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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.

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7:46

Dick Cheney, former vice president, dies at 84

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2025/11/06

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney died on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the age of 84. According to a statement from his family, he passed away from complications of pneumonia, as well as cardiac and vascular disease. Cheney served as the 46th Vice President under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009. He was a long-time figure in Washington politics, also holding positions as White House Chief of Staff for President Gerald Ford and as Defense Secretary for President George H. W.

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7:20

Jack Ciattarelli concession speech after loss in NJ...

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2025/11/06

In his 2025 concession speech, delivered after losing the New Jersey governor's race to Democrat Mikie Sherrill, Republican Jack Ciattarelli said he called Sherrill to offer his "best wishes" and emphasized that the Republican "fight doesn't end". He also affirmed he would remain a New Jersey resident.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.

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5:30

Head Start programs begin to close as government...

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2025/11/06

Due to the ongoing 2025 government shutdown, many Head Start programs across the U.S. have begun closing their doors after missing federal funding payments. By November 5, Head Start sites in 18 states and Puerto Rico had closed, leaving roughly 10,000 children and families without care, early education, and nutrition. The shutdown has also forced many programs that remain open to cut services, reduce hours, or take out loans to cover expenses.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay

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9:29

Fetterman pulls back the curtain on the state of the...

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2025/11/05

Senator John Fetterman has repeatedly criticized the Democratic Party's current direction and priorities, arguing the party has "forgotten why we lost" in the past and needs to refocus on core working-class issues and common sense instead of divisive cultural battles. 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.

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9:32

Greg Gutfeld Mamdani is the hangover of wokeism

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2025/11/05

On his Fox News show The Five, Greg Gutfeld called Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani the "poster boy" for "woke" victimhood, referencing a report that Mamdani checked "African American" on his Columbia University application. While Gutfeld did not use the exact phrase "Mamdani is the hangover of wokeism," his comments centered on the theme of "woke" ideology. His main points were: Mamdani exemplifies "woke" culture by allegedly claiming a minority status for personal

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9:35

He bled keeping America free_ Hannity honors Dick Cheney

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2025/11/05

Hannity praised Cheney's lifelong "defense of American freedom" and credited him with significant contributions to national security during his various roles, including as Secretary of Defense and Vice President. 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.

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8:31

Hear Cuomo respond to Trump endorsing him in NYC...

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2025/11/05

Cuomo noted that Trump's primary motivation was his belief that Mamdani was a "socialist" or "communist" and an "existential threat" to the city, which Trump stated in interviews and on social media.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.

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8:54

Military expert reacts to intensified fighting in key...

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2025/11/04

Military experts are focusing their reactions on the intense fighting around the key eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a vital logistics and transport hub in the Donetsk region. Russia is reportedly intensifying its multi-thousand-strong assault to capture the city, with Ukrainian forces deploying special forces to push them back.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.

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5:22

Prince Andrew to lose Prince title, Buckingham Palace...

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2025/11/04

Andrew lost his titles of Prince, Duke of York, Earl of Inverness, and Baron Killyleagh. He also no longer has the right to the style of "His Royal Highness" (HRH), a title he had already voluntarily stopped using in an official capacity in 2022.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.

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8:04

Is GOP risking voter backlash over Obamacare subsidies

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2025/11/04

Many political observers and some Republican lawmakers believe the GOP is risking significant voter backlash by opposing the extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. These subsidies are set to expire at the end of 2025, which would cause premiums to double for many of the millions of people who rely on them. 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.

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6:56

Should we trust Elon Musk's new online Grokipedia

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2025/11/04

Whether to trust Elon Musk's new online encyclopedia, Grokipedia, is a subject of debate, with many news sources and academics expressing significant skepticism. Grokipedia, which launched on October 27, 2025, is an AI-generated platform that has been criticized for factual errors, political bias, and lifting content directly from Wikipedia.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.

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6:36

Masked agents, tear gas, and raids_ the tactics used...

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2025/11/03

The Trump administration's mass deportation drive employs aggressive tactics that include the use of masked federal agents, widespread raids in public and private spaces, and the deployment of tear gas and other crowd control measures against protesters.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.

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5:43

'Morbidly Curious' explores the fascination with...

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2025/11/03

The book "Morbidly Curious: A Scientist Explains Why We Can't Look Away", authored by behavioral scientist Coltan Scrivner, explores the human fascination with horror movies, true crime, and all things macabre. The book argues that this attraction is more than just a quirk; it's a powerful and beneficial survival instinct. 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.

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7:00

Trump should 'hold the line' and block AI chips from...

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2025/11/03

The former U.S. Ambassador to China, Nicholas Burns, urged President Trump to "hold the line" and maintain the current U.S. policy of blocking advanced AI chips from the Chinese market.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.

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6:08

Trump denies U.S. is considering land strikes on...

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2025/11/03

President Donald Trump recently denied that he is considering land strikes within Venezuela, stating "No" when asked by reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, October 31, 2025. This denial came amid intensifying expectations and media reports that the U.S. might soon expand its anti-drug trafficking operations from sea to land. 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.

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5:54

US slashes number of refugees, prioritizes Afrikaners

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2025/11/03

The U.S. has recently announced a record-low refugee admissions cap of 7,500 for the fiscal year 2026, with a presidential determination that these spots shall be primarily allocated among Afrikaners from South Africa. 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.

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8:22

Trump instructs Pentagon to start testing nuclear...

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2025/10/31

The United States has observed a moratorium on full-scale nuclear weapons testing since 1992, and this policy remains in effect. The U.S. continues to monitor the safety and reliability of its nuclear stockpile through non-explosive testing, computer simulations, and subcritical experiments.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.

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5:44

Five new suspects arrested over Louvre heist but...

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2025/10/31

The specific items stolen have not been officially itemized, but sources suggest they include several rare diamonds, emeralds, and a significant historical necklace. The estimated total value is reported to be in the tens of millions of euros.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.

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5:31

Teacher testifies about being shot by her 6-year-old...

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2025/10/31

The teacher, Abby Zwerner, testified in court about the incident where she was shot by her 6-year-old student. Her testimony was part of a ongoing legal battle, specifically a $40 million lawsuit she filed against the Newport News school board and administration.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.

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8:51

Hes basically reset the clock to January 'David...

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2025/10/31

Sanger suggested the agreement was less a comprehensive, long-term solution and more a temporary halt to the escalating trade war, which effectively reset the trade relationship to where it was at the start of that year.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.

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