Journalism should inform, challenge, and present a well-rounded perspective. Today Explained does none of that. Instead, it peddles a one-sided narrative, masquerading as serious reporting while shamelessly ignoring inconvenient facts and perspectives. With each episode, it becomes painfully clear that this podcast is less about journalism and more about ideological reinforcement. The hosts cherry-pick sources, frame discussions to fit their bias, and completely disregard objectivity in favor of propaganda. Rather than engaging in thoughtful discourse, they resort to moral grandstanding—dismissing dissenting voices as ignorant or dangerous rather than engaging with them in good faith. At a time when trust in media is at an all-time low, Today Explained is a relic of the worst kind—one that epitomizes why audiences are abandoning biased outlets in search of real reporting. If you want insight, balance, or even a shred of intellectual honesty, look elsewhere. The hosts should be ashamed of what they’ve done to journalism.

My favorite daily news podcast, hands down. I even listen to the reruns. Sean is relatable and funny and human! I bet he’s a blast to hang with. I always picture him wearing a hot pink polo shirt because of the ep about his high school frenemy. I love when he has his mom on the show and, unrelated, the running joke for “This is a NO” is hilarious. I loved Noel on NPR and I’m finally starting to warm up to her hosting style. Love you guys!!

Not a fair representation of what is going on. The focus is on pushing a liberal agenda instead of providing news.

Very informative and very entertaining, always with a self-deprecating approach to important news stories.

Who has their tin foil hats on now? Libs are scared because the DEI sham as been ousted and their cushy jobs are in jeopardy.

HAPPY 7th BIRTHDAY “TODAY EXPLAINED” Thanks for all you do, and provide for us, and may you have many more … although in web years, it could still seem short. - s.jxn - ga

Normally enjoy the show, but lately, with the state of the US, I am finding hard to accept Sean’s “cutesy” and downplaying of what’s happening. I have to take a break from the show. Also, I can’t stand the high falsetto singer. So grating even when I enjoyed the show!

Literally laugh out loud about Adam Schiff’s self-delusional comment about one party is “fighting for the working people”, with no pushback from the host. The legitimacy of the entire Liberal consensus is gone bc that’s exactly what Dems didn’t do, and hasn’t been doing for decades. More abysmal future awaits.

Please look outside X when taking the taking temperature on Democratic postions. For a number of reasons, the noise on X obscures their legitimate concerns and opinions and it’s only getting worse.

Love the hosts and the format of the show. There are far too many ads though and the ones that have staffer review their experience with a product or service are like nails on a chalkboard.

A great daily podcast. I love starting my day with this and What A Day from Crooked Media.

Always appreciate the show and was inspired to say so after hearing Alissa Walker’s commentary on LA. Not easy to find reliable sources of information regarding LA but she’s legit.

I like what they cover and that they churn these out every day. Lousy research and fact-checking. Sound design and editing are hit-or-miss. Alignment with pro-business politics is concerning. Overall, it's a skibidi podcast, 6/10 recommend to friends.

I have trusted you to provide truthful, honest and intelligent information. Today you broke that trust and embarrassed me. When discussing health and MAHA, the volley between Noel and her guest was compelling. A relief to finally hear both sides of equal merit is long overdue. We need so much more of this equality within the discussion of health, choice, and continuing studies. What is harmful, coercive, and juvenile is calling RFK Jr. using the ‘F’ for Flouride in his name. I have only heard this on NPR, my ONLY source of information and news. Hearing this again on this program caused me to fact check it, only to discover it is a lie. Keep your integrity, apologize, and never do that again. Be the change or be the cause.

Calley Means was a pedantic, derisive guest and Noel treated him with utmost respect and curiosity. She makes this podcast worth listening to!

Great podcast most of the time, but Calley Means is a tool who got triggered by every question and you let him run over you, Noel, even after you set up the question as if you were expecting him to flip out. Are we going to have four years of this?

I used to listen because I thought it was somewhat balanced and informational. Now the language used on the show is juvenile and should be embarrassing for professional journalists.

Hello, Please note that ‘America’ covers North and South America: two separate continents. The below is incorrect and exclusive of the seemingly intent of your story regarding territories, continents, etc. “Donald Trump says he wants Greenland for America.” Thank you,

Insufferable opening. Content far darker than tone- who’s the intended audience here? and why so dumbed down?

Discussing transgender and immigrate issues in our country is not hate speech. We should be allowed to have those conversation. This podcast is literally promoting breaking the constitution and is straight propaganda. Omg Facebook is allowed to talk about Trump and conservatives values ooohhhh so scary.

I get so much information from your episodes. I really love how you present the daily grind. You’re doing that show about grandparents…Let me tell you, you wanna talk to me about it!

I didn’t hear Sean say Altadena once in the episode about the LA fires. As an Angeleno, I am greatly disappointed that this episode only focuses on the Palisades.

Informative and insightful on some cultural topics but their shamelessly toothless reporting on both political parties shows just why no one listens to legacy media. A half hour on Biden’s legacy and not one mention of the billions and billions he spent on foreign wars while the country fell apart at the seams. Useless.

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I just listened to the episode MAGA meltdown. It was pretty informative. Keep up the good work on presenting the facts of the MAGA cult leaders and their clowns . People need to know the truth about the destruction that Trump and his minions are going to do to our country. Oh and I love the ACLU. commercials. Keep up the good work!!!

