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No one will save us but ourselves
15 februari 2026 · 30 min
When crises hit, neighbors turn to mutual aid. Lees meer
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 Getty Images.
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The billionaire governor taking on Trump
14 februari 2026 · 24 min
JB Pritzker of Illinois has a playbook for fighting back against the Trump administration — and he says it's working. 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.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joins demonstrators during a "No Kings" protest in Chicago. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images.
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Skinny and sad on GLP-1s
13 februari 2026 · 25 min
GLP-1 drugs are easier than ever to get. But losing weight might also mean losing your personality. 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 Jonquilyn Hill.
Ads for GLP-1 drugs are everywhere. A Super Bowl commercial for GLP-1 drugs. Photo by Jill Connelly/Bloomberg via Getty Images.
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How deportation broke the courts
12 februari 2026 · 26 min
The number of immigration cases has risen sharply since President Donald Trump took office, and DOJ lawyers are crashing out. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Dustin DeSoto and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
Federal agents arresting a man in Minneapolis. Photo by Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images.
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When Border Patrol comes to town
11 februari 2026 · 26 min
Donald Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations helped him win. But the reality of enforcement is hitting people hard. Even in red states. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Dustin DeSoto and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
Photo by Lauren Miller, Montana Free Press, CatchLight Local/Report for America.
Further reading: You can follow Montana Free Press coverage at this link: https://montanafreepress.org/froid.
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AI is gossiping about you
10 februari 2026 · 26 min
On Moltbook, AI agents yap about their creators, trade coding tips, and wonder about the meaning of life and memory. Should we be concerned? Lees meer
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images.
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The Art of the Steal
9 februari 2026 · 26 min
President Trump has a track record of election interference. And now he's threatening to nationalize or even cancel the midterm elections. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
A protester holding a "Stop the steal" placard during a pro-Trump demonstration. Photo by Paul Weaver/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images.
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Living in a winter bummerland
8 februari 2026 · 30 min
The 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? Lees meer
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Avishay Artsy, it was also edited by Avishay alongside Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Thomas Warnack/picture alliance via Getty Images.
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Jasmine Crockett isn’t backing down
7 februari 2026 · 27 min
Rep. Jasmine Crockett wants you to know she comes by her controversies and clap-backs honestly. Lees meer
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 hosted by Astead Herndon.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) at a SiriusXM Town Hall. Photo by Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for SiriusXM.
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Bad Bunny keeps winning
6 februari 2026 · 26 min
From 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. Lees meer
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 Rameswaram.
Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Press Conference . Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images.
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The Epstein fallout
5 februari 2026 · 26 min
Millions 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado and Ariana Aspuru, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
Jeffrey Epstein posing with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in 1997. Photo by Davidoff Studios/Getty Images.
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Trouble at TikTok
4 februari 2026 · 26 min
TikTok 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
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What Melania reveals
3 februari 2026 · 26 min
As a first lady, Melania Trump has kept a low profile. Until now. Lees meer
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 Herndon.
First Lady Melania Trump at the world premiere of Melania at The Trump Kennedy Center. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.
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The healthiest president of all time
2 februari 2026 · 26 min
President 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. 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 Astead Herndon.
Nicki Minaj and President Trump hold hands on stage, making visible the bruise on Trump's hand. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images.
Further reading: 'The Superhuman President'.
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Surviving online cringe
1 februari 2026 · 30 min
The internet is forever. So how do we handle posts from our past selves? Lees meer
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 Hill. Image credit Hady Mawajdeh.
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Even Trump voters are mad
31 januari 2026 · 25 min
The 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. 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.
President Trump after a rally in North Carolina. Photo by Cornell Watson/Bloomberg via Getty Images.
Thanks to The Bulwark’s Focus Group podcast for their swing voter footage.
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Millennials are getting old
30 januari 2026 · 26 min
It's 2016 on the internet again. The nostalgia is a reminder that many Millennials are starting to hit their first "aging cliff." 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 Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Drake poses with his awards during the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. Photo by David Becker/Getty Images.
Further Reading: Falling off the aging cliff at 44
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Pardoner-in-chief
29 januari 2026 · 26 min
President 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers and Jenny Lawton, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
President Trump at the 2025 Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House. Photo by Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images.
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Trump's model UN
28 januari 2026 · 26 min
The 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King.
President Trump at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum in Davos. Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images.
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They are Charlie Kirk
27 januari 2026 · 26 min
Young conservatives are struggling with where to turn after Kirk's assassination. Some of the options are frightening. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King.
A woman holding an American flag at Turning Point's annual AmericaFest conference, in remembrance of late right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk. Photo by Olivier Touron / AFP via Getty Images.
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"Abolish ICE"
26 januari 2026 · 26 min
Federal agents killed a second civilian observer in Minneapolis this weekend. Now, the Trump administration is feeling the political pressure. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Miles Bryan with help from Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King.
A makeshift memorial for Alex Pretti after he was shot dead by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Photo by Octavio JONES / AFP via Getty Images.
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Battling brain rot
25 januari 2026 · 30 min
Bland 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? 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. Photo By BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images.
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Minneapolis vs. ICE
24 januari 2026 · 29 min
Thousands 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? Lees meer
This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado and Danielle Hewitt, engineered by Shannon Mahoney, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
A demonstrator holds a photo of Renee Nicole Good, the anti-ICE protester fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP via Getty Images.
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You need a prenup
23 januari 2026 · 26 min
More young people are insisting on prenups. They’re not just for millionaires and celebrities anymore. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers and Jenny Lawton, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
Photo by Chantal CASANOVA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images.
Further listening: The Breadwinners Podcast featuring guest Libby Leffler.
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Is Greenland free?
22 januari 2026 · 27 min
President Trump has given up trying to buy Greenland — at least for now. Lees meer
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 King.
