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Breaking down the latest in politics, tech, and culture with a heavy dose of facts and the most important news. We go beyond the headlines to provide context, analysis, and a balanced perspective on the stories shaping our world. Stay truly informed. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.

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Canadians push back against new data centres

Nov 13, 2026 19 min

Communities across Canada are actively protesting and seeking moratoriums on large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. Driven by fears of rising electricity costs, heavy resource consumption, and a lack of regulatory oversight, the backlash spans multiple provinces—most notably in Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. 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!

Election update Dem. Laubacher flips Colorado’s 4th District, defeating Lauren Boebert

Nov 13, 2026 9 min

Democrat Eileen Laubacher has defeated three-term Republican incumbent Lauren Boebert to flip Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race on Friday, November 13, 2026, ten days after polls closed. 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!

How the Nvidia scandal, Outlook outage show our overreliance on a few tech companies

Nov 13, 2026 6 min

Two simultaneous crises in November 2026—a sweeping leadership scandal at Nvidia and a multi-day global Microsoft outage—have exposed the systemic risks of concentrating global digital infrastructure in the hands of a few dominant tech companies. While one is a corporate governance and national security crisis and the other is a technical failure, technology analysts note that both demonstrate how single points of failure can rattle global markets and halt daily business operations. 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!

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Canadians push back against new data centres

Nov 13, 2026 19 min

Election update Dem. Laubacher flips Colorado’s 4th District, defeating Lauren Boebert

Nov 13, 2026 9 min

How the Nvidia scandal, Outlook outage show our overreliance on a few tech companies

Nov 13, 2026 6 min

Musk’s SpaceX makes massive $74 billion data centers investment despite voter backlash

Nov 13, 2026 6 min

According to reports from The New York Times and The Hill, SpaceX announced on November 12, 2026, that it plans to invest more than $74 billion into two massive artificial intelligence data center campuses in Texas and Arizona. This expansion follows a 2026 midterm election cycle in which voters and lawmakers across both parties voiced sharp opposition to local data center development. 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!

Rep. Jim Jordan Vows GOP Pushback Against Anticipated Democratic Investigations

Nov 13, 2026 6 min

Predicted Impeachment and Cabinet Probes. Jordan stated on News that Democrats plan to target President Donald Trump with a third impeachment and pursue investigations across the Cabinet. He pointed to recent Democratic efforts involving Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as an early sign of these actions. 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!

At least 3 dead after Brooklyn building collapse

Nov 13, 2026 7 min

While initial reports stated at least three people had died, the death toll from the Brooklyn building collapse has risen to eight people, with 18 others injured. The three-story mixed-use building at 1321 Flatbush Avenue collapsed into an adjacent construction pit just after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 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 fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Nvidia's alleged Chinese spy affair and why Hasina may return to Bangladesh

Nov 11, 2026 9 min

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing an independent board investigation over an extramarital affair with a suspected Chinese spy, while ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has formally requested a new passport to return from exile despite facing a death sentence. These two major global news stories developed rapidly in November 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 fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

France accuses Iran of supermarket fridge hacking

Nov 11, 2026 14 min

France officially accused Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on November 9, 2026, of orchestrating a massive cyberattack that sabotaged supermarket refrigerators and freezers across the country. Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot called the incident the first large-scale cyberattack aimed at sabotage on French soil, summoning Tehran's ambassador and vowing European-level sanctions. 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!

Children reported dead after floods rip through displacement camps in Gaza

Nov 11, 2026 8 min

At least four children have died after severe winter storms and flooding swept through displacement camps across Gaza between November 6 and November 8, 2026. Three children aged four, five, and eight—along with at least one adult woman—were killed when a rain-soaked sand embankment collapsed onto tents in central Gaza, while an infant reportedly drowned at a separate displacement site. 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!

11 House Dems missed the Hegseth impeach vote

Nov 11, 2026 8 min

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the Republican-controlled U.S. House voted 211–204 to block a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The procedural vote successfully referred the eight impeachment articles back to the House Judiciary Committee, shelving the effort for the remainder of the current Congress. 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!

Dems widen House edge with CO seat flip

Nov 11, 2026 10 min

The Democratic Party has widened its newly won U.S. House majority following additional seat flips in Colorado. According to reports from CNN and other networks as of November 10, 2026, the Democratic margin has grown to 256 seats, with 15 races still left to be called. 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!

Abu Dhabi talks Russia seeks new “security architecture” with growing US backing

Nov 10, 2026 18 min

High-stakes trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States commenced in Abu Dhabi, marking a dramatic shift in Washington's approach to ending the war. Led by President Donald Trump’s envoys—his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner—the U.S. has placed Russia's long-standing demand for a rewritten "European security architecture" at the center of the negotiations. 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!

Egypt media crackdown, editor-in-chief faces prison

Nov 10, 2026 6 min

Lina Attalah, the editor-in-chief of Mada Masr—Egypt’s leading independent news outlet—is facing up to a year in prison amid what the United Nations and human rights organizations call a widening government assault on press freedom. 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!

Dems' Day 1 Priorities 'Reverse health care cuts and end the war in Iran

Nov 10, 2026 6 min

Following their victory in the November 2026 midterm elections, incoming House and Senate Democratic leaders have established an aggressive "Day 1" and first-100-hours legislative agenda centered on reversing Medicaid cuts, restoring healthcare subsidies, and passing war powers resolutions to end the conflict in Iran. 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!

Ex-HHS advisor accuses ousted Trump Chief of Staff Wiles of catering to special interests

Nov 10, 2026 10 min

Calley Means, a former senior adviser at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and top aide to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has publicly accused former White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and other top Trump administration aides of catering to special interest. 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!

Israel's president chooses Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's rival, to form new government

Nov 9, 2026 7 min

Following a hung parliament in the October 27, 2026 general election, Israeli President Isaac Herzog officially tasked centrist Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government. The former military chief was given the first opportunity over longtime rival and caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signaling a dramatic effort by the opposition to end Netanyahu's conservative tenure. 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!

Russell Brand had 'no compassion or insight,' says journalist who interviewed comedian in 2017

Nov 9, 2026 7 min

Following the sentencing of British comedian and actor Russell Brand to 10 and a half years in prison for rape and sexual assault, journalist Katie Glass reflected on her 2017 interview with him. She stated that despite his public pivot at the time toward recovery and wellness, Brand exhibited "no compassion or insight" regarding the impact of his past behavior on others. 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!

Nvidia opens investigation into CEO's relationship with alleged Chinese spy

Nov 9, 2026 6 min

Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang after he admitted to having an extramarital affair with Alice Huang (no relation), a tech executive whom U.S. intelligence agencies have identified as a Chinese spy. The announcement triggered a sharp market reaction, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars in market value as Nvidia shares closed more than 4% lower on Monday. 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!

Houston changes ICE Policy as DHS warns of community safety risks

Nov 9, 2026 5 min

On November 6, 2026, Houston Mayor John Whitmire issued an executive order directing the Houston Police Department (HPD) to limit its cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The policy shift—announced just days after a historic wave of Democratic wins in Texas—sparked instant conservative backlash and widespread media criticism labeling the choice as an "unbelievable" retreat on border security. 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!

Trump says fight-filled assistant roster proves Dana White job offer was a Joke

Nov 9, 2026 10 min

President Donald Trump confirmed to reporters on November 8, 2026, that he was "only kidding" when he posted on social media that he had offered UFC CEO Dana White the role of White House press secretary. 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!

75% of Americans on verge of being run by Dems as blue wave grows

Nov 9, 2026 16 min

Following the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, political analysts project that Democrats will govern roughly 75% of the American population if current leads hold in unresolved races. Driven by deep voter dissatisfaction with inflation, cost of living, and the state of democracy under the Trump administration, a massive "blue wave" reshaped the political landscape. 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!

Deadly shooting in Krakow tourist spot

Nov 8, 2026 6 min

On Saturday, November 7, 2026, a mass shooting occurred in the historic Main Market Square in Kraków, Poland, a prominent tourist destination. The attack has been officially classified as an act of terrorism and marks the deadliest mass shooting by a single perpetrator in Polish history. 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!

After progressive Democrats triumph, can they deliver on campaign promises

Nov 8, 2026 8 min

Following the November 2026 midterm elections, progressive and congressional Democrats face a steep battle to deliver on their sweeping campaign promises due to President Donald Trump's veto power and legislative gridlock. While history-making progressive wins like Abdul Sayed’s Senate victory in Michigan have re-energized the party's base, political analysts and economists note that passing major left-leaning reforms will require navigating a deeply adversarial Washington landscape. 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!

Democrat Predicts 'Big Things Done' With Larger Progressive Majorities

Nov 7, 2026 7 min

Following the sweeping Democratic wins in the 2026 midterm elections, Representative Greg Casar (D-Texas), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), expressed immense optimism that a massive House majority will amplify, rather than dilute, progressive legislative power. 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!

