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Social media was once hailed as a powerful weapon against authoritarianism. Then came misinformation, online censorship, and a growing consensus that it was doing more harm to democracy than good. But new protest movements in India and Hungary are complicating that story.

Social media was once hailed as a powerful weapon against authoritarianism. Then came misinformation, online censorship, and a growing consensus that it was doing more harm to democracy than good. But new protest movements in India and Hungary are complicating that story.

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The 2026 World Cup became the biggest betting event in history, but addiction and public health experts are sounding the alarm bells on the consequences of this rampant rise in sports gambling.

The 2026 World Cup became the biggest betting event in history, but addiction and public health experts are sounding the alarm bells on the consequences of this rampant rise in sports gambling.

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President Trump declared that the war with Iran was over back in March. But the fighting didn't stop.

President Trump declared that the war with Iran was over back in March. But the fighting didn't stop.

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“They’re brought to life in a different way, and it feels like something everyone can participate in.” Paleontologist Riley Black describes how we’re continuously learning more about dinosaurs on this week’s episode of Unexplainable.

“They’re brought to life in a different way, and it feels like something everyone can participate in.” Paleontologist Riley Black describes how we’re continuously learning more about dinosaurs on this week’s episode of Unexplainable.

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President Donald Trump just can’t let the 2020 election go — and it may impact his performance in the upcoming midterms. Today, Explained host Sean Rameswaram talks about why Trump is spending time on election fraud instead of issues plaguing Americans.

President Donald Trump just can’t let the 2020 election go — and it may impact his performance in the upcoming midterms. Today, Explained host Sean Rameswaram talks about why Trump is spending time on election fraud instead of issues plaguing Americans.

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“This is not a statement that they would ever hear in polite society, and that's kinda the purpose of it.” Left-wing political commentator Hasan Piker tells Vox’s Astead that he’s not backing down from his stance that he’d rather vote for Hamas than Israel.

“This is not a statement that they would ever hear in polite society, and that's kinda the purpose of it.” Left-wing political commentator Hasan Piker tells Vox’s Astead that he’s not backing down from his stance that he’d rather vote for Hamas than Israel.

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In the two decades since the founding of The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, the program has saved an astounding 25 million people’s lives through lifesaving HIV therapies and prevented millions of babies from being born with HIV in the first place. But now under the Trump administration, it’s in danger.

In the two decades since the founding of The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, the program has saved an astounding 25 million people’s lives through lifesaving HIV therapies and prevented millions of babies from being born with HIV in the first place. But now under the Trump administration, it’s in danger.

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Let’s be real, we’re all slightly living in fear of contracting the Cyclospora parasite. So what can you do to protect yourself? Start by thoroughly washing your vegetables and cooking them to kill any potentially harmful bacteria. #Cyclospora #Cyclosporiasis #Parasite

Let’s be real, we’re all slightly living in fear of contracting the Cyclospora parasite. So what can you do to protect yourself? Start by thoroughly washing your vegetables and cooking them to kill any potentially harmful bacteria. #Cyclospora #Cyclosporiasis #Parasite

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None of us were alive when the dinosaurs roamed, so how do we know so much about what they were like? Paleontologist Riley Black is our guest on this week’s episode of Unexplainable, and he explains how we came to find out about these prehistoric creatures.

None of us were alive when the dinosaurs roamed, so how do we know so much about what they were like? Paleontologist Riley Black is our guest on this week’s episode of Unexplainable, and he explains how we came to find out about these prehistoric creatures.

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Worried about the spread of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclosporiasis? A healthier gut might better prepare your body to deal with this illness. With all the noise of wellness gurus and coaches, we decided to cut through the noise and go directly to researchers who have been studying gut health and the human microbiome for decades.

Worried about the spread of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclosporiasis? A healthier gut might better prepare your body to deal with this illness. With all the noise of wellness gurus and coaches, we decided to cut through the noise and go directly to researchers who have been studying gut health and the human microbiome for decades.

