazine's David Freedlander explains what Democrats nationally can learn from the two leading candidates. This episode was produced by Peter...1520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-israel-and-trump--66594046552a50b4-8019-11ef-a018-ef889530e6cdTue, 17 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe conflict between Israel and Iran is revealing a deep divide within the MAGA universe over whether to get more involved or stay on the sidelines. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-the-extreme--6658226254bf8ebe-8019-11ef-a018-5b8fb6e00ce8Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThis weekend saw a shocking act of political violence, a military parade in DC, and political protests across the US. What's going on? This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy with help from Jolie Myers, fact...1635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-fight-over-bike-lanes--665647261b28d0ba-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-232f6565387bSun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA caller asks why it's so hard to make biking safe in LA. We bike around different US cities to get the answer. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Colleen Barrett, engineered by Matthew Billy, and...1809falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-business-of-small-streamers--66552274540ab7fa-8019-11ef-a018-97fafe084ad6Fri, 13 Jun 2025 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselDropout is a smaller streaming platform where improv comedy is king. It might be the blueprint for the future of streaming. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd,...1606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/palantir-has-your-info--6653770753e6331c-8019-11ef-a018-2768d03c84c5Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration wants to merge all of our data across government agencies. And it's asked a controversial company to help. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1671truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elon-and-trump-need-space--6651241653c165fa-8019-11ef-a018-7fde228b4042Wed, 11 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselVox’s Joshua Keating explains why the US government can’t have a big, beautiful breakup with Elon Musk. And now that he’s left DOGE, Elaine Kamarck from Brookings explains what happens to it. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy with help from...1503truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-other-big-breakup--664980365506f24a-8019-11ef-a018-cb824c4157f7Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump recently blew up his alliance with the conservative legal group that helped him remake the judiciary. But the group’s leader is already moving on. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey and Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers,...1688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fire-and-ice-in-los-angeles--6647642854772d5e-8019-11ef-a018-a345a14fe6fdMon, 09 Jun 2025 18:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump sent in the National Guard to quell protests caused by ICE raids. LA Times reporter Rachel Uranga covered the chaos, which Mark Krikorian from the Center for Immigration Studies defends. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz and...1698truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-recession-indicator-game--664621461b0b9b30-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-5f8afdab33c1Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPress-on nails, new music from Katy Perry, and an uptick in Klarna purchases: signs of an economic downturn or no? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy,...1812truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-video-killed-the-video-star--6642439555ba3ed6-8019-11ef-a018-4fa3d339e645Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselGoogle’s new AI video tool Veo 3 looks freakishly real, but it might take Hollywood to fully harness its power. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Avishay Artsy, engineered...1654truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baby-s-first-gene-edit--66410788559634fa-8019-11ef-a018-bfbe7c054e2cThu, 05 Jun 2025 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselFor the first time ever, experimental gene editing technology has been used to treat a baby with a fatal condition. Just don’t mess with the embryos.
 This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by...1626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-schools-red-states--66398875557243ce-8019-11ef-a018-9b3de04f0535Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselA supporter of President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis was just appointed to lead the historically Black college Florida A&M University. Students and alumni are not happy. WFSU's Lynn Hatter and Tuskegee University's President Mark Brown...1632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/donald-trump-s-golden-dome--6638469354e390fc-8019-11ef-a018-a7d5147686d1Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump wants to build a "Golden Dome" to protect the US from the threat of nuclear weapons. It’s a sign we’re in a new nuclear era. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Devan Schwartz, edited by Jollie Myers, fact-checked by Miles...1778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-white-gold-rush--6637162554531d60-8019-11ef-a018-db986f82e738Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US has enormous deposits of critical minerals like lithium right here at home. So why are we looking at mining the ocean floor and asteroids? This episode was made in partnership with Vox’s Future Perfect team. It was produced by Avishay Artsy,...1652falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-gen-z-found-religion--663557021aefa506-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-67ac3dec72d7Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFor the first time in decades, American Christianity is not in decline. What are young people looking for–and finding–at church? Further reading: The surprising chasm splitting Americans along religious lines by Christian Paz. Pew report: Decline of...1865falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-bill-belichick-s-relationship-tells-us--6634281351801f0c-8019-11ef-a018-e7db6e68e2aeFri, 30 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe legendary coach is getting more attention for his relationship with 24-year-old Jordon Hudson than football these days. It’s a reminder that we should probably retire the term “gold digger.” This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by...1617falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-eyes-back-on-gaza--66330666515d06a2-8019-11ef-a018-ff0cbf45095fThu, 29 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFrom podcaster Theo Von to children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel to the new pope to President Trump, a strange coalition of people is criticizing Israel’s latest actions in Gaza. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Denise Guerra, edited by...1670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-comedian-tries-to-fix-aviation--663168805138c65c-8019-11ef-a018-9b3286b37d5aWed, 28 May 2025 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselNewark’s crisis is coming soon to an airport near you. Thankfully, comedian Nathan Fielder is dead serious about aviation safety. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1668truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-minerals-that-rule-our-world--6629821350cd0746-8019-11ef-a018-97fe561a5fb3Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe race to control critical mineral deposits has become a major driver of US foreign policy -- and is redrawing global alliances. This episode was made in partnership with Vox’s Future Perfect team. It was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie...1624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/methamphetamine-the-most-misunderstood-drug--6626936375f25d98-3520-11f0-8831-57b000535fc7Sun, 25 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMethamphetamine is best known as one of the most addictive and dangerous drugs out there. But it's also an FDA-approved drug that can be used to treat ADHD in children. In this special feed drop of the Spotify podcast Science Vs, scientists and meth...2506truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-the-sad-young-literary-men--6623267451c7c4d8-8019-11ef-a018-8f9b2f507fbbFri, 23 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWriter Ross Barkan says young men's voices have vanished from literary fiction. Economist Joel Waldfogel offers a reality check from the world of publishing. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1527falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-women-be-in-combat--66207517529d3fe6-8019-11ef-a018-b71f1e0df6edThu, 22 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselCombat roles have been open to women for a decade, but President Donald Trump's Pentagon still questions whether women can be lethal. Army veteran Emelie Vanasse says the debate over women's battlefield fitness is long settled. This episode was...1669truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/donald-trump-s-big-beautiful-bill--6618936252796710-8019-11ef-a018-67985afee7f0Wed, 21 May 2025 18:06:00 +0000Eisa Russel“You are tearing me apart, Congress.” This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz with help from Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Seam...1467falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/white-genocide-grok--661746525114ae02-8019-11ef-a018-839a4347e7d7Tue, 20 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen the Twitter/X chatbot, Grok, started glitching with responses about white genocide to unrelated questions, it pulled back the curtain on the people behind the AI machine. This episode was made in partnership with Vox’s Future Perfect team. It...1737truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-colleague-the-scammer--6615503650a611fe-8019-11ef-a018-cf838828994aMon, 19 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNorth Korea has been sending young, tech-savvy operatives to pose as ordinary American job seekers. Tech reporter Bobbie Johnson investigates the scam. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-are-my-allergies-getting-worse--661383691ad32610-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-97699377e85dSun, 18 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt feels like sneezing season lasts longer and takes more victims every year. An allergist and a public health specialist explain how to fight back. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa...1728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-fix-your-face--6612314051a401c4-8019-11ef-a018-dfa8b00843a1Fri, 16 May 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselAll that time staring at ourselves on Zoom has led to a rise in procedures like “baby botox.” The Atlantic’s Yasmin Tayag explains the lure and Dr. Michelle Hure injects some caution. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina...1659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-the-president-s-side-hustles--6610512452c1481e-8019-11ef-a018-277ae33827bfThu, 15 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselEthical concerns abound on the president's first big trip to the Middle East since reentering office. But if you really want conflicts of interest, take a look at his crypto projects. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Jolie...1662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-emergency-powers-grab--660886955255f096-8019-11ef-a018-ffa84917e882Wed, 14 May 2025 18:16:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Donald Trump has declared an unprecedented number of national emergencies. He's used them to wage a trade war, deport people, and speed up oil drilling. And more could be coming. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Hady...1614falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oops-i-voted-for-trump--66075410520eaace-8019-11ef-a018-1fbbd19622aeTue, 13 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIn the run-up to the election, Donald Trump successfully convinced a historic number of younger, Black, and Latino voters that he was the best option. Some are now second-guessing their decision. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by...1648truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-john-fetterman-ok--6605843050f08d42-8019-11ef-a018-93e7dd79c1b3Mon, 12 May 2025 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselNew York magazine’s Ben Terris talks through his reporting on Sen. John Fetterman’s health and what it means for the future of the Democratic Party. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz with help from Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1525falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-drama-and-trauma-of-23andme--660380181ab70c64-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-4f62ab3aa31bSun, 11 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWith the at-home DNA testing company 23andMe filing for bankruptcy, what happens to all the data millions of Americans handed over? And how should you approach the family you've found through sites like these? If you have a question, give us a call...1765falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chicago-pope--660200705083156e-8019-11ef-a018-730236053c35Fri, 09 May 2025 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe first American pope's pro-immigrant views have put him publicly at odds with Vice President JD Vance. How Pope Leo XIV's ancient Catholic order collides with the beliefs of a growing group of converts like Vance. This episode was produced by...1539falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-did-wikipedia-do--6600347952e55844-8019-11ef-a018-fb62b7f0cf6bThu, 08 May 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration is going after the free encyclopedia. Journalist Stephen Harrison explains how the site went from “the last bastion of shared reality” to “Wokepedia.” This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey with help from Hady...1566truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-marco-s-big-portfolio--6597905352324056-8019-11ef-a018-33d627bcdd9fWed, 07 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA former rival of President Donald Trump’s now holds four positions in his administration. How Marco Rubio became important at work. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-two-dolls-economy--6594786651eaf188-8019-11ef-a018-ef8f7f649a1dTue, 06 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselShortages are on the way. President Trump says children must live with fewer dolls and the rest of us have to adapt, too. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea...1598falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-harvey-weinstein-apologist--659262675016c85a-8019-11ef-a018-e715a8b5d271Mon, 05 May 2025 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselCandace Owens has found a new audience with her breakdown of the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively saga. Her latest cause? Exonerating Harvey Weinstein. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1683truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-personal-style-so-hard--659040931a9aea3e-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-474e0b3937ebSun, 04 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFashion has made a big swing from a strict set of rules to the idea that we should all just wear what we want. But personal style is still dictated by outside forces. And a lot of people don't even know where to start. This episode was produced by...1864truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prepping-for-doomsday--65859349505f7014-8019-11ef-a018-5beeedd900dfFri, 02 May 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselPreparing for the end of the world is a multibillion-dollar business. People are stockpiling weapons, buying luxury bunkers, and even building flammable moats...but prepping is also an American tradition. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh,...1616truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-love-on-the-spectrum-for-rfk-jr--65829851503b5be8-8019-11ef-a018-bfe32a722aedThu, 01 May 2025 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselLove on the Spectrum stars James B. Jones and Dani Bowman say the HHS secretary’s planned autism studies are making things worse for people with autism. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tariffs-hit-like-a-mack-truck--658138964ed31b92-8019-11ef-a018-23811c8f0fa9Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWorkers at a Mack truck plant in Pennsylvania hoped tariffs would help protect their jobs. Now they are facing layoffs — and corporate is citing tariffs as the reason. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by...1612falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/100-days-of-payback--657963244eac90a8-8019-11ef-a018-cf3f4e471c76Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselVox's Andrew Prokop says retribution was one of the major themes of the first 100 days of Trump's second term. John Bolton, who had his security detail yanked, explains why he's not worried about fascism. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz...1640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-trump-saved-canada-s-libs--657835644e881a7a-8019-11ef-a018-1b9d7739ee23Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Liberal Party was set to lose today’s election. Now, thanks to President Trump, it just might win. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Gabrielle Berbey, engineered by Patrick...1666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retire-in-this-economy--657655991a7ef702-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-07d16d6a2a25Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWith 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 Kennedy,...1828falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-most-dangerous-award--657278504ff2d0b2-8019-11ef-a018-07726af9188bFri, 25 Apr 2025 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselThere’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-Sadi, fact...1604truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-startup-that-cried-dire-wolf--657079274faa1de0-8019-11ef-a018-b3243e766cebThu, 24 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselColossal 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,...1590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-abrego-garcia-standoff-ends--656846054f625276-8019-11ef-a018-8bf2a463b3d7Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSen. 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 by...1644falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conclave-2025--656689404ef6cfec-8019-11ef-a018-9b9df35c4cc8Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe 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 and...1619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-history-v9-final-final-this-one--656553034e636f2c-8019-11ef-a018-dfd8eb5c1e00Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselGovernment 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 Lewellyn,...1672truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-climate-progress-doomed--656413311a62b772-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-bfab94c750b9Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMany 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 1-800-618-8545....1757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mar-a-lago-makeover--656272504fce6a2e-8019-11ef-a018-fb8b16cf4fd6Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThere 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 Gabrielle...1625truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-v-mangione--656149894f85c148-8019-11ef-a018-aff939541270Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe 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 Mawajdeh,...1619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-harvard-is-fighting-back--655974844f3dcdde-8019-11ef-a018-4389ae70a62dWed, 16 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHarvard 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, edited by...1607falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/art-of-the-iran-deal--655838864f1a74ba-8019-11ef-a018-ef303bebb548Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIran 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, edited by...1747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-china-s-turn--655702474e3f31a2-8019-11ef-a018-7b83f6ca0321Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselChina 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 Kristinsdottir,...1673falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-college-isn-t-for-everyone--655565951a4674f4-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-9f773d56302cSun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFor 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 Colleen...1836falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/watercooler-tv-is-back--655419384d8be516-8019-11ef-a018-bba00b31d6acFri, 11 Apr 2025 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe 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 Bryan,...1685truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laura-loomered-the-nsa--655299054e1b78f2-8019-11ef-a018-ef87dfcbfac1Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident 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 Berber and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by...1615truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/plastic-rain-plastic-rain--655107594df7611a-8019-11ef-a018-e7f3b5f1a09dWed, 09 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe (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, and...1741truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nostalgia-economy--655107664dd3b508-8019-11ef-a018-9f15dfc702e3Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident 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 by Miles...1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/project-2025-s-next-chapter--655107764db087fe-8019-11ef-a018-0b9022d3e94cMon, 07 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselProject 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...1839falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-a-house-still-a-good-investment--655107601a29eb9a-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-27b41ccc4cc7Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselGiven 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 at...1924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pray-for-hooters--655107614d677f78-8019-11ef-a018-c705edaa9ae8Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe “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 Myers,...1752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-day-after-liberation-day--655107694d422cdc-8019-11ef-a018-53de230064f4Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt'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, edited by...1657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-young-people-are-getting-cancer--655107644d1e6f9a-8019-11ef-a018-5be00d95e7a4Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt’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 episode...1667truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hasan-piker-explains-himself--655107804cf2cd2c-8019-11ef-a018-ab89a28351baTue, 01 Apr 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselLast 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,...1960truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-coming-to-america--65510790f98567da-8018-11ef-9655-6f747b64ea29Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselTraveling 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...1683truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blinded-by-the-headlights--655107741a0bf8b0-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-2f90baaace5fSun, 30 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDrivers 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 designed by...1959falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/huge-week-for-the-group-chat--65510842fb584d70-8018-11ef-9655-bfc2e0a36545Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThis week offered some lessons on, among other things, how to text responsibly 👊🇺🇸🔥 This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey and Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by...1715falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fear-is-the-economy-killer--65510770fb7c40ae-8018-11ef-9655-c300132f0401Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe biggest threat to the American economy might be the American consumer’s sour mood. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Carla Javier, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick...1779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-joe-rogan-of-the-left--65510768fb9fcd76-8018-11ef-9655-3fff86b3b6afWed, 26 Mar 2025 20:22:00 +0000Eisa RusselData on who didn’t vote for the Dems is finally coming in and it’s clear that they have a problem. Can Hasan Piker be the solution? This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Travis Larchuk, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1874truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-judge-grudge--65510779fbc2fae4-8018-11ef-9655-5306ce4b6465Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselJudges, including one of his own Supreme Court appointees, are trying to rein President Trump in. In return, Trump is threatening to impeach judges. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey and Devan Schwartz, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked...1663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-america-measles-again-mama--65510783f9612cd0-8018-11ef-9655-df97222032b4Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US eliminated measles, but now it’s making a comeback — and RFK Jr’s advice isn’t exactly helping. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Patrick...1871falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gen-sex--6551077119ef6a56-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-dbe420c84366Sun, 23 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselGen 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 send a...1892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snow-white-and-the-seven-controversies--65510788fa5db716-8018-11ef-9655-ab25d0443431Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselDisney’s new live action Snow White has a little something to upset everyone, from casting to Israel-Palestine to President Trump. Slate’s Nadira Goffe and Vox’s Constance Grady explain. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Amina...1785truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-kids-on-the-block--65510777fb34c4cc-8018-11ef-9655-63fb0875b60eThu, 20 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe pro-natalism movement argues that people need to have more babies. Some want to prevent economic implosion, others want to protect traditional family values. And some of the loudest voices in the movement are now in the White House. This episode...1639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-autocrat-s-prison--65510789fb113318-8018-11ef-9655-5ff33e3c911dWed, 19 Mar 2025 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US is deporting alleged members of the gang Trén de Aragua and paying El Salvador to house them in a mega-prison. But we don’t know if the deportees are actually gang members at all. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Amanda Lewellyn,...1815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silencing-the-voice-of-america--65510837faec8c2a-8018-11ef-9655-573ba061c22dTue, 18 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Donald Trump has ordered the federally funded broadcaster to be “eliminated.” Longtime VOA correspondent Steve Herman explains why it will be missed. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey and Travis Larchuk with help from Miles...1756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-america-first-trap--65510775f93e2fc8-8018-11ef-9655-9fdd6de88079Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThis isn’t the first time we’ve tried to go America First. The last time helped blow up the economy and our relationships with our allies. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Travis...1820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-diversity-ever-work-at-work--6551077819cf1288-ff7c-11ef-a7eb-0b579dd90fe0Sun, 16 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThere's a backlash against corporate DEI efforts, and it’s not just from the right. It's everywhere. What does that mean for employees? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, mixed by...1966falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-if-we-stopped-shopping--65510791fa38de6e-8018-11ef-9655-4f49fceadbc1Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFed up with consumerism, Mia Westrap went a whole year without buying unnecessary stuff. She went viral, and so did her goal. Now, the Buy Nothing movement is fighting back against mindless consumption by doing...nothing. This episode was produced by...1809truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-who-helped-kill-dei--65510851fac7ea28-8018-11ef-9655-e38ef6ed76e8Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselPolicy in the second Trump administration is being driven by a small group of thinkers from the online right. We talk to one of them about how he got DEI dismantled. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan with help from Carla Javier, edited by Amina...1965truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deporting-mahmoud-khalil--65510831faa3d3a4-8018-11ef-9655-d7744d1e4dbeWed, 12 Mar 2025 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration has fallen short of its promise to deport millions. The White House now seems focused on attention-grabbing arrests, including that of a Palestinian activist and leader of the Columbia student protests. This episode was...1626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teslump--65510786fa7fc068-8018-11ef-9655-8777444d20b1Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselProtests against Tesla embody the outrage against Elon Musk’s DOGE-e behavior. But Musk doesn't seem to care. And given his position in the federal government, he may not have to. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Jolie Myers,...1730truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-walz-to-remember--65510784f91a319a-8018-11ef-9655-ef42213430c4Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat down with Sean Rameswaram over the weekend at SXSW in Austin, Texas, to talk about 2024, 2025, and what might help his party in 2028. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh with help from Travis Larchuk, edited by...1822truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-dating-suck-for-guys--655107920b3f8822-fb91-11ef-8a67-ff0f4759b362Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe rules of romance have changed, and many young men feel they can't keep up. We get some tips from a Texas men's relationship coach. