Yesterday

One Thing: In Control...Or Out of Touch? Trump Tackles Affordability

The White House says President Donald Trump is going to travel the country starting this week, selling his economic accomplishments ahead of the midterms. But after calling affordability a Democrat-led ‘hoax,’ will anyone buy it? We break down three recent Trump administration pr ... Show More

21m 54s

Jan 24

5 Good Things: A Pig Organ Pioneer Found His Match

One of the only pig kidney recipients in the world just made medical history, again. Cursive is making a comeback nationwide, but these middle schoolers were ahead of the curve. A group of Buddhist monks are walking across the US with an inspiring message. We tell you about a Tik ... Show More

14 m

Jan 23

Monster Weekend Storm, New MN Protests, Ex-Olympic Snowboarder Arrested and more

Millions across much of the US are bracing for catastrophic ice and snow. Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota are hitting the streets in the bitter cold. President Donald Trump’s recent comments about NATO troops offended some US allies in the alliance. We have an update ... Show More

6m 52s

Aug 2025

Good Bunny

Bad Bunny is having a very good summer making Puerto Rico feel like the center of the universe. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Listen to Today, Explaine ... Show More

26m 39s

Sep 2025

The Bad Bunny Economy in Puerto Rico

The musician Bad Bunny opted to hold 30 concerts in his hometown of San Juan, Puerto Rico instead of touring the mainland United States. WSJ’s Elias Leight explains how the move has given a nearly $200 million boost to the island’s economy during a slow season for tourism. Ryan K ... Show More

21m 38s

Oct 2

Bad Bunny Announced as Groundbreaking Super Bowl LX Halftime Show Performer

Bad Bunny—Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—is once again at the epicenter of music and pop culture headlines as his name electrifies both the music world and social media feeds this week. The big news: Bad Bunny is officially set to headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime S ... Show More

4m 25s

Oct 19

"Bad Bunny Dominates Latin Music Scene, Set to Headline Super Bowl LX Halftime Show"

Bad Bunny, the global superstar also known as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is dominating headlines and social feeds again this week. Listeners can’t stop talking about his recent recognition by Billboard as the Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century, a distinction awarded during ... Show More

4m 15s

Sep 2025

"Bad Bunny's Historic Puerto Rico Residency Breaks Streaming Records and Celebrates Island Pride"

Bad Bunny has been dominating headlines this week after closing out his historic 30-show residency, “No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí,” at Puerto Rico's Coliseo de Puerto Rico. According to ABC News and Hot 97, the September 20th finale was a high-energy spectacle watched not only by thou ... Show More

3m 25s

Aug 2022

Bad Bunny's dream for Puerto Rico; plus, 'Koshersoul'

Bad Bunny is the biggest pop star in the world, so what does he believe in? Guest host Tracie Hunte and political anthropologist Yarimar Bonilla look at the politics of Bad Bunny, and his vision of a Puerto Rico for Puerto Ricans. Plus, Tracie talks to James Beard award-winning a ... Show More

40m 17s

Oct 16

Bad Bunny Announced as 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show Headliner, Sparking Heated Debate

Bad Bunny, known to his fans as Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is at the center of a national conversation after being announced as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, set to take place on February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The NFL, ... Show More

4m 18s

Feb 2025

Why did Bad Bunny's anthem to Puerto Rico strike a global chord?

<p>Bad Bunny’s new album, Debi Tirar Mas Fotos, became the number-one streamed album worldwide. It mixes different Puerto Rican music genres and touches on themes of gentrification and a loss of cultural identity. How is the album bringing the Puerto Rican fight for surviva ... Show More

25 m

Sep 2025

Bad Bunny's Blockbuster Puerto Rico Residency Sparks Economic Boom and Celebrity Frenzy

Bad Bunny is making major headlines this week, not just in music but across economic news and social media, all thanks to his blockbuster residency in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He’s currently in the final stretch of his historic **No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí** residency at the José Migu ... Show More

4m 6s

Jul 2025

DOGE days of summer; Plus, Bad Bunny’s homecoming

<p>Overnight, the Senate voted to claw back $9 billion in already-approved funding slashing support for foreign aid, NPR, and PBS. It’s a bold move that could redefine federal budgeting under the Trump administration. Host Brian Cheung breaks it down with NBC News’ Senior Nationa ... Show More

13m 45s

One Thing: Bad Bunny Is Everywhere. Not ...