Today Explained
Today Explained breaks down the latest in politics, tech, and culture with a heavy dose of facts and the most important news. It goes beyond the headlines to provide context, analysis, and a balanced perspective on the stories shaping our world. The podcast aims to keep listeners truly informed.
Episodes
Bill Gates calls AI ‘the most dangerous technology’ ever invented
Bill Gates has issued a stark warning about artificial intelligence, calling it "the most dangerous technology humans ever invented" and arguing that it poses risks far greater than the tech industry is willing to admit.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news ever
What we know about Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports
Deadly Houthi missile and drone strikes hit Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport in October 2026, causing at least 14 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and major civil aviation disruptions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support
'WE ARE NOT ALONE' Ex-intelligence official says he's certain alien life exists
Former Defense Intelligence senior executive Jay Stratton stated he is "certain" alien life exists, recounting his 16 years investigating Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) for the U.S. government.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep th
What AI companies want from their $240M midterms spending spree
Artificial intelligence giants have quietly raised a massive $240 million war chest targeting the 2026 midterm elections to block localized backlash against massive data center construction and establish a favorable national regulatory framework. With tech sectors pumping record capital into Super PACs ahead of the November votes, AI companies are taking a page out of the cryptocurrency industry's
‘Just start shooting’ How data center backlash is rattling American towns
An investigation reveals that public outrage over the AI data center boom has escalated into violent threats and domestic terrorism across multiple American towns. Reviewing over 100 police incident reports, the findings show that intense resentment against the infrastructure has triggered bomb scares, death threats, and increased law enforcement monitoring.Become a supporter of this podcast: http
New Saudi airport attacks raise stakes for Washington
A series of deadly missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels on major Saudi airports has brought the Middle East to high alert, prompting US President Donald Trump to announce that Washington is actively weighing direct military intervention.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! fo
Trump's 'energy ceasefire' announcement catches Kyiv by surprise
US President Donald Trump caught Ukrainian officials completely by surprise on Sunday by unexpectedly declaring an immediate "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that both parties had agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure "effective immediately". However, the announcement was met with confusion in Kyiv, silence from Moscow, and fresh Rus
Saudi Arabia extends airport closure as Houthis escalate attacks
Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh following consecutive days of deadly missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast
Stelco owner open to selling company amid fight with Ottawa over layoffs
Lourenco Goncalves, CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs—the U.S. parent company of Hamilton-based steelmaker Stelco—announced on Sunday, October 11, 2026, that he is open to selling the company amid an escalating legal showdown with the Canadian government over planned workforce reductions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our late
Canadian in Panama experiences aftershock
On October 9, 2026, two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.6 in magnitude rocked southern Panama, triggering widespread evacuations and more than 100 aftershocks. The event drew significant media attention, notably through a live broadcast featuring a Canadian expatriate experiencing the tremors firsthand.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6
‘Most certainly’ Expert says Russia’s response to lab death is deeply concerning
International experts and security officials are sounding alarms over Russia's highly secretive handling of a researcher's death at a high-security Siberian pathogen laboratory. Marshall Billingslea, a former U.S. weapon control official and Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffer, stated "most certainly" when asked if Moscow's lack of transparency is deeply concerning.Become a supporter of thi
‘Err on the side of caution’ Florida rep says residents must remain vigilant after Isaias
Following the impacts of Hurricane Isaias, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia (who previously served as the state fire marshal) has urged residents to "err on the side of caution" to protect themselves from predatory scams during the financial recovery phase.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest epis
18 House races shift towards Dems Analyst unpacks
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for 18 U.S. House races entirely in favor of Democrats on Friday, October 9, 2026. With less than four weeks remaining before the midterm elections, the massive adjustment signals a growing "building tide" against the Republican congressional majority that heavy GOP ad spending has failed to stop.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://
‘You’re too afraid’ El-Sayed taunts Trump ahead of MI Senate debate
Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed taunted President Donald Trump in the days leading up to the highly contentious Michigan U.S. Senate debate, publicly declaring that Trump is "too afraid" to campaign in the battleground state. El-Sayed dared the president to campaign in person alongside his Republican opponent, former Representative Mike Rogers, rather than relying strictly on social media broads
Isaias now a major hurricane. 63% of US Gulf oil output shut down