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa...1620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/whey-too-much-protein--65510840fa148280-8018-11ef-9655-4798d22de362Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:45:00 +0000Eisa RusselAdded protein really seems to be in all the food lately. Reporter Chris Gayomali says to thank environmental regulations, GLP-1s, and Arnold Schwarzenegger for our modern protein boom. This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina...1700falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-zizian-death-cult--65510782f9f04c80-8018-11ef-9655-2f9be555ae0aThu, 06 Mar 2025 19:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselJournalist Max Read explains how a bunch of Silicon Valley computer scientists spun into a cult accused of killings. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn with help from Travis Larchuk, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1817falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/serving-your-country-while-trans--65510830f9ccf4ec-8018-11ef-9655-0f1100d02053Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:06:00 +0000Eisa RusselSam Rodriguez is on active duty in the US Navy. They are also trans. Now, the Trump administration wants to remove them from the US military. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1685falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-up-with-ukraine--65510846f9a8f33a-8018-11ef-9655-8bd19405d5c9Tue, 04 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhy the humiliation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds a twisted appeal for Trump's core supporters. And what Europe plans to do about it. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Devan Schwartz, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard...1685truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gulf-of-america--65510785f8f6e12c-8018-11ef-9655-bb7e243a4f79Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhat started as a liberal joke is now a MAGA reality. Just check your map app. But it’s not just Google, Apple, and Microsoft falling in line. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Travis Larchuk, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura...1660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-messiest-oscars-category--65510793f8d2ff82-8018-11ef-9655-97c14748d8b8Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Seed of the Sacred Fig was (secretly) shot in Iran with Iranian actors and an Iranian director. But it’s Germany’s submission for Best International Film. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura...1676falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-flying-still-safe--65510847f7d4a022-8018-11ef-9655-2b5430346d79Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselRecent airplane crashes and near misses have everyone freaked out, just as DOGE is laying off workers at the agency charged with keeping people safe in the air. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina...1662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eggs-aren-t-expensive-enough--65510835f7b01b26-8018-11ef-9655-f3231407ebdfWed, 26 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAt least if we want to stop the next pandemic. Vox's Kenny Torrella explains. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean...1714truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quid-pro-bros--65510848f6b9368a-8018-11ef-9655-cfad3afb05f5Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFirst, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and President Donald Trump struck up an unlikely friendship. Then, the Trump administration ordered prosecutors to sidestep DOJ norms and drop corruption charges against Adams so that he could focus on cracking...1694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/germany-s-rightward-march--65510829f6961b0a-8018-11ef-9655-2ffc89b84926Mon, 24 Feb 2025 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselGermany's far-right Alternative for Germany party won its best ever results this weekend. We hear why an anti-immigrant, fascist-curious party is surging in the land that gave birth to Nazism. This episode was produced by Travis Larchuk with help from...1661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sugar-daddies-and-mommies--65510863f8ae5e84-8018-11ef-9655-f3ad4962881cFri, 21 Feb 2025 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselBoomers are the wealthiest generation ever. And they're funneling trillions to their adult children for down payments, school tuition, even monthly allowances. The Great Wealth Transfer is upon us. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and...1779falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vatever-you-vant-vladimir--65510870f7f99c2e-8018-11ef-9655-4741a1413084Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselKremlin defender Tulsi Gabbard is the US’s new spy chief, while the US and Russia are holding peace talks without European and Ukrainian officials at the table. The vibe has officially shifted. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by...1684falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-the-internet--65510871f78d0154-8018-11ef-9655-5f2df8c8c55cWed, 19 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration’s effort to purge government websites is accelerating digital decay. It’s a trend that imperils our record of ourselves. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-project-2025--65510795f6dd060a-8018-11ef-9655-4b9eece1f833Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselRussell Vought is the architect and legal scholar behind the Trump administration’s attempt to reshape the federal government. Simon Rabinovitch, US economics editor for the Economist, explains how he got all that power. This episode was produced by...1621falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-science-in-danger--65511004ebc178a0-eaf3-11ef-966d-a32f03312c1cMon, 17 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFunding cuts and research censorship have shaken the foundations of America’s health and science agencies, leaving researchers shocked, confused, and afraid. In this episode of Unexplainable, we ask, what does this mean for the future of science? This...1547falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-making-of-a-beauty-king--65510832f88954a4-8018-11ef-9655-5f17e3a9ec28Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSephora revolutionized high-end beauty and turned tiny brands into household names. Now, comes the reckoning. Fast Company’s Liz Segran on whether Sephora is too powerful. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elon-s-african-roots--65510845f81da20e-8018-11ef-9655-4fba07703c96Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Trump is offering to resettle white South Africans in the US, and his white South African bestie may have something to do with it. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Travis Larchuk, edited by Miranda Kennedy and Jolie Myers,...1694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tater-bot--65510836f769f6fa-8018-11ef-9655-abc470e7da8cWed, 12 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe prices of all kinds of things have stayed stubbornly high even as inflation has cooled. And a spate of lawsuits point to algorithmic price fixing as the culprit. Just look at frozen potatoes. This episode was produced by Peter Balanon-Rosen with...1693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doge-y-behavior--65510884f701a334-8018-11ef-9655-cbdf29865ae7Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselElon Musk promised to feed "USAID into the wood chipper." The way he's dismantling the agency provides a roadmap for the administration moving forward. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Devan Schwartz, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by...1634truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guantanamo-s-other-history--65510833f671f824-8018-11ef-9655-ef27b2f09555Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Trump administration has begun detaining migrants at Guantanamo Bay. For more than 40 years, the US has sent immigrants to Gitmo, explains Jeffrey Kahn of UC Davis, who interviewed asylum-seekers there. This episode was produced by Victoria...1696falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/super-bowl-gnx--65510853f8650af4-8018-11ef-9655-bfc3066ece13Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselKendrick Lamar is celebrating his latest album, GNX, on the biggest stage in American music. But everyone wants to know if he’s bringing the beef. NPR’s Sidney Madden and Stephen Thompson explain. This episode was produced by Travis Larchuk, edited by...1703truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chaos-in-congo--65510850f84161e4-8018-11ef-9655-3776ece38d9dThu, 06 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Democratic Republic of the Congo is at war. Again. Sixty-five years of mismanagement began with a CIA assassination plot that condemned millions of Congolese to unending conflict. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers,...1693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/democrats-where-you-at--65510860f7467180-8018-11ef-9655-a3cb45f4513fWed, 05 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNBC News reporter Sahil Kapur and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) try to explain if the Democrats are, like, dead. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea...1695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tariffied--65510838f722f8a4-8018-11ef-9655-17435b200dfaTue, 04 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe first battles have now been fought in the new North American trade war. President Donald Trump came out on top. Companies that make things across multiple borders are still holding their collective breath. This episode was produced by Victoria...1695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebuilding-los-angeles--65510858f61871dc-8018-11ef-9655-97de9e9c99c6Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselLA Times reporter Liam Dillon assesses the damage now that the fires are fully contained. Torched editor Alissa Walker explains how the 2028 Olympics might impede rebuilding efforts. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1706falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turkey-with-the-good-hair--65510855d0a0e402-8018-11ef-b6d6-0f02e7c759d0Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselTurkey has become the hair transplant capital of the world. And it's part of a global boom in medical tourism. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and...1714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deepseek-deepdive--65510856d060db00-8018-11ef-b6d6-d3d2e9675dfcThu, 30 Jan 2025 19:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe emergence of DeepSeek — a Chinese AI model that was developed for a fraction of the cost of leading Western ones, but seems to perform on par with them — caused chaos in the markets and electrified the tech industry. This episode was produced by...1661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-america-went-maha--65510924d02258b2-8018-11ef-b6d6-0f9774c0abc4Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:40:00 +0000Eisa RusselRFK Jr. adviser Calley Means explains why so many Americans are suspicious of food and pharma companies, and what the HHS secretary nominee plans to do about it if he's confirmed. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers,...1578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-government-purge--65510874cf4f81ee-8018-11ef-b6d6-27b12a915aedTue, 28 Jan 2025 19:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump is remaking the federal government in his name, says Vox’s Andrew Prokop. Efforts at a more efficient government may have a point, says Jennifer Pahlka, who co-founded the precursor to DOGE. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Travis...1662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-silk-road-pardon--65510875cf2b0ae4-8018-11ef-b6d6-971e45341fe6Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:56:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Donald Trump pardoned Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht and launched his own memecoin, signaling a new attitude toward cryptocurrency in his second term. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina...1700truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-tiktok-to-xiao-hong-shu--65510841d0804a26-8018-11ef-b6d6-73934918e7f1Fri, 24 Jan 2025 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselTikTok's uncertain future has driven a flood of users to a fully Chinese social media app full of opportunities for genuine cultural exchange. And it's given fresh fodder for proponents of a decentralized social media ecosystem known as the fediverse....1695truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-easy-being-greenland--65510952d0415780-8018-11ef-b6d6-a3655bbdb654Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump says he wants Greenland for America. Greenlandic government minister Naaja Nathanielsen says the country's not for sale but it's open for business. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1663truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cafeteria-wars--65510843d002ba52-8018-11ef-b6d6-df152ae073e4Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselRFK Jr. is the latest in a long line of reformers who have tried to clean up school lunch. The history of those attempts illustrates how hard it is to change the American food system. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers,...1561truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-in-executive-action--65510865cf04355e-8018-11ef-b6d6-f3f22051b667Tue, 21 Jan 2025 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions. Vox’s Andrew Prokop and Nicole Narea explain. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and...1651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/47--65510886f07a7186-d760-11ef-a67d-271ff0807951Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe New Yorker’s Susan B. Glasser says Donald Trump’s second inauguration is very different from his first. Vox’s Ian Millhiser explains how the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity has changed executive power. This episode was produced by...1743truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/generation-gentle-parent--65510854cfe2362e-8018-11ef-b6d6-d7731e550c92Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselMany millennials are pushing back against traditional parenting styles used by their boomer parents. We explore the confusion and chaos in today's parenting with a mom and her mom. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda...1588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zuck-your-feelings--65510879cfbcf1ac-8018-11ef-b6d6-cf7f6ca0e6f0Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselMeta is going MAGA. New York magazine’s John Herrman explains Mark Zuckerberg’s makeover. Writer Ben Wofford introduces Meta’s policy puppet master. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn with help from Travis Larchuck, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1782truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-after-ozempic--65510861cf987520-8018-11ef-b6d6-7f54eb08a1d1Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmericans were told “diet and exercise” was the key to better health, but lifestyle changes were never that life changing. Medication is. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-politics-of-fire--65510901cf740c94-8018-11ef-b6d6-2f325fb9b39dTue, 14 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWildfires overtook Los Angeles, firefighters ran out of water, and the political finger-pointing began. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Travis Larchuck, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Peter Balonon-Rosen,...1663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-good-the-bad-and-the-biden--65510862cedd4bc4-8018-11ef-b6d6-a7ab0d859e90Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBiden’s lack of leadership and priorities means he will leave office without any real lasting policy achievements, says Vox's Dylan Matthews. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Matt Collette and Miranda Kennedy, fact checked...1656falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beige-don-t-kill-my-vibe--65510954ceb87a7e-8018-11ef-b6d6-1f9ca779d1d1Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTwo Amazon influencers are in a legal battle over whether or not one has appropriated the other’s aesthetic. The Verge’s Mia Sato breaks down the claims, and legal intellectual property expert Alexandra Roberts tells us what the lawsuit could mean for...1663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tiktok-on-the-dock-et--65510866ce92450c-8018-11ef-b6d6-7ba1bdbe4c08Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe TikTok ban lands at the Supreme Court on Friday. Turns out ByteDance is far from the only Chinese company in the US government’s crosshairs. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Travis Larchuk, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seoul-searching--65510844ce6948e6-8018-11ef-b6d6-8f2e0ed7f924Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSouth Korean lawmakers impeached not only their martial-law-declaring president but also the guy who stepped up to replace him. The Wall Street Journal's Korea bureau chief Timothy Martin explains the political K-drama. This episode was produced by...1693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maga-meltdown--65510944ce44f93c-8018-11ef-b6d6-cb8718461436Tue, 07 Jan 2025 19:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselMAGA is fighting over immigration. Vox’s Andrew Prokop tells us what happened, and the Wall Street Journal’s Tim Higgins explains why it isn’t the first time Elon Musk has split the party — and won’t be the last. This episode was produced by Amanda...1692truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-sixthmas--65510948ce184a68-8018-11ef-b6d6-eb9488d3fd01Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselJanuary 6 is always a big day in the DC jail where many alleged insurrectionists are awaiting trial and sentencing. It's even bigger this year, with "Patriot Wing" inmates preparing for a promised pardon from incoming President Trump. This episode was...1695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canadian-bakin--65510849823fd49e-8fcc-11ef-b30c-bf074a5f3659Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMore Americans are now daily weed smokers than daily drinkers. To better understand this public health experiment, we turn to Canada, which has federally legalized marijuana. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elon-s-company-town--65510857821fbb96-8fcc-11ef-b30c-abb8b201b5b8Thu, 02 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe world's richest man is developing a company town outside Austin, Texas. Like the industrialists who came before him, Elon Musk may learn it’s hard to create (and sustain) a utopia. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt...1662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-carter-called-out-america--655109050045700a-7e59-11ee-a7e4-a77d2ca1768eMon, 30 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIn 1979, Jimmy Carter delivered his “Crisis of Confidence” speech, a tirade against American individualism and consumerism. Historian Kevin Mattson says the speech helps make sense of Carter the president, Carter the American, and even the state of...1670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/almost-heaven--655108520599310e-7e59-11ee-a7e4-9b5b9bad0a28Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe appeal of "Country Roads" extends far beyond West Virginia or even the United States. We're revisiting an episode from this summer that examines the global popularity of the John Denver classic. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin,...1885truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-trillion-dollar-credit-card-bill--65510929043c0aac-7e59-11ee-a7e4-8bb0b0cf1a30Thu, 26 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselChristmas is over and now comes the financial hangover. In an episode from earlier this year, guest host Jonquilyn Hill looks into the root causes of America's record-high credit card debt. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by...1674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-case-against-legal-sports-betting--65510867ffdfb878-7e58-11ee-a7e4-8f2058b8b89aMon, 23 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSports betting is a costly mistake, says addiction researcher Charles Fain Lehman. He and NBA great Danny Green discuss how it's changed sports for the worse, and whether there's a way to fix it. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by...1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-year-of-sphere--655108680541bd52-7e59-11ee-a7e4-cb9aa31b5cf8Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:32:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Las Vegas Sphere was supposed to be the future of live entertainment. But just over a year into its run, New York Post writer Josh Kosman explains why the math ain’t mathin’. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1765falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-price-of-paying-college-athletes--6551087303e57ac0-7e59-11ee-a7e4-77464e94c07bThu, 19 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselName and likeness rights are fundamentally changing college sports at a rapid pace. SB Nation’s JP Acosta and sports commentator Pablo Torre explain. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1657truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-trump-get-a-gaza-ceasefire--6551089002ddf706-7e59-11ee-a7e4-ffb89eae71d1Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHe'd love to take credit for a deal, although Israel and Hamas are still deadlocked. But Amir Tibon of Haaretz and Steven Cook of the Council on Foreign Relations say peace may be closer than ever. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Peter...1616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-right-to-die--6551089101806204-7e59-11ee-a7e4-d3b7e508c434Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA growing number of countries are legalizing assisted suicide, mostly for terminally ill patients. The Washington Post's Karla Adam and Vox's Marin Cogan explain the debate over right-to-die policies. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited...1665falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-trolls-the-neighbours--65510859ff795880-7e58-11ee-a7e4-bf5317bc87aeMon, 16 Dec 2024 19:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident-elect Trump says he can see Justin Trudeau becoming governor of “the great state of Canada.” It’s part of a pressure campaign to get big concessions on trade and immigration from Canada and Mexico. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah,...1620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trad-wife-takeover--6551087704ea0ec2-7e59-11ee-a7e4-f7eb6ef6046aFri, 13 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrad wives are having a moment. A new conservative women’s magazine promising to be the anti-Cosmo is capitalizing on the trend. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1651truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-syrians-return-home--65510876038e132a-7e59-11ee-a7e4-3b9990624992Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSyrian refugees are celebrating the end of the Assad regime. But for Omar Alshogre and millions like him, going back to Syria is a complicated decision. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-win-in-the-opioid-crisis--655108800285d0c6-7e59-11ee-a7e4-1ba9e9cc01b1Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US saw a significant drop in the number of drug overdose deaths. The Trump administration has a shot at keeping the trend going. STAT News's addiction reporter, Lev Facher, explains. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Amina...1630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unitedhealth-ceo-shooting--65510864010c3e88-7e59-11ee-a7e4-1b1512b7f489Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselGothamist’s Brittany Kriegstein explains who police just arrested. STAT News’s Bob Herman explains the anger resonating against UnitedHealthcare. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by...1634falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/target-misses-the-mark--65510946ff1389f6-7e58-11ee-a7e4-97a4e7764890Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAs Target struggles to retain its customers, rivals like Walmart are making gains. The Wall Street Journal’s Sarah Nassauer explains what’s behind this retail shift. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked...1668falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-about-y2k--655109140492c4aa-7e59-11ee-a7e4-f3e0c5effc84Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselKyle Mooney dreams up a New Year’s Eve 1999 apocalypse. Historian Zachary Loeb explains why the real Y2K wasn't one. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Anouck Dussaud, engineered by Patrick Boyd and...1681truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reigniting-syria-s-civil-war--6551096103361b34-7e59-11ee-a7e4-b31f7b444d3aThu, 05 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA rebel group changed the course of Syria's long civil war when it seized Aleppo this past weekend. The Syria Report's Jihad Yazigi tells us what motivates the group's canny and mysterious leader. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon Rosen and...1649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-doge-cut-2-trillion--65510869022d9c1c-7e59-11ee-a7e4-cfe34ce5f38bWed, 04 Dec 2024 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselElon, Vivek, and the Department of Government Efficiency want to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. A libertarian says the only way to do that is to eliminate aid programs altogether. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Amina...1634falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hunter-becomes-the-pardoned--6551092300a4e60c-7e59-11ee-a7e4-2345f04d2348Tue, 03 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOn Saturday, future President Donald Trump announced Kash Patel would lead the FBI. On Sunday, current President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter. Coincidence? The Washington Post’s Matt Viser and The Atlantic’s Elaina Plott Calabro explain. This...1748falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wrestling-with-the-education-department--65510882feb4e9b4-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1ba87777059aMon, 02 Dec 2024 19:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump has named wrestling tycoon Linda McMahon to be his secretary of education. She’ll be tasked with his campaign promise of … closing the department she’ll run. Is it a good idea? This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Peter...1618falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-abercrombie-made-a-comeback--655109225938572a-9606-11ef-a47a-2f52570a0412Fri, 29 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFast Company’s senior fashion writer Elizabeth Segran explains how the company overcame a problematic history to pull off a renaissance in this rebroadcast of our episode from July. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina...1561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-volunteering-is-worth-it--65510918fe52b906-7e58-11ee-a7e4-7f3f3c474241Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMany of us think our individual actions can’t combat systemic problems. Vox's Rachel Cohen and Bowling Alone author Robert Putnam explain why volunteer work, no matter how small, can make a difference for you and for us all. This episode was produced...1565falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/handing-off-a-war--65510872fa0b40c0-7e58-11ee-a7e4-7718752dd3f6Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTwo American presidents are trying to shape the future of the war in Ukraine at the same time. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Haleema Shah, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and...1630truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-democrat-who-won-in-trump-country--65510887f8efd2a0-7e58-11ee-a7e4-d7e5e56d380fMon, 25 Nov 2024 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselUS Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez was one of the few Democrats to win a swing district in the 2024 election. She explains what lessons Democrats can learn from her win and what she hopes to accomplish, even as a minority, in the 119th Congress. This...1725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-up-with-your-parents--65510888fbe38dee-7e58-11ee-a7e4-17ea12e9ea3dFri, 22 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWriter Emi Nietfeld says she felt relief when she cut her mom out of her life. Clinical psychologist Joshua Coleman explains why family estrangement is on the rise. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette and Miranda...1640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-fluoride-kennedy-jr--65510949fcea9de0-7e58-11ee-a7e4-8b5a6dee2fecThu, 21 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIf RFK Jr. leads the Department of Health and Human Services, he could radically reshape public health priorities in America, from vaccines to fluoride in the water. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by...1637falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kids-aren-t-reading-all-right--65510892fdefb982-7e58-11ee-a7e4-7f6ab4e9bf34Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselCollege students in 2024 are less willing and able to read full books. Today, Explained asks whether that matters. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea...1669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deportation-nation--65510903fa69fc0a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-dfafcb978672Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident-elect Donald Trump has promised mass deportations. "Operation Wetback" from the Eisenhower days is serving as inspiration. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah and Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/team-america--65510881f8904880-7e58-11ee-a7e4-cba91fe9c3b3Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident-elect Donald Trump has nominated some unconventional people to his Cabinet, including Fox News host Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Washington Post Pentagon reporter Dan Lamothe and military researcher Katherine Kuzminski explain what...1635truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-docs-cry--65510934fb85c4b6-7e58-11ee-a7e4-db9587521f8dFri, 15 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPrince is the subject of a new film from one of the greatest living documentarians, but it might never come out and almost no one’s seen it. We talk to someone who did: editor and writer Sasha Weiss. Meanwhile, the rise in pop star docs can be a good...1663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-a-new-tariff-in-town--65510878fc943b94-7e58-11ee-a7e4-db999863d97eThu, 14 Nov 2024 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump’s tariffs could remake world trade. The Wall Street Journal’s Greg Ip explains the president-elect’s plan and how the world is preparing. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Haleema Shah, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bro-brogan-presidency--65510899fd97daaa-7e58-11ee-a7e4-ff4a395f9c99Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAn air of musky manliness settled over the 2024 presidential campaign and brought the bros to the polls. But a second Trump term has some women swearing off men — forever. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-live-forever-diet--65510910f9acfe66-7e58-11ee-a7e4-d3867f7dd83fTue, 12 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe quest to live forever has taken us from diet fads to geographic fantasies like Blue Zones. But none of these ideas are based in reality, according to Washington Post health columnist Anahad O'Connor and Saul Justin Newman, a researcher on aging....1666falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-resist-still-exist--65510908f831b04a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-9f7c85c9e9b8Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt looks like Donald Trump will arrive in Washington without much of a movement in place to challenge him. Politico’s Melanie Mason and Vox’s Christian Paz explain how the left is bracing for Trump. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and...1667resistfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-trump-inherits--65510962fb277b0e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-fb26d1e48583Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselVox’s Joshua Keating explains how Trump’s foreign policy will influence some of the world’s biggest conflicts. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, Amanda Lewellyn and Hady Mawajdeh,...1695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pin-the-fail-on-the-donkey--65510927fc3d4b68-7e58-11ee-a7e4-67699b12cd74Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:40:00 +0000Eisa RusselDemocrats lost big on Election Day: the presidency, the Senate, and maybe the House too. Vox's Eric Levitz explains what went wrong, and political strategist Jeff Weaver imagines what comes next for the party. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan...1669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-country--65510883fd40cc2e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-67c9818ac2c8Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:41:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump won. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains how and Semafor’s Shelby Talcott explains what comes next. Today’s show was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Miles Bryan with help from Avishay Artsy, Victoria Chamberlin and Eliza Dennis, edited by Amina...1639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-most-important-most-important-election--65510889f94e9dc6-7e58-11ee-a7e4-2b2559418faeTue, 05 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt seems as though every election is “the most important election of our lifetime." Historian Jeffrey Engel and political scientist Julia Azari assess whether this is really the one. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1637falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-gaza-could-decide-the-election--65510897f7d2d94e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1b2dea4c1e8dMon, 04 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe key battleground state of Michigan could be decided by Arab American voters disappointed with Democrats' handling of the war in Gaza. Detroit Free Press opinion editor Khalil AlHajal and Michigan State University political scientist Matt Grossmann...1638falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-everybody-s-running-marathons-now--65510937fac893c8-7e58-11ee-a7e4-279800a80c94Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMarathon participation is surging, fueled in large part by 20-somethings who’ve embraced distance running as a way to deal with their quarter-life crises. Journalist Maggie Mertens and researcher Kevin Masters break down the state of the race. This...1700falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-the-dodgers-save-baseball--65510911f65cc480-7e58-11ee-a7e4-2fd4d17230b0Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselDodger Blue Dream podcast host Richard Parks III looks back on a cinematic season. The Wall Street Journal’s Jared Diamond explains whether it was enough to revive ratings. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Eliza Dennis, edited by...1736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/polar-opposites--65510959f4e4850c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-5f214ce2e2aaWed, 30 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFlorida is looking to turn one of its last apolitical offices into yet another partisan job. It's the latest example of political polarization making its way into nearly every aspect of American life. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin,...1632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-trump-could-steal-the-election--65510926f30a84ac-7e58-11ee-a7e4-235776648653Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump doesn't want to let losing the election stop him from taking the White House. Politico's Kyle Cheney details the Trump plan to overturn a Harris win and explains what it would take to stop that from happening. This episode was produced by...1630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-the-economy-stupid--65510940f1eab77c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-d774db52ede6Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselEconomic concerns are shaping this year’s election, especially in Nevada. As candidates promise no taxes on you-name-it, it’s a glimpse into how each would reshape American taxes while in office. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen,...1639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-i-keep-getting-these-weird-fundraising-texts--6551095504d40ef6-9159-11ef-be5b-0bbca59c33b1Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIn this special feed drop of the new Vox podcast Explain It to Me, we answer some of the questions you have asked Vox about the election, like why you’re getting so many urgent texts asking for money.  This episode was produced by Sofi LaLonde and...3288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-a-dr-pepper-in-the-house--65510919f7750f3a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-2b553d95a69aFri, 25 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDr Pepper has overtaken Pepsi as the second-bestselling soda in the US. Its rise helps explain dirty sodas, healthy sodas, and the overall explosion of the beverage market. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1560falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/musk-s-million-dollar-giveaway--65510893f5fe93f6-7e58-11ee-a7e4-d75ca6f92aa7Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselElon Musk has become Trump’s most important fundraiser and his hands-on approach is breaking political norms, according to Tim Higgins and Dana Mattioli of the Wall Street Journal. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Amanda Lewellyn,...1619truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/demographics-aren-t-destiny--65510973f48672fa-7e58-11ee-a7e4-db8b99e015bcWed, 23 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselLatinos and other groups that typically vote for Democrats are showing weaker support for Kamala Harris. Vox's Christian Paz and Cook Political Report's Amy Walter explain how that's shaking up this election. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy...1654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-battle-for-congress--65510936f36839c6-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1f9809ec4b40Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselRepublicans are projected to take the Senate in November, but Democrats have a fighting chance to win the House — if they can turn out a broad anti-Trump coalition. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina...1618falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/category-2024--65510966f1880532-7e58-11ee-a7e4-ef579e0e0115Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWFAE’s Steve Harrison explains how North Carolina is readying itself for Election Day after Hurricane Helene. And CNN’s Sara Murray says other states have their own issues, too. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette,...1651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reconsidering-the-menendez-brothers--65510916f717e8d2-7e58-11ee-a7e4-efd3d9653a53Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA new documentary and a Ryan Murphy drama have Lyle and Erik Menendez back in the news. Vox's Aja Romano explains how new evidence and new attitudes about abuse survivors might help free the brothers. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited...1621truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-trump-for-real--65510898f5a135ee-7e58-11ee-a7e4-837b4562eb65Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump talked over the weekend about deploying the military against an "enemy from within." The Washington Post's Isaac Arnsdorf explains how Trump's comments fit into a broader pattern of alarming campaign promises, and New York Times reporter...1645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-minds-behind-maga--65510979f426cb70-7e58-11ee-a7e4-a307702e1ed4Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselVox's Andrew Prokop and Zack Beauchamp explain the right-wing thinkers whose ideas could dominate Trump's next term. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd...1667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-democrats-win-back-rural-voters--65510968f2acf198-7e58-11ee-a7e4-df5ec3aa8bceTue, 15 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWisconsin wasn’t always a battleground state, but following Trump’s victory there in 2016, Democrats are trying to regain their footing among rural voters. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pennies-don-t-make-cents--65510990f6ba542e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-c7333cfb934aFri, 11 Oct 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselPennies cost more than a cent to make — and no one spends them. The New York Times Magazine’s Caity Weaver explains why we can’t get rid of them. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1550falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-hurricane-of-misinformation--65510894f543366a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-57f56592e39cThu, 10 Oct 2024 18:40:00 +0000Eisa RusselLies about disaster relief are spreading like never before this hurricane season, and it’s making FEMA’s job harder. Juliette Kayyem, author of The Devil Never Sleeps: Learning to Live in an Age of Disasters, explains. This episode was produced by...1632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mysterious-melania--65510920f3c8c8ae-7e58-11ee-a7e4-932510107c35Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBook critic Martin Pengelly read MELANIA so you don’t have to. Intelligencer’s Margaret Hartmann says the book is the latest in a long line of Trump grifts. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura...1640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abortion-on-the-ballot--65510896f24d47e8-7e58-11ee-a7e4-d3d1da07238cTue, 08 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTen states have an initiative on the ballot that would protect access to abortion. KJZZ’s Camryn Sanchez explains how Arizona's Proposition 139 could swing the presidential election. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina...1635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-gaza--65510928f128f470-7e58-11ee-a7e4-e77f296aaedeMon, 07 Oct 2024 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt's been one year since Hamas attacked Israel and started a war in Gaza. Israelis and Palestinians look back, and Vox's Joshua Keating says Israel's occupation is looking permanent. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Haleema Shah, edited...1670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/puberty-hits-different-now--65510956f0ca8a0c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1bd9e8f04af8Fri, 04 Oct 2024 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselKids are going through puberty earlier, and scientists think they have found another reason why. Pediatrician Dr. Cara Natterson and puberty educator Vanessa Kroll Bennett explain why it should also change the way we talk about puberty. This episode...1565falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christmas-in-october--65510895f06bb02c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-0f8aff4a4753Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro landed himself on the naughty list for stealing an election. He's hoping an early Christmas will improve his standing. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura...1652falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-veep--65510987f00d03f6-7e58-11ee-a7e4-2bdddb5125f6Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselVox's Andrew Prokop says the vice-presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance was about policy, but in a weird way. Professor and pollster Dan Cassino explains how these two men represent the future of American masculinity. This episode was...1630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-s-escalation--65510931efaf23b2-7e58-11ee-a7e4-734e32c76331Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:59:00 +0000Eisa RusselTanks, rockets, missiles, and the death of Hassan Nasrallah. Israel is asserting itself as the most powerful player in the Middle East. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Amanda Lewellyn with help from Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda...1656falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-win-pennsylvania--65510976e967660e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-dba723be230dMon, 30 Sep 2024 18:08:00 +0000Eisa RusselVox’s Christian Paz and Miles Bryan head to Philadelphia and Lancaster to see what the Harris and Trump campaigns are doing to win the state. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Victoria...1620truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-office-vs-everyone-else--65510930ef50bfca-7e58-11ee-a7e4-03109e2a59bbFri, 27 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmazon is the latest high-profile company to mandate in-person work five days a week. Today, Explained heads to Miami, where many people are back in the office, to see how they feel about it. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by...1573truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leaving-america-for-work-life-balance--65510902edd8efa0-7e58-11ee-a7e4-4786832df628Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselToday, Explained flies to Portugal to find out how the dust has settled on the pandemic-era quest for better living and working conditions. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1573falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-s-nuclear-option--65510933ec5bd822-7e58-11ee-a7e4-fb3ab6c84354Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMicrosoft needs so much energy for its AI data centers that it’s helping to reboot Three Mile Island, the site of the US’s worst nuclear accident. Evan Halper of the Washington Post explains. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by...1663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/war-in-lebanon--65510939eae2192a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-3b40aef9d7c5Tue, 24 Sep 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt looks a lot like all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah. Semafor’s Sarah Dadouch has the latest from Beirut and CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh explains Israel's strategy. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah and Hady Mawajdeh with help from Peter...1630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/start-the-steal--65510915e9072866-7e58-11ee-a7e4-d3ca6fb64134Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselA partisan election board in Georgia has been trying to change the rules around voting and election certification. It's giving 2020. In the first episode of our battleground state series, we go to Georgia to learn how election guardrails will protect...1647truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everybody-s-gone-country--65510913eef27730-7e58-11ee-a7e4-b73209841b0dFri, 20 Sep 2024 18:24:00 +0000Eisa RusselCountry music is cool again!!!!! Billboard's Melinda Newman explains. This episode was reported and produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript at...1568falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/republicans-are-getting-raunchy--65510935ed79ae3c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-878f319cc2c1Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselConservatives have started claiming hot girls as a culture war victory. Vox's Constance Grady explains why. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andi...1656truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-phone-is-banned-fellow-kids--65510917ebfd6698-7e58-11ee-a7e4-ef79bdda4a30Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselEducators and politicians across the nation are banning cellphones in classrooms. Today, Explained’s Miles Bryan visits a school in Philadelphia to find out how kids feel about it. This episode was reported and produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina...1624falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-return-of-easy-money--65510907ea83d8d8-7e58-11ee-a7e4-7bd0826cd8f7Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Federal Reserve is set to make its first interest rate cut since the pandemic ended. Marketplace's Kimberly Adams explains how the move could impact the US economy and politics. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette and...1658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ohio-pet-panic--65510953e8a7c9d4-7e58-11ee-a7e4-4f2a8c7d2075Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNo, Haitian immigrants aren’t eating anyone’s pets. USA Today-Ohio’s Erin Glynn and the Verge’s Gaby Del Valle explain why Republicans are talking about it anyway. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by...1662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-can-t-trust-photos-anymore--65510951ee945ed4-7e58-11ee-a7e4-d74d37eca281Fri, 13 Sep 2024 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselThis week Apple announced its first AI iPhone with features that will make it even easier to edit your photos. But manipulating reality worries photojournalists like Fred Ritchin, who says these advancements pose a lot of ethical questions. This...1648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-the-steel--65510991ed1a2674-7e58-11ee-a7e4-035f91a3f018Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOnce the world's largest corporation, the now-struggling US Steel wants to sell itself to Japan's Nippon Steel. The United Steelworkers oppose the deal, and President Biden is backing the union. The Washington Post's David Lynch explains how the steel...1664falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-took-debait--65510912eb9ebcf6-7e58-11ee-a7e4-4b90cc4af284Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:45:00 +0000Eisa RusselA conservative and a liberal wrangle over how the Harris-Trump debate should have gone. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Matt Collette, engineered by Andrea...1657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pope-s-big-bet-on-china--65510942ea24cf8c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-e3064504b205Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOne of the most significant parts of Pope Francis’s Asia tour might be a country he isn’t visiting: China, home to 10 million Catholics, with whom the Vatican has long dreamed of strengthening ties. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by...1654falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revenge-of-the-regulators--65510994e846aed8-7e58-11ee-a7e4-43b7ad4f256fMon, 09 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov by French authorities is part of a broader shift away from the free speech absolutism long championed by Big Tech. The Washington Post’s Will Oremus explains. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited...1735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antibiotics-for-coral-reefs--65510932ee35ced2-7e58-11ee-a7e4-f38ae3267427Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselVox’s Benji Jones takes us diving in a coral reef to learn how scientists are trying to save them. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean...1716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-sanctions-backfire--65510900ecbabaea-7e58-11ee-a7e4-83fa77209bd0Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmerican sanctions can destroy a country’s economy. The unintended consequences are massive in places like Venezuela and Syria. Jeff Stein of the Washington Post explains why the US is so committed to a mistake. This episode was produced by Amanda...1646falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-trump-wins--65510970eb40a5f8-7e58-11ee-a7e4-8fdeaa892509Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump hasn’t yet figured out how to run a disciplined campaign against Kamala Harris. In the meantime, he’s leaning into the weird. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-silent-war--65511000e9c6a45c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-7fa0540baf17Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe story of Army specialist Austin Valley highlights a crisis the US military can’t seem to solve: More service members die by suicide than in combat. A veteran psychologist told Congress what to do about it, and today he tells us. This episode was...1925truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/equal-opportunity-murderball--65510938e7e62a7c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-83f1e84dd329Fri, 30 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFor the first time, a woman is playing on the US wheelchair rugby team at the Paralympics. It’s a sign of progress in the complicated arena of co-ed sports. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah with original reporting by Audrey Nelson, edited by...1628falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-vs-hezbollah--65510943e66691fa-7e58-11ee-a7e4-0b2af012c1e7Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:06:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe two are on the brink of starting a regional war. An analyst and a negotiator say without a ceasefire in Gaza, the Middle East could spin out of control. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Haleema Shah, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1745falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minion-jesus--65510960e4e4f434-7e58-11ee-a7e4-bbde3683e19eWed, 28 Aug 2024 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselA meme of a Minion being crucified went viral on TikTok in a very unusual way. Today, Explained’s Laura Bullard investigated and connected the dots all the way to the 2024 election. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, reported and...1722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hackers-probably-stole-your-social-security-number--65510906e35592a4-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1b8741e18338Tue, 27 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselVox’s Adam Clark Estes explains why that might be a good thing. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram....1649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stuck-in-space--65510997e1d9f6b8-7e58-11ee-a7e4-274aa58fbf68Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBloomberg’s Loren Grush explains how two astronauts got stuck on the International Space Station and astronaut Cady Coleman tells us why she is jealous of them. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Matt...1683falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-kamala-wins--65510983e78588a2-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1312e734218bFri, 23 Aug 2024 18:47:28 +0000Eisa RusselNoel closes out her week in Chicago with a recap of Kamala Harris’s speech. Political strategist Mike Podhorzer looks ahead. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah and Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Matt...1691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-migrant-crisis-via-chicago--65510965e606e002-7e58-11ee-a7e4-5f07ec11d187Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAround 50,000 migrants have poured into Chicago in the last two years. Some Chicagoans are furious. We talk to residents, clergy, and migrants on Chicago's South Side about an issue that may be Kamala Harris's biggest liability. This episode was...1645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kamala-s-party--65510972e4830382-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1356104fb193Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Democrats call Black women the "backbone" of their party. We ask three Black women delegates in Chicago about making history, Gaza, and Black men voting for Trump. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked...1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-kind-of-democrat-should-kamala-harris-be--65510974e2f58a62-7e58-11ee-a7e4-73a2b2dd5acaTue, 20 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe last two Democratic presidents took distinct approaches toward leading their party and the nation. New York magazine’s Jonathan Chait explains why he thinks Kamala Harris should embrace Barack Obama’s style of governance over Joe Biden’s. This...1680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-chicago-dnc-everyone-wants-to-forget--65510964e11dce8e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-477c05218400Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:50:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen Chicago hosted the Democratic National Convention in 1968, it descended into riots in the street and chaos on the floor. Historian Rick Perlstein talks about whether 2024 risks a repeat. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by...1624truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-sucks-right-now--65510999e725a2b6-7e58-11ee-a7e4-73f84fc33756Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBut it doesn't have to. Myisha Battle, a sexologist and host of KCRW’s How's Your Sex Life?, tells us how to move beyond the apps. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi with help from Lissa Soep, fact-checked by Matt...1699truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-late-great-hannibal-lecter--65510941e5a691a2-7e58-11ee-a7e4-4f735e349eb6Thu, 15 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump keeps referencing the infamous fictional cannibal in his speeches. Intelligencer’s Margaret Hartmann attempts to explain why. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy with help from Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette,...1589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-you-toppled-an-autocrat--65510975e420c7da-7e58-11ee-a7e4-fb4614d01f86Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBangladeshis are about to find out if a Nobel laureate can run their government better than a nepo baby. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah with help from Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob...1627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tech-titans-backing-trump--65510986e2960074-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1fd87c8f1a19Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump and Kamala Harris are vying for Silicon Valley's support. Democrats typically get it. But Elon Musk threw his weight behind Trump in an interview last night on X. The Wall Street Journal's Emily Glazer examines a shift in the valley's...1653truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/classgpt--65510969e17be276-7e58-11ee-a7e4-e71412515be1Mon, 12 Aug 2024 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselStudents are returning to college campuses this month armed with generative AI tools. One professor who has banned them and one who has embraced them explain why. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...1646truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-green-medal-for-paris--65510992e6c58f16-7e58-11ee-a7e4-2fd3374d6d22Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:32:35 +0000Eisa RusselParis wanted this to be the greenest Olympics ever. We assess. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at...1703falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ecstasy-therapy-bad-trip--65510988e5462e52-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1f5d05aa951cThu, 08 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA clinical trial for MDMA-assisted therapy showed promising results. But participants who say they suffered afterward allege their experiences aren’t reflected in the data. This episode was reported and produced by Haleema Shah, engineered by Andrea...1734falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/riots-in-the-uk--65510989e3b60c06-7e58-11ee-a7e4-bf885e11e70dWed, 07 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDisinformation after a knife attack in the UK transformed a local tragedy into nationwide upheaval. The Guardian's Robyn Vinter explains how it got to this point. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina...1649truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-tim-walz--65510977e2381afe-7e58-11ee-a7e4-b779dd76985aTue, 06 Aug 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe governor of Minnesota is Kamala Harris’s running mate. Minnesota Public Radio’s Dana Ferguson and Vox’s Andrew Prokop explain the Democratic ticket. