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Fishy business Dec 04, 2025

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Fish farms promise to grow massive amounts of seafood to feed a hungry planet, and to do it ethically. But what’s good for the humans isn’t always good for the salmon.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Kelli Wessinger and Laura Bullard, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.

The seafood counter at a Ralphs grocery store in Los Angeles. Photo by Avishay Artsy/Vox.

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Bettor living through Polymarket Dec 03, 2025

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Polymarket is making it easier than ever to bet billions on anything — including politics. But should we be able to?

This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Miles Bryan and Kelli Wessinger, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tasciore, and hosted by Noel King.

A Polymarket billboard displaying New York City mayoral election odds in Times Square. Photo by Adam Gray/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

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Can Rubio end the Ukraine war? Dec 02, 2025

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The Trump administration is trying to sell its latest peace plan to Russia — and it's enlisted the help of former Russia hawk Marco Rubio.

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Hady Mawajdeh and Miles Bryan, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Astead Herndon.  

Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Oval Office of the White House. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images.

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Data center backlash! Dec 01, 2025

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AI data centers are driving up the cost of energy — and it's starting to get political.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King. This show was supported by a grant from Arnold Ventures. Vox had full discretion over the content of this reporting.

The Google Midlothian Data Center in Texas, one of three new data centers in which Google plans to invest $40 billion. Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images.

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The DOJ's revenge agenda Nov 26, 2025

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A judge just threw out indictments against some of Trump's sworn enemies. It's part of a long year of chaos and confusion at the Justice Department.

This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Noel King.

Interim US attorney Lindsey Halligan at the Oval Office. Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images.

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MAGA’s other immigration battle Nov 25, 2025

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The debate over high-skill work visas is revealing cracks between President Trump and his base.

This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Astead Herndon.

President Trump at the Resolute desk after signing an executive order establishing the "Trump Gold Card" and introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.

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Trump's new billionaire bestie Nov 24, 2025

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Nvidia is the most valuable company in the world. Major parts of the economy hinge on its success. CEO Jensen Huang and President Trump have become inseparable.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Danielle Hewitt, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Noel King.

President Trump speaking alongside Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.

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Talk turkey to me Nov 23, 2025

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How this big, lean bird became the staple of the most American of meals.

This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Adriene Hill and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo of the National Thanksgiving turkey by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.

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Attention deficit television Nov 21, 2025

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The screens are getting smaller, and so are our attention spans.

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Miles Bryan and Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Noel King.

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How antidepressants got political Nov 20, 2025

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More young people are taking antidepressants. And there's a brewing backlash to the meds on the right.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch and Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.

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