Hurricane Isaias has rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 3 major hurricane, packing sustained winds of 115 mph as it moves toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Landfall is expected tonight along the Florida Panhandle and the Alabama border.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates
7.7 earthquake hits Panama, tsunami warnings issued Seismologist unpacks
A massive magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday afternoon, October 9, 2026, triggering widespread panic, building collapses in central provinces, and regional tsunami warnings across Latin America. The exceptionally powerful strike-slip tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 12.6 kilometers (7.8 miles) with its epicenter near La Pitaloza in the Herrera province.Become a supporte
Hurricane Isaias now a Category 1 storm; US braces for landfall
Hurricane Isaias has rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 3 major hurricane, defying earlier forecasts that it would remain a Category 1 or 2 storm at landfall. Packing sustained winds of 115 mph, the ferocious storm—the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season—is closing in on the U.S. Gulf Coast, with landfall expected tonight along the Florida Panhandle and Alabama border.Become a s
ICE shoots man in NYC Outraged Mamdani phones Trump
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent two hours on the phone with President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Thursday night, October 8, 2026, fiercely protesting the shooting of a Dominican man by a federal immigration officer in Manhattan's Marble Hill neighborhood.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/supp
Sen. Booker blasts ‘serial cheater’ Trump for sowing election
The "Serial Cheater" Label: Senator Booker characterized Donald Trump as a criminal figure intent on undermining democratic processes, pointing to his prior impeachment for trying to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power and indictments related to seeking votes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! fol
Belgian scientist Francis Halzen wins the Physics Nobel Prize for his work on neutrinos
Belgian-American physicist Francis Halzen has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the subsequent discovery of high-energy neutrinos originating from deep space.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay update
‘It's intense’ Control of Senate is within reach for Dems as GOP map keeps getting worse
Control of the U.S. Senate is within reach for Democrats heading into the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, as a shifting political map forces Republicans to spend heavily in deep-red territories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the
A British icon promises a better 2027
Iconic British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has launched a comprehensive 18-month turnaround plan aiming for positive cash generation and profitability by 2027. Deeply indebted and burning through cash, the maker of James Bond's legendary vehicles is shaking up its strategy under the guidance of newly appointed CEO Adrian Hallmark.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas
A.I. investments SQUEEZE OUT the rest of the stock market
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
'Bristling with illegality' Norm Eisen blasts Trump using taxpayer money for ads
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
B.C. MP 'shocked' U.S. citizen alleged to have assisted in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Conservative Member of Parliament Bob Zimmer expressed profound shock following the arrest of a U.S. citizen who allegedly acted as an accomplice in the devastating February 10, 2026, mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fr
'Beyond the pale' REACTION to Blanche defending federal poll monitors amid Trump push
Critics have blasted Attorney General Todd Blanche's defense of a massive federal election monitoring operation as "beyond the pale", warning that the deployment could lead to widespread voter intimidation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s ke
‘Tell the whole truth’ Family of late Epstein survivor calls out Republican in new campaign ad
The family of late Jeffrey Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre has appeared in a new campaign ad targeting incumbent Republican Representative Jeff Crank of Colorado.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update
'Americans don’t like mean' Kasich says Trump's rhetoric is 'big problem' for GOP
Former Ohio Governor John Kasich criticized Donald Trump's campaign rhetoric, calling it a "big problem" for the Republican Party because "Americans don't like mean".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve upda
'Bringing out the all stars' Obama to campaign with El-Sayed and Benson in Michigan
Former President Barack Obama will hit the campaign trail in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, October 24, 2026, to boost high-profile Democratic candidates ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the suppo
Campus sexual assault not just a Cornell problem, says student
The phrase highlights a broader national issue: campus sexual assault is a systemic, nationwide problem across college campuses, rather than an isolated incident unique to Cornell University.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support
AG Blanche fires back at 'fearmongering' over election monitors, armed agents
U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche strongly rejected claims from Democratic lawmakers that the Department of Justice plans to deploy armed federal agents to polling places, calling the accusations "fearmongering" and "false statements".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with
‘SCARE TACTIC’ NYC councilwoman SLAMS Dems’ AI rhetoric
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino slammed the alarmist rhetoric surrounding artificial intelligence, calling warnings of "catastrophic" outcomes a political "scare tactic" and a government power grab.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s
Alleged chinese spy arrested at LAX
Federal agents arrested Wanying "Heather" Zhang at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as she attempted to board a flight to Shanghai, charging her with acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday.
Minnesota GOP Senate nominee VOWS to deport immigrants charged with fraud
Minnesota Republican U.S. Senate nominee Michele Tafoya has vowed to push for federal legislation to punish and deport immigrants who are convicted of fraud.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news e
Dan Hoffman 'This was a massive intel failure'
Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman characterized the FlyDubai terror investigation as a "massive intelligence failure" that exposed major intelligence and aviation security gaps.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast
‘Circular firing squad’ Sarah Longwell shreds GOP infighting ahead of midterms
The Republican Party has descended into a chaotic "circular firing squad" that is actively tanking its own midterm strategy, argued political analyst and The Bulwark publisher Sarah Longwell.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support
‘Delusional CEOs’ standing around Trump to tout A.I. while Americans struggle Onion CEO
The commentary follows a high-profile White House meeting where President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson signed a "morally binding" self-regulation pact with roughly 40 top executives from A.I. giants like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, Nvidia, and XAI.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follo
‘Let it burn’ Trump’s ‘Emperor Nero attitude’ may HAUNT Republicans in November
Donald Trump has adopted an "Emperor Nero 'let it burn' attitude" as his approval ratings sink, voters sour on the economy, and congressional Republicans panic about the upcoming November midterm elections.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s ke
Americans are ‘all out of give a damns’ with this Trump presidency Dem strategist
The Diesel and Gas Crisis: The ongoing, deeply unpopular war in Iran has squeezed global supply lines, driving U.S. diesel prices up to a painful national average of $6.53 per gallon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podc
'A lovely relationship' Joe MOCKS Trump's Texas trip with Paxton and his tour of red states
Scarborough focused heavily on the extreme tension surrounding Trump's visit to a Peterbilt truck factory in Denton, Texas. The event occurred just one day after The New York Times published leaked audio of Paxton privately complaining to donors that Trump’s toxic Dallas convention was a "drag" that actively tanked Republican poll numbers.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co
MAGA candidate Ken Paxton CAUGHT ON TAPE complaining about Trump's toxic, sabotaging antics
Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton was caught on a leaked audio recording admitting that Donald Trump’s political events have actively damaged Republican polling numbers. The tape, first obtained and reported by The New York Times, captures the hardline MAGA candidate privately conceding that Trump is acting as a "drag" on his high-stakes race against Democratic candidate James Talarico.
Will the midterms be a blue wave Senate 'very much up for grabs' Bill Kristol
According to veteran political analyst Bill Kristol, the upcoming 2026 midterm elections are shaping up to be a dynamic "blue wave" that puts control of the U.S. Senate "very much up for grabs".Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the suppo
Why Seoul wants an apology from Zelenskyy
Seoul is demanding a public apology from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy because he publicly revealed that Kyiv transferred two captured North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea, breaching what Seoul asserts was a strict confidentiality agreement.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes!
Why female voters could decide Brazil's election
Female voters hold the key to Brazil's election because they comprise the absolute majority of the country's electorate at 53%. As the high-stakes political rematch unfolds between leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, women represent both the historical deciding factor and the largest block of undecided swing voters.Become a supporter of this p
'You have to talk to the other side' Ari Emanuel on working with leaders, billionaires
Despite being a lifelong Democrat, Emanuel fiercely rejects modern political isolation, asserting that engaging with opposing views is essential for both society and high-stakes business.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our
Why France's school students are protesting against their government
French high school and university students are protesting nationwide over a severe funding crisis, crumbling school conditions, and a massive wave of public sector budget cuts proposed by the government.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep
Why the dreams of Gen X are a fantasy for Gen Z
The phrase "Why the dreams of Gen X are a fantasy for Gen Z" highlights a stark generational divide: the foundational milestones of financial independence, stability, and tech optimism that defined Generation X now feel mathematically impossible or culturally alien to Generation Z.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our l
Can the West Coast pipeline benefit local communities and national interests
The debate surrounding Canada’s newly designated West Coast Oil Pipeline (now officially named the Pacific Link) highlights a complex balance between global trade strategy, local economic booms, and the legal constraints of Indigenous reconciliation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to sta
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk lifts off for 6-month ISS mission
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk has officially launched into space, successfully blasting off on October 1, 2026. Kutryk, along with his crewmates, boarded the International Space Station (ISS) later that same day after an accelerated, record-setting flight.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow
