From Vox. Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is considering running for president in 2028. In a lot of ways, it makes sense: He’s an army veteran who represents a critical swing state with a sizable Latino electorate. But could his previously close relationship with former Congress member Eric Swalwell complicate his political future? This week on…

From Vox. "Good people in, bad people out. That’s where we start." Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) lays out the three-part Democratic case for immigration reform: border enforcement, targeting bad actors, and a flexible system that responds to reality, to Vox’s Astead Herndon. Listen to the full interview wherever you get your podcasts or watch it…

From Vox. On April 15, a federal jury found Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly, overcharging fans and shutting out competition. After years of complaints, lawsuits, and the fallout from the 2022 Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket sale controversy, the states took the case to trial, and won. So now the…

From Vox. Yesteryear, the buzzy new novel by Caro Claire Burke, has an incredible premise. A modern-day tradwife travels back in time to 1855, forcing her to reckon with the realities of the lifestyle she touts on social media. While a great read, Vox’s book critic Constance Grady explains why the ending leaves more to…

From Vox. “Social media enabled Republicans to figure out the actual preferences of corporate America and they didn’t like them.” Vox’s Ian Millhiser explains to The Gray Area Host Sean Illing why the First Amendment has become a free-for-all. Listen to the whole episode wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to our channel and turn…

From Vox. The Supreme Court is aggressive on almost everything. Except the internet. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Sean talks with Vox’s Ian Millhiser about a surprising pattern at the Court. While it’s been eager to reshape schools, healthcare, and civil rights law, it has consistently taken a cautious, almost hands-off approach to regulating the…

From Vox. It’s been over 100 days since New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office. What’s he doing differently from other mayors? Brigid Bergin, a senior politics reporter at WNYC and Gothamist, explains to Today, Explained host Sean Rameswaram that Mamdani is practicing “pothole politics” — aka publicizing every small accomplishment. Subscribe to our…

From Vox. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is expanding to Orange County, and a lot of the new cast members have one thing in common: they aren’t actually Mormon. Jonquilyn Hill, host of Explain It to Me, breaks down who’s joining the show and asks the bigger question about our fascination with Mormon culture…

From Vox. "If you ask somebody, do we still need a deportation force? Almost 80% say yes." Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) breaks down why calling to abolish ICE is the wrong political argument and what real immigration reform actually looks like, to Vox’s Astead Herndon. Listen to the full interview early on Patreon by becoming…

From Vox. Every year, federal and state wildlife agencies in the US breed millions of fish and release them into the wild, all for fishers to catch. To see some fish stocking in action and learn more about the process, Vox producer Nate Krieger went on a fish stocking run with employees of the Connecticut…

From Vox. Meat and dairy production is wreaking havoc on our environment as a leading cause of global deforestation and habitat loss. Want to help this Earth Day? Start by eating a more plant-based diet. Vox’s Kenny Torrella explains why it makes a difference. Read more: https://www.vox.com/climate/486311/earth-day-meat-dairy-environmental-impact-climate Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications…

From Vox. Every year, federal and state wildlife agencies in the US breed millions of fish and release them into the wild, all for fishers to catch. They do this because many ecosystems no longer support the thriving fish populations they once did, due to dams, pollution, and rising water temperatures. But there’s a catch.…

From Vox. "I don’t often recognize the Arizona that’s spoken about nationally." Yana Kunichoff, a reporter for Arizona Luminaria, breaks down the gap between how the national media portrays her state and what it actually feels like to live and work there to Vox’s Astead Herndon. Listen to the full interview wherever you get your…

From Vox. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly invoked God in official Pentagon press conferences. From likening the rescue of a missing American airman, to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, to declaring that “God deserves all the glory” for American battlefield successes, the language of the Pentagon is shifting. But where is this theology coming…

From Vox. There are ways to stave off burnout in the workplace. On this week’s Explain It to Me, Danielle Roberts breaks down what to think about before you even step foot in the door. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications (🔔) so you don’t miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Vox.com is a news…

From Vox. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) regrets defending Eric Swalwell, who resigned from Congress following sexual assault allegations. ”This is the kind of thing that makes all of us relook at what we have been accepting, versus not accepting," Gallego told Vox’s Astead Herndon. Get early access to the full interview with Gallego on Vox’s…

From Vox. Immigration might be President Donald Trump’s signature issue, but what do Americans actually think about border security and enforcement? And how should elected officials go about reforming the system? Host and editorial director Astead Herndon sits down with The Atlantic’s Caitlin Dickerson to discuss the ways in which 9/11 shaped immigration enforcement in…

From Vox. With AI in the mix, will the military always have “humans in the loop” to help make crucial tactical decisions? Katrina Manson, author of Project Maven, says while military commanders say yes, it’s not technically the policy of the Department of Defense. Listen to the full episode of The Gray Area wherever you…