Today, Explained

From 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 Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Noel King.

Producer Peter Balonon-Rosen with his recording equipment in his room at the Sleep Lab at Equinox Hotel in New York.

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The 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 Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

Today, Explained host Sean Rameswaram at a matinee showing of Michael.

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The 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 Noel King.

US forces patrol the Arabian Sea near the Strait of Hormuz. Handout Photo by the US Navy via Getty Images.

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Conspiracy 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, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.

Security agents rush HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. out of the ballroom during the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.

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Teenagers 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, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

An AI-generated flyer saying “Link up at U Street” advertising a teen takeover in Washington, DC.

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How 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, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

Three generations of a family. Photo by ANDRE PAIN/AFP via Getty Images.

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We 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 Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead Herndon.

Rep. Eric Swalwell and Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz. Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images.

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They 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 Ohsumi/Getty Images.

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Hampshire 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 Rameswaram.

The campus of Hampshire College in Amherst, Mass. AP Photos/Leah Willingham.

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New 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, fact checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to supporters during his 100-day address. Photo by Ryan Murphy/Getty Images.

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