Heat waves been faking me out
As devastating heat waves like the recent one in China become more common, we’re going to need new ways of talking about them. Vox’s Neel Dhanesha explains a proposal to name heat waves. This episode ...
31 Elo 202226min
What do we owe future humans?
A new wave of philanthropists wants to make charity more effective. They’re focused not just on the present day but also thousands of years into the future. Vox’s Dylan Matthews explains how “effectiv...
30 Elo 202226min
Instagram’s identity crisis
If you think Instagram sucks now, it’s by design. Vox's Rebecca Jennings and Platformer's Casey Newton explain. This episode was produced by Victoria Dominguez, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked ...
29 Elo 202226min
The Island of Explained: It’s electric!
A magical theme park ride on the Island of Explained demonstrates the damage done by fossil fuels and why renewable energy might be the best way to power the future. Learn more about your ad choices...
27 Elo 202224min
Is Russia a state sponsor of terror?
Six months into its escalation of war with Ukraine, the calls to declare Russia a state sponsor of terror have never been louder. Delaney Simon from the International Crisis Group makes the case again...
26 Elo 202226min
Health care’s post-Roe nightmare
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe has implications far beyond abortion; it complicates access to vital drugs and delays essential care for pregnant people. The president of the American Med...
25 Elo 202226min
RIP OAN
A cable news network tailor-made for the former president is getting canceled. The Daily Beast’s Justin Baragona chronicles the demise of One America News. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, ...
24 Elo 202226min
Putin’s war comes to Russia
A car bomb killed Russian commentator Darya Dugina over the weekend. The bomb may have been meant for her father, the far-right, pro-Putin, pro-war philosopher Alexander Dugin. The Guardian’s Andrew R...
23 Elo 202226min