How is the government balancing legislation and reconciliation
The Canadian government faces significant challenges in balancing its economic and industrial legislative agenda with its ongoing commitments to Indigenous reconciliation. While the federal government frames socio-economic advancements—such as infrastructure, job creation, and regulatory reform—as critical components of long-term economic reconciliation, critics and Indigenous leaders argue that r
'Happiness and some difficulty' Residential school survivor on Truth and Reconciliation Day
The phrase "happiness and some difficulty" captures the deeply complex, bittersweet emotions felt by Indigenous residential school survivors as Canada marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep
Flight to Israel diverted after emergency alert triggered, clash between pilots
Squawk 7700 (General Emergency): First transmitted at 05:28 UTC as the aircraft began its initial sudden descent. This alerted all regional radar networks that the flight was experiencing an active, critical emergency.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyd
FlyDubai pilot tried to crash plane after stabbing co-pilot, Netanyahu says
An Omani co-pilot allegedly stabbed the captain and attempted to crash a Flydubai flight traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, 2026. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the details, labeling the incident an apparent suicide and terror attempt targeting a plane carrying more than 170 passengers, "almost all" of whom were Israeli.Become a supporter of this podcast: https:
New details about Lindsay Clancy hearing Tuesday REVEALED
In a dramatic shift in strategy at her Tuesday status conference, Lindsay Clancy’s defense team argued for the first time that there is "no evidence" she actually killed her three children, moving away from their previous sole focus on her mental state.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to
Arrests in possible terror plot near RAF base used by US What we know
British counterterrorism officials are investigating an incident near RAF Fairford, a UK military base heavily utilized by the U.S. Air Force, after five men were arrested early Sunday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh ne
Case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University in US reopened
New York state prosecutors officially reopened a criminal investigation into the alleged 2024 gang rape of a former student at Cornell University, with plans to present evidence to a grand jury.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the suppo
Bill Gates AI is powerful enough to cause 'a billion deaths'
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned during a September 2026 interview on Meet the Press that advanced artificial intelligence is powerful enough to drive catastrophic events causing "a billion deaths" if misused by malicious actors.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with
'Absolutely jaw-dropping' U.S. Ambassador says Trump offered to sell arms to China
U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue sparked a political firestorm by revealing that President Donald Trump offered to sell American weapons to Chinese President Xi Jinping during a high-profile state visit summit. Media analysts and political commentators quickly labeled the disclosure as "absolutely jaw-dropping", given that China is considered Washington's principal global military and strateg
‘Nothing else is working’ MTG calls out GOP scare tactics amid midterm scramble
Former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly called out the Republican Party’s strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, labeling a newly reported migrant caravan a seasonal scare tactic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the
‘Completely false’ NV Sec. of State debunks Trump's claims of illegal voting
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar formally rebuked claims from President Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding widespread illegal noncitizen voting, stating that federal claims entirely lacked supporting evidence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to
‘Reckless, chaotic, CRUEL’ Sen. Booker on Trump’s reputation as GOP distances from the prez
Senator Cory Booker characterized Donald Trump's reputation as "reckless, chaotic, and cruel," describing his policies as severely damaging to the American economy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update
Alleged Bishnoi gang leader Goldy Brar added to FBI most-wanted list
The FBI has officially added Satinderjeet Singh, better known as Goldy Brar, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Authorities are offering a $1 million reward for any information leading directly to his arrest.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Le
‘I reported on everyone's perspective’ Anand Giridharadas on New book on Jordan Neely Subway death
Anand Giridharadas’s new book, Man in the Mirror: Hope, Struggle, and Belonging in an American City, offers a multi-perspective investigation into the fatal 2023 subway encounter involving Jordan Neely and Daniel Penny.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news every
‘Critically difficult’ Foreign relations expert on Iran's next six weeks
The next six weeks are anticipated to be "critically difficult" for Iran, according to foreign relations experts analyzing the intersection of escalating global economic pressure and the looming U.S. midterm elections.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyd
Carney's comments on potential U.S. attack 'remarkable,' says NYT journalist
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that his government has thoroughly studied the risk of a potential U.S. military invasion of Canada. In a wide-ranging, hour-long interview with The New York Times, Carney stated that while he considers a U.S. attack an "extreme tail risk" rather than a baseline scenario, it would be "irresponsible not to" prepare for the possibility given recent diplom
