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“It's hard to listen to this podcast because they lead so hard to one side on everything. Trying to hear both side and just hearing how they focus on what the host sides with its extremely annoying.”Read full review »
Janetmv89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/24
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“I listen to Today Explained as well as other top daily podcasts by the big brands, like NYT. Today Explained consistently delivers timely, thoughtful, interesting and even fun topics where the other ones feel like a dreary wallowing in the same topics.”
mari_hendrix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
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“I’m unsubscribing today after the glowing piece you did on the person who orchestrated the Congressional challenge on Jan 6th. I realize Vox tries to be balanced, but wow! Just remember that if MAGA takes control of the government, none of you will have a job and you might end up in jail, even...”Read full review »
J Gray via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/24
“This poor kid is struggling to make choices about his future. Why are you laughing about his interest in fashion or his desire to live in LA? If someone isn’t a patriot and they want to join the military, that’s a reflection on his perceived set of options, not him. Jorge and his peers need...”Read full review »
My Reflections via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/24
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“I like this podcast but u guys did my boy Jorge dirty in this college episode by roasting him for going into the army for “fashion” when he opened up to you about being faced with a pretty tough life choice”
miranstanog via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
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“Vox used to be educational, but at some point it became just another commercial. Stopped listening after a pattern emerged. Bias stories that are led by companies looking to sway young listeners…”
Review 4 you. via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/06/24
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“One of the finest podcasts that exist in a world of far left and far right people screaming at each other.”
Md713 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
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“Need to scream it from the rooftops that the Christian nationalist are trying to take over the government and reform it in their image. Terrifying stuff if you’re not a cis heterosexual Christian male.”
shampoobananahammock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“I’ve been listening on and off since 2018 and I have come to really like host Noel King… Until this uncritical interview with the right-wing evangelical radio host Dave Ramsey? Mostly I’m confused as to why she considers herself a “fan” of Ramsey (especially considering her experience working on...”Read full review »
ktd____________ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“I like listening to this podcast. What I hate though is having a random clip/sound every 30sec during the interview. Any chance you can limit the number? Thanks!”
ramimbela via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/24
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“Empty “both sides optics” points from a bigot. What a dumb call. Unsubscribing.”
Birdk92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
“You guys can’t be a serious source of information. Who sponsors this podcast financially ?”
alhpa_1! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/01/24
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“The host fan girling over a known bigot is disgusting. Do better.”
ajm263 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/29/24
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“Today Explained is one of my favorite news podcasts but sometimes they use too much music. An example, is the episode “Conned into the Russian Army,” where they had music playing over one of the men speaking.”
Maria8364 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/24
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“Veers further and further into “talking head” Fox News style content”
Buddha Calm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
“The latest guest on Haiti with the usual obfuscation on the reason of the recent uprising as the rest of the mass media, once again perpetuated the view that certain countries just can’t govern by themselves without the West’s intervention.
Ignoring the paramilitary coup backed by the U.S. and...”Read full review »
Crystalash via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/24
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“When I want to understand what’s going on but don’t want to watch the news, this is perfect. Just enough information for me to engage in a conversation. Thank you!!!”
CJListens1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/16/24
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“I have been an avid listener of Today, Explained for almost a year now. I found the podcast through my search for a bite-size news podcast that was informative yet playful. I appreciate the variety of perspectives this show provides as well as the diversity of topics and headlines. Also, I...”Read full review »
Simonecwj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/24
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“Found this recently and have been going through the library of old episodes and they’ve all been super interesting. I just listened to the most recent episode where the host spoke with some Christian theologian about IVF. I don’t know how the host managed to be so respectful and keep it...”Read full review »
toonie3822 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/29/24
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“Good idea, but would be better if they stuck to once a week or fewer programs to focus on quality over quantity”
josh21012 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
02/28/24
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“Not one, but three episodes about ozempic with very little mention about ableism towards chronic illness or fatphobia, concepts factually rooted in eugenics produces the societal pressure consumer desire to purchase products to stay thin. No content warning for weight loss, no content warning...”Read full review »
MiloKov via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/24
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“I have listened to this podcast for a few years now and usually really like the perspectives the guests bring. I thought the FACTUAL information on Novo Nordisk’s expansion and financial power was interesting. However, the 2nd half featured the musings of a Sub Stack writer regarding the possible...”Read full review »
Petty Officer S-C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/24
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“I used to love the show until I realize how politically biased they were. Honestly, they are on the same level as Fox News with their one-sided coverage.”
guypaco via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/16/24
“I do not take this as news at face value, but as a glimpse into a specifically progressive liberal interpretation of the news. Sometimes I genuinely enjoy it and sometimes I find it nauseating, oozing with born rich/upper class entitlement and superiority.
I loved their episode related to...”Read full review »
hilarious and mindless via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/24
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“Not credible commentators”
DJtex via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/24
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“Love the show, sending 1 star for the incredibly low information show highlighting the positives of Zyn and apparently NO ONE spending 5 minutes learning about nicotines affect on the dopamine system.”
