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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.

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Today, Explained

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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100 days of Mayor Mamdani

The celebrity tabloid outlet is turning its attention to DC and supercharging a new era of political reporting.

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi with help from Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.

TMZ Founder and Executive Producer Harvey Levin displayed at a TMZ launch party. Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images.

Further reading: TMZ gets political by Paula Mejía for The New Yorker.

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TMZ Goes to Washington

The Secretary of Defense suggests the Iran war is blessed by God. The head of his church, Pastor Doug Wilson, agrees. Some call Wilson an extremist. He prefers Christian nationalist. Either way, he's no longer a fringe figure.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images.

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The case for holy war

We've been stuck in cycles of burnout for decades. Have Gen Z workers found a way out?

This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. 

Empty battery. Photo Illustration by Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images. 

You can take a version of the burnout test here.

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How to fight burnout

Immigration might be President Donald Trump’s signature issue, but what do Americans actually think about border security and enforcement? 

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.

A migrant climbs over the border fence into the US after fetching groceries for other migrants waiting to be processed by authorities on the US-Mexico border. Photo by GUILLERMO ARIAS/AFP via Getty Images.

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Why both sides fail on immigration

It's in your TV shows. It's in the ads you watch. It's in your TikToks. Sync music is everywhere, and it's changing the music industry.

This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. 

Zara Larsson performing during the Grammy Awards this year. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy. 

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The secret soundtrack to your life

Anthropic and OpenAI are proving the inherent difficulties in trusting AI companies with our future.

This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc. Photo by Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images. 

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AI just got scarier

Israel and Lebanon are meeting for the first time in decades — even while Israel is still bombing Lebanon.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. 

Smoke rising after Israeli airstrikes over Beirut. Photo by anwar amro / AFP via Getty Images.

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No ceasefire for Lebanon

Across the country, Americans of all political stripes are asking themselves: Why should I have to pay taxes?

This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. 

A protester outside the Internal Revenue Service offices in Manhattan. Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images.

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The Great American Tax Revolt

Trump sent his vice president, son-in-law, and an old business buddy to negotiate an end to the war in Iran. The war...is still going.

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. 

Vice President JD Vance after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran. Photo by Jacquelyn MARTIN / POOL / AFP via Getty Images.

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No deal

Arthur Longworth calls Sean from Washington State Reformatory to explain what it's like to serve a life sentence at a prison where the coronavirus is spreading. (Transcript here.)
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Lockdown while locked up

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