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Was Billie Eilish right when she told Elle magazine that you can’t say you love all animals and eat meat? Kenny Torrella breaks down her logic, and what the backlash from her statement reveals about the American left.

Was Billie Eilish right when she told Elle magazine that you can’t say you love all animals and eat meat? Kenny Torrella breaks down her logic, and what the backlash from her statement reveals about the American left.

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“The amount of Palestinian deaths was not necessary for Israel's security or reestablishing deterrence.” Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel talked to Vox’s Astead about whether he considers Israel’s actions in Palestine to be genocide.

“The amount of Palestinian deaths was not necessary for Israel's security or reestablishing deterrence.” Former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel talked to Vox’s Astead about whether he considers Israel’s actions in Palestine to be genocide.

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In the 1980s, froyo was low-fat. In the 2010s, it was tart and customizable. Now, it’s high-protein, gut-healthy, and “clean.” The packaging keeps changing, but the ideals underneath it look pretty familiar. Froyo’s latest comeback shows how diet culture has been repackaged as wellness. Read more from Rachel Kurzius on

In the 1980s, froyo was low-fat. In the 2010s, it was tart and customizable. Now, it’s high-protein, gut-healthy, and “clean.” The packaging keeps changing, but the ideals underneath it look pretty familiar. Froyo’s latest comeback shows how diet culture has been repackaged as wellness. Read more from Rachel Kurzius on

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Summer 2026 is all about getting as tan as possible. Vox’s Jonquilyn Hill explains why getting lots of sun has become popular among Gen Z — and the risks the trend poses.

Summer 2026 is all about getting as tan as possible. Vox’s Jonquilyn Hill explains why getting lots of sun has become popular among Gen Z — and the risks the trend poses.

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Lana Isa is 24. She lives alone, spends most Friday nights in, and has no active social life. She also has almost 200,000 TikTok followers who can't stop watching her life of solitude. She joins Vox's Noel King to talk about what her quiet life actually looks like and why so many people see themselves in it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Lana Isa is 24. She lives alone, spends most Friday nights in, and has no active social life. She also has almost 200,000 TikTok followers who can't stop watching her life of solitude. She joins Vox's Noel King to talk about what her quiet life actually looks like and why so many people see themselves in it. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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Vox’s Astead Herndon has been on Hasan Piker’s Twitch stream. He even interviewed him at a University of Chicago event in 2025. So what does he think about the latest Democratic uproar against the Twitch streamer? Herndon says it says more about a “Democratic organization who's wrangling with the question of how its voters are changing when it comes to Israel and Gaza” than Piker himself.

Vox’s Astead Herndon has been on Hasan Piker’s Twitch stream. He even interviewed him at a University of Chicago event in 2025. So what does he think about the latest Democratic uproar against the Twitch streamer? Herndon says it says more about a “Democratic organization who's wrangling with the question of how its voters are changing when it comes to Israel and Gaza” than Piker himself.

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Hasan Piker, a left-wing political commentator known for causing controversy across the political spectrum, has a solid ranking of which Democrats he’d want to run for president in 2028. He explains his list to Astead.

Hasan Piker, a left-wing political commentator known for causing controversy across the political spectrum, has a solid ranking of which Democrats he’d want to run for president in 2028. He explains his list to Astead.

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On January 8, 2023, thousands of supporters of Brazil’s right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed federal buildings in the country’s capital. Their goal? Overthrow the results of an election they claimed was rigged, despite no credible evidence of fraud.

On January 8, 2023, thousands of supporters of Brazil’s right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed federal buildings in the country’s capital. Their goal? Overthrow the results of an election they claimed was rigged, despite no credible evidence of fraud.

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Lately, masculinity has a lot more to do with beauty. On TikTok, young men are being told that skincare, gym routines, and “looksmaxxing” can make them more attractive, more disciplined, and more successful. