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Today is Explained: Your daily dose of news, demystified. We break down the headlines, analyze the big stories, and help you understand the world around you, one episode at a time. Get informed... more
FAQs about Today is Explained:How many episodes does Today is Explained have?The podcast currently has 231 episodes available.
December 03, 2025These drugs are weapons of mass destructionThe statement that "these drugs are weapons of mass destruction" is a perspective primarily used by some U.S. politicians and law enforcement officials, particularly regarding fentanyl, due to its extreme potency and the high number of overdose deaths it causes. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than heroin, is the leading cause of death for American adults aged 18 to 45. The vast scale of overdose deaths has led some officials to use the "weapon of mass destruction" (WMD) rhetoric to emphasize the severity of the crisis and the need for a more aggressive, all-of-government response.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more7minPlay
December 03, 2025Harry Enten on Tennessee special election - The quote "'A huge, huge shift to the left'"The quote "'A huge, huge shift to the left'" was used by CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten to describe the potential margin shift in the December 2025 special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, not that the district itself was shifting to the left in absolute terms. Enten made the comments based on pre-election predictions and historical data from previous special elections in 2025, which showed a consistent pattern of Democrats outperforming their expected performance based on past results, such as the 2024 Presidential election results in those districts. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more9minPlay
November 29, 2025Trump's plan wont bring peace to Ukraine - Ukrainian Canadian Congress CEOThe CEO of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), Ihor Michalchyshyn, has stated that Trump's peace plan will not "bring peace to Ukraine," describing the proposal as rewarding the aggressor (Russia) and that "appeasement is not peace". Michalchyshyn emphasizes that the proposed plan, which reportedly includes ceding occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia, essentially rewards aggression, which the UCC argues only leads to more conflict. Initial versions of the plan were drafted without direct input from Ukraine, a point the UCC criticized heavily. Michalchyshyn noted positively when Ukraine became part of the direct negotiations to "push back against the American pressure".Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more10minPlay
November 27, 2025US President Trump's envoy to have Ukraine peace plan talks at KremlinU.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to visit Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin for talks on the proposed Ukraine peace plan. The visit is expected to take place in the week of November 26, 2025. Steve Witkoff, a real estate developer and long-time Trump confidant who also serves as Special Envoy to the Middle East, has been directed by President Trump to finalize the peace plan with Russian officials. He is seen as a key "dealmaker" in the administration's push to end the war.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more6minPlay
November 27, 2025West is divided 'as it has never been before', former Russian diplomat saysBondarev, who resigned from his position at the Russian mission to the United Nations in Geneva in May 2022 in protest of the war in Ukraine, told Sky News that rifts over the US peace proposal for Ukraine have exposed deep divisions within Western nations. He stated the Kremlin will be "quite satisfied watching this from a distance" and described the conduct of the US and Europe as "very unprofessional" in this matter. Bondarev has been an outspoken critic of the Russian government since his resignation, urging Western nations to take stronger action to isolate the current Russian leadership. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more6minPlay
November 25, 2025Why Americans Are Turning Away From SweetgreenAmericans are turning away from Sweetgreen primarily due to the chain's high prices and general economic pressures that have led consumers, especially younger ones, to seek cheaper alternatives. This shift is part of a broader trend affecting fast-casual restaurants. With an average salad ranging from $13 to $16, many cash-strapped consumers find Sweetgreen too expensive and are opting for more affordable fast-food options or bringing lunch from home.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more8minPlay
November 23, 2025Wicked star Marissa Bode journaled to get into Nessarose's characterActress Marissa Bode journaled in character as Nessarose to help her prepare for the role in the two-part Wicked film adaptation. Bode has discussed in interviews how she used journaling to develop a deeper understanding of her character, especially regarding the character's emotional journey and transformation in Wicked: For Good. She explained that she wanted to "fill in the blanks" between the first and second films to understand what causes Nessarose's character to switch and become "more ruthless".Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more7minPlay
November 23, 2025Why is Trump changing his stance on the Epstein filesDonald Trump changed his stance on the Jeffrey Epstein files due to intense political pressure from both his own Republican base and a rare bipartisan effort in Congress, as well as a desire to stop the issue from being a "major distraction" from his administration's agenda. Trump had resisted releasing the files, calling the push a "Democratic hoax" and "pretty boring stuff". However, facing mounting pressure, he abruptly reversed course and signed legislation on November 20, 2025, that compels the Department of Justice to release the files. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more7minPlay
November 21, 2025What has driven Erdogan to step back into the center of diplomacyDon’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more7minPlay
November 20, 2025Leader Jeffries We saw Trump's 'extraordinary meltdown in real time' over Epstein files billHouse Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called President Trump's reaction to the signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act an "extraordinary meltdown in real time," framing the moment as an "unconditional surrender" by Republicans who had previously resisted the bill. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to serve update news entire the world!...more9minPlay
FAQs about Today is Explained:How many episodes does Today is Explained have?The podcast currently has 231 episodes available.