'2 different versions of reality' Unpacking Israel & Palestine UN speeches
The addresses by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly presented sharply contrasting arguments regarding the ongoing conflict, sovereignty, and regional security.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us t
3 major storms pound Northeast, Hawaii & Mexico
Three extreme weather events are hitting the US Northeast, Hawaii, and Mexico simultaneously, bringing dangerous winds, torrential downpours, and severe flood warnings.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve up
Counter-terror police lead investigation into major incident near RAF base, officials says
Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into a major incident near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, after five men were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosives offences.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news e
‘It is a mess’ Lawyer on sudden closure of Canada’s largest language school
Canada’s largest private language school, the International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC), has abruptly filed for bankruptcy and ceased all operations. The sudden shutdown has left more than 1,300 students in limbo, many of whom have lost thousands of dollars in pre-paid tuition and housing fees.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/suppo
‘Gas station heroin’ Nation’s top drug advisor issues' Stark warning
National security and drug enforcement officials are issuing severe warnings regarding "gas station heroin," an unregulated, highly addictive substance increasingly found on convenience store shelves nationwide. The national alert intensified following the tragic deaths of two University of Mississippi students. While investigators are still awaiting final toxicology reports to establish direct ca
Chilling 911 audio emerges in Ole Miss death probe
Newly released emergency dispatch audio details the desperate response to a "possible OD" at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), where two students were tragically found dead in separate incidents on Monday, September 21, 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fr
Can the B.C. Conservatives still mount an impactful campaign
Yes, despite recent internal turmoil, the B.C. Conservatives are actively mounting a highly competitive campaign and have immediately taken the lead in initial polling following the snap election call.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep th
2 people killed, 1 person arrested after B.C. highway crash
Two people were killed and one man was arrested after a devastating head-on collision early Wednesday morning on Highway 1 in Burnaby, B.C.. The Burnaby RCMP reported that just after midnight on September 23, 2026, a pickup truck driving eastbound in the westbound lanes crashed directly into a four-door sedan operating as an Uber.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast
Ayatollah is losing control as IRGC flexes power
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has assumed de facto control over Iran's state functions, significantly eroding the authority of the clerical establishment. Following the February 2026 airstrike that killed longtime Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's traditional system of top-down clerical rule has fractured.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca
Bombshell report sheds light on origins of anti-ICE protests
Recent reporting examines the origins of anti-ICE protests, highlighting potential political organization probes, the Austin ICE shooting investigation involving Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, and broader immigration enforcement policy updates.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates
AI bot contacts professor on its own seeking paid work
An autonomous AI agent named Pip independently cold-emailed a Cambridge University AI ethics professor, Henry Shevlin, to ask for freelance work.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the wo
FBI was circling Sen. Collins' team—until Trump got in the way ProPublica
An investigative report reveals that the FBI was approaching a significant political bribery investigation involving Republican Senator Susan Collins before the inquiry concluded following the return of President Donald Trump to office.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with
'I'm a f king US citizen' ICE mistakenly targets man in Illinois
A U.S. citizen was left injured after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents mistakenly targeted him during a fugitive investigation in the Chicago suburb of Evanston, Illinois.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our
'CORRUPT SCHEMES' How Trump's policies are hurting the planet and driving up your costs
While President Trump campaigned on a promise to cut household utility bills in half, a joint report by Climate Power and Public Citizen reveals that residential electricity rates have instead surged by roughly 20% since he took office, outpacing inflation three times over.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest ep
'Everything Trump and his family do appears to be a conflict of interest' Oversight Rep
"Everything Donald Trump and his family do these days appears to be a conflict of interest," stated Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), a member of the House Oversight Committee, during a television appearance on September 21, 2026.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates wit
Recommended
The Bread and Banter Podcast
The Church of What's Happening Now: The New Testament
Busted Open
Deadline: White House
Crickets Corner
History of the Earthquake and Fire in San Francisco
Fox news
K-Drama Obsessed Mamas | Beyond “Just One More Episode!”
True Crime Classics
The Healer Revolution
Becoming: HER with Nikki Spoelstra
Booked, Blonde & Busy w/ Olivia Ponton
