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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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8:15

Jerome Powell responds to criminal investigation into...

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2026/01/12

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7:55

Iran's anti-government protests seen in videos

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2026/01/07

In January 2026, a surge of nationwide anti-government protests in Iran has been documented through verified video footage, showing large-scale demonstrations, violent clashes, and a deepening economic crisis. Footage and witness reports indicate security forces entering hospitals to arrest wounded protesters. Videos show tear gas being fired inside Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam and Sina Hospital in Tehran.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday

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6:16

'MAGA Granny' Pamela Hemphill, who rejected Trump's...

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2026/01/06

On January 6, 2026, the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Capitol attack, Pamela Hemphill—the former supporter known as "MAGA Granny"—testified before House Democrats and reiterated her rejection of a presidential pardon. Hemphill, who served 60 days in prison for her role in the 2021 riot, stated, "I am guilty, and I own that guilt".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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5:06

How much will change in Venezuela after Maduro's...

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2026/01/05

As of January 5, 2026, Venezuela is in a state of extreme flux following the capture of Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, by U.S. forces on January 3, 2026. The situation involves a complex transition of power, aggressive U.S. economic plans, and a volatile regional security landscape. Trump has publicly expressed a lack of confidence in opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado, stating she lacks the internal respect to lead, despite her calls for an immediate transition to

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5:08

How police are stepping up to protect children

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2026/01/05

In 2026, police forces are adopting more integrated and proactive strategies to safeguard children, moving beyond traditional reactive enforcement to focus on early intervention and cross-agency collaboration. In regions like Greater Manchester, specialist child protection officers now sit alongside social workers and health professionals in central hubs. This allows for immediate information sharing and coordinated action during emergencies, such as rescuing children from exploitation in

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9:24

Venezuela has detained several Americans as tensions...

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2026/01/03

As of January 2026, Venezuelan security forces have reportedly detained at least five American citizens in recent months. These detentions have occurred alongside an intensified U.S. campaign involving military and economic pressure against the government of Nicolás Maduro. Among those held is James Luckey-Lange, a 28-year-old from Staten Island, New York, who was last heard from on December 8, 2025, after entering Venezuela from Guyana.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay

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8:10

Russia launches assault on Kyiv ahead of...

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2025/12/28

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the year on Kyiv, just one day before a high-stakes meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump. The Attack: Over a period of approximately 10 hours, Russia fired a barrage consisting of roughly 500 drones and 40 missiles—including hypersonic Kinzhal and ballistic Iskander missiles—at the capital.Casualties and Damage: At least two people were killed and more than 30 others were injured. The strikes

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8:53

Supreme court deals major loss to Trump by blocking...

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2025/12/28

On December 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a rare and significant ruling against the Trump administration by refusing to block a lower court order that prevented the federalization and deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago. The unsigned order stated that the government failed to identify a clear source of authority allowing the military to execute laws in Illinois at this stage. Conservative Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined the liberal wing in the

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9:14

New lawsuit challenges Trumps name on Kennedy Center

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2025/12/27

In late December 2025, U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) filed a federal lawsuit to remove Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The legal challenge follows a controversial vote by the center's board of trustees—largely appointed by Trump—to rename the facility the "Trump-Kennedy Center". 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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5:11

No reaction from Trump yet to explosive Vanity Fair...

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2025/12/27

Contrary to the suggestion of "no reaction," Donald Trump has publicly and repeatedly defended White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles following her extensive profile in Vanity Fair published in mid-December 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 updates news everyday.

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6:27

Machado says if the opposition should come to power...

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2025/12/27

In mid-December 2025, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado stated that her movement is fully prepared for a transition of power, declaring, "We know what we have to do the first 100 hours and the first 100 days". Speaking from Oslo, Norway—where she arrived in secret to collect her Nobel Prize—Machado outlined a structured plan for the country's "rebirth" after years of crisisDon’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news

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5:32

Trump-backed Nasry Asfura declared winner of the...

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2025/12/26

On December 24, 2025, Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE) declared conservative Nasry "Tito" Asfura the winner of the presidential election after a contentious, weeks-long count. President Donald Trump endorsed Asfura just days before the November 30 vote, calling his opponents "narcocommunists" and threatening to withdraw U.S. financial aid if Asfura did not win.Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support this podcast to

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7:11

US defends its naval blockade of Venezuela at the...

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2025/12/26

U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz argued that the blockade is designed to deny the "illegitimate" Maduro regime access to oil profits used to fund the Cartel de los Soles, which the U.S. designated a "Foreign Terrorist Organization" in November 2025. During an emergency UN Security Council meeting on December 23, 2025, the United States defended its naval blockade of Venezuela, framing it as a necessary security measure to eradicate "narco-terrorism". Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to

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5:14

Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire talks...

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2025/12/26

A previous "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire brokered by the U.S. and Malaysia in July 2025 collapsed in early December. Hostilities reignited on December 7, leading to intense fighting involving artillery, rocket fire, and Thai F-16 airstrikes.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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9:16

MAGA leaders call each other out by name at...

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2025/12/23

In December 2025, a public "civil war" within the MAGA movement erupted at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix. The conference, the first held since the September assassination of founder Charlie Kirk, became a platform for prominent conservative leaders to directly attack one another. 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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7:08

Its been horrifying to us Attorneys for Epstein...

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2025/12/23

In December 2025, attorneys for Jeffrey Epstein’s survivors and the survivors themselves issued a scathing rebuke of the Department of Justice (DOJ), describing the release of redacted investigative files as "horrifying" and a violation of federal law. The criticism follows the enactment of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated the release of all files by December 19, 2025. Don’t miss our latest episodes! Please follow me to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support

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7:22

It's a risk to history' Princeton history professor...

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2025/12/23

The Warning: Zelizer characterized the administration’s actions as a "very dangerous step" that focuses on putting a "particular perspective and spin on what happened while erasing" significant portions of the past.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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6:06

Why Investors Think Loans Are About To Get Cheaper

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2025/12/22

Investors believe loans are becoming cheaper primarily because central banks, such as the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, have entered a cycle of interest rate reductions that is expected to continue through 2026. "Central Bank Rate Cuts: Central banks have already begun lowering their "base" or "benchmark" rates as inflation eases toward 2% targets. For example, the Bank of England recently cut its base rate to 3.75% in December 2025, with further cuts signaled for 2026".Don’t miss our

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6:11

Former USMNT player Charlie Davies feeling really...

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2025/12/08

former USMNT player and current CBS Sports analyst Charlie Davies expressed significant enthusiasm, calling the USMNT's 2026 Men's World Cup group draw a "dream scenario". The groups for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup were set on December 5, 2025. The USMNT was drawn into Group D with Australia, Paraguay, and the winner of the UEFA Play-Off C. 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

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6:36

IRS whistleblowers release book on Hunter Biden case_...

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2025/12/08

IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler have released a book titled The Whistleblowers vs. The Big Guy: Two Special Agents, the Biden Crime Family, and a Corrupt Bureaucracy, in which they state they feel "vindicated" by subsequent legal developments in the Hunter Biden case. 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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