AI Equities Edging Up After Post-Election Drop

Nov 7, 2026 5 min

Technology and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks began a steady recovery on Friday, November 6, 2026, following a brutal Wall Street rout the day after the 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 everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Trump Names Stephen Miller White House Chief of Staff, Replacing Susie Wiles

Nov 7, 2026 7 min

President Donald Trump has appointed Stephen Miller as the new White House chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles in a major post-election shake-up. The official announcement, made on November 6, 2026, comes just days after sweeping Republican defeats in the 2026 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 support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Royal Family Caught Off Guard by Arrest of Meghan Markle’s Father

Nov 7, 2026 5 min

Buckingham Palace was reportedly "blindsided" by the arrest and underlying child sexual abuse material allegations against Meghan Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr. 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!

Inside France’s Latest Wave of Street Protests

Nov 6, 2026 15 min

Hundreds of thousands of French citizens have flooded the streets in the country’s largest day of demonstrations in years, driven by escalating fury over crumbling public education, severe government budget cuts, and a punishing cost-of-living crisis. 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!

How the US Midterms and Fading AI Optimism Are Dragging Down Global Tech

Nov 6, 2026 6 min

Global technology stocks suffered a massive bloodbath, wiping out trillions of dollars in market value following the staggering Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections. The sudden shift in political power has triggered immense anxiety over the speed of future artificial intelligence expansion, intensifying existing market jitters regarding the immediate returns on billions in AI infrastructure investments. 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!

'Americans are Tired': Mamdani Warns Democrats Against Ignoring Working-Class Needs

Nov 5, 2026 14 min

Following the sweeping Democratic victory in the 2026 midterm elections, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani framed the historic "blue wave" as a clear sign that "working-class Americans are tired of being told that their needs are unrealistic by politicians who have been bought by the wealthiest people across the country". 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!

Trump Touts Ballroom After GOP Suffers Historic Midterm Losses

Nov 5, 2026 11 min

Less than 24 hours after a historic "blue wave" midterm election victory where Democrats retook control of both houses of Congress, U.S. President Donald Trump held a press event at a White House construction site to boast about his controversial new White House ballroom. Despite the major defeat for his party and MAGA movement, Trump spent the majority of his first public appearance focusing heavily on the structural and aesthetic details of the project rather than the election results. 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!

Binance Reopens Withdrawals Following Record $6.3B Cryptocurrency Heist

Nov 4, 2026 7 min

Binance successfully resumed cryptocurrency withdrawals on November 1, 2026, following a historic cyberattack that resulted in the theft of $6.34 billion in digital assets—marking the largest cryptocurrency heist on record. 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!

Why Learn a New Language From Scratch When AI Exists?

Nov 4, 2026 9 min

With near-instantaneous real-time translation through phones and smart glasses, learning a language solely for "instrumental" reasons—like translating basic text or routine workplace tasks—is becoming less necessary. Experts note that AI is doing to language learning what cars did to horses: transforming it from a widespread logistical necessity into a specialized, deeply rewarding pursuit. 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!

Karen Bass questions Nithya Raman's stability as L.A. mayoral race heads into a dead heat

Nov 4, 2026 11 min

In a pivotal clash for the leadership of Los Angeles, Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass blasted her Democratic challenger, City Councilmember Nithya Raman, as "unstable" and "indecisive" during the final stretch of a highly competitive mayoral runoff. 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!

Commander of air cadets selling poppies gravely injured in restaurant assault

Nov 4, 2026 7 min

A 59-year-old commanding officer for the Royal Canadian Air Cadets suffered life-altering injuries after being violently assaulted while supervising youth distributing Remembrance Day poppies outside a restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario. 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!

Sen. Marshall's Medical Debt Defense as a 'Home Run' for Democrat Adam Hamilton

Nov 4, 2026 8 min

Political analysts and media panels have characterized a self-produced response ad by Kansas Republican Senator Roger Marshall as an "absolute home run" for his Democratic challenger, Adam Hamilton. The comment stems from widespread criticism that Marshall committed a cardinal political mistake in the final days of his surprisingly tight reelection bid: violating the maxim "if you're explaining, you're losing" by bringing renewed attention to his own most damaging vulnerability. 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!

Texas Dem Nominee Gina Hinojosa Urges Voter Turnout in 'Fight of Our Lives'

Nov 4, 2026 8 min

Hinojosa framed the 2026 election as a defining generational conflict over whether Texas will be governed "by and for the people" or serve the interests of tech billionaires. 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!

Gov. Wes Moore to State Leaders: Mobilize Local Authority to Counter Trump's Agenda

Nov 4, 2026 7 min

Governor Moore shifted roughly $750,000 of his own reelection campaign funds into promoting Question 3 on Maryland's midterm ballot. The proposed constitutional amendment would grant the state's Democratic-majority legislature the authority to conduct mid-decade congressional redistricting. 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!

