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Explain It to Me
Explain It to Me
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Is my dentist scamming me? Why do political campaigns cost so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement? Explain It To... more

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Could ranked choice voting fix our elections?

Earlier this month, millions of voters got to pick a president: Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. But what if we... more

20 Nov 2024 · 47 minutes
Why can’t I tell my left from my right?

Listener Piper called us up with this question, “Why do some people have a harder time than others distinguishing their... more

13 Nov 2024 · 32 minutes
What just happened, and what comes next

Wow, what a week. The country has a new president-elect, and our listeners have a ton of questions about what... more

08 Nov 2024 · 51 minutes
It’s election week. Ask us anything.

The US elections are officially upon us. And we have the Vox newsroom standing by to answer your questions and... more

04 Nov 2024 · 1 minute
Why can I buy Halloween candy that would be banned in other countries?

Listener Sommer calls in to ask why she can buy foods in her grocery store that other countries have banned.... more

30 Oct 2024 · 48 minutes
Why do I keep getting these weird fundraising texts?

“We are hitting the PANIC button.” Does that wording sound familiar? You’ve probably seen it on your phone. This week... more

23 Oct 2024 · 53 minutes
Will the world end before I can retire?

From the moment Carolina graduated from college and started her first real job, the financial advice came pouring in. It... more

16 Oct 2024 · 38 minutes
My parents divorced. Will I?

Listener Siobhan is very much in love. So in love that she and her boyfriend will probably walk down the... more

10 Oct 2024 · 30 minutes
Is it okay to go to the zoo?

Listener David runs 5K fundraisers for his local zoo. And he wants to know: Is he doing the right thing?... more

02 Oct 2024 · 34 minutes
Why do I say “like” so much?

Much to the chagrin of English teachers everywhere, people use the word “like”…a lot. Listener Allison calls the hotline to... more

25 Sep 2024 · 44 minutes
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Could ranked choice voting fix our elections?
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