x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Today Explains

Your daily dose of clarity in a noisy world. Every day, we break down the biggest news stories — fast, factual, and easy to understand. Whether it’s global headlines, politics, tech, or culture, we give you the context you need in just a few minutes. Stay informed. Stay ahead. Every day with Today Explains.

news daily news

All Episodes

4:26

Protests erupt in Tanzania after main opposition...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/29

Protests and civil unrest have erupted in Tanzania's main city of Dar es Salaam following the disqualification of the main opposition candidates from the October 29, 2025 general election. The unrest occurred as President Samia Suluhu Hassan was poised to secure another term in what critics have denounced as a "sham election". Authorities responded by deploying security forces, imposing a curfew, and disrupting internet access.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with

en

19:12

RSF paramilitary forces take control of el-Fasher, Sudan

Today Explains ·

2025/10/29

Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized full control of El Fasher, a key city in Sudan's Darfur region, after an 18-month siege. The capture, announced on October 27, 2025, followed the withdrawal of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Reports indicate a severe humanitarian crisis is unfolding, with widespread reports of atrocities against civilians. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates

en

5:36

U.S. strikes alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/29

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, that the U.S. military carried out three strikes on four alleged drug boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday, killing 14 people. The latest attack is an escalation of the Trump administration's campaign against narcotics traffickers that has been ongoing since early September.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news

en

5:42

Federal workers union calls for end to shutdown

Today Explains ·

2025/10/29

The largest federal workers' union, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), has called for an end to the government shutdown that has left hundreds of thousands of federal employees without pay. The union's president, Everett Kelley, urged Congress to pass a "clean continuing resolution" to fund the government and allow negotiations to continue separately from government funding.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the

en

5:49

Hurricane Melissa nears landfall in Jamaica as Cat. 5...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/29

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, becoming the strongest hurricane ever to strike the island. The storm brought maximum sustained winds of 185 mph, extensive flooding, and widespread infrastructure damage.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

6:08

42M Americans in limbo if SNAP isn't funded due to...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/27

Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

6:49

Fareed's Take 'Democracy's crisis of faith'

Today Explains ·

2025/10/27

Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

6:09

US and Chinese officials reach 'framework' of a trade...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/27

Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

5:40

Greenlands defenses are being bolstered against...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/27

Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

5:59

Trump trashes Canada after anti-tariff ad 'Cheated...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/25

US President Donald Trump terminated all trade negotiations with Canada on Thursday, October 23, in a furious reaction to a Canadian-funded television ad that used former President Ronald Reagan's words to criticize tariffs. Trump later doubled down on the social media platform Truth Social, claiming that "CANADA CHEATED AND GOT CAUGHT!!!". Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

5:51

NBA coach and player arrested in federal gambling probe

Today Explains ·

2025/10/25

According to federal indictments unsealed in New York on October 23, 2025, NBA player Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested in connection with illegal gambling and rigged poker schemes. Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones was also arrested for his alleged involvement. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

6:35

US inflation rises to 3 in September

Today Explains ·

2025/10/25

The annual U.S. inflation rate rose to 3% in September 2025, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The report, which was delayed by the recent government shutdown, shows an increase from the 2.9% rate in August. While this was the fastest pace since January, the annual core inflation rate (excluding volatile food and energy) decreased slightly to 3%, suggesting that broader price pressures may be moderating. Don’t miss our latest

en

6:27

'BALLROOM BLUES' The Left's latest source of hysteria

Today Explains ·

2025/10/24

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and other officials have defended the project by characterizing the backlash as "manufactured outrage". Leavitt noted that many presidents have conducted renovations and that Democrats appear "jealous".Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

5:17

Hosts mock Democrats' outrage over White House...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/24

President Donald Trump's demolition of the White House East Wing to build a new, privately funded ballroom. This comes amid a broader defense from the White House and congressional Republicans, who have characterized the criticism as "fake outrage".Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

6:04

'This is going to hurt us' U.S. ranchers push back on...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/23

Cattle ranchers in the U.S. are expressing significant pushback against President Trump's plan to import more beef from Argentina, fearing it will negatively impact their profits and destabilize domestic markets. The proposal, framed by the administration as a way to lower record-high consumer beef prices, has been met with bipartisan criticism and frustration.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay

en

6:14

Why millions of Americans are facing a spike in...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/23

Millions of Americans are facing a spike in healthcare costs due to several interconnected factors, including the expiration of federal health insurance subsidies, persistent medical inflation, and the growing expense of prescription drugs. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

5:07

Trump's push for peace tested as Putin meeting called...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/23

Recent events surrounding the wars in Ukraine and Gaza have challenged President Donald Trump's peace-making efforts. A scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been called off, and a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has shown cracks. This has highlighted the difficulties and complexities of resolving both conflicts.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

6:57

What to know about the withdrawn Trump nominee who...

Today Explains ·

2025/10/23

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), withdrew his nomination on October 21, 2025, after reports revealed inflammatory text messages he allegedly sent in a private group chat. In one text from January 2024, Ingrassia reportedly wrote that he had "a Nazi streak".Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay updates news everyday.

en

5:40

French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy goes to jail

Today Explains ·

2025/10/21

Sarkozy was handed a five-year prison sentence on September 25, 2025, with an order to begin serving time immediately, even though he is appealing the conviction. The crime: A Paris court found him guilty of conspiring to use illegal funds from the government of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. The judges cited the "exceptional gravity" of the offense, stating that Sarkozy used his position as interior minister to help arrange corruption at the highest level

en

5:25

Author Nicholas Sparks teams up with director M....

Today Explains ·

2025/10/21

Authors Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan collaborated on a new supernatural romantic thriller titled Remain, which has been released as both a novel and an upcoming film. The project is based on an original story the two developed together. The novel, Remain: A Supernatural Love Story, was co-written by Sparks and Shyamalan and was released in October 2025.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to stay

en

141 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS NewsHour

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci