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What if college isn't for everyone? Apr 13, 2025

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For decades, high schools and parents have prioritized college for all graduating seniors. Now, more students are asking if there's another way.

This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Colleen Barrett, engineered by Matthew Billy and Patrick Boyd and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images.

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Is a house still a good investment? Apr 06, 2025

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Given the economy and interest rates, homebuying doesn't seem like it’s necessarily the way to go anymore. So consider this not your parents’ real estate advice.

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This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier. It was edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images.

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Explain It to Me can be ad-free! Apr 02, 2025

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Vox Members now get all our podcasts, ad-free.

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Blinded by the headlights Mar 30, 2025

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Drivers and passengers are right: Car headlights are brighter now. And the solutions aren't simple.

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This episode was produced and sound designed by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by zhen li for Getty Images.

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Gen Sex Mar 23, 2025

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Gen X women are freeing themselves from the hangups of the '90s, and having the best sex of their lives. Media portrayals of middle-aged women are starting to catch up too.

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This episode was produced and sound designed by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

Actress Demi Moore at a press conference for the film "The Substance." Photo by ZOULERAH NORDDINE/AFP via Getty Images.

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Did diversity ever work...at work? Mar 16, 2025

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There's a backlash against corporate DEI efforts, and it’s not just from the right. It's everywhere. What does that mean for employees?

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, mixed by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

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Why does dating suck for guys? Mar 09, 2025

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The rules of romance have changed, and many young men feel they can't keep up. We get some tips from a Texas men's relationship coach.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, mixed by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

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Ok for real, what is a REAL ID? Mar 02, 2025

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Listener Tessa was at the airport and noticed that the REAL ID deadline had been extended — yet again — to May 2025. Why does it keep happening? Will REAL ID will ever become a thing? Team Explain It to Me goes on a reporting journey to bring her an answer nearly 20 years in the making.

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This episode was produced by Carla Javier and Sofi LaLonde, edited by Jorge Just, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

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Real IDs, explained

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We’ve got some news for you! Feb 26, 2025

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Starting this week, Explain It to Me is moving to Sundays. Check out our next episode here on March 2.

You can also find us in the Today, Explained feed as of Sunday, March 9.

If you have questions you'd like us to investigate, call our hotline: 1-800-618-8545.

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Why can't I sleep? Feb 19, 2025

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We spend about a third of our lives either sleeping or trying to fall asleep. Why are we so bad at it? We ask behavioral sleep specialist Jade Wu.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

Have a question about relationships, the workplace, health or anything else that matters to you? Leave us a voicemail with your question at 1-800-618-8545.

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