Raman Hits Back at Bass: "Changing Policy Based on Evidence is Real Leadership"

Nov 4, 2026 6 min

In a highly competitive Los Angeles mayoral race, City Councilmember and progressive challenger Nithya Raman has strongly defended her record on the city council, pushing back against incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, who labeled her "unstable and indecisive". 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!

‘Mayday, we’re descending’ Pilot’s final words before private jet crash killed 9

Nov 2, 2026 6 min

A harrowing air traffic control recording has captured the pilot's final moments before a private Learjet 60 plummeted into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all nine people on board. The aircraft was traveling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas when it suffered a catastrophic dive, dropping tens of thousands of feet in less than a minute. 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!

‘About to go down’ Waltz says Cuban diplomat shoved staffer, slapped phone away

Nov 2, 2026 6 min

The Visual Provocation: To counter Havana's rhetoric, Waltz displayed photos of luxury items tied to the Castro family, including a famous photo of the late dictator Fidel Castro wearing two Rolex watches. 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!

‘Big possibillity’ Peltola faces possible Senate seating fight

Nov 2, 2026 7 min

House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) stated there is a "big possibility" that Democrat Mary Peltola will face a Senate seating challenge if she wins Alaska's highly competitive Senate race. The remarks come amid cascading state and federal investigations into an alleged "ballot-stacking" scheme orchestrating a spoiler candidate against incumbent Republican Senator Dan S. Sullivan. 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!

How a Pennsylvania Congressman’s ghost hunting past vanished

Nov 1, 2026 8 min

In one unearthed article covering a property with a "ghostly reputation," Bresnahan was explicitly named as wielding a Mel-meter (a device used to detect electromagnetic fields and temperature changes). 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!

Forecaster moves 2 more Senate races toward Dems

Oct 31, 2026 8 min

Shifted from Solid Republican to Likely Republican. Outgoing Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary to Trump-endorsed challenger Julia Letlow. Sabato noted that while Letlow is still favored to win, the race has tightened significantly into single digits. 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!

Could be a 'generational wipeout for Republicans' Pollster on midterms

Oct 31, 2026 10 min

Wasserman projected a Democratic gain of 12 to 25 seats in the House of Representatives. He noted that if Democrats win more than 20 seats, they would surpass their majorities from 2006 and 2018, leading to a potential "generational wipeout for Republicans". 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!

Democrats gain ground as economic concerns hurt Republican

Oct 29, 2026 18 min

Heading into the November 3, 2026, U.S. midterm elections, Democrats are gaining significant ground as widespread public concern over the cost of living increasingly puts Republicans on the defensive. A surge in inflation—driven heavily by global energy shocks linked to the war in Iran—has severely dented consumer sentiment and weakened public approval ratings for President Donald Trump. 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!

Bolsonaro flees to the US from Brazil

Oct 29, 2026 12 min

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing presidential candidate who lost the October 2026 election, fled Brazil and landed in Miami, Florida on October 28, 2026. This marks the second time a member of the Bolsonaro family has fled to Florida following an election defeat; his father, former president Jair Bolsonaro, similarly departed for Florida after losing to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2022. The elder Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year prison sentence under house arrest in Brazil for his involvement in a 2022 coup plot. 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!

Berlin Briefing recommends Call Sign Condor

Oct 29, 2026 14 min

"Call Sign Condor" is a podcast series produced by Deutsche Welle (DW), Futuro Studios, and the LA Times Studios that explores the compelling, personal stories of Latin American soldiers fighting on the front lines in Ukraine. 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!

‘We are ready’ Sen. Padilla RIPS Trump’s effort to rig the elections

Oct 28, 2026 10 min

During an appearance on MSNBC’s The Weeknight on October 27, 2026, California U.S. Senator Alex Padilla condemned the Trump administration's legal maneuvers, accusing the president of trying to "rig the elections" one week ahead of the 2026 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 support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

How did the election go so wrong for the B.C. NDP

Oct 28, 2026 18 min

The B.C. NDP’s historic defeat in the October 24, 2026 provincial election stems primarily from Premier David Eby’s colossal miscalculation in calling an unnecessary snap election two years early, which severely backfired, alienated core supporters, and handed a 63-seat supermajority to Lorne Doerkson and the B.C. Conservatives. 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!

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Created by: Today Explained
Status: Active
Latest episode: Nov 13, 2026
Episodes: 1,000
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Avg. episode length: 9 min
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Language: English

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