Guys, who approved the weird whistle sound effect?! Please stop. It’s creepy and really. Really. Annoying. I hate it. I hate it so much. Otherwise good job, lol.

Until today, I had understood that the episodes were engineered by Andrea Kristin’s daughter, which I found to be a puzzling but you know, hey, the probably just love their mom so much.🤷🏾

It’s an amazing podcast. It offers nuanced, engaging, and in depth looks into news stories often left out of the front headlines. I enjoy how it examines stories from multiple perspectives, staying analytical and pragmatic. I always look forward to listening.

You lost me as a listener during the birth control discussion in this episode. Yes, the trad wife movement leans conservative, and yes, it is well known the right has historically been anti contraceptives. But going so far as to position the BC pill as totally safe in this episode, or rather imply that criticism about the health effects of the pill are outlandish is just bad journalism. It is well studied and understood that estrogens are cancer promoting and tons of women (myself included) have hormonal disruptions, fertility issues and general health issues from long term use. So please, put politics aside and report on facts, not emotions.

Re: assisted suicide, what’s the difference between an implicit vs the explicit message “no one cares” at least enough to do anything helpful 😬

Thanks for introducing me to Evie magazine. I just signed up and am gifting subscriptions to my loved ones. Crazy how so many people think women having old school morals and values are bad? What is it hurting?

Used to like this show. After this most recent election, they’ve made a Quick turn to quiet conservatism or at least complicity in making a rollback of civil sound like a day-to-day affair. It. Is. Not. Y’all really aren’t gonna address that “trad wives” espouse “submitting” to your husband in all ways. Not gonna call into the conversation any ideas that a large swath of people hold in how trad wives basically suggest feminism is radical and being reduced to your child bearing body is a clear form of oppression and getting too close to a Haidmaid’s Tale reality? Nothing at all? Really? Almost exclusively using the Washington Post as source material? Weak sauce. Cowardly. Unsubscribed already. Gonna keep an eye on it, but losing respect by the episode.

Can't believe the host and the STAT reporter got through many minutes of discussing Uniterd Health, and emphasising its dominance in the insurance market, without mentioning that ite rate of denying claims is highest of the industry and twice the industry average. Reall failure, and I'll be unsubscribing.

Great show! The CEO shooter: Wealthy kids turn 26, don’t want a job in the family company for many reasons, don’t deserve or want to work…Then age out of the parent’s insurance after they’ve been coddled their entire lives, then have to take a look at reality for the first time. Throw in an injury, most likely due to skiing, tennis, pickle ball, riding the Italian country side on a scooter, their lives crumble. So, he was indeed struggling.

Allowing aclu to air such a partisan commercial sets the whole political tone for your podcast and shows your true colors. Hard to get past the accusatory inflammatory ACLU commercial.

My favorite podcast! I listen every day on my way home from work and always learn something new. Love the range of topics they cover and I especially enjoyed Noel’s series on capitalism. Keep up the great work!!

This podcast perfectly breaks down daily news stories with the context and personality Vox is known for. Shawn and Noel are lovely hosts who ask the questions I wanted to know but was embarrassed to ask and always bring warmth and empathy to their storytelling. Shoutout too to Breakmaster Cylinder for the amazing sound mixing and fun audio easter eggs. This is one of my absolute favorite podcasts!

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I love you Sean. Noel sent me. I listen every day and I’m thankful for you.

I’ve been listening to the show since 2016, I love the team and always find myself learning something new. SEAN, love youuuuuu!!!!!!!

This did not explain why people cut ties for real. Most listeners will now sympathize with estranged parents who have zero intention to change or do any work on themselves. You failed to capture the “Why?” You were looking for.

Great episodes, when they are not talking politics. Interestingly enough they only “explain” negatively on republicans and not on liberal or democratic issues. Politics aside, great show.

I love this podcast. So informative. So interesting. Sometimes funny, sometimes thoughtful. Perfect mix. Great hosts and great interviews. I am grateful for sometimes the random episodes about culture and life to distract me from politics.

Obvious case of deceitful misinformation. Find a few isolated, mentally unhealthy women to advocate for the countries female population is so patronizing and ridiculous. The fact you guys don’t see that is hilarious. Let’s be clear - there will be FAR MORE women and men getting married under this administration. 100% guaranteed.

I really enjoy your show! I will say the episode analyzing why the Democrats lost at the polls was odd… your guest essentially saying that the Democrats have to go more right… that’s wild. Harris lost because she was trying to reach more moderates and, shockingly, they didn’t vote for her. Democrats need to go more left…

I love this show. I listen every day. I love that I can learn something new or revealing every time. This is journalism at its best.

I don’t like it at all it’s about Donald trump he cheated on the election he was voting for himself he doesn’t want to admit it

Big fan of both Noel and Sean.

You did an entire podcast about demographics for the election and didn’t mention Gaza or the Arab/Muslim vote as if it doesn’t matter at all. Is it because Zionists sponsor this podcast or because Indians hate Muslims as much as Americans? Expected more from this podcast.

Explain It To Me! This show was embedded in Today Explained and I do not like it at all. Not only does the host giggle too much, she did not seem to have anything meaningful to say about campaign text messages except sharing her all biased yet dump idea about bloomers “Those bloomers surely like to cross their checks a lot.” Are you kidding me - those are the type of bloomers you know? Who are you hanging out with? You’re be SO surprised that there are so many tech-savvy bloomers.