President Trump on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.
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The new ICE army
21 januari 2026 · 26 min
Trump wants to hire a slew of new ICE agents. He's targeting fans of NASCAR, UFC, video games and guns. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and 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.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Chicago. Photo by Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images.
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Project 2026
20 januari 2026 · 26 min
Trump has delivered conservatives much of the Project 2025 wishlist already. The Heritage Foundation wants him to keep going. Lees meer
This episode was produced by 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.
Donald Trump being sworn into office a year ago. Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson - Pool/Getty Images.
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The making of the Fox News empire
19 januari 2026 · 26 min
How a nepo baby from Australia changed political discourse and remade the world. We revisit the rise of Rupert Murdoch and his media empire. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen with help from Denise Guerra, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
Rupert Murdoch speaking at a Fox News podium. Photo by Allan Tannenbaum/Getty Images.
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Sexy TV is back
18 januari 2026 · 30 min
Why we’re obsessed with Heated Rivalry and hooking up on the small screen. Lees meer
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 Jonquilyn Hill.
Heated Rivalry press photo by Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max.
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RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid
16 januari 2026 · 26 min
Let them eat steak. 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.
The revised Food Pyramid from the Department of Health and Human Services. Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images.
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Trump's Greenland obsession
15 januari 2026 · 26 min
Europe 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? Lees meer
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado and Ariana Aspuru, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Protesters with Greenland flags outside the US embassy in Copenhagen. Photo by Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images.
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Can anyone stop ICE?
14 januari 2026 · 26 min
The 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.
A Border Patrol Tactical Unit agent pepper sprays a protestor in south Minneapolis. Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune via Getty Images.
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Your student loan bill is due
13 januari 2026 · 26 min
The Trump administration has a warning for student loan borrowers in default: Pay up, or we'll take it out of your paycheck. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatisciore, and hosted by Noel King.
Image by Hokyoung Kim for Vox.
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China is winning
12 januari 2026 · 26 min
When President Donald Trump took office, he promised to be tough on China. One year later, China's global position is stronger than ever. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Miles Bryan.
Labubu dolls on display at a Pop Mart store in Shanghai. Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images.
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Why everyone is sick right now
11 januari 2026 · 30 min
How this season’s flu got supercharged — and why viruses may make you healthier. Lees meer
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 by Elisa Schu/picture alliance via Getty Images.
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AI music is here
9 januari 2026 · 26 min
Most of us don't even realize it, but we're increasingly hearing AI music in the wild. Lees meer
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 hosted by Noel King.
Photo by Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images.
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An ICE shooting in Minnesota
8 januari 2026 · 24 min
First 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado and Ariana Aspuru, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King.
A protestor at the scene where an ICE officer shot a woman in her car in Minneapolis, MN. Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images.
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Deported to a country you've never heard of
7 januari 2026 · 26 min
How the Trump administration is using "third country deportations" to expel asylum seekers. 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 Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Miles Bryan.
Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images.
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Trump’s World Cup
6 januari 2026 · 26 min
The biggest sporting event is coming to North America this year. Here’s what it means that President Trump will get to host the world. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi with help from Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
President Donald Trump places the FIFA Peace Prize around his neck after receiving it from FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.
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What’s next for Venezuela
5 januari 2026 · 26 min
President Trump says the US will "run Venezuela." Here’s what that looks like from Caracas, given the US's history in the region. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact checked by Avishay Artsy, Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, and Kelli Wessinger, engineered by Patrick Boyd and hosted by Noel King.
A woman in Caracas holds a portrait of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during a rally after he was captured by the U.S. military. Photo by APHOTOGRAFIA/Getty Images.
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Internet bad
4 januari 2026 · 30 min
Once 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? Lees meer
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Sarah Schweppe, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
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Are boyfriends embarrassing?
2 januari 2026 · 28 min
We investigate. Lees meer
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.
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The cocaine comeback
30 december 2025 · 26 min
Demand 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. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
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A sit-down with Zohran Mamdani
29 december 2025 · 26 min
New York City's Democratic socialist mayor takes office on January 1. Can he follow through on all those campaign promises? We ask him. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Danielle Hewitt and Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Photo of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani by Spencer Platt/Getty Images.
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The rise of baby Botox
26 december 2025 · 26 min
More people are getting facial injections — and they're starting younger too. Lees meer
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 Noel King.
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How to fix blue cities
23 december 2025 · 29 min
This year Abundance went from a bestselling book to a political practice powering Democrats from New York to Seattle. Lees meer
This story was supported by a grant from Arnold Ventures. Vox had full discretion over the content of this reporting.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Suburban houses in Elmont, New York. Photo by John Keating/Newsday RM via Getty Images.
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The Epstein Files are still a "cover-up"
22 december 2025 · 26 min
The Trump administration was ordered to release all the Epstein Files. They didn’t. Lawmakers say they are breaking the law. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt with help from Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein in one of the images released Friday by the State Department. Photo by The US Justice Department / Handout /Anadolu via Getty Images.
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Is your brain lying to you?
21 december 2025 · 30 min
Our brain constructs the world we hear, see, and feel — but tinnitus shows how that superpower can backfire. Lees meer
This episode is made in collaboration with Vox's Unexplainable. Hear their series on sound here.
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 by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for the Hearing Health Foundation.
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Your pop music is influenced by God
19 december 2025 · 26 min
Popular music went more Christian this year, but religion has had a long history of influencing secular sounds. Lees meer
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Astead Herndon.
Worshipers during the 2023 "It's Time" tour in Atlanta, GA. Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images.
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JD Vance is just getting started
18 december 2025 · 26 min
From 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? Lees meer
This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Miranda Kennedy and Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
Vice President JD Vance at the Congressional Ball last week. Photo by Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images.
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