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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.

Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Today, Explained

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are making it possible for just about anyone to profit off war.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi and Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

A betting page on Kalshi about Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz. Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images.

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Betting on the Iran war

Iran's top leaders are dead, but regime change isn't in sight, and the US and Israel's attacks are dividing Iranians at home and abroad.

This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. 

A huge Iranian flag alongside damaged structures in Tehran. Photo by Atta KENARE / AFP via Getty Images. 

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Iran's regime, unchanged

We’re obsessed with sugar. And Big Sugar is obsessed with us. How do we make a break?

This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. 

Image courtesy of Jenny Lawton. 

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Sugar crash

Senator Bernie Sanders has a whole new reason to go after the world’s billionaires. We ask him about his proposed annual wealth tax and how he plans to rein in AI.

This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon Mahoney and hosted by Astead Herndon. 

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. at a confirmation hearing. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images. 

You can also watch this episode on video at youtube.com/vox. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠
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Bernie vs. the billionaires

David Ellison’s daddy won him Warner Brothers. The rest of us are probably losing.

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. 

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison. Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images. 

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One nepo baby to rule them all

The war with Iran is deepening divisions in the US-Israel alliance, on both the left and the right.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

A billboard of President Donald Trump in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images.

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Israel has lost Americans

The Trump administration's immigration policies are taking a toll on families. No sign that the new pick running the effort will be any more moderate.

This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

Image courtesy of Mica Rosenberg/ProPublica. 

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The kids in ICE detention

Gas prices are spiking in the US. Markets are crashing. The whole world will pay for this war.

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. 

Gas prices on Monday in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes.

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The price of the Iran war

If you take the president at his word, the answer is yes.

This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. 

An apple seller walking past a figure holding the Cuban flag with the word "Resilience" after a blackout in Havana. Photo by Yamil LAGE / AFP via Getty Images. 

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Is Cuba next?

You won’t wear those jeans again. Or use that pasta maker. So why can’t you get rid of them?

This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru with Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. 

Photo by Arthur Pollock/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images. 

If you have a question, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545 or email askvox@vox.com.

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Your clutter is holding you back

In Bethel, Ohio, a Black Lives Matter rally became a standoff between armed bikers and peaceful protesters. BuzzFeed’s Anne Helen Petersen explains. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.
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Rural America meets Black Lives Matter

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