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When nature calls in space
6 april 2026 · 26 min
Artemis II is a historic mission for a number of reasons, including the Orion capsule’s bathroom. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado and Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch peers out of one of the Orion spacecraft's main cabin windows, looking back at Earth, as the crew travels towards the Moon. Photo by NASA via Getty Images.
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Can someone explain these prices?
5 april 2026 · 30 min
From the gas station to the café to the grocery store, we break down why things cost so much these days. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
A customer fills up a truck at a gas station. AP Photo/Jenny Kane.
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Tackling Trump’s corruption
4 april 2026 · 24 min
President 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon Mahoney and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) at the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images.
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Quitting OnlyFans
3 april 2026 · 27 min
With 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. Lees meer
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 Sean Rameswaram.
A screenshot from the website Quittr, which helps men struggling with porn addiction.
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Tucker Carlson explains himself
2 april 2026 · 26 min
President 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado and Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
Tucker Carlson, host of The Tucker Carlson Show, at the White House. Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images.
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Pushing peptides
1 april 2026 · 26 min
The FDA and RFK Jr. want to make it easier for you to take peptides. Lees meer
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 hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
A peptide user's supply. Photo by Michael Friberg for New York Magazine.
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How Iran is winning
31 maart 2026 · 26 min
Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in the war. It's working. Lees meer
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 Noel King.
Locals visiting Muscat Anchorage near the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Elke Scholiers/Getty Images.
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Should we privatize TSA?
30 maart 2026 · 26 min
The 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
A TSA agent looks on passengers at New York's LaGuardia airport. Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images.
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Your accent… explained
29 maart 2026 · 30 min
How you talk reveals where you’re from and who you’d like to be. Lees meer
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 "Clueless". Photo by CBS via Getty Images.
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Trump has lost the Iran war hawks
28 maart 2026 · 29 min
Ambassador John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, pushed for war with Iran for 20 years. But not like this. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon Mahoney and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Former US national security adviserJohn Bolton. Photo by Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images.
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Me, my husband, our girlfriend
27 maart 2026 · 26 min
Millennial 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
Lindy West in Hollywood. Photo by Erik Voake/Getty Images for Hulu.
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Trump vs. DC
26 maart 2026 · 28 min
President Trump came in like a wrecking ball in his second term, with a transformative vision for the nation's capital. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Workers adding President Donald Trump's name on the facade of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Photo by Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images.
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OpenAI owes us $180 billion
25 maart 2026 · 26 min
OpenAI'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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. This episode was produced in partnership with Vox's Future Perfect.
Disclosure: Vox Media is one of several publishers that have signed partnership agreements with OpenAI. Our reporting remains editorially independent.
Photo Illustration by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
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Meme warfare
24 maart 2026 · 26 min
Have 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
A screenshot from a White House X post about the Iran war titled "Operation Epic Fury."
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Attack of the drones
23 maart 2026 · 26 min
Iran's cutting-edge drones are changing how wars are fought, and the US is running out of munitions to combat them. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
Missiles launched from Iran seen over Hebron in West Bank. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Anadolu via Getty Images.
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The book of Mormon influence
22 maart 2026 · 31 min
From TikTok to reality TV, Mormons are having a big moment in pop culture. Lees meer
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 Hill.
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Nancy Pelosi explains her optimism
21 maart 2026 · 27 min
Nancy 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon Mahoney and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi marking the five year anniversary of the Jan. 6th attacks at the US Capitol. Photo by Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images.
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The cult of abusive chefs
20 maart 2026 · 26 min
One of the most influential chefs in the world has been accused of tormenting his staff physically and psychologically. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Chef Rene Redzepi in Copenhagen. Photo by Thibault Savary / AFP via Getty Images.
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Everyone’s vibe coding
19 maart 2026 · 26 min
AI code is here to stay. Lees meer
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 by Sean Rameswaram.
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The rage bait candidate
18 maart 2026 · 26 min
James Fishback is racist, antisemitic, economically populist, and the longshot candidate for Florida governor. He might be where the Republicans are heading next. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Image courtesy of Fishback for Florida/fishback2026.com.
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Betting on the Iran war
17 maart 2026 · 26 min
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are making it possible for just about anyone to profit off war. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi and Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
A betting page on Kalshi about Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
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Iran's regime, unchanged
16 maart 2026 · 27 min
Iran'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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
A huge Iranian flag alongside damaged structures in Tehran. Photo by Atta KENARE / AFP via Getty Images.
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Sugar crash
15 maart 2026 · 30 min
We’re obsessed with sugar. And Big Sugar is obsessed with us. How do we make a break? Lees meer
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 Jonquilyn Hill.
Image courtesy of Jenny Lawton.
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Bernie vs. the billionaires
14 maart 2026 · 24 min
Senator 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon Mahoney and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. at a confirmation hearing. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images.
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One nepo baby to rule them all
13 maart 2026 · 26 min
David Ellison’s daddy won him Warner Brothers. The rest of us are probably losing. Lees meer
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 Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison. Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images.
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Israel has lost Americans
12 maart 2026 · 26 min
The war with Iran is deepening divisions in the US-Israel alliance, on both the left and the right. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
A billboard of President Donald Trump in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images.
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The kids in ICE detention
11 maart 2026 · 26 min
The 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Image courtesy of Mica Rosenberg/ProPublica.