Zyn Episode Misinformed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
“The content is top notch. The only beef is that there are too many "breaks" and ads. Take up 10-15% of the total podcast.”Read full review »
iGreeley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/24
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“Yes immigrants who come here legally, bring good values and worth ethic are great. Illegal aliens who are kidnapping babies so they can get past the border and dump the babies here in Paso Texas where I see them every day are drug smugglers and sex traffickers. Stop trying to make open borders...”Read full review »
Jfhbcfjvdv via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/24
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“Used to love Vox’s Today Explained but after listening to the entire episode on the ICJ’s ruling and not mention once the fact that the court also called for the release of hostages and surrender of Hamas, I can no longer support such biased journalism. Why discuss the fact that the court did not...”Read full review »
Dueces42 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/24
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“Such poorly researched subjects on India.”
Sharreddy via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
01/28/24
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““War on Hamas”? Be so for real. Not surprised though.”
Jn9490 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/24
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“If you like being told what to think by people with a clear agenda then this podcast is for you. It’s disappointing that a piece was done about Israel using a professor that is clearly biased and represents an anti semitic institution (U Penn) that is funded millions of dollars by many arab...”Read full review »
FoxeeJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
“Y’all are talented journalists, please don’t sing at me.”
&&@9087 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/24
“What’s wrong with private companies picking up the pieces after our government has failed us? NASA would be nowhere without space X. Seriously what is wrong with you people?”
ethan134726273 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
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“I saw the episode on musicals. Unfortunately it was one of the most frustrating podcasts I have ever listened to. It was terribly provincial and biased. I listen to this podcast many times and expected so much more.
It’s shoddy not to have a serious discussion to the ethics of this act, after...”Read full review »
Self Reflection 81 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“I enjoyed this show for a while and found it mostly informative.
Unfortunately during some “explanation” of Israel, they leaned into antisemitic tropes and failed to address the pan-Arab colonialism that most recently pushed Jews out of the region and lead to the genocide of Jews in Yemen,...”Read full review »
SingingSabre via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“The songs in the musical episode were really entertaining! I loved learning about what’s happening in the movie industry because I’m not a big fan of recent musicals but love the classics. Thanks for putting to much work into this production 🎥🎼”
MissAnika via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/24
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“I like the occasional sound effect or song interspersed with the content, but lately it’s being used WAY too often and for too long. Every time you reference a song or pop culture reference, you don’t need to play audio of it. Especially not for 8 seconds. Shave clips down to the most important...”Read full review »
Apowl via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/13/24
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“I’ve enjoyed the show, particularly the episodes hosted by Sean. But Noel’s recent episode on Taiwan’s election offended me as a Taiwanese. Labeling ‘DPP’ as ‘democracy’ and KMT as ‘link to China’ is not only wrong (mind you: Taiwan is a democracy, not just what is represented by DPP), but also...”Read full review »
M Liu-S via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/24
“Sean Rameswaram thinks people who earn a living delivering furniture and clothing are “poor saps.” Really disappointing to hear this take.”
meatball 196 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/24
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“Some cool episodes about tech and stuff, but they did a poor job discussing politics, particularly regarding Arabs/Muslims. Pirates of the Red Sea was very cringe due to words used to describe the situation, laughing while discussing such a depressing topic was enough for me unfollow.”
Cutie21999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/24
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“I will continue to avoid this podcast, as I’ve done since October 7th. They center Zionist voices and narratives, which ultimately centers whiteness and Western narratives. I used to listen to this podcast as a somewhat progressive voice, but unfortunately during an ongoing genocide that many...”Read full review »
let gaza live 990 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“They cover such interesting subject matter. The productions are very well done and they often interview guests that explain so well. I'm hooked. I like that they do not have costly subscriptions, but instead accept donations, so people can afford to listen. This is a fantastic podcast.
Note...”Read full review »
StarSharon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/23
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“The new music is good but it distracts from the content because it’s too busy and too loud.”
kthxbiaaa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“Interesting segment on process foods. I totally agree as just looking at us from 60 yrs ago and now is dramatic. Except that Noel King repeatedly mentioned buying a $75 bread machine. There is no reason for that purchase. She makes it sound as if you need to spend lots of money to make bread or...”Read full review »
orangebliss2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/27/23
“Listened to the processed food episode, and the entire thing could be summed up as “processed foods bad! Here’s some breathlessly told anecdotes!” Nothing about what ingredients are bad, no skeptical questioning of the “scientist” who sounded more like a motivational coach, just vacuous hype. Try...”Read full review »
Efbrazil via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/23
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“There have been more ads during the break, some even more than 2mins long each”
goodgoat via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
12/19/23
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“Thank you for the episode on motherhood. I’ve had so many is these thoughts and this reporting brought me comfort and relief”
mal0427 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/23
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“Sean and Noel take a great tone, the team produces a solid block of audio, and Breakmaster Cylinder provides some music. What more could you ask for? Indispensable!
I’ve told friends that it feels like having a drink with journalists, which is a supreme compliment. Casual and informative.
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andrew.conkling via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/23
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