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It’s time to talk about Mike Pence Oct 05, 2020

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President Trump is battling Covid-19 and the vice-presidential debate is days away. McKay Coppins from the Atlantic explains the man waiting in the wings. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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Contact tracing President Trump Oct 02, 2020

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The president had a very busy week, then tested positive for the coronavirus. Vox’s Aaron Rupar traces his steps and Ella Nilsen explores the possible scenarios.

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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Missing Chapter Oct 01, 2020

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A forgotten protest movement in a seaside Florida town helped end legal segregation in the United States. Vox’s Ranjani Chakraborty explains.

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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Joe Versus the Volcano Sep 30, 2020

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While it might feel as though nothing could be worse than last night’s presidential debate, Vox’s Ezra Klein explains what could happen if President Trump loses the election and refuses to leave office.

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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Amy Coney Barrett Sep 29, 2020

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President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee first garnered attention after being questioned about her Catholic faith. Vox’s Ian Millhiser says that attention likely motivated her nomination.

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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$750 Sep 28, 2020

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That's how much "billionaire" President Trump paid in federal income taxes his first year in office, according to reporting from the New York Times.

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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Justice For Breonna Taylor (Part II) Sep 25, 2020

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One of the three officers who shot at Breonna Taylor’s apartment was indicted ... for endangering her neighbors. Tessa Duvall from the Louisville Courier-Journal explains. And Vox’s Fabiola Cineas says the ruling isn’t surprising.

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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Dr. Fauci on pandemic politics Sep 24, 2020

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With mounting concerns over the politicization of federal health agencies, Dr. Anthony Fauci explains why Americans should still trust the vaccine approval process.

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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Working from work Sep 23, 2020

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What do a bus driver, a teacher, a McDonald’s employee, and a project manager with a conference on her calendar all have in common?

Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

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RBG’s seat Sep 22, 2020

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Republicans appear ready to fill the seat left vacant by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before the end of the year. Vox’s Ian Millhiser explains Democrats’ last defense.

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