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The price of the Iran war
10 maart 2026 · 26 min
Gas prices are spiking in the US. Markets are crashing. The whole world will pay for this war. Lees meer
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 Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
Gas prices on Monday in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes.
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Is Cuba next?
9 maart 2026 · 27 min
If you take the president at his word, the answer is yes. Lees meer
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 seller walking past a figure holding the Cuban flag with the word "Resilience" after a blackout in Havana. Photo by Yamil LAGE / AFP via Getty Images.
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Your clutter is holding you back
8 maart 2026 · 30 min
You won’t wear those jeans again. Or use that pasta maker. So why can’t you get rid of them? Lees meer
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru with Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
Photo by Arthur Pollock/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images.
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A pro-Israel case against Israel
7 maart 2026 · 27 min
Ambassador 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon Mahoney and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Rahm Emanuel appearing before Congress. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.
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Can we enjoy anything anymore?
6 maart 2026 · 26 min
It felt like everyone came together for a brief moment after the US men and women won gold in hockey, but not for long. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Members of the US Olympic hockey team receive a standing ovation as President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address. Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images.
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Where is Nancy Guthrie?
5 maart 2026 · 26 min
No one knows. But that isn't stopping the true crime influencers. Lees meer
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 reads "Nancy Guthrie Desparecida" is taped to Nancy Guthrie's mailbox in Tucson, Arizona. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images.
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AI goes to war
4 maart 2026 · 26 min
The US military is using AI to wage war while AI companies are fighting about how their tech is used. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images.
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MAHA moms are mad
3 maart 2026 · 26 min
An executive order regarding pesticides has infuriated some of the most powerful people in the MAHA movement. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
A woman holds a sign reading "MAHA Moms" at a press conference with Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Photo by OLIVER CONTRERAS/AFP via Getty Images.
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A man, no plan, Iran
2 maart 2026 · 26 min
President 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers and Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
Iranians protesting against attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States. Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images.
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You, me, and ADHD
1 maart 2026 · 30 min
It’s not just for school kids anymore. Why more adults are getting diagnosed with the disorder. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images.
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The “Epstein class”
28 februari 2026 · 28 min
No one did enough to stop Jeffrey Epstein, including elected Democrats. Rep. Ro Khanna says they should be held accountable. Lees meer
The episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon Mahoney, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) during a news conference on the Epstein Files Transparency Act outside the U.S. Capitol. Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images.
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The reality TV that made us
27 februari 2026 · 26 min
A new documentary about America's Next Top Model has people reckoning with its legacy and the industry that birthed it. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
Supermodel Tyra Banks served as Executive Producer and host of America's Next Top Model. Photo by Hyungwon Ryoo/CBS Photo Archive via Getty Images.
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Conspiracy theory nation
26 februari 2026 · 26 min
The Epstein files are giving new life to the Pizzagate conspiracy theory. American political culture has long been built on conspiracy theorizing. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Jeffrey Epstein in 2004. Photo by Rick Friedman/Rick Friedman Photography/Corbis via Getty Images.
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A toymaker who got tariffed
25 februari 2026 · 27 min
And then sued the president, and won. Lees meer
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 producing toys for export at a workshop of a toy company in Shandong Province, China. Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
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The authoritarian hangover
24 februari 2026 · 26 min
Beating an authoritarian regime at the ballot box is hard, but rolling back its changes is harder. Just look at Poland. Lees meer
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 and Miles Bryan with special thanks to Grzegorz Sokol. It was supported by a grant from Protect Democracy. Vox had full discretion over the content of this reporting.
Rafal Trzaskowski, the mayor of Warsaw, at a campaign rally in Krakow. Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
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One Battle for Democracy After Another
23 februari 2026 · 26 min
For nearly 10 years, Poland's authoritarian government chipped away at the country's freedoms. Here's how Poles mobilized to get their democracy back before it was too late. Lees meer
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 and Miles Bryan. It was supported by a grant from Protect Democracy. Vox had full discretion over the content of this reporting.
A march in Krakow, Poland to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising. Photo by Klaudia Radecka/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
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Make credit cards work for you
22 februari 2026 · 30 min
America runs on credit. Those plastic cards we carry around can get us into big trouble — or score us free vacations. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Avishay Artsy and Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
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How Epstein fooled America
21 februari 2026 · 26 min
Jeffrey Epstein remained a thriving member of the elite for decades, even when everyone seemed to know what he was doing. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
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A concert? In this economy?
20 februari 2026 · 26 min
A 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
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Sex, lies, and Kristi Noem
19 februari 2026 · 27 min
The DHS secretary and her work husband who have been tormenting America. Lees meer
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, and hosted by Noel King.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Corey Lewandowski behind her. Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images.
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The darkness behind looksmaxxing
18 februari 2026 · 26 min
When streamer Clavicular bashes his face with a hammer or does meth to stay skinny, it's not just himself he's hurting. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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How Trump-style authoritarians lose
17 februari 2026 · 26 min
Lessons from the defeat of the "Trump of the Tropics." Lees meer
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 by a grant from Protect Democracy. Vox had full discretion over the content of this reporting.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Planalto Palace. Photo by Ton Molina/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
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Packing in protein
16 februari 2026 · 26 min
Protein 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Matthew Billy, and hosted by Noel King.
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