Today, Explained

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Today, Explained episodes

October 02, 2020 Contact tracing President Trump
The president had a very busy week, then tested positive for the coronavirus. Vox’s Aaron Rupar traces his steps and Ella Nilsen explores the possible scenarios.
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21 min
October 01, 2020 Missing Chapter
A forgotten protest movement in a seaside Florida town helped end legal segregation in the United States. Vox’s Ranjani Chakraborty explains.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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36 min
September 30, 2020 Joe Versus the Volcano
While it might feel as though nothing could be worse than last night’s presidential debate, Vox’s Ezra Klein explains what could happen if President Trump loses the election and refuses to leave office.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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27 min
September 29, 2020 Amy Coney Barrett
President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee first garnered attention after being questioned about her Catholic faith. Vox’s Ian Millhiser says that attention likely motivated her nomination.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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24 min
September 28, 2020 $750
That's how much "billionaire" President Trump paid in federal income taxes his first year in office, according to reporting from the New York Times.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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23 min
September 25, 2020 Justice For Breonna Taylor (Part II)
One of the three officers who shot at Breonna Taylor’s apartment was indicted ... for endangering her neighbors. Tessa Duvall from the Louisville Courier-Journal explains. And Vox’s Fabiola Cineas says the ruling isn’t surprising.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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24 min
September 24, 2020 Dr. Fauci on pandemic politics
With mounting concerns over the politicization of federal health agencies, Dr. Anthony Fauci explains why Americans should still trust the vaccine approval process.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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27 min
September 23, 2020 Working from work
What do a bus driver, a teacher, a McDonald’s employee, and a project manager with a conference on her calendar all have in common?
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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24 min
September 22, 2020 RBG’s seat
Republicans appear ready to fill the seat left vacant by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before the end of the year. Vox’s Ian Millhiser explains Democrats’ last defense.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained

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23 min
September 21, 2020 Supreme
The fight over Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Supreme Court seat has already begun, but let’s not forget to celebrate her legendary life.
Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained

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31 min

About Today, Explained

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Today, 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.