Yesterday

A man, no plan, Iran

President Trump got what he wanted in Iran: a change in leadership. But what he wants next isn't clear... and seems to change by the minute. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers and Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruza ... Show More

25m 51s

Mar 1

You, me, and ADHD

It’s not just for school kids anymore. Why more adults are getting diagnosed with the disorder. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Sven Hoppe/pictur ... Show More

30m 28s

Feb 28

The “Epstein class”

No one did enough to stop Jeffrey Epstein, including elected Democrats. Rep. Ro Khanna says they should be held accountable. The episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon Mahoney, and hosted by Astead ... Show More

27m 35s

May 2023

The tornado problem

2023 has been a record-setting year for tornadoes, and these storms came with barely any warning. So to better understand tornadoes, scientists might need to confront more of these storms head-on. This episode originally ran on July 12, 2021. For more, go to http://vox.com/unexp ... Show More

24m 54s

Jul 2021

The tornado problem

8 minutes, 24 seconds. That’s the average amount of warning time people get before a tornado touches down. To do better, and to understand tornadoes, scientists need to confront more of these storms, head on. For a clean version of this episode and more, go to http://vox.com/unex ... Show More

24m 18s

Jun 2022

ConGRADulations, fellow kids

Hey, Weeds listeners: Today, we are bringing you an episode of Today, Explained that originally aired in early June. Ten months ago, the faculty of Cramer Hill Elementary set out to get their kids back on track after a year of mostly remote learning. Today, Explained’s Miles Br ... Show More

26m 40s

May 2021

Silver Linings

Here comes the sun (and here comes more confusion over the Covid guidelines). Adam and Chris try to figure out what’s been going on today with the coronavirus regs, with Labour MP, Liz Kendall, who says she found out about it all on Twitter! Friend of the podcast and BBC weatherm ... Show More

34m 19s

Mar 2020

The Eye of the Storm

We get an update from Jana and Mike after the devastating tornado in Nashville. And for a first hand eyewitness report, we talk to Nashville meteorologist Henry Rothenberg who was live on the air in the eye of the tornado when it hit! He has some crucial tips for how to stay safe ... Show More

44m 18s

Mar 2023

Off Air … with Jane & Fi - and Dan Snow

<p>Today's Friday episode comes courtesy of our sister podcast: Off Air ... with Jane and Fi, who are joined by historian Dan Snow to talk about his latest documentary on the Black Death.</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times ... Show More

30m 43s

Feb 2021

Texas Storm Fallout Continues | Sharon McMahon

Trevor covers the ongoing Texas storm crisis, Michael Kosta investigates avian election fraud, and Sharon McMahon talks about fighting misinformation via her Instagram account SharonSaysSo. To help fight food insecurity in Texas resulting from recent snowstorms, go to dailyshow. ... Show More

34m 56s

Nov 2020

The post-election economy

Emily Stewart joins Dara and Matt to discuss the prospects for Covid relief and Janet Yellen. Resources: "Janet Yellen's mistake" by Matthew Yglesias, Slowboring.com "Electoral politics on an unfair playing field" by Aaron Strauss, Slowboring.com White paper Hosts: Matt Yglesia ... Show More

59m 21s

Chasing the storm