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette,...1643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rip-project-2025--65510909e0bbb1d6-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1b7f054ce210Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselProject 2025 and J.D. Vance have brought fringe policies to the presidential campaign. Democrats are using both to label the Republican ticket "weird." Shelby Talcott of Semafor and Eli Stokols from Politico explain how this messaging strikes voters....1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ecstasy-therapy-how-mdma-became-medicine--65510995e05ccca2-7e58-11ee-a7e4-cb7287987ad7Fri, 02 Aug 2024 18:57:00 +0000Eisa RusselMilitary veterans are unlikely collaborators with the psychedelic counterculture. The two groups’ efforts are being tested this month, when the FDA is poised to announce whether or not it’ll approve MDMA for PTSD. This episode was reported and...1768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ecstasy-therapy-penicillin-for-the-soul--65510978dffd5bd2-7e58-11ee-a7e4-af9910f9a697Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:03:00 +0000Eisa RusselIn 1980s Berkeley, an eccentric chemist and his wife, a self-taught therapist, experimented with MDMA. Their work would kickstart a decades-long campaign to mainstream psychedelics as a therapeutic tool — one that’s coming to a head this month, with a...1818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-will-save-men-s-gymnastics--65510993dd657f30-7e58-11ee-a7e4-5782201d50d2Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:34:00 +0000Eisa Russel2008 was the last time the US men’s gymnastics won a team medal at the Olympics. Justin Spring was part of that team, and he says that this week’s bronze medal — and the gymnasts’ vault into social media stardom — could help resuscitate the sport....1672falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-we-re-all-populists-now--65510950db87ae0e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-6372506c059fTue, 30 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump, J.D. Vance, and Kamala Harris all want to distance themselves from the inflation and bad vibes of President Biden’s economy. The Washington Post’s Jeff Stein explains why both parties are upending decades of economic norms. This episode...1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-your-refrigerator-running--65510921d9b1085a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-834fa95c8158Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselFridges are our go-to way of storing food, but they’re not good for the planet or even good for a lot of our food. Gastropod’s Nicola Twilley, author of a new book on refrigeration, says there are chiller options for our cold storage challenges. This...1649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-the-olympics--65511003df9f488a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-b7080a9150f5Fri, 26 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBreaking will dance its way into the Olympics this summer. B-boy historian Alien Ness says this is destiny. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by...1663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kamala-s-meme-mentum--65510947de81a0ce-7e58-11ee-a7e4-c78bf7a5d801Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselKamala Harris memes have taken over the internet. Now she needs to figure out how to capitalize on them. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Matt Collette and Laura Bullard,...1663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abercrombie-is-back--65510958dd03a670-7e58-11ee-a7e4-272004229f29Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselFast Company’s senior fashion writer Elizabeth Segran explains how the company overcame a problematic history to pull off a renaissance. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Matt Collette, engineered...1661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dengue-s-biggest-year-ever--65510980db28e7ac-7e58-11ee-a7e4-23bc4be9686aTue, 23 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMore than 10 million people worldwide have contracted dengue from mosquitos this year. Now experts are worried it might show up at the Olympics. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Matt Collette,...1647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-did-it-joe--65510996d9505a82-7e58-11ee-a7e4-7bd189f436f1Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselAll bets are off as President Biden exits the 2024 race. Vox’s Andrew Prokop and Democratic strategist David Axelrod explain. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Amina Al-Sadi and Hady...1648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-a-mania-at-the-rnc--65510998df404b96-7e58-11ee-a7e4-9be25e2d6a7aFri, 19 Jul 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselHulk Hogan delivered at the final night of the RNC, but did Donald Trump? We hear from two conservative strategists who do not agree on whether Trump's speech worked. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Miles Bryan with help from...1776falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-banning-juul-backfired--65510967de229cbe-7e58-11ee-a7e4-57b6231de60aThu, 18 Jul 2024 18:02:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US cracked down on Juul after an uptick in teen vaping and a flurry of health concerns. Podcaster Leon Neyfakh explains how the ban inadvertently created a dangerous new market for unregulated Chinese e-cigarettes. This episode was produced by...1657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-just-avoided-40-felony-counts--65511001dca57118-7e58-11ee-a7e4-574b38e28ff1Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselA federal judge has thrown out Trump's classified documents case. Wall Street Journal Justice Department reporter C. Ryan Barber explains what that might mean for Trump's future. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Denise Guerra,...1643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vp-j-d--65510925dacb32ce-7e58-11ee-a7e4-a7c00b337e34Tue, 16 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump’s running mate is Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. Politico’s Ian Ward describes Vance’s transformation from a self-described hillbilly to the political face of the Republican future. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Miles Bryan,...1645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-this-us--65510984d8efa2f0-7e58-11ee-a7e4-4b0b717a6b8bMon, 15 Jul 2024 18:32:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe assassination attempt on Donald Trump is part of a steady uptick in political — and increasingly partisan — violence in the United States. With a push toward unity from Trump and President Biden, this could be a moment to pull the nation back from...1726truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-song-of-the-summer-is-dead--65510904dedf7ff0-7e58-11ee-a7e4-0bd30dd10c76Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselLong live the song of the summer. But wait! Switched on Pop’s Charlie Harding disagrees. And Rolling Stone’s Brittany Spanos says maybe it never existed at all. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1694truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-project-2025--65510971ddc4141e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-57f2af6538e3Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump is trying to distance himself from it. Joe Biden wants you to Google it. Semafor’s Shelby Talcott explains what’s going on with the conservative plan for a second Trump presidency. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by...1685falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-supreme-court-s-power-grab--65510985dc468de2-7e58-11ee-a7e4-ef994802fef9Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Supreme Court just fundamentally changed how the federal government works. Vox’s Ian Millhiser explains. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir...1643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dancing-in-the-dark-money--65510963da6d346c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-53231b83cb8eTue, 09 Jul 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselProsecutors ain’t nothing but tired of New Jersey’s political corruption. WNYC’s Nancy Solomon, host of the Dead End podcast, explains the cases against Sen. Robert Menendez and power broker George Norcross. This episode was produced by Peter...1650falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-almighty--65511002d88dca80-7e58-11ee-a7e4-6f412ead5c08Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:31:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Biden says only the “Lord Almighty” can get him to end his re-election campaign, though more and more Democrats are trying to sway him themselves. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Denise Guerra, edited by Matt Collette,...1645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-country-roads-feels-like-home--65510982dbe6a166-7e58-11ee-a7e4-ffd4c881ef86Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:50:00 +0000Eisa RusselJohn Denver’s ode to West Virginia might be more popular abroad than it is in the United States. This Independence Day, we’re asking why. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1916truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/criminalizing-homelessness--65510945da102ace-7e58-11ee-a7e4-a35ecadbb80fTue, 02 Jul 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Supreme Court has weighed in on homelessness for the first time in decades. The Economist's Steven Mazie tells us what the decision means, and Vox's Rachel Cohen has some ideas for tackling the problem. This show was produced by Hady Mawajdeh,...1649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/once-again-immunity-is-back-up-for-grabs--65510957d82d8b20-7e58-11ee-a7e4-abec077644f7Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Supreme Court sent the question of Donald Trump’s presidential immunity back to the lower courts. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard...1636falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/panic-at-the-white-house--65511257d7cd3900-7e58-11ee-a7e4-6b4227de6f5fFri, 28 Jun 2024 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselJoe Biden needed to win the debate. He didn’t. Vox’s Christian Paz explains if Democrats can find a better candidate. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Denise Guerra, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Victoria...1582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-spotify-picks-its-winners--65511259d64e7076-7e58-11ee-a7e4-c76e88148900Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNo, Sabrina Carpenter probably isn’t paying the streamer to play “Espresso” every time you’re listening to music. But the app is making changes to its business model that could impact your listening. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen,...1577truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-of-made-in-china--65511261d4ceb4cc-7e58-11ee-a7e4-e32e59f6a35fWed, 26 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Biden recently raised Trump-era tariffs, which could lead to even higher prices on Chinese imports. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai explains the Biden administration’s approach to trade with China, and Vox’s Dylan Matthews helps make...1542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-islamophobic-it-s-anti-palestinian--65511276d3502d38-7e58-11ee-a7e4-affae462f2daTue, 25 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIslamophobic and antisemitic incidents are on the rise. Author Moustafa Bayoumi and Vox’s Abdallah Fayyad tell us about another kind of invisible discrimination: anti-Palestinian racism. This show was produced by Haleema Shah and Victoria Chamberlin,...1521falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-investors-look-past-elon-s-musk--65511279d1cfbfa0-7e58-11ee-a7e4-5708c0fb71f4Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselElon Musk has had inappropriate relationships with SpaceX employees. Tesla shareholders knew that, and chose to reward him with a massive payday anyway. The Wall Street Journal’s Joe Palazzolo and The Verge’s Andrew Hawkins explain. This episode was...1570truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-ufc-explains-usa--65511285d76c2d4a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-afad246e125bFri, 21 Jun 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Ultimate Fighting Championship went from niche bloodsport to multibillion-dollar league. Donald Trump might be its biggest fan. Journalists Luke Thomas and Sam Eagan explain the culture and politics of the UFC. This episode was produced by Hady...1481truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-easy-being-a-green-conservative--65511280d5ededc8-7e58-11ee-a7e4-4f166d7f3c12Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:50:00 +0000Eisa RusselFighting climate change is not a very common Republican position. Climate activist Benji Backer argues it should be, and Climate Capitalism author Akshat Rathi explains how the free market could play a role. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy,...1452falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/france-s-far-right-youth--65511266d290490a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-f38a1f0c301bTue, 18 Jun 2024 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Macron has called snap elections in France that could lead to him sharing power with the far right. Le Monde's Gilles Paris explains how the anti-immigrant party of Marine Le Pen is becoming more popular among young voters. This episode was...1581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/save-darfur-again--65511263d16ec60a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-bb9a03fdbb7dMon, 17 Jun 2024 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselA bloody civil war is spreading famine and fear through Sudan. It’s a near-repeat of a crisis from two decades ago, but this time Sudan is not commanding the world’s attention the way the “Save Darfur” movement did. This episode was produced by Peter...1574falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/party-in-the-usa--65511265d70c0ece-7e58-11ee-a7e4-236d7077f035Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHow do you talk about colonialism and slavery at a birthday party? New York City is trying to tackle that question this year as it turns 400, and the US will soon have to do the same for its 250th. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and...1578truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-lgbtq-voters-come-out-for-biden--65511278d58d4e5a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-2bfd92d6dda0Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe LGBTQ+ voting bloc has traditionally favored Democrats, but as Vox's Christian Paz explains, this year their support may be slipping. California Rep. Robert Garcia says the Biden campaign is on it. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn,...1579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-drowning-in-credit-card-debt--65511310d41098ac-7e58-11ee-a7e4-2333822226d3Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmericans owe more than $1 trillion to credit card companies, a record sum that’s likely to keep growing as rising interest rates prevent cardholders from paying down their debt. CNET’s Nick Wolny explains. This episode was produced by Victoria...1517falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/was-that-antisemitic--65511314d2f0be98-7e58-11ee-a7e4-fb803a59307bTue, 11 Jun 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselSince October 7 there has been a lot of debate over what is and isn’t antisemitic. Rabbi Jill Jacobs and Harvard law professor Noah Feldman explain why the definition is so important. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina...1498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tiktalk-therapy--65511284d10ef5c2-7e58-11ee-a7e4-ef567d047ae0Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselSome therapists are turning to TikTok as a way to make more money and avoid burnout, but is a nightly scroll through therapy content enough to help solve our mental health crisis? This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-good-day-on-the-internet--65511268d6acca4a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-63ec101a2c0aFri, 07 Jun 2024 19:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselRemember when the only thing anybody could talk about was white and gold versus blue and black? NatGeo’s Brian Resnick does. And the Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel explains why there might never be another The Dress. This episode was produced by Amanda...1587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-win-for-democracy-in-india--65511287d52e2970-7e58-11ee-a7e4-cf4c343ea495Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:38:00 +0000Eisa RusselIndia's prime minister suffered a humiliating win this week. Vox's Zack Beauchamp explains a shocking election. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman and...1498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immigration-lemonade--65511262d3af8efe-7e58-11ee-a7e4-432cae7c7fbfWed, 05 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen it comes to immigration solutions, the federal government is handing out lemons. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is making lemonade. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1573falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-immigration-identity-crisis--65511281d230041e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-c3f412e60347Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmericans hold contradictory views on immigration: They’re more supportive of it than ever before, while also calling it the nation’s most divisive political issue. A pollster, a policy researcher, and a pundit help make sense of our stalled...1513truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-backlash-to-america-s-racial-reckoning--65511309d0ae0578-7e58-11ee-a7e4-736ac9f99894Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed looked like a turning point in the fight against systemic racism. Except, as Vox’s Fabiola Cineas explains, it wasn’t. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1494truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-man-convicted--65511277d04ab900-7e58-11ee-a7e4-3f849420571aFri, 31 May 2024 18:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselFormer President Donald Trump is now also convicted felon Donald Trump. It didn’t have to be this way. New York magazine’s Andrew Rice explains. This show was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Haleema Shah with help from Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda...1565falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-mexico-s-first-woman-president-fix-mexico--65511298cec9891c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-972c312e8f93Thu, 30 May 2024 18:45:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe AP’s Megan Janetsky and Falko Ernst of the International Crisis Group explain how Mexico’s first woman president will inherit and address the cartel problem that plagued her predecessors. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Matt...1479truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chasing-the-storm--65511288cd4a5d82-7e58-11ee-a7e4-aff7f0096775Wed, 29 May 2024 18:59:00 +0000Eisa RusselAaron Rigsby has built a career out of documenting tornadoes, hurricanes, and other extreme weather up close. So he’s seen just how much more extreme those storms are becoming. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1574falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hamas-org-chart--65511301cbc92d94-7e58-11ee-a7e4-b3632c420388Tue, 28 May 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselSeven months in, Israel has not “eliminated” Hamas leadership. Newsweek’s Tom O’Connor introduces them, and Mairav Zonszein from International Crisis Group explains what it means for the war. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by...1490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-shellfish-behavior--65511290f176f9fe-1949-11ef-b37e-23bf5bfce172Mon, 27 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmericans consume more shrimp than salmon and tuna combined. But where’s it all coming from? Listen to this episode of Gastropod before you throw another shrimp on the barbie this Memorial Day. Gastropod is a part of the Vox Media Podcast Network in...1505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-steal-a-team--65511313cfeaebec-7e58-11ee-a7e4-a73b1a41c446Fri, 24 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe billionaire owner of the Oakland A’s is trying to move his team to Vegas, and he wants public money to do it. Writer Dan Moore explains how A’s fans are fighting back. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-lobster-s-bankrupt-sea--65511291ce690722-7e58-11ee-a7e4-b3c4e20666b2Thu, 23 May 2024 18:50:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe seafood chain found itself deep in the red after a disastrous unlimited shrimp promotion. Wall Street Journal restaurant reporter Heather Haddon explains what sunk Red Lobster — and the troubled waters facing other casual dining chains. This...1483falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ai-hype-machine--65511300ccebbb7e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-8f283bbea8f4Wed, 22 May 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselBig Tech companies have rolled out a new batch of AI-powered products, improving upon what came before. But as Wired's Will Knight and investigative journalist Julia Angwin explain, they’re not even close to living up to the world-changing technology...1473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weed-did-it-joe--65511296cb69d858-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1ba7d23d5226Tue, 21 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe federal government has moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous controlled substance. Politico cannabis policy reporter Natalie Fertig explains why it is and isn’t a big deal. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Peter...1519truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-russia-winning-now--65511306ca4a9fd4-7e58-11ee-a7e4-5ff8b22a54f5Mon, 20 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt sure seems like it. The Wall Street Journal’s Matthew Luxmoore reports from Ukraine on why $60 billion of your tax money isn’t making much of a difference. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by...1490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazon-s-garbage-book-factory--65511295cf8afa02-7e58-11ee-a7e4-63cbc21faf8aFri, 17 May 2024 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselVox senior correspondent Constance Grady went inside the seedy underbelly of online self-publishing and lived to tell the tale. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn with help from Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cicada-time--65511315ce085e18-7e58-11ee-a7e4-77ee62d8e779Thu, 16 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe last time these exact cicada broods emerged from the ground at the same time, Thomas Jefferson was president. The red-eyed bugs come out looking for love and change forest ecosystems forever. Vox’s Benji Jones thinks it’s magical. This show was...1578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-man-s-unhushed-money--65511305cc89a77c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-1ffe6b0a1930Wed, 15 May 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe hush money trial has exposed the ecosystem that once protected former president Donald Trump. Journalist Andrea Bernstein tells us what its like inside the courtroom, and Washington Post reporter Derek Hawkins helps us understand Trump's mindset...1473falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-fixes-medical-debt--65511307cb0a3592-7e58-11ee-a7e4-bb6764b7e98cTue, 14 May 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt's gotten so bad in America, people are crowdfunding their doctor bills. Vox's Dylan Scott and associate professor Nora Kenworthy explain an imperfect solution and offer a better one. This episode was produced by Denise Guerra and Avishay Artsy,...1491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/separation-of-church-and-church--65511308c9ea703c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-ef3ee8c7d16cMon, 13 May 2024 21:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselLeaders of the United Methodist Church, one of the largest Christian denominations in the US, gathered in North Carolina to hash out a disagreement that’s dividing the church. Today, Explained’s Laura Bullard and church historian Ashley Boggan explain...1603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-victims-of-baby-reindeer--65511269cf2b17ae-7e58-11ee-a7e4-5b9bef3ec3adFri, 10 May 2024 18:45:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Netflix show Baby Reindeer is a hit. It's been viewed 56 million times. The writer claims it's a true story. Others call it slanderous fiction. The Ringer's Meecham Whitson Meriweather and Vox culture editor Meredith Haggerty on what we know for...1573truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biden-s-breaking-point-on-gaza--65511272cda8f93c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-6349ec2451ceThu, 09 May 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Joe Biden says the US won’t supply further weapons if Israel is going to use them in Rafah. Axios reporter Barak Ravid explains what that means for the war. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt...1546falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kendrick-drake-and-the-last-great-rap-beef--65511312cc29e274-7e58-11ee-a7e4-336d6512bb43Wed, 08 May 2024 18:45:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe best rapper in the world is beefing with the biggest rapper in the world. The Ringer’s Charles Holmes explains what their feud says about the state of hip-hop. This episode was produced by Zachary Mack, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1573truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-gaza-and-eurovision--65511318caaa738c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-f3e03e9fdc82Tue, 07 May 2024 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe pop music competition is facing boycott calls over Israel’s participation. Switched on Pop’s Charlie Harding and historian Tess Megginson explain why the apolitical event keeps getting political. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited...1493falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-divesting-from-israel-possible--65511316c98a8000-7e58-11ee-a7e4-e3988518a922Mon, 06 May 2024 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselYes, but it’s hard. Inside Higher Ed’s Josh Moody and UC Merced’s Charlie Eaton explain. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King. Transcript...1492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tourist-tax--65511304c92a67b0-7e58-11ee-a7e4-db9337feb67dFri, 03 May 2024 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselVenice is drowning in tourists. A new fee for day-trippers is the latest tool aimed at keeping overtourism at bay. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers, and...1601falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paramount-s-looking-for-a-deal-they-can-t-refuse--65511311c8ca3e26-7e58-11ee-a7e4-9bac81b3ee47Thu, 02 May 2024 18:40:00 +0000Eisa RusselMedia behemoth Paramount Global is struggling. Stock prices are down. The CEO was just ousted. And the head of this family business is ready to cash out. Puck’s Matthew Belloni explains what comes next. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh,...1490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-flu-over-the-cowcow-s-nest--65511329c86998f0-7e58-11ee-a7e4-3774ef742b3dWed, 01 May 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAvian flu, which recently leapt from chickens to cows, has now been detected in milk. Vox’s Keren Landman and Kenny Torrella explain how worried humans should be about the outbreak. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette,...1490truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/north-america-s-biggest-city-is-running-out-of-water--65511273c381db04-7e58-11ee-a7e4-ff3d06ee0b02Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselOfficials say “Day Zero” is imminent in Mexico City. A walk through the city reveals the historical roots of the water crisis, its present-day challenges, and the potential solutions. This episode was produced by Jesse Alejandro Cottrell, edited by...1578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-failed-promise-of-egg-freezing--65511275c1a55d38-7e58-11ee-a7e4-631e60e2f13fMon, 29 Apr 2024 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselEgg freezing was once hailed as a reproductive game changer, but as Vox's Anna North reports, it might not live up to the hype. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/honey-we-saved-the-bees--65511317c8096b7e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-eb860a174d9aFri, 26 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMillions of bees died because of colony collapse disorder over the past few decades, but America’s honeybee population has now rocketed to an all-time high. The Washington Post's Andrew Van Dam explains how. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh,...1493truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tiktok-ban-is-law--65511331c6eaf636-7e58-11ee-a7e4-331964b7516aThu, 25 Apr 2024 18:40:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Joe Biden signed into law a bill that would ban the app unless it’s sold to an American company. Vox’s Christian Paz explains. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura...1464falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/columbia-s-free-speech-fight--65511282c5cc531c-7e58-11ee-a7e4-bf0a2706e6d3Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselDaily Spectator news editor Sarah Huddleston reports on the protests at her university. AAUP President Irene Mulvey explains the stakes for campus free speech. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-man-wants-immunity--65511337c32137e0-7e58-11ee-a7e4-2bcc0023f653Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselYou can beat the heat if you beat the charges too. Vox’s Ian Millhiser previews the Donald Trump immunity case going before the Supreme Court this week, and lawyer Jeffrey Green explains Trump’s role in a related case involving January 6 defendants....1510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-in-trudeau-s-plan-to-fight-populism--65511338c14ba59a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-83ecb8f10e57Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:06:00 +0000Eisa RusselCanadian-American podcast host Sean Rameswaram goes one-on-one with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to find out how he might win over Gen Zed. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Haleema Shah...1651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feeling-bluey--65511283c7aa01e8-7e58-11ee-a7e4-6bbf36e87ffeFri, 19 Apr 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselBluey delights children and reduces their grown-ups to tears. But the latest episode has fans young and old wondering whether the ride is coming to an end. Vulture’s Kathryn VanArendonk speculates. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin,...1642falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-american-squatter-panic--65511320c68bc1a2-7e58-11ee-a7e4-6bc62c559161Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselPoliticians and conservative news outlets say there’s an epidemic of people moving into a stranger’s house and refusing to leave. Curbed’s Bridget Read and Semafor’s David Weigel explain what’s actually happening. This episode was produced by Avishay...1484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-car-ownership-got-so-expensive--65511322c56c27f8-7e58-11ee-a7e4-27d522956fdcWed, 17 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDrivers are increasingly paying sticker price or more for a new car. Then there are sky-high insurance rates and mortgage-level car payments. Vox’s Marin Cogan explains how we got here. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt...1499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-man-s-first-criminal-trial-begins--65511326c2c0baaa-7e58-11ee-a7e4-4fa7b9770764Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe first of former President Donald Trump's four criminal trials began this week. Vox's Andrew Prokop explains what's at stake, and Vox's Abdallah Fayyad explains how he might (or might not) pay the mounting legal bills. This episode was produced by...1492truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-iran-attacked-israel--65511323c0f19cb2-7e58-11ee-a7e4-a7be6f49a7d7Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Economist’s Gregg Carlstrom explains. Jerusalem-based journalist Noga Tarnopolsky explores whether the unprecedented attack hurts or helps Benjamin Netanyahu. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-at-war-now-in-theaters--65511325c74a5cc0-7e58-11ee-a7e4-6b0215f1a816Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe new movie Civil War delivers a sensational story about political polarization spilling into mass violence. If that seems reckless, it’s what apocalyptic films have done forever. The LA Times’s Mark Olsen and Northeastern University’s Nathan Blake...1498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speaker-johnson-s-next-test--65511324c62b7f5e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-0b634aa07cdaThu, 11 Apr 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselCongress is back in session and the House speakership is once again on the line. The New Yorker’s David Kirkpatrick explains how Mike Johnson got the gavel and whether he’ll be able to keep it. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by...1496falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prosecuting-parents--65511286c50b7020-7e58-11ee-a7e4-372d5058ee08Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Oxford, Michigan, school shooter's parents will serve up to 15 years in prison. Jennifer and James Crumbley are the first parents held criminally liable for a mass school shooting in the US, but they likely won't be the last. This episode was...1493falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-with-a-pig-kidney--65511346c25c7220-7e58-11ee-a7e4-f37ac132c469Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA pig’s kidney was just transplanted into a human. But Vox’s Dylan Matthews says we shouldn't need the pigs. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Anouk Dussaud, engineered by...1499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-college-still-worth-it--65511335c097bf8a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-973a4831a896Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselMore and more Americans feel like college isn’t a good deal anymore. One state thinks it’s found a way to turn things around. This episode was reported and produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette with help from Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1493falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sephora-kids--65511333c4abb450-7e58-11ee-a7e4-e73a7e3b2d19Fri, 05 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTweens are shopping for trendy, expensive skincare products. Gen Z worries it’s “aging like milk.” Are today’s young people too afraid of looking old? Allure editor-in-chief Jessica Cruel and Vox correspondent Rebecca Jennings explain. This episode...1489falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-s-attack-on-world-central-kitchen--65511327c44b2a0e-7e58-11ee-a7e4-73bfe437dfbcThu, 04 Apr 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Wall Street Journal’s Stephen Kalin explains what happened, and Refugees International President Jeremy Konyndyk lays out what this means for Gazans. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/project-2025--65511328c3ea8b4a-7e58-11ee-a7e4-e7fc911cbcbeWed, 03 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump arrived at the White House in 2017 without a lot of plans to actually govern. The conservative Heritage Foundation wants to make sure that doesn’t happen again. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette,...1498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fight-for-control-of-disney-s-kingdom--65511339c1ff1986-7e58-11ee-a7e4-9ffc2c0fb6a9Tue, 02 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselCEO Bob Iger is fighting off activist investor Nelson Peltz, who argues the company spends too much on message-based “woke” programming and is campaigning for seats on the Disney board. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Jesse Alejandro...1480falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-taxes-less-taxing--65511345c02da820-7e58-11ee-a7e4-9f32d2e26bd7Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe IRS finally has a brand-new, totally free tax-filing software for you. But not everyone’s excited about it. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers and...1492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kids-are-all-home--655113327a236fa0-56f7-11ee-a019-bbb7f402f46aFri, 29 Mar 2024 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselLiving with your parents is so hot right now, with more adults doing it now than at any other time in the modern era. First, we hang out with a member of Gen Z who’s moved back in with the folks. Then, a closer look at the trend with Donna Butts of...1502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buy-a-house-in-this-economy--655113477a4fe5bc-56f7-11ee-a019-4b597997e58eThu, 28 Mar 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselHome affordability hasn’t been this bad in decades. Wall Street Journal housing reporter Nicole Friedman explains the economic forces shaping the market. And Dave Ramsey, the popular, controversial finance guy, says this time isn’t that different....1542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-baltimore-bridge-collapse--655113217a807556-56f7-11ee-a019-8b0e288fab48Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Key Bridge disaster is yet another reminder of the vulnerability of global shipping. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Jesse Alejandro Cottrell, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by...1490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-isis-attacked-moscow--655113407aaff9f2-56f7-11ee-a019-874c9d9d5bc8Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Moscow terror attack could mark the beginning of an even more brutal phase in Russia’s war in Ukraine — even if Ukraine had nothing to do with it. It's also a sign that ISIS-K is making a global comeback. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy...1492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spoiler-alert-rfk-s-vp--655113517adf4860-56f7-11ee-a019-3b4aeba1bccbMon, 25 Mar 2024 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselRobert Kennedy Jr. is set to announce his running mate this week. To mark the occasion, Semafor’s Dave Weigel explains whether third-party options can move the needle. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyonce-country--6551135079f4489c-56f7-11ee-a019-8f393c481dc2Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBeyoncé has a new country album. The first single has already broken records and drawn criticism from those who think of country music as a “white” genre. Except it’s not. Author and songwriter Alice Randall tells the story of country music’s very...1588truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-caitlin-clark-fix-college-sports--655113687c578c7a-56f7-11ee-a019-63fb2af1a5eeThu, 21 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe biggest star of this year’s March Madness basketball tournament isn’t one of the male players, explains SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell. The Wall Street Journal’s Laine Higgins says that’s great, but women are still somehow fighting for equality in...1500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-congress-ban-tiktok--655113197bf9685c-56f7-11ee-a019-538549ba0a02Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselProbably not. Punchbowl’s Andrew Desiderio and Kate Ruane from the Center for Democracy and Technology explain. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Jesse Alejandro Cottrell, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help...1491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-gangs-took-over-haiti--655112897b9ab0b4-56f7-11ee-a019-477fb1b556feTue, 19 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHaiti’s latest crisis is being driven by something new: The country’s gangs have united, and they are demanding political power. Financial Times journalist Joe Daniels and peace activist Louis-Henri Mars explain. This episode was produced by Miles...1469falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conned-into-the-russian-army--655113427b0f29a4-56f7-11ee-a019-fffcaef773f0Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDesperately low on troops for its protracted war with Ukraine, the Russian military is relying on men from countries like India to fill its ranks. Journalist Shalu Yadav tells the story of a man who was tricked into joining the army and managed to...1494falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-from-sxsw-noel-king-interviews-charlamagne-tha-god-and-angela-rye--65511374bf3f70e6-e07e-11ee-9906-1bfc0cef9d9bSun, 17 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIn this no-holds-barred interview from the SXSW stage, Vox's Noel King asks comedian and radio host Charlamagne tha God and political commentator Angela Rye whether Black voters are turning away from Joe Biden and toward Donald Trump. This episode was...4154truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hollywood-s-still-not-back--6551137179c3262c-56f7-11ee-a019-dfa84d1c4d3cFri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselCovid and last year’s strikes delivered a one-two punch that the entertainment industry still hasn’t recovered from. Entertainment journalists Mark Harris and Diane Haithman explain why this is bad news for the people who make movies and the people...1531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lip-gloss-gum-and-the-pill--655113417c2859f0-56f7-11ee-a019-cf20d0149167Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselSoon you can buy them all at your local drugstore. The FDA approved an over-the-counter birth control pill that will be available later this month. Journalist Lux Alptraum and Megan Kavanaugh of the Guttmacher Institute explain why available doesn’t...1501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-s-kate--655113497bc9719c-56f7-11ee-a019-fbbb8d5ae043Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselTwo grainy paparazzi shots and an edited Mother’s Day photo are the only “sightings” of the Princess of Wales the public has had since Christmas. The Palace says she is recovering from abdominal surgery, but the internet … has some other theories....1490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-fight-over-fake-meat--655113307b6bef5e-56f7-11ee-a019-2bd4a45fc4e7Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmericans are eating more meat than ever, and it’s wreaking havoc on the environment. Vox’s Kenny Torrella explains how lab-grown meat could be the solution — if only manufacturers can overcome technological setbacks and political blowback. This...1494truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlamagne-tha-god-on-biden-v-trump--655113537b3ccb98-56f7-11ee-a019-239266feb32fMon, 11 Mar 2024 18:25:00 +0000Eisa RusselA recent poll shows almost a quarter of registered Black voters would vote for Donald Trump. We ask Charlamagne tha God, author and radio host of “The Breakfast Club,” about Black voters’ dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party. This episode was...1493falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bringing-back-the-sat--65511294799478f4-56f7-11ee-a019-bb61983763b4Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFour years after a pandemic pause, some colleges and universities are again requiring applicants to submit standardized test scores. Inside Higher Ed’s Liam Knox and the University of Delaware’s Dominique Baker explain. This episode was produced by...1573falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-reddit-survive-going-public--6551135679655006-56f7-11ee-a019-b3ec9a262c94Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt’s the first major social media IPO since 2017. CNN’s Clare Duffy breaks down what is at stake, and New York magazine’s John Herrman explains why Reddit may not survive it. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1486truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-measles-is-back--655113347935daa6-56f7-11ee-a019-b702c3d35764Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:50:00 +0000Eisa RusselOne state (cough, cough Florida) is leading the US in measles cases. The contagious disease was once declared eliminated, but Florida’s surgeon general is taking a hands-off approach to managing the outbreak. This episode was produced by Jesse...1451falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-israel-is-upending-democratic-races--655112977906a0c4-56f7-11ee-a019-c348c69583daTue, 05 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSuper Tuesday is the biggest day of the presidential primary campaign, but the biggest race in the biggest state isn’t about Biden or Trump. Instead, the leading candidates for California’s open Senate seat — three Democrats and a Republican — are...1493falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-groceries-are-still-so-expensive--6551129978d8d608-56f7-11ee-a019-37b498916aafMon, 04 Mar 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen it’s time to Stop & Shop, the American Publix is finding it costs more than ever to fill a Market Basket. Whizy Kim and Elizabeth Pancotti help Target the problem and explain whether a Price Chopper is coming to save us. This episode was...1491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-shotime--6551135878a9185a-56f7-11ee-a019-ef3eddb828edFri, 01 Mar 2024 20:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselShohei Ohtani made his Dodger debut this week. His record-setting contract solidifies an international era for Major League Baseball, which hasn’t yet overcome a diversity problem at home. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Jesse Alejandro...1520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-politics-of-ivf--6551130377601192-56f7-11ee-a019-efc2f4a1498aThu, 29 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA theologian explains why he agrees with Alabama’s Supreme Court ruling that embryos are children. A conservative pollster explains why it's a bad look heading into the 2024 election. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina...1491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-argentina-great-again--6551134377303f62-56f7-11ee-a019-8b620bb6f301Wed, 28 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselUS inflation feels bad until you look at Argentina’s, which is breaking 200 percent. Today, Explained’s Sean Rameswaram reports from Buenos Aires, where residents are divided over their new anarcho-capitalist President Javier Milei’s shock therapy....1490truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-protest-vote-against-biden--6551133675e3ccd2-56f7-11ee-a019-332ae0aedf14Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselMichigan’s primary today will test President Biden’s viability with Muslim voters amid the war in Gaza. One Arab American leader says the community is abandoning Biden and looking for alternatives — Donald Trump might be one of them. This episode was...1489truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-ozempic-can-t-fix--6551135775b35fac-56f7-11ee-a019-3b58e66eddf1Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFat women make less money than thin women and get fewer raises and promotions. It’s going to take more than a wonder drug to fix fatphobia in America. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Anouck...1491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ozempic-economy--65511360787a2a54-56f7-11ee-a019-c3877053988aFri, 23 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe weight loss drug is so profitable that its parent company, Danish health care giant Novo Nordisk, is propping up Denmark’s entire economy. It’s poised to transform America’s too. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin edited by Jolie...1507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fight-at-the-museum--65511352778f9fac-56f7-11ee-a019-7b2905bcfbc9Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNew federal regulations are forcing museums across the United States to take down, cover up, or close their exhibits. ProPublica reporter Mary Hudetz and curator Catherine Roberts Shteynberg explain why. This episode was produced by Laura Bullard and...1558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-man-owes-half-a-billion--655113647700cffc-56f7-11ee-a019-6bb97080adebWed, 21 Feb 2024 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselFormer President Donald Trump has now lost back-to-back civil trials in New York. Reporter Andrea Bernstein says it’s a big problem for him. Vox’s Abdallah Fayyad says it’s a big problem for everyone. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and...1472falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-panama-canal-is-drying-up--655113757612e54e-56f7-11ee-a019-c754df8d2b8cTue, 20 Feb 2024 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselA drought has dramatically reduced the Panama Canal’s capacity, leading to higher costs and big delays for US-bound goods. Reporter Mie Dahl and economics professor Sharat Ganapati deliver the shipping news. This episode was produced by Jesse...1546falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-dies-with-alexei-navalny--65511362784b39f6-56f7-11ee-a019-f337018c61e9Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselRussian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, 47, has died in an Arctic prison. The Guardian’s Luke Harding explains the life and death (and afterlife) of Vladimir Putin’s bravest adversary. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Jesse Alejandro...1551falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rafah-the-last-safe-zone--6551135977bf1ac0-56f7-11ee-a019-13aa209246a8Thu, 15 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPalestinians are trapped in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, where about 1.5 million people have sought refuge. After bombings this weekend, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is threatening a ground invasion. Palestinian journalist Aseel Mousa...1514falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-america-loves-faerie-smut--6551140876d01dda-56f7-11ee-a019-831e54deb63dWed, 14 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselRomantasy is the most popular literary genre in America right now. Vulture’s Kathryn VanArendonk and Circana’s Kristen McLean explain why. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered...1539falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgetful-old-men--655113707641e286-56f7-11ee-a019-0b1b2b727a03Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselJoe Biden’s age and mental acuity are center stage after a Justice Department prosecutor described him as an “elderly man with a poor memory.” Vox reporter Christian Paz explains why Democrats are stuck with him. This episode was produced by Miles...1502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-two-chinatowns--655113877583a244-56f7-11ee-a019-df3faf848affMon, 12 Feb 2024 19:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselResidents of Philadelphia’s Chinatown have mobilized against plans for a new arena in their backyard. To find out how their concerns might bear out, Today, Explained reporter Miles Bryan heads to DC’s Chinatown, where a similar story played out 30...1555falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-taylor-left-tiktok--65511363781a796a-56f7-11ee-a019-8f8a0aa8aeb9Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:40:00 +0000Eisa RusselHer label, Universal Media Group, pulled its entire catalog off TikTok. The Verge’s Nilay Patel explains why, and author Cory Doctorow says the app’s “enshittification” is inevitable. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt...1519truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-one-airplane-door-opens--6551141477ebe988-56f7-11ee-a019-cb4081002397Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselMissing bolts, door panels flying off in midair — and that’s not even on the planes that crashed. The Washington Post’s Ian Duncan and the Wall Street Journal’s Andrew Tangel explain why Boeing is a problem the FAA still hasn’t fixed. This episode was...1512falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-border-standoff-in-eagle-pass--6551139276a0f442-56f7-11ee-a019-4fed422d6edeWed, 07 Feb 2024 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselCongress has failed to pass an immigration bill. The House is attempting to impeach Biden’s secretary of homeland security. As Washington flails, a standoff is brewing in Eagle Pass, Texas. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina...1566falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-world-s-coolest-dictator--6551136976712bf4-56f7-11ee-a019-abddb7d7e5cdTue, 06 Feb 2024 19:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselThat’s how El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele describes himself. Silvia Viñas from the news podcast El hilo explains how his victory this weekend is a blueprint for authoritarians looking to get reelected in a democracy. This episode was produced by Jesse...1585falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/build-back-biden--6551130275538f50-56f7-11ee-a019-ff6c7bfd3a61Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselNew York magazine’s Jonathan Chait wants Joe Biden to win. He explains how his coalition has fallen apart. Former White House staffer Jamal Simmons wants Joe Biden to win. He explains how he might put a coalition back together. This episode was...1475falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-treatment-for-deafness--655113727526993c-56f7-11ee-a019-83bf45a85fc3Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA promising gene therapy can help kids born without the ability to hear. A Deaf bioethicist wants you to consider the implications. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Haleema Shah and Avishay...1520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-the-economy-trump-s-again--6551136574f95abc-56f7-11ee-a019-4f2432e50920Thu, 01 Feb 2024 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselAs president, Donald Trump presided over a good — sometimes great — economy. But his proposals are unnerving business leaders this time around. The Washington Post’s Heather Long and Economist columnist Henry Tricks on the Tariff Man’s Tariff Plans....1506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-and-the-axis-of-resistance--6551139473eda3ee-56f7-11ee-a019-b343a55b4e8eWed, 31 Jan 2024 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselIran-backed militias use drones, missiles, and even TikTok dances to antagonize the United States and Israel. The International Crisis Group’s Ali Vaez explains how the war in Gaza has energized the self-described Axis of Resistance. This episode was...1468falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-in-zyn--6551134473c077c0-56f7-11ee-a019-2f3e190df6afTue, 30 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer accidentally started a culture war over Zyn. Semafor’s Dave Weigel explains. And Vox health reporter Keren Landman, MD, compares the nicotine pouch to cigarettes and vapes. This episode was produced by Hady...1490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-at-the-international-court-of-justice--655113667392b45c-56f7-11ee-a019-1f45d5b0fd6cMon, 29 Jan 2024 19:32:00 +0000Eisa RusselSouth Africa took Israel to court over claims of genocide. Courthouse News reporter Molly Quell and the International Crisis Group’s Robert Blecher explain what happened next. This episode was produced by Isabel Angell, Haleema Shah, and Victoria...1526falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/music-s-pitchfork-in-the-road--6551134874cc4da6-56f7-11ee-a019-b3d2af5bdca0Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPitchfork’s parent company is folding the influential music site into GQ. Vulture’s Craig Jenkins explains how this is the end of an era. Bloomberg’s Ashley Carman says the robots are here to help. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Hady...1539falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prostate-of-the-union--655113767446e878-56f7-11ee-a019-93d72e7fb6ccThu, 25 Jan 2024 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin drew flak after trying to keep his prostate cancer surgery a secret. Health journalist Howard Wolinsky explains that’s super common among men, who don’t like being probed about their prostates. This episode was produced...1442falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-republican-primary-already-over--655113887419d66c-56f7-11ee-a019-c70a53ce7b71Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselNikki Haley pinned her presidential hopes on a powerful showing in New Hampshire but still wound up in second place. The Boston Globe’s James Pindell and the Dispatch’s Sarah Isgur examine whether there’s a path forward for anyone but Donald Trump....1454truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modi-s-temple-grandstanding--655114167366ad44-56f7-11ee-a019-f7b73c891f43Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:45:00 +0000Eisa RusselIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Hindu temple in the once-sleepy city of Ayodhya on Monday. The BBC’s Soutik Biswas and The Caravan’s Hartosh Singh Bal explain how it’s the culmination of his decades-long push to remake India as a...1490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frosty-the-tesla--65511367733a71b6-56f7-11ee-a019-433b9e33cb88Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselNew electric vehicle owners have been finding out the hard way that extreme cold weather and their cars don’t mix very well. The Verge’s Andrew J. Hawkins explains why, and Simon Wright from the Economist says China could help. This episode was...1491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buy-me-to-the-moon--65511381749fa440-56f7-11ee-a019-dbf87a600f93Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNASA has long relied on private companies to build its rockets, but now it’s turning to private companies to own and operate them too. Washington Post space reporter Christian Davenport explains the new commercial space race. This episode was produced...1506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-war-in-gaza-ends--6551137774733220-56f7-11ee-a019-bffa8f47bf70Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselIsrael's war against Hamas has now been raging for over 100 days. According to Ian Lustick, professor emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania, history tells us what it will take to end it. This episode was produced by Isabel Angell and Amanda...1462falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cocaine-problems--65511389730d51ae-56f7-11ee-a019-7b8a5a8cb218Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselGrowing cocaine demand and booming coca leaf cultivation is fueling unrest in Ecuador. The Economist’s Ana Lankes and Will Freeman of the Council on Foreign Relations explain what’s happening in the place that until recently was Latin America’s safest...1477truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iowa-caucused--6551137372a8446c-56f7-11ee-a019-2b4842431f09Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselTrump won big. DeSantis came in second, but Vox’s Zack Beauchamp says that won’t be enough to keep his campaign alive. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Isabel Angell, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from...1490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hollywood-s-secret-musicals--6551138272d42a14-56f7-11ee-a019-bbdaca577e2eFri, 12 Jan 2024 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe studios promoting Mean Girls, Wonka, and The Color Purple are hiding something from you. The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh explains why. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob...1574falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elections-everywhere-all-at-once--65511355727c78dc-56f7-11ee-a019-ff66fc21c556Thu, 11 Jan 2024 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThis weekend, Taiwan goes to the polls, kicking off the biggest election year in history. The Guardian’s Amy Hawkins brings us up to speed on the candidates, and Vox’s Bryan Walsh explains the stakes for democracy. This episode was produced by Amanda...1493truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nikki-haley-maybe--65511378724f6630-56f7-11ee-a019-0f65ee9e5717Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNikki Haley is gunning for second place in the Iowa Republican caucuses. In New Hampshire polls, she’s gaining on Donald Trump. Vox’s Andrew Prokop and Republican strategist Scott Jennings explain Haley’s rise. This episode was produced by Miles...1481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-us-ghosting-ukraine--655113807223b062-56f7-11ee-a019-dfd8eced0c29Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselLast year’s counteroffensive failed and Ukraine needs American aid to win. Republicans in Congress won’t give it up without a fight. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Isabel Angell, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pirates-of-the-red-sea--6551138571f5ee7a-56f7-11ee-a019-cbccc4fe107fMon, 08 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Houthis, a rebel group from Yemen, are seizing cargo ships in retaliation for the war in Gaza. Vox’s Joshua Keating explains how the pirates are expanding the Israel-Hamas war into the Red Sea — and your wallet. This episode was produced by...1484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/many-unhappy-returns--6551142771c5e04a-56f7-11ee-a019-8f875403b945Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselYour aunt mailed you a sweater for Christmas that’s three sizes too small. Armed with a gift receipt, you set out to return it. The Atlantic’s Amanda Mull enters the returniverse to find out what happens next. This episode was produced by Amanda...1497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-trump-be-on-your-ballot--6551136171970982-56f7-11ee-a019-d74f9a1b052fThu, 04 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAs states decide whether Donald Trump is eligible to be on their primary ballots based on his actions on January 6, 2021, the Supreme Court is facing its most consequential elections decision since Bush v. Gore. This episode was produced by Isabel...1521falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-s-next-move--65511410e0f39e3c-a989-11ee-bfa3-c36f620a7cc2Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces trouble at home and abroad. AP correspondent Tia Goldenberg and scholar Hussein Ibish explain the significance of a high-profile killing in Lebanon. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Hady...1507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-solar-power-leaves-you-feeling-burned--65511407e04c349e-a989-11ee-bfa3-33411493aa54Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe potential of rooftop solar is being squandered. Time’s economic correspondent Alana Semuels reports a cautionary tale, and writer Andrew Moseman explains why the country isn’t ready for a solar revolution. This episode was produced by Hady...1467falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dry-january--65511403d16c891c-339f-11ed-9250-eb4c73e1934cThu, 28 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe start of a new year is increasingly a time when people choose to abstain from drinking for a month. We’re using the moment as an opportunity to revisit an episode from last year, about new health guidelines in Canada that raise questions about...1544falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-joshua-generation-grows-up--65511411d10b4f4e-339f-11ed-9250-b78031e29c9aWed, 27 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA group of evangelical Christians raised their children to become influential in the White House, on Capitol Hill, and in the Supreme Court. We’re revisiting an episode from earlier this year in which now-adult members of the “Joshua generation”...1587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-process-food--65511406d1ccb666-339f-11ed-9250-d3115205dabcFri, 22 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDoctor and journalist Chris van Tulleken wanted to know how ultra-processed foods affect us, so for a month he ate almost nothing but UPFs. His book Ultra-Processed People examines how the food we eat today is dramatically changing our bodies and...1505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shein-wants-to-go-public--65511398d15518cc-339f-11ed-9250-dfa83165782eThu, 21 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Chinese apparel company Shein, a favorite of Gen Z shoppers and the latest frontier in US-China tensions, has indicated it plans to go public in 2024. In an episode we first released earlier this year, Vogue Business editor Hilary Milnes explains...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-stretched-too-thin-blue-line--65511405d0f3b6a4-339f-11ed-9250-ffbe88429cd1Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFBI data shows police departments have been solving fewer violent crimes since 2020. Data analyst Jeff Asher explains where policing is failing, and Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia talks about what cops say they need. This episode was produced by...1515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-barnes-noble-survived--65511393d0964820-339f-11ed-9250-af95497710a3Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe bookseller has gone from big-box villain to company on the brink of bankruptcy to bright spot in the mostly dismal retail space. The Verge’s Nilay Patel and author Brendan Ballou explain the unlikely story of its apparent turnaround. This episode...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eu-vs-ai--65511415d037c9c6-339f-11ed-9250-43367c090817Mon, 18 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe EU has advanced first-of-its-kind AI regulation. The Verge’s Jess Weatherbed tells us whether it will make a difference, and Columbia University’s Anu Bradford explains the Brussels effect. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by...1507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-millennials-dread-motherhood--65511409d1b4086e-339f-11ed-9250-fbe83676e1edFri, 15 Dec 2023 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmerican policy failures and bad PR have made millennials dread motherhood. Vox’s Rachel Cohen and Momfluenced author Sara Petersen explain. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1521falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-oily-climate-deal--65511386d13c657a-339f-11ed-9250-87f656cb9f16Thu, 14 Dec 2023 19:45:00 +0000Eisa RusselSemafor’s Tim McDonnell says what made COP28 successful was the same thing that made climate activists skeptical about the conference: its host was an oil executive. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Isabel Angell, edited by Miranda...1527falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/long-live-your-dog--65511404d0dc65bc-339f-11ed-9250-47bc77875ec0Wed, 13 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA drug that aims to increase life expectancy for dogs is getting closer to market. But pet ethicists aren’t sure it’s great news for man’s best friend. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura...1497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fight-over-campus-antisemitism--65511413d07eed2e-339f-11ed-9250-e3955d0af5f6Tue, 12 Dec 2023 19:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselThree elite university presidents walk into Congress for a hearing on antisemitism. Only two still have their jobs. New York magazine reporter Nia Prater tells us what happened, and a Harvard professor of Jewish history explains why he thinks...1505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-concrete-solution-to-climate-change--65511395d0202eba-339f-11ed-9250-d79c199d00c3Mon, 11 Dec 2023 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselConcrete is one of the world’s biggest sources of carbon emissions. Tech companies, including a startup co-founded by former NBA star Rick Fox, are looking to change that. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette,...1507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-movies-too-long-now--65511419d19c43be-339f-11ed-9250-531269ca6524Fri, 08 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNo, movies aren’t getting longer. Even though, yes, it definitely does feel like they are. Slate’s Sam Adams makes it make sense. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Isabel Angell, engineered by...1504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-the-lead-out--65511383d122db46-339f-11ed-9250-43d57e23cac8Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Biden administration wants all lead pipes ripped up. It’ll take billions of dollars and rarely seen cooperation among government agencies. We ask UC Berkeley’s David Sedlak and American University’s Karen Baehler whether the plan is a pipe dream....1497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/still-hot-and-bothered--65511436d0c4ecac-339f-11ed-9250-47c22977ad2fWed, 06 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselEarlier this year the FDA approved a game-changing drug to treat hot flashes, a symptom of menopause. But menopause is much more than just hot flashes, as health writer Jancee Dunn explains. We talked to her in May about why a transition that happens...1508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-paved-paradise--65511440d0674804-339f-11ed-9250-173ecffc759bTue, 05 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIn our quest to accommodate parked cars, we’ve paved over downtowns, polluted the planet, and made it damn near impossible to get anywhere without driving. In May we talked to Slate’s Henry Grabar, who explained Big Parking — and how electric cars...1509falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-palestine-went-global--65511431d00ce634-339f-11ed-9250-3723fa768100Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPeople with no direct connection to the Middle East have taken to seeing the Palestinian cause as an anti-colonial struggle connected to their own experience. Columbia historian Rashid Khalidi explains why “decolonization” is resonating worldwide....1505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-golden-bachelor-was-actually-good--65511397d1841424-339f-11ed-9250-43405e3c08d2Fri, 01 Dec 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa Russel72-year-old Gerry Turner has handed out his final rose on ABC’s The Golden Bachelor. In a season full of gendered tropes about love and marriage (like most of the Bachelor franchise), it also brought the audience a new and earnest appreciation for...1499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kissinger-s-long-goodbye--65511422cfa54d1c-339f-11ed-9250-836132ce31afThu, 30 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselNoted American diplomat and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is revered by few, reviled by many, and now he’s dead. Vox’s Jonathan Guyer explains why the world was fixated on him for decades after he left the White House. This episode was...1509falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-american-politics-of-israel--65511442cf3137ce-339f-11ed-9250-4343d556d3ecWed, 29 Nov 2023 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Israel-Hamas war is dividing the previously united Democrats and uniting the recently fractured Republican party. Semafor’s David Weigel explains what that means going into 2024. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Isabel Angell, edited...1504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-tuesday--65511444ceb8f9ee-339f-11ed-9250-6f951b61714fTue, 28 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPackage theft is on the rise, and it affects everyone, from the retailer, to shippers, to consumers. So maybe it’s time to take a cue from Gen Z and go back to the mall. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1519truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hostage-deal-brought-to-you-by-qatar--65511425ce5ab776-339f-11ed-9250-971b91c03dfdMon, 27 Nov 2023 19:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselAfter 50 days of the Israel-Hamas war, both sides took a breather to save lives. And it couldn’t have happened without Qatar. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Isabel Angel, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and...1505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chaos-at-openai--65511412cf19b16c-339f-11ed-9250-8bb0b54a7548Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt’s been a wild few days at OpenAI, whose board fired CEO Sam Altman on Friday only to rehire him late Tuesday. Vox reporter Sigal Samuel explains what happened at the company behind ChatGPT — and what it tells us about the future of AI. This episode...1489falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-cassie-sued-diddy--65511423cea19b82-339f-11ed-9250-93f3565f0450Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSean "Diddy" Combs is the latest high-profile figure to be accused of sexual assault under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, a law that expires this week. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Isabel Angel, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-occupied-west-bank--65511399ce432f02-339f-11ed-9250-933ff36ad6bfMon, 20 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWith the world focused on Gaza, Israeli settlers and soldiers are increasing attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank. Writer Nathan Thrall and journalist Dalia Hatuqa explain the decades of tension that shape life in the West Bank. This episode was...1511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/f1-gears-and-loathing-in-las-vegas--65511421cfe324fc-339f-11ed-9250-ff75b0c67472Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselFormula 1 spent half a billion dollars to return to Las Vegas. Jalopnik’s Elizabeth Blackstock explains how a lackluster season and this weekend’s nothingburger race threaten F1's American dreams. This episode was produced by Isabel Angell, edited by...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speaker-johnson-s-first-test--65511448cf77ee30-339f-11ed-9250-532ac3e0068dThu, 16 Nov 2023 19:40:00 +0000Eisa RusselSpeaker of the House Mike Johnson, infamous election denier, moved to the middle to make a budget deal with Democrats. But he promised the real fight is still to come. This episode was produced by Siona Peterous, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...1630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-can-fix-150-inflation--65511446cf017cb4-339f-11ed-9250-7f0b6036d88bWed, 15 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThat’s what voters are trying to figure out as they prepare for this weekend’s runoff election between Peronist insider Sergio Massa and unorthodox economist Javier Milei. The Economist’s Ana Lankes previews Argentina’s unusual presidential contest....1507truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-call-from-gaza--65511384ce8a5184-339f-11ed-9250-b77269d5b561Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselPeople are desperately trying to escape Gaza as the siege on the strip continues. Mohammed Ghalaieny, a Palestinian British man, tells us why he is choosing to stay, even as other foreign nationals escape through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt....1518truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/china-s-soft-and-fluffy-power--65511401ce2c4526-339f-11ed-9250-6fdd5110a914Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:50:00 +0000Eisa RusselPanda diplomacy couldn’t fix the US and China’s tense relationship. Perhaps a meeting between Presidents Biden and Xi can bring back that fuzzy feeling. Ian Johnson of the Council on Foreign Relations and Panda Nation author E. Elena Songster explain....1505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-scam-cost-me-31k-and-a-pool--65511437cfcdc62a-339f-11ed-9250-3beaed5bc7d0Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselWriter Devin Friedman has wanted a pool since he was a kid. As an adult, he saved tens of thousands of dollars to install one, but nothing went as planned. He hopes you can learn something from his story. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh,...1510truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adjust-the-tip--65511400cf6015c6-339f-11ed-9250-23ffe9daf69cThu, 09 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTipping’s getting even more complicated thanks to a DoorDash change that will prioritize diners who tip over diners who don’t. The Verge’s Andrew Hawkins and Cornell professor Michael Lynn explain tipping’s tipping point. This episode was produced by...1465falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ceasefire--65511439cee95d28-339f-11ed-9250-17a6dc9cc88eWed, 08 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselProtesters, politicians, and the pope are calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but the US and Israeli governments remain opposed. Vox’s Jonathan Guyer and Jon B. Alterman from the Center for Strategic and International Studies explain what...1497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-s-something-about-romney--65511418ce72a520-339f-11ed-9250-d3c7e32659d2Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOn his way out of the United States Senate, Mitt Romney gave one reporter unprecedented access to his emails, texts, and journals. McKay Coppins, author of Romney: A Reckoning, explains why. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina...1695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-domestic-abusers-lose-gun-rights--65511447ce151946-339f-11ed-9250-7ff140e43459Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Supreme Court will decide if Zackey Rahimi, a man accused of domestic violence and involved in at least five shootings, still has a constitutional right to bear arms. KERA reporter Caroline Love and law professor Eric Ruben explain. This episode...1502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-dei-doa--65511445cfbaef5a-339f-11ed-9250-1787815ca216Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe lawyer behind the Supreme Court case that overturned affirmative action in university admissions has a new target: a small venture capital firm that gives money to Black women founders. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Mirtha Donastorg and...1506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-view-from-israel--65511434cf48553a-339f-11ed-9250-fb8a5ea3057aThu, 02 Nov 2023 19:50:00 +0000Eisa RusselIsraelis overwhelmingly disapprove of their government’s handling of the October 7 attacks, but their desire for unity keeps Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in power. Michael Koplow of the Israel Policy Forum explains what Israel’s government should...1596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-law-that-broke-immigration--65511435ced0d032-339f-11ed-9250-c7afccb57950Wed, 01 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSupporters of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act pledged it wouldn’t radically change immigration. David Leonhardt, author of Ours Was the Shining Future, explains how it instead led to what might be the largest wave of immigration in human...1514falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pope-friction--65511457ccdb2f5c-339f-11ed-9250-9b06b0fcd178Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Pope, his bishops, and some women walk into the Vatican. The National Catholic Reporter’s Joshua McElwee explains what happens next. This episode was produced by Isabel Angell, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gaza-s-humanitarian-crisis--65511456cc646dea-339f-11ed-9250-df33c89c749dMon, 30 Oct 2023 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselCut off from water and power and recovering from a communications blackout, Gaza is plunged deeper into crisis. It’s not just a humanitarian problem, says leading human rights attorney Kenneth Roth — it’s a violation of international law. This episode...1633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dollar-general-will-see-you-now--65511426cdfdaf22-339f-11ed-9250-c7f8f99779c5Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe primary care physician shortage is ruining health care in America. Dollar General, Best Buy, and Walmart are trying to fill the void. Vox’s Dylan Scott explains. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1507truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-dork-city--65511402cd9966f2-339f-11ed-9250-6f692759be6cThu, 26 Oct 2023 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselSilicon Valley billionaires are battling local residents over plans to build a whole new city in California, part of a global trend of wealthy investors dreaming up cities from scratch. The San Francisco Chronicle’s J.K. Dineen and Sarah Moser from...1520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-the-us-always-side-with-israel--65511390cd39f384-339f-11ed-9250-9b8bd588f066Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:45:00 +0000Eisa RusselThis was the top question we got from Today, Explained listeners. Joel Beinin, Middle East history professor emeritus at Stanford, has answers. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Isabel Angell, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by...1460falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-gagged--65511391ccc310ac-339f-11ed-9250-67327500da7bTue, 24 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe most indicted president in history has judges grappling with how to balance the right to free speech against his history of targeting perceived enemies. Investigative journalist Andrea Bernstein and former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hearts-minds-and-likes--65511429cc4d4430-339f-11ed-9250-fbd26f05f593Mon, 23 Oct 2023 18:31:00 +0000Eisa RusselFalse information about what is happening in Israel and Gaza is taking over social media faster than journalists like BBC Verify’s Shayan Sardarizadeh can check it. That’s exactly how digital propagandists want it, says professor and social media...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/airbnbanned--65511379cde641ac-339f-11ed-9250-5b8be108d301Fri, 20 Oct 2023 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselTo Airbnb, or not to Airbnb, that is the question. Wired’s Amanda Hoover and the Atlantic’s Kate Lindsay have the answers. This episode was produced by Siona Peterous, edited by Amina Al-Sadi with help from Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard...1517falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speakerless--65511438cd801f8a-339f-11ed-9250-370956a3242dThu, 19 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselRepublicans made history when they ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and they continue to make history in their inability to replace him. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah and Siona Peterous, edited by Matt Collette,...1502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biden-goes-to-israel--65511459cd2317ae-339f-11ed-9250-671a538d6595Wed, 18 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt’s been 11 days since Hamas attacked Israel, killing civilians and taking hostages. Israel’s retaliation has killed hundreds of Palestinians and created a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment Aaron David Miller and...1575falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-i-unelected-an-authoritarian--65511424ccab95a8-339f-11ed-9250-7f3567db1634Tue, 17 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe outcome of Poland’s election surprised the world. Vox's Jen Kirby explains what happened, and Anna Grzymała-Busse of Stanford University looks at what this hopeful turn means for all of Europe. Today’s show was produced by Isabel Angell and...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-palestinians-view-hamas--65511432cc35b3d8-339f-11ed-9250-138dbc3f5a69Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US along with Israel and many of its allies have long considered Hamas a terrorist group. Khaled Al-Hroub, a professor at Northwestern University in Qatar, explains how its reputation is a lot murkier among Palestinians, who elected the group to...1506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-s-most-successful-downtown--65511461cdb12a80-339f-11ed-9250-e3dbf7ce5738Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAnd the ecological crisis that threatens everything. Today, Explained’s Miles Bryan heads to Salt Lake City. This episode was reported and produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Serena Solin and Laura Bullard, engineered by...1539falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rfk-goes-rogue--65511460cd68c402-339f-11ed-9250-ab62eab6d9ecThu, 12 Oct 2023 18:45:00 +0000Eisa RusselRobert F. Kennedy Jr. is ditching his family’s party. David Freedlander explains how the candidate might have just gone from being a problem for the current president to a problem for the former one. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens with help...1508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/driver-s-license-to-kill--65511443cd0ba06a-339f-11ed-9250-c37b2b3870fdWed, 11 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAcross the country, traffic deaths are spiking. Vox’s Marin Cogan tells the tragic story of one grisly crash in Washington, DC, and we ask whether changes to traffic policing could be partly to blame. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited...1501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-hamas-and-how-we-got-here--65511450cc942b3e-339f-11ed-9250-738afb78dc37Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThis Israel-Hamas war is unlike the ones that came before it, says Haaretz’s Allison Kaplan Sommer. But it was years in the making, says Vox’s Zack Beauchamp. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1523falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-shot-ya-tupac--65511441cdceac04-339f-11ed-9250-bb3d72509479Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFor 27 years there was no arrest in the shooting death of rapper Tupac Shakur. Slate’s Joel Anderson explains how that finally changed. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette with help from Siona Peterous, fact-checked by...1523truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caste-away--65511454cd515308-339f-11ed-9250-eb8fa18736e3Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA bill outlawing caste-based discrimination in California could become the first law of its kind in the US. Reporter Sonia Paul explains the backlash to the bill, and Georgetown University’s Ananya Chakravarti explains how India's ancient social...1510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-need-to-talk-about-kevin--65511396ccf348b2-339f-11ed-9250-4b9b712ab576Wed, 04 Oct 2023 19:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselAs House speaker, Kevin McCarthy worked with Democrats to keep the government open. Then Matt Gaetz worked with Democrats to get McCarthy fired. Semafor’s Jordan Weissmann returns to explain an unprecedented moment in American politics. This episode...1437falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crypto-s-crown-prince-in-court--65511417cc7c60da-339f-11ed-9250-b7ebb3eb71edTue, 03 Oct 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial begins today; a guilty verdict could represent the final nail in crypto’s coffin. Bloomberg’s Zeke Faux, who spent two years chronicling SBF’s downfall, explains. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn,...1518truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shutshow--65511428cc06b33a-339f-11ed-9250-039550d90b3aMon, 02 Oct 2023 18:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US government is open for business at the cost of Ukraine aid. Semafor’s Jordan Weissmann explains how we got here. And White House communications director Ben LaBolt explains how the Biden administration is justifying the compromise. This episode...1423falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hip-hop-is-50-and-it-s-having-a-midlife-crisis--65511466d75938ba-5334-11ee-ba3a-f73a682e63cbSat, 30 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSo much of the coverage of hip-hop’s 50th birthday has been congratulatory, in spite of its record of misogyny and anti-LGBTQ sentiment. In this episode of Into It, host Sam Sanders talks to journalist Kiana Fitzgerald about how the women of hip-hop...2723truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blame-capitalism-degrowing-pains--65511458a866dfcc-339f-11ed-a550-972970338f48Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselCapitalism isn’t natural, was never inevitable, and endless growth is killing Earth. The final episode of “Blame Capitalism” examines the degrowth movement, whose proponents call to end capitalism as we know it. This episode was produced by Avishay...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-s-best-friend-banned-in-uk--65511420a810efb8-339f-11ed-a550-4b5d9d578d58Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselUK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says his government will ban a type of dog called the American Bully XL — a relative of the pit bull. Political editor Tom McTague and writer Bronwen Dickey explain the complex politics and charged history of an iconic...1504truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-the-us-is-suing-amazon--65511451a7bedb2e-339f-11ed-a550-23bea32dbc42Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Federal Trade Commission has brought a landmark antitrust suit against Amazon. The Verge’s Makena Kelly and former FTC director Bill Baer explain how it’s part of chair Lina Khan’s effort to change the way the US regulates monopolies. This episode...1476falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-blow-up-a-pipeline--65511433a76b8528-339f-11ed-a550-7f6a81cd87d1Tue, 26 Sep 2023 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselClimate activists have tried marching and lobbying. Now, a growing flank of movement radicals want to take more extreme action. Author Dana Fisher tells us who they are, and sociologist Matthew Wolfe traces the history of radical environmentalism in...1499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murder-canada-wrote--65511449a719470e-339f-11ed-a550-23b1c6627c48Mon, 25 Sep 2023 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselCanada’s unprecedented decision to publicly accuse India of assassinating a Canadian citizen in Canada is upending the two countries' relationship. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Serena Solin,...1492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blame-capitalism-the-99--65511464a8504bf4-339f-11ed-a550-a766926b98beFri, 22 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTwo wildly different political movements — Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party — emerged from the Great Recession. They forever changed the way Americans think about capitalism and democracy. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt...1501falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-six-d-words-of-climate-change--65511453a7fd29d8-339f-11ed-a550-13d99010c504Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt’s climate week. To mark the occasion we’re talking to scientist Michael E. Mann about six D-words that help us understand where the conversation around climate change has been and where it’s going. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited...1498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taxing-traffic--65511430a7a892b0-339f-11ed-a550-6b7c6d7b9ff1Wed, 20 Sep 2023 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselNew York City wants to be the first in the nation to implement congestion pricing to charge people for driving during peak hours. New Jersey says fuhgeddaboudit. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by...1493falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everybody-s-moving-to-florida--65511462a757547c-339f-11ed-a550-e77d3aee4745Tue, 19 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe’re not just talking snowbirds. The Sunshine State is the fastest growing in the nation despite, you know, climate change. Vox’s Marin Cogan and Umair Irfan explain why. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette,...1504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/autoworkers-slam-the-brakes--65511463a7030840-339f-11ed-a550-bbfbd3e46500Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:40:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe United Auto Workers union is on strike at three different factories. We ask the Wall Street Journal's Nora Eckert what the union workers want, and management professor Marick Masters explains why the Detroit Big Three are reluctant to give it to...1438truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blame-capitalism-profit-over-everything--65511465a839c578-339f-11ed-a550-336d8297a5ccFri, 15 Sep 2023 16:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselEconomist Milton Friedman published an essay in 1970 arguing that the job of a corporation was solely to make money for its shareholders. General Electric CEO Jack Welch pushed that idea about as far as it would go — and broke capitalism. This episode...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-north-korea-with-love--65511452a7e8b912-339f-11ed-a550-072b3c425a32Thu, 14 Sep 2023 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselKim Jong Un took a bulletproof train to visit Vladimir Putin in Russia this week. Jenny Town at the Stimson Center explains how the two leaders have little to lose and much to gain from each other. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy with help...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-variant-just-dropped--65511455a794ab1a-339f-11ed-a550-8367bcd68fa4Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:50:00 +0000Eisa RusselSeems like everyone’s got Covid again. Vox’s in-house epidemiologist, Dr. Keren Landman, delivers the good news and the bad news about Pirola. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens and Siona Peterous, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura...1479falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-google-we-antitrust--65511794a7435c24-339f-11ed-a550-7b7ec5238f6bTue, 12 Sep 2023 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselGoogle is headed to court over allegations its search engine violates federal antitrust law. The Verge’s Adi Robertson breaks down the case, and David Pierce explains how Google Search came to rule the internet. This episode was produced by Amanda...1535falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hunter-becomes-the-hunted--65511796a6ef20e6-339f-11ed-a550-23a9b68db8b6Mon, 11 Sep 2023 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselHunter Biden is set to be indicted this month. The WSJ’s Aruna Viswanatha goes over the evidence with us, and Politico’s Jonathan Lemire looks at what it all means for President Biden’s reelection bid. This show was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blame-capitalism-souring-on-the-system--65511801a8258586-339f-11ed-a550-affc684b17bfFri, 08 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselCapitalism has entered its villain era. In a new series running Fridays this month, we look at how Americans came to blame it for just about everything. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-pac-12-to-pac-2--65511797a7d47074-339f-11ed-a550-ab77c7f04903Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Pac-12 college football conference has lost nearly all its teams now that schools like USC and Colorado have announced they’re leaving for rival leagues. The Athletic’s Chris Vannini explains why fans are beleaguered. This episode was produced by...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-american-sunscreen-sucks--65511807a77fcf38-339f-11ed-a550-03365742bc00Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselBetter sunscreen exists, you just can’t get it in the US. Amanda Mull and Elise Hu explain why. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sam Sanders....1557falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-cold-war--65511808a72f9b1c-339f-11ed-a550-9b3fcb9f51c6Tue, 05 Sep 2023 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Cold War started earlier than we think — and maybe never ended at all. Historian Calder Walton says understanding the US-Soviet conflict prepares us for this era of tensions with Russia and China. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn,...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-re-trusting-it-anyway--65511795b3874232-3c65-11ee-8425-8392aa122816Mon, 04 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTech companies are racing to make new, transformative AI tools, with little to no safeguards in place. This is the second episode of “The Black Box,” a two-part series from Unexplainable. This episode was reported and produced by Noam Hassenfeld,...1522falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-don-t-know-how-ai-works--65511817b35ef64c-3c65-11ee-8425-0ff5297a8e93Fri, 01 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe researchers who create and study tech like ChatGPT don’t understand exactly how it’s doing what it does. This is the first episode of “The Black Box,” a two-part series from Unexplainable. This episode was reported and produced by Noam Hassenfeld,...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seacabo-spain-s-world-cup-reckoning--65511823a6611c74-339f-11ed-a550-db93e97f10a9Thu, 31 Aug 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSaying “it’s over,” Spain’s World Cup-winning women are using an unwelcome kiss to try to end sexism in sports. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah with help from Jon Ehrens, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Laura Bullard and Hady...1489seacabofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-real-housewives-of-today-explained--65511830a5fc67ca-339f-11ed-a550-6b8dd7d87678Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselTaking cues from striking actors and writers, reality TV stars are lobbying for better treatment from networks like Bravo and Netflix. This episode was produced by Siona Peterous and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1535falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-top-republicans-want-to-bomb-mexico--65511821a598bad6-339f-11ed-a550-67319a433606Tue, 29 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselLong-shot presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said he would send US forces into Mexico “on day one.” Longer-shot presidential candidate Will Hurd explains why that’s a bad idea. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh with help from Miles Bryan,...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/china-s-young-and-restless--65511812a52dda72-339f-11ed-a550-cffff92df390Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselChina’s ambitious youth planned to cash in on their country’s meteoric rise on the world stage. Instead, many of these 20-somethings are disillusioned and “lying flat.” Economist Nancy Qian explains why. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah,...1510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/america-is-so-messi--65511814a6b20134-339f-11ed-a550-af3dfb7ec33bFri, 25 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWith Lionel Messi, footy may have finally arrived in the United States. The Athletic’s Tom Bogert and Men in Blazers founder Roger Bennett explain how the Argentine superstar is transforming American soccer. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh,...1514falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-of-a-hot-dog-salesman--65511815a64d3f6a-339f-11ed-a550-ef94dc87fa5fThu, 24 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin, the caterer-turned-warlord who recently attempted to overthrow Russia’s government, has apparently died in a plane crash. Puck's Julia Ioffe explains why it’s reasonable to suspect foul play. This episode was...1511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-other-eight-debate--65511833a5e8e272-339f-11ed-a550-7b7dd229ef21Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselFox News desperately wants you to watch tonight’s Republican presidential debate. The Washington Post’s Erik Wemple explains why, and Vox’s Christian Paz has a primer. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...1499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-school-loans--65511804a5844628-339f-11ed-a550-7f18fed23bd5Tue, 22 Aug 2023 19:02:35 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Biden can’t stop, won’t stop trying to forgive student debt, even as borrowers are shortly expected to resume payments. The Washington Post’s Danielle Douglas-Gabriel explains. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina Al-Sadi...1507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-russians-still-support-the-war--65511799a5189cd4-339f-11ed-a550-abf78436e181Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselPutin's war is hurting Russians, too. Writer Masha Gessen and researcher Jade McGlynn explain why public opinion doesn't reflect that. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1514falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-the-green-rush--65511824a69d61a2-339f-11ed-a550-13d0c69fbf71Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:45:00 +0000Eisa RusselAdelanto, California, was broke. Could legalizing marijuana cultivation offer a fix? Reporter David Weinberg’s podcast Dreamtown details how the path to salvation was marred by scandal, debt, and corruption. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy,...1562truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robocab--65511810a638d34a-339f-11ed-a550-67dcf76f0521Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:22:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe San Francisco Standard’s Liz Lindqwister reports from San Francisco, where people are flipping her off for hailing rides in robotaxis. The Verge’s Andrew Hawkins explains how long before one pulls up in front of you. This episode was produced by...1512falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-man-indicted-again-again-again--65511827a5d42d46-339f-11ed-a550-6b3b819e57c2Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselOft-indicted former President Donald Trump is at it again. Stephen Fowler, host of Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Battleground: Ballot Box podcast, explains the paradox of the Fulton County charges. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by...1508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-maui-burned--65511825a5707a4e-339f-11ed-a550-93b53f9958d0Tue, 15 Aug 2023 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselHawaii’s landscape has been rapidly changing for the last 200 years thanks to plantations, tourism, and climate change. A reporter and climatologist explain how those factors fueled one of the worst wildfires in US history. Today’s show was produced...1505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-postpartum-pill--65511849a5049c16-339f-11ed-a550-df41cc0a6cf4Mon, 14 Aug 2023 18:41:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe FDA’s approval of a new pill that treats postpartum depression could be yet another signal that we are living in a golden age of medicine. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered...1503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suing-big-food--65511846a6892d22-339f-11ed-a550-c3a05daaf222Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTostitos chips without real lime. Root beer made with fake vanilla. Instant mac and cheese that isn’t so instant. These products are among the hundreds targeted by lawyer Spencer Sheehan. We talked to him last year about why he wants Big Food to stop...1504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rikers-takeover--65511855a6252aca-339f-11ed-a550-0b6dad98d75eThu, 10 Aug 2023 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselToday a federal judge hears arguments on whether New York City Mayor Eric Adams should be stripped of control of the jails on Rikers Island. Gothamist’s Matt Katz explains. This episode was produced by Siona Peterous, edited by Matt Collette with help...1503truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shein-trouble--65511831a5c091fa-339f-11ed-a550-038e5d880c3eWed, 09 Aug 2023 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Chinese apparel company Shein is a favorite of Gen Z shoppers and the latest frontier in US-China tensions. Vogue Business editor Hilary Milnes explains why Congress, designers, and worker advocates are all determined to take down the global fast...1503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/espn-4-sale--65511850a55aed0a-339f-11ed-a550-efbae8f96215Tue, 08 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselDisney CEO Bob Iger says the company is looking for a “strategic partner” to invest in the massive sports network, which has been struggling in an era of cord-cutting. Peter Kafka explains what it could mean for fans. This episode was produced by Hady...1496falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-topic--65511852a4ef974e-339f-11ed-a550-274f5267b7c8Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen it comes to climate policy, President Biden has accomplished more than any of his predecessors. But activists want more: They want him to declare a climate emergency. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt...1492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-air-istocracy--65511835a6750d24-339f-11ed-a550-7ff24cfd93d4Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselPrivate jets aren’t what they used to be. AOC is calling out Hollywood executives for having too many, and European nations are trying to ban them. People are even saying Taylor Swift’s the problem. But wait until you hear who’s really paying for...1501truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battlechips--65511858a611679c-339f-11ed-a550-1ff5282311daThu, 03 Aug 2023 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselSemiconductors are used in just about every piece of technology. The US wants to limit what China can do with them. Alex W. Palmer explains the latest front in the fight for tech dominance. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina...1502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-man-indicted-again-again--65511837a5acf65e-339f-11ed-a550-07af92bc207eWed, 02 Aug 2023 19:14:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe latest unprecedented is about January 6, but does the American public still care about January 6? This episode was produced by Siona Peterous with help from Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from...1493falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-did-the-recession-go--65511838a542b83e-339f-11ed-a550-33dc3ec05e1dTue, 01 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA much-dreaded recession doesn’t actually seem to be materializing. We called up some experts — economics reporters Tracy Alloway and Greg Ip, plus our boss, Vox CEO Jim Bankoff — to figure out what’s going on. This episode was produced by Miles...1504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-parental-rights-mobilize-muslims--65511840a38d16f6-339f-11ed-a550-07a726914ae0Mon, 31 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselSome Muslim parents wanted their kids to opt out of reading schoolbooks with LGBTQ characters and themes. Today, Explained reporter Haleema Shah explains what happened when their fight went national. This episode was reported and produced by Haleema...1500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/music-s-nostalgia-industrial-complex--65511842a4db23b8-339f-11ed-a550-7b7a894a88d6Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselA lot of our new hit music sounds just like our parents’ old hit music. Pitchfork’s Jayson Greene says you should blame publishing companies. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Serena Solin, engineered...1487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sound-of-freedom--65511826a48260d4-339f-11ed-a550-07f81d9e17a7Thu, 27 Jul 2023 20:57:53 +0000Eisa RusselThe Wall Street Journal’s John Jurgensen explains how Sound of Freedom, an action-drama about fighting child sex trafficking, beat Tom Cruise and Indiana Jones at the box office. Writer Meg Conley explains the murky truth behind the movie. This...1910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-third-nuclear-superpower--65511843a42d8320-339f-11ed-a550-ab0a801c8e67Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFor decades, a delicate strategy of deterrence kept Russia and the US from nuclear war. With China upping its nuclear ambitions, things are about to get a lot more complicated.  This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette,...1507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-ai-factory--65511884a3dd7498-339f-11ed-a550-afdfd8f7a15eTue, 25 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWe are used to thinking of artificial intelligence as knowledge generated by machines. The Verge’s Josh Dzieza pulls back the curtain on the vast network of human labor that powers AI. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina...1505truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-want-you-to-fight-the-culture-war--65511856a37927e0-339f-11ed-a550-4302c9080057Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe defense bill is the latest piece of legislation to be weaponized by the far-right Freedom Caucus. It’s also the latest test for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1503truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/barbie-dreampodcast--65511881a4c67d82-339f-11ed-a550-dba5f68ab832Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:27:13 +0000Eisa RusselIs Barbie a toy commercial doubling as the first installment of an inevitable Mattel Cinematic Universe? Or does it have something important to say? Barbie’s multitudes, explained. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette,...1532falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bidenomics--65511844a46c30c0-339f-11ed-a550-1b2aa02f0f98Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselA lot of Americans are still feeling iffy about the economy, but Joe Biden’s so proud of how things are going that he’s stuck his name on it. The Washington Post’s Jeff Stein explains “Bidenomics.” This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by...1504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-ethical-investing-a-sham--65511893a419b2a0-339f-11ed-a550-331588a79b44Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselRepublican presidential candidates have a bone to pick with ESG investments. So does James Surowiecki, contributing writer at The Atlantic. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by...1503truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-actors-strike--65511889a3c98f8c-339f-11ed-a550-dfdbe86affa5Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe actors are officially on strike. Vox senior correspondent and critic Alissa Wilkinson breaks down what SAG-AFTRA is afta, and the New Yorker’s Michael Schulman explains how one of Netflix’s first original shows was an early warning sign. This...1504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vacation-all-i-ever-wanted--65511901a36562fa-339f-11ed-a550-fb2624946fb9Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:05:00 +0000Eisa Russel🎵 Now that I’m away, I wish I had stayed. 🎵 Vox’s Allie Volpe explains why travel feels like such a mess right now (and how to make it a bit better). And the New Yorker’s Agnes Callard makes the case against travel altogether. This episode was...1504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-joshua-generation--65511845a4b217e8-339f-11ed-a550-37956b1ef65eFri, 14 Jul 2023 18:05:10 +0000Eisa RusselA group of evangelical Christians raised their children to become influential in the White House, on Capitol Hill, and in the Supreme Court. Now, as adults, the "Joshua generation" are reckoning with their upbringing. This episode was produced by...1587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disaster-unpreparedness--65511861a4564bd4-339f-11ed-a550-db4f307e0131Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselVermont just got slammed with flash floods, road closures, and evacuations. Harvard’s Juliette Kayyem says the storm reveals how unprepared the US is for the present moment, when natural disasters are more frequent and more intense than ever before....1507falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-threads-unravel-twitter--65511847a4057c86-339f-11ed-a550-1feccfa8c4f7Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAs Meta launches its Twitter competitor, The Verge’s David Pierce says that we are watching the end of the social internet in real time. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered...1510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nato-to-ukraine-not-yet--65511905a3b56d90-339f-11ed-a550-3f203fbc71d4Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Biden and other world leaders say it’s too dangerous to admit Ukraine into NATO while it’s at war with Russia. But, to the dismay of allies, the US will send cluster bombs to the front. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by...1511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-everyone-s-mad-about-equity--65511914a3518da2-339f-11ed-a550-cb0f1e7dd9eaMon, 10 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselEveryone is fighting about “equity.” If only they could define it. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Haleema Shah, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted...1506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-s-the-beef--65511851a49a4690-339f-11ed-a550-7b562331271bFri, 07 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA rancher in the Pacific Northwest scammed two companies out of $244 million. In this episode we first served in February, KUOW’s Anna King — host of the Ghost Herd podcast — explains how Cody Easterday went from ranching royalty to prison. This...1511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/excuseflation--65511829a44227d0-339f-11ed-a550-2312d32ce3d3Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselInflation happens for a lot of reasons that can be hard for even economists to fully grasp. But — as we learned this spring in an episode we’re rerunning today — there’s also a more straightforward reason prices keep going up: greedy corporations are...1504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/even-more-forever-chemicals--65511853a3f1aeea-339f-11ed-a550-6b6597a9da86Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe chemical manufacturer 3M will pay $10 billion to settle claims it contaminated drinking water with “forever chemicals.” Good thing we already spoke with Barbara Moran, WBUR’s climate and environmental correspondent, who explained these non-stick...1505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/smokeshow--655118625c391372-339f-11ed-8a21-3f98039577fdFri, 30 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFor the second time this month, huge sections of the US are blanketed by wildfire smoke. Vox’s Rebecca Leber and climate journalist Jeff Goodell say we’re gonna have to get used to it. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt...1508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supreme-court-race-need-not-apply--655118605ba6b734-339f-11ed-8a21-ef5ff2b14f4fThu, 29 Jun 2023 18:30:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious admissions policies at Harvard and UNC. The ruling is likely to reshape affirmative action in America. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard...1446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mall-cop-nation--655118665b401538-339f-11ed-8a21-b7cb52923e80Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe three biggest private employers in North America are Walmart, Amazon, and a security firm you’ve maybe never heard of: Allied Universal. Time’s Alana Semuels explains the rise of poorly trained and poorly paid private security guards across...1445falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woke-woke-woke-woke-woke--655118645b28133e-339f-11ed-8a21-030a165af1caTue, 27 Jun 2023 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselHow “woke” went from Marcus Garvey to Childish Gambino to Ron DeSantis. This episode was produced by Siona Peterous, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at...1512truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-behind-russia-s-mutiny--655118685ac5e8b2-339f-11ed-8a21-a7efbcb0d5a3Mon, 26 Jun 2023 18:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselYevgeny Prigozhin rose from hot dog seller to top chef to Russia’s leading mercenary. Journalist Paul Wood and Harvard’s Timothy Colton explain why he turned on Vladimir Putin this weekend. This episode was produced by Siona Peterous and Hady Mawajdeh...1500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oceangate--655118655c25a2d8-339f-11ed-8a21-0f3e30ee6087Fri, 23 Jun 2023 18:09:07 +0000Eisa RusselDeep-sea explorer G. Michael Harris has been down to the wreck of the Titanic 14 times. He begged his friend PH Nargeolet not to get on the OceanGate Titan submersible before it imploded in the sea earlier this week. He explains why he saw this...1504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dinner-and-a-modi--655119205bd0c344-339f-11ed-8a21-c3dfa6fa30d7Thu, 22 Jun 2023 18:13:00 +0000Eisa RusselDespite US concerns over the decline of Indian democracy and human rights, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is getting a prestigious state dinner from the Biden administration. Sadanand Dhume and Irfan Nooruddin explain. This episode was produced by...1506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/okla-home-a--655119255b58e8e2-339f-11ed-8a21-37d983b83ec7Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA group in Tulsa, Oklahoma, will pay remote workers $10,000 to move there. Vox’s Rani Molla explains why the city is banking on a digital workforce — and whether the program leaves longtime Tulsans behind. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh,...1508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/childproofing-pornhub--655118705b0fa4c0-339f-11ed-8a21-1353f091b04fTue, 20 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselStates want to restrict kids’ access to harmful content online via age verification systems. New York Times reporter Natasha Singer explains how a wave of new legislation could dramatically reshape the internet. This episode was produced by Amanda...1502falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-today-explained-center-for-kids-who-can-t-read-good--655119275c112f92-339f-11ed-8a21-7369f75f3c01Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFor decades, American schools have taught reading with an approach that doesn’t work very well. Emily Hanford of the podcast “Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong” explains how things are starting to change. This episode was produced...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-saudis-bought-pro-golf--655119325bbcbc96-339f-11ed-8a21-73bf3313f0ccThu, 15 Jun 2023 18:43:15 +0000Eisa RusselThe PGA Tour wanted nothing to do with a rival Saudi-funded golf tour, but like Silicon Valley and the White House, it couldn’t resist the Kingdom’s influence. A sports guy (Rick Maese of the Washington Post) and a foreign policy guy (Jonathan Guyer...1526falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kids-sue-montana-over-climate-change--655118345b7180e6-339f-11ed-8a21-77b65c9b8431Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHeld v. Montana, a first-of-its-kind climate lawsuit, pits young people — and their constitutionally enshrined right to a clean environment — against a state with pro-fossil fuel policies. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina...1508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vivek-ramaswamy-explains-himself--655118825af73cbe-339f-11ed-8a21-2ffe6a595fa5Tue, 13 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe entrepreneur is running a longshot campaign for the GOP nomination on an “American nationalist,” anti-“woke capitalism” platform. Semafor’s Dave Weigel explains why so many Republicans now think they have a chance at the crown. This episode was...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-marvel-movies-look-bad--655118795a96318a-339f-11ed-8a21-ef2e241637a2Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselBad visual effects in movies may have less to do with technology and more to do with workers being underpaid and overworked. Vulture senior reporter Chris Lee explains in this episode of Into It. This episode was produced for Into It by Travis Larchuk...1511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-man-indicted-again--655119335bfbf1f4-339f-11ed-8a21-a73e1f325526Fri, 09 Jun 2023 22:30:06 +0000Eisa RusselFor the first time in American history, a former president faces federal charges. Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Siona Peterous, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Michael...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/texas-messed-with-houston-schools--655118695be4b4da-339f-11ed-8a21-0bc8fd11c34dThu, 08 Jun 2023 18:22:19 +0000Eisa RusselThe state of Texas took over Houston’s Independent School District and replaced the superintendent and the elected board. But state takeovers like this rarely make schools better. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina...1497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/california-is-becoming-uninsurable--655119355b8c6186-339f-11ed-8a21-c3150914908cWed, 07 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTwo insurance giants will stop issuing new policies for California homes. CalMatters reporter Ben Christopher and Vox’s Umair Irfan say insurers have determined what homeowners refuse to accept: Climate change has made some parts of the country too...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apple-s-3-500-goggles--655119385aded930-339f-11ed-8a21-5b0be8492b51Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:12:01 +0000Eisa RusselApple’s launch of a new mixed reality headset shows that, for Apple, the metaverse isn’t dead. The Verge’s David Pierce explains. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-housebans-of-tallahassee--655118775a82fe4e-339f-11ed-8a21-2bbdde4ef008Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA new Florida law will restrict where Chinese citizens can buy homes, and other states may follow suit. The legislation is eerily similar to racist land laws from over 100 years ago. Vox reporter Li Zhou and Hofstra law professor Julian Ku explain....1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hannah-gadsby-and-pablo-matic-picasso--655118735a6f13a2-339f-11ed-8a21-3b0b18fbc0a2Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselComedian Hannah Gadsby railed against Pablo Picasso in “Nanette.” So why are they curating an exhibition timed to the 50th anniversary of his death? Gadsby and author Claire Dederer explain what we should do with art from monstrous artists. This...1525truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ukraine-s-counteroffensive--655118715a5b31ca-339f-11ed-8a21-e7d0bbdf6412Thu, 01 Jun 2023 18:03:00 +0000Eisa RusselUkraine vowed to mount a counteroffensive against Russia. Drone attacks on Moscow might signal it has begun. The Washington Post’s Mary Ilyushina and the Guardian’s Luke Harding explain. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/target-ing-pride--6551188059aaf4ea-339f-11ed-8a21-0babf87f3a2aWed, 31 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselCompanies have been leaning into Pride month for years. So why are brands like Target and Bud Light facing such intense backlash now? Vox’s Emily Stewart and historian Kyle Williams explain. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kia-boyz-are-coming-for-your-car--655118755948a916-339f-11ed-8a21-1b9d56aaf54eTue, 30 May 2023 18:35:17 +0000Eisa RusselTurns out Kias and Hyundais are easy to steal. Teens are taking advantage, and putting it all on TikTok. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean...1511falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-and-bothered--655118365a478102-339f-11ed-8a21-3faf4ec88aefFri, 26 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe FDA approved a game-changing drug to treat hot flashes, a symptom of menopause. Health writer Jancee Dunn talks about why a transition that happens to half the world’s population still feels like a mystery. This episode was produced by Victoria...1519truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-s-ronning--6551184159e60bac-339f-11ed-8a21-9f1369a0ac83Thu, 25 May 2023 18:12:40 +0000Eisa RusselNBC’s Matt Dixon explains how Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to Make America Florida. Vox’s Andrew Prokop spells out how the governor’s brain works. Please clap. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-cancer-vaccine--655118925996fe40-339f-11ed-8a21-7fb58ba8b3eeWed, 24 May 2023 19:04:00 +0000Eisa RusselDr. Vinod Balachandran explains how he and his colleagues successfully treated pancreatic cancer with bespoke mRNA vaccines. Science journalist Charles Graeber says this could be cancer’s “penicillin moment.” This episode was produced by Avishay...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-wellness-killed-jenny-craig--655118955935922c-339f-11ed-8a21-73444e910289Tue, 23 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe diet company is shutting down. Bloomberg’s Emma Court explains how Jenny Craig’s strategy — heavy on celebrity endorsements and meal plans — couldn’t compete with a shift toward body positivity and pharmaceuticals. This episode was produced by...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rehabilitation-of-bashar-al-assad--6551190458c76d2e-339f-11ed-8a21-a30ce5d90ee1Mon, 22 May 2023 18:03:00 +0000Eisa RusselSyrian President Bashar al-Assad became a regional pariah after brutal crackdowns on his own citizens. But on Friday, the most powerful men in the Middle East welcomed him back into the Arab League. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parking-is-a-lot--655118485a34ab04-339f-11ed-8a21-b3e4fa15ac88Fri, 19 May 2023 18:02:00 +0000Eisa RusselIn our quest to accommodate parked cars, we’ve paved over downtowns, polluted the planet, and made it near impossible to get anywhere without driving. Slate’s Henry Grabar explains Big Parking — and how electric cars might offer an opportunity to...1485falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kevin-mccarthy-wants-you-to-get-a-job--6551189659f99226-339f-11ed-8a21-bf3b2e54d3c8Thu, 18 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWith the debt ceiling deadline approaching, Republicans want to expand rules that require welfare recipients to work. Vox’s Dylan Scott and Marketplace’s Krissy Clark explain. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi and...1535falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-most-important-election-of-2023--6551187459836f1a-339f-11ed-8a21-cbd6ed076312Wed, 17 May 2023 18:02:00 +0000Eisa RusselAfter 21 years of leading Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a global political giant. But a crumbling Turkish economy and the opposition candidate pose the biggest threat to his power in years. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Amina...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-border-crisis--65511883591fe58a-339f-11ed-8a21-e72a09dbbe8bTue, 16 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselTitle 42, a Covid-era policy that included strict limits on migration into the US from Mexico, has expired. El Paso Times reporter Lauren Villagran explains what that means for both the border communities and the far-flung cities feeling the brunt of...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-power-plants-go-green--6551194358b0e356-339f-11ed-8a21-4b2567cc45f3Mon, 15 May 2023 18:31:14 +0000Eisa RusselThe EPA has just announced new rules for power plants to clean up their act. But to get to those lower limits, companies might have to switch to two largely untested technologies in the power sector: hydrogen production and carbon capture. This...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-zelda-changed-gaming--655119035a20fe38-339f-11ed-8a21-0781cc573784Fri, 12 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselIt’s dangerous to go alone! Take this podcast. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Michael Raphael, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-is-over--6551188759d2c88a-339f-11ed-8a21-efb752942e27Thu, 11 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOr at least the federal government is over spending money on it. Vox’s resident epidemiologist, Keren Landman, explains the end of the public health emergency. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-loses-sexual-abuse-lawsuit--65511946596f77bc-339f-11ed-8a21-4f07f78690faWed, 10 May 2023 18:12:00 +0000Eisa RusselA New York jury awarded $5 million to journalist E. Jean Carroll, whose civil suit against the former president alleged sexual battery and defamation. Vox’s Constance Grady explains. This episode was produced by Siona Peterous and Avishay Artsy,...1519truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ed-sheeran-and-the-blurred-lines-effect--655119065908bd42-339f-11ed-8a21-37d4e7e577f4Tue, 09 May 2023 18:18:21 +0000Eisa RusselEd Sheeran just won a big copyright trial. But he might not have even been in court if not for Robin Thicke and Pharrell’s “Blurred Lines.” Pitchfork’s Jayson Greene explains how the song of the summer from 10 years ago simply refuses to go away. This...1527falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-killing-of-jordan-neely--65511885589ca968-339f-11ed-8a21-8fd75f1ec83aMon, 08 May 2023 18:33:21 +0000Eisa RusselA subway rider choked to death Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man known to New Yorkers for his impersonations of Michael Jackson. WNYC reporters Matt Katz and Samantha Max explain the complexity of the incident. This episode was produced by...1528falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charles-in-charge--655118995a0cf442-339f-11ed-8a21-3b47bc924c45Fri, 05 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselKing Charles is struggling to get his subjects to care about the historic coronation this weekend. Professor Brooke Newman explains the complicated road to ditching the monarchy. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-used-to-higher-interest-rates--6551190959beb43a-339f-11ed-8a21-4b20229ba9d1Thu, 04 May 2023 18:14:24 +0000Eisa RusselThe Federal Reserve has once again raised interest rates, which means borrowing money for your mortgage or your business is once again more expensive. New York Times economics reporter Talmon Joseph Smith explains why this might keep happening. This...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disney-vs-desantis--65511891595c015a-339f-11ed-8a21-c758607cfbe0Wed, 03 May 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselOnce upon a time, a Magic Kingdom took issue with a ruler’s law and, well, everyone ended up suing each other. The Wall Street Journal’s Robbie Whelan explains the feud between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. This episode was...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-supreme-court-s-corruption-crisis--6551195858f19784-339f-11ed-8a21-2f36e2bc390eTue, 02 May 2023 18:49:26 +0000Eisa RusselIn a hearing today, the Senate Judiciary Committee took on the Supreme Court’s lack of ethics standards. ProPublica’s Joshua Kaplan explains how his reporting on Justice Clarence Thomas’s history of accepting gifts from a conservative megadonor led to...1519truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-parents-are-suing-social-media--6551191758882966-339f-11ed-8a21-07d5591ad47eMon, 01 May 2023 18:37:35 +0000Eisa RusselCongress has yet to pass legislation regulating social media companies, so parents are taking matters into their own hands. A lawyer representing them explains how a new spin on an old legal theory might lead to a big win. This episode was produced by...1521falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fake-drake--655119165874b804-339f-11ed-8a21-a7eac8f93418Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Verge’s Nilay Patel explains how a spurious collaboration between Drake and The Weeknd started a copyright fight over generative AI. Holly Herndon introduces her AI alterego, Holly+. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina...1549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-title-ix-protect-trans-athletes--65511894581e822c-339f-11ed-8a21-8fa1b91cba7dThu, 27 Apr 2023 18:32:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Biden hopes so. His administration is preparing to roll out new rules that would counter state and local bans aimed at keeping transgender youth out of sports. ESPN’s Katie Barnes explains. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-war-in-sudan--6551195557d08590-339f-11ed-8a21-27c59f21755dWed, 26 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselForeign powers are arming and funding opposing military leaders in Sudan, who are now battling for control of the country. It’s just the latest in a line of civil conflicts worldwide that are trending longer and more complex. This episode was produced...1487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-s-running--655118885780e4fe-339f-11ed-8a21-fb9577166a93Tue, 25 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe oldest president in the history of the United States wants a second term. Vox’s Andrew Prokop and Dylan Matthews explain why Joe Biden doesn’t have any competition. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah and Siona Peterous, edited by Amina...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-adderall-shortage--65511854571f801a-339f-11ed-8a21-771563558615Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:10:00 +0000Eisa RusselThere is a nationwide shortage of medications to treat ADHD. One culprit: the DEA. Vox’s Dylan Scott explains. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Michael...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cocaine-hippos-and-the-case-against-pets--6551190758602196-339f-11ed-8a21-17c037e7b830Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe descendants of Pablo Escobar’s pet hippopotami are wreaking havoc in Colombia. They can teach us non-druglords a thing or two about pet ownership. This episode was produced by Siona Peterous, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-it-rain--65511900580af9be-339f-11ed-8a21-a38097bec33cThu, 20 Apr 2023 18:06:18 +0000Eisa RusselThe Colorado River is disappearing and the government is now spending millions on one wild idea to ease the pain: seeding clouds to make it rain. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1519truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-the-fox-pay--6551191157bdbadc-339f-11ed-8a21-6f6dbf1e5edcWed, 19 Apr 2023 18:40:17 +0000Eisa Russel$787.5 million. (To Dominion Voting Systems, averting a defamation trial that could have been disastrous for the network. The Washington Post’s Erik Wemple explains.) This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt...1503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hollywood-writers-are-ready-to-strike--655119235759b79e-339f-11ed-8a21-3f0fe70631a0Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:56:40 +0000Eisa RusselTV and film writers just voted to authorize a strike, which could leave studios without fresh scripts as soon as May 1. Bloomberg business reporter Lucas Shaw explains. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-forever-chemicals-in-your-blood--6551191057329326-339f-11ed-8a21-1f6d65566e66Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Biden administration has new plans to reduce the amount of PFAS or “forever chemicals” in America’s drinking water. Barbara Moran, WBUR’s climate and environmental correspondent, explains why that will only get us so far. This episode was produced...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-discord-leaks--65511922584be8ca-339f-11ed-8a21-a3c06531258fFri, 14 Apr 2023 19:52:56 +0000Eisa RusselFederal officials have charged a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard with posting a trove of classified documents online. Politico’s Erin Banco explains. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Haleema Shah with help from...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/phantom-ghosts-broadway--6551192657f77128-339f-11ed-8a21-b77d1dc9ae50Thu, 13 Apr 2023 20:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe chandelier crashes for a final time as Broadway’s longest-running musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extremely ’80s Phantom of the Opera, closes after 35 years and nearly 14,000 performances. Vulture’s Andrea Long Chu assesses its cultural staying...1520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-stuff-isn-t-getting-cheaper--6551192457aab054-339f-11ed-8a21-ffe10446c5ceWed, 12 Apr 2023 18:29:26 +0000Eisa RusselThe traditional explanation of inflation is simple: too much money chasing too few goods. But some experts are now wondering if companies’ aggressive pursuit of profit is driving up inflation as well. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited...1520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-fight-over-abortion-pills--65511915576cc7c6-339f-11ed-8a21-dfc062662002Tue, 11 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselA federal judge in Texas invalidated the FDA’s decades-old approval of the abortion drug mifepristone. Vox’s Anna North explains the battle over a drug that’s been legal since 2000. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Hady Mawajdeh, edited...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-russia-arrested-an-american-reporter--65511857570c1340-339f-11ed-8a21-47be69aeb75fMon, 10 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselEvan Gershkovich’s detention is a callback to the last time a US journalist was accused of espionage in Russia — and to a Soviet-era tactic for manipulating the West. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/table-for-10-billion-please--6551195758352450-339f-11ed-8a21-9f8b68ba76c3Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:02:00 +0000Eisa RusselFeeding the world’s growing population is an increasingly difficult challenge, and climate change won’t make it any easier. Vox’s Kenny Torrella visited the Netherlands, a small country with big ideas about the future of food, to find out more about...1690falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncle-sam-really-wants-you--6551185957e4a99e-339f-11ed-8a21-8f4eca727b03Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:20:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US military faces its worst recruiting crisis since the draft ended in 1973. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth — aware of the military’s reputation of forever wars, veteran suicide, and sexual assault — is working to convince a new...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-you-carry-narcan--655119195796db9c-339f-11ed-8a21-6392fde1b5b6Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:29:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe drug that brings people overdosing on opioids back from the brink of death in minutes just got approved for over-the-counter use. The Wall Street Journal’s Julie Wernau explains why she carries it with her everywhere she goes. This episode was...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-limits-blame-the-mayor--6551196257459be2-339f-11ed-8a21-cb997030c959Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:15:00 +0000Eisa RusselChicagoans feel unsafe, and many blame Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The two Democrats on the ballot to replace her have starkly different views on what the city should do next. WBEZ’s Patrick Smith and Mariah Woelfel explain. This episode was produced by...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-limits-crime-vibes--6551192956f7ff9a-339f-11ed-8a21-dfbb0d43b128Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselAmericans aren’t going downtown like they used to, and a lot of them say it’s because they don’t feel safe there. Today, Explained got the data to untangle crime facts from crime feelings. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-man-indicted--6551186332b55f24-339f-11ed-a390-63390f06a1a4Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:35:00 +0000Eisa RusselDonald Trump is the first US president to be indicted. Now what? Vox’s Andrew Prokop explains. This episode was produced by Haleema Shah and Amanda Lewellyn with help from Avishay Artsy. It was edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fake-nation-of-kailasa--655118723262437a-339f-11ed-a390-97851bd177f9Thu, 30 Mar 2023 18:04:04 +0000Eisa RusselNewark officials rescinded a sister city agreement with the United States of Kailasa after finding out it wasn’t actually a real place. Reporter Sushmita Pathak explains how a fugitive cult leader from India created a fake nation that conned everyday...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-an-ai-pope-pic-fooled-us--6551192131f7e75a-339f-11ed-a390-7737eaec61bbWed, 29 Mar 2023 18:02:00 +0000Eisa RusselAn AI-generated image of Cool Pope in immaculate drip went viral over the weekend and most everyone thought it was real. The Verge’s James Vincent explains how we should navigate our new internet reality. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn,...1524truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-israeli-israeli-conflict--6551197231a5526a-339f-11ed-a390-c7b01fc25f85Tue, 28 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselFar-right judicial reforms have inspired what might be the largest protests in the history of Israel. If adopted, the reforms could spell the end of democracy in the world’s only majority-Jewish country. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy,...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-mexico-low-key-fixes-child-care--65511964313fc9d6-339f-11ed-a390-3b63684bb28cMon, 27 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe US has a child care crisis. But New Mexico just figured out a way to fix it (hint: they’re paying for it). This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-limits-should-public-transit-be-free--6551194032ca3d86-339f-11ed-a390-8f07774f0963Fri, 24 Mar 2023 18:33:00 +0000Eisa RusselTransit agencies nationwide are facing an existential crisis. Washington, DC’s city council has a paradoxical solution: make subways and buses free. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard,...1520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rep-frost-and-david-hogg-on-what-gen-z-wants--65511928324ad5dc-339f-11ed-a390-4b53bcb4dd8bThu, 23 Mar 2023 18:14:01 +0000Eisa RusselFive years after March for Our Lives, one of the historic protest’s organizers and his historic friend explain why it’s easy to forget how much progress has been made. Plus, Rep. Frost breaks some news about his first proper piece of legislation. This...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tents-standoff-at-the-va--6551193731e2fb10-339f-11ed-a390-93f51f02f4ebWed, 22 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselWhen the Veterans Administration failed to build the homes it promised, unhoused vets built a tent city across the street — in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Los Angeles. KCRW’s Anna Scott tells their story in “City of Tents: Veterans Row.”...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-us-is-obsessed-with-china--65511876318b4640-339f-11ed-a390-1f46368ed1c9Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThere’s rare bipartisan consensus in Washington: China is a threat to be countered. Cornell professor Jessica Chen Weiss says the American approach could lock both countries into an escalatory spiral. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin,...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-300-days--6551188631223330-339f-11ed-a390-bf6da8e6f824Mon, 20 Mar 2023 19:07:05 +0000Eisa RusselThe war in Iraq has been declared over by nearly every president since the one who started it 20 years ago today. But it’s still not done. At SXSW in Austin, Texas, Sean Rameswaram explained why it’s important we remember. This episode was written by...2199truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-limits-beware-the-doom-loop--65511944329fdda2-339f-11ed-a390-4b52942b79f9Fri, 17 Mar 2023 18:01:10 +0000Eisa RusselPandemic restrictions are mostly over, but cities are still struggling to recover. Empty offices threaten to set off a downward spiral of falling tax revenue and declining services. Today, Explained’s Miles Bryan tries to stop the doom loop before it...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lean-in-era-is-over--655118783236afb2-339f-11ed-a390-2fec2480741cThu, 16 Mar 2023 18:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselExecs like YouTube’s Susan Wojcicki and Meta’s Sheryl Sandberg paved the way for women in tech. Now they’re leaving the industry — and being replaced by men. This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn, edited and fact-checked by Matt Collette with...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-republicans-breaking-up-with-tucker-carlson--6551194831cf1776-339f-11ed-a390-eb907f726926Wed, 15 Mar 2023 18:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Fox News host aired a splashy exclusive this month about the January 6 insurrection. Some Republican senators saw his coverage — and publicly called “b******t.” This episode was produced by Haleema Shah with help from Victoria Chamberlin, edited...1519truefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kids-defying-family-court--6551194231712864-339f-11ed-a390-ff8d7a99ef8eTue, 14 Mar 2023 18:54:06 +0000Eisa RusselTwo siblings in Utah are defying a court order to reunite with their father, who they allege abused them. ProPublica’s Hannah Dreyfus explains a controversial concept known as “parental alienation.” This episode was produced by Siona Peterous, edited...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silicon-valley-bank-goes-bust--65511947310a529c-339f-11ed-a390-770129971f47Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:30:57 +0000Eisa RusselSVB’s collapse is the biggest bank failure since 2008. Insider’s Ben Bergman explains why the bank collapsed, why the Biden administration intervened, and what this means for the economy writ large. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and...1494falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-fun-oscars-vs-blockbusters--655118975851a680-bf8a-11ed-834b-8f4b778f6cdbSun, 12 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselHuge hits like Top Gun: Maverick and Avatar: The Way of Water got nominated alongside Tár. In this episode of Into It, which is now available twice a week, Vulture’s Joe Reid explains the on-again, off-again relationship between the Oscars and the box...1842falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-war-on-drag--65511970328ab558-339f-11ed-a390-1f3e3999c79eFri, 10 Mar 2023 19:23:08 +0000Eisa RusselMelissa Brown, a state politics reporter for The Tennessean, spills the tea on Tennessee’s new drag restrictions. And drag performer Bella DuBalle promises the state’s queens have no plans to sashay away. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy,...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/congress-is-daddy--65511890322211ce-339f-11ed-a390-8724575fe5f7Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:01:00 +0000Eisa RusselDC is baby. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained . Support Today, Explained by making a...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/auditing-ukraine--6551193431ba3e14-339f-11ed-a390-5707fcaa1a5aWed, 08 Mar 2023 19:42:02 +0000Eisa RusselCongress wants more oversight of how the billions in US aid to Ukraine are being used. But our own military can’t even seem to pass an audit. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and...1537falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-save-a-murderer--655119603158193c-339f-11ed-a390-b367ab593e82Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselShould past trauma prevent a convicted killer from being executed? The Marshall Project’s Maurice Chammah reports on “mitigation specialists” who try to save the lives of death row inmates by investigating their histories. This episode was produced by...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fight-for-affordable-insulin--6551196130f1eaea-339f-11ed-a390-1bd480b722a5Mon, 06 Mar 2023 21:54:41 +0000Eisa RusselInsulin was the poster child of overpriced life saving drugs, but a manufacturer finally capped the cost at $35. Vox’s Dylan Scott explains how pharmaceutical companies for decades managed to overprice drugs Americans desperately needed. This episode...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rockstar-maestro--655119833276138c-339f-11ed-a390-c3c0f4742122Fri, 03 Mar 2023 19:45:08 +0000Eisa RusselGustavo Dudamel brought classical music to the masses in Los Angeles. Now he’s announced that he’s taking his talents to New York, which could revive classical music on one of its biggest stages. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin,...1520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-newspapers-fired-dilbert--65511954320bea98-339f-11ed-a390-df8bf36e5d0fThu, 02 Mar 2023 19:03:36 +0000Eisa RusselNewspapers across the country pulled the long-running comic “Dilbert” after its creator uploaded a racist tirade about Rasmussen poll results. Journalist Chris Cillizza explains how providing the fodder for controversy is Rasmussen’s whole deal. This...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/block-the-sun-save-the-earth--6551197630d8c394-339f-11ed-a390-e32fd9afa0bfWed, 01 Mar 2023 19:12:47 +0000Eisa RusselSolar geoengineering — the idea of cooling the planet by deflecting the sun’s rays — is so risky that scientists and policy experts can’t even agree on whether to research it. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Matt Collette and...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biden-s-border-orders--655119492ff707ec-339f-11ed-a390-df48cc0d8860Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPresident Biden promised a more humane approach to immigration when he entered office. After two years and a flurry of activity on asylum policies, the Washington Post’s Nick Miroff explains whether Biden has delivered. This episode was produced by...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-shadow-war-on-russian-yachts--655119502fadc208-339f-11ed-a390-0f202d4c0905Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselBloomberg's Stephanie Baker and the New Yorker’s Evan Osnos explain the fight to seize (and maintain) billionaire boats. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/another-phone-call-from-ukraine--6551197330c027b2-339f-11ed-a390-3796195f6d84Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:01:09 +0000Eisa RusselOn the morning Russia invaded Ukraine, we called Yulya and Kurii. A year later, we’re calling them back. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pharrell-vuitton--655119393076740a-339f-11ed-a390-130234b5a8adThu, 23 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselPharrell Williams was happy to be named the new head of Louis Vuitton’s menswear, but his appointment had fashion industry hopefuls feeling like they never get lucky. Nick Kostov and Jacob Gallagher from the Wall Street Journal explain their scoop....1515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-how-dangerous-is-the-ohio-train-crash--655119843027ada2-339f-11ed-a390-b7ce26680bbcWed, 22 Feb 2023 19:00:48 +0000Eisa RusselThe derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals has residents of East Palestine, Ohio fearing for their health and safety. Two weeks after the incident, many feel like they have more questions than answers. This episode was produced by Amanda...1512falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ban-tiktok--655119742fdf25fa-339f-11ed-a390-2bcd8fc7ad2aTue, 21 Feb 2023 19:05:00 +0000Eisa RusselPoliticians across the United States are calling for an outright ban on the popular social media platform. Alex Heath, deputy editor at The Verge, explains how TikTok hopes to pre-empt one from ever passing. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh,...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/honey-they-stole-the-bees--6551199230a78c3e-339f-11ed-a390-e733607da601Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:20:15 +0000Eisa RusselHumanity can’t survive without bees, which is why bees are big business for thieves. Today, Explained’s Haleema Shah heads to the capital of sting operations — California’s Central Valley — to find out who’s beehind these thefts and why they're...2061falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turkey-s-man-made-catastrophe--655118983059dc6e-339f-11ed-a390-af20ee3adc9cThu, 16 Feb 2023 19:00:32 +0000Eisa RusselThousands of buildings collapsed after Turkey’s massive earthquakes. Now President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is facing a backlash for an amnesty program that gave developers retroactive approval for shoddy construction. This episode was produced by Avishay...1520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nikki-haley-kicks-off-a-republican-mutiny--65511951300f234a-339f-11ed-a390-e73ef7150cdaWed, 15 Feb 2023 19:12:22 +0000Eisa RusselNikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, is running for president. Vox’s Andrew Prokop says she’s likely the first of many prominent Republicans to challenge Trump. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi,...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/democratizing-spying--655120142fc6c956-339f-11ed-a390-272f07f60554Tue, 14 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa Russel“Zero-click spyware” is making it easier for governments to get their hands on individuals’ personal data. New York Times investigative reporter Mark Mazzetti says that when it comes to spyware, the United States is both an arsonist and a firefighter....1522falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pow-pow-power-grid--655119082f7dfc30-339f-11ed-a390-b75edf4c96a9Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:11:59 +0000Eisa RusselAttacks on vulnerable electrical infrastructure are surging. The tactic — embraced by everyone from copper-seeking vandals to chaos-minded white nationalists — exposes a major vulnerability in the US power grid. This episode was produced by Victoria...1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-american-cattle-swindle--65511941308ea192-339f-11ed-a390-877c4f0bea7aFri, 10 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselCody Easterday was ranching royalty in Washington state until he was sentenced to 11 years in prison for swindling two companies out of $244 million. KUOW’s Anna King — host of the Ghost Herd podcast — explains. This episode was produced by Hady...1519falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decisions-after-dobbs--655120033040a744-339f-11ed-a390-5763e4d31622Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:00:00 +0000Eisa RusselThe Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade is reshaping the way a lot of Americans think about pregnancy and abortion. Vox’s Marin Cogan talks to patients and doctors about how reproductive health care has changed in the months since Dobbs....1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-earthquake-two-recoveries--655119892f664b6c-339f-11ed-a390-b77dd665497bWed, 08 Feb 2023 19:02:45 +0000Eisa RusselTurkey is digging itself out from the devastating earthquake that has killed thousands across the country. Recovery efforts have been more difficult in northwest Syria, where civil war means there’s no unified response to the crisis. This episode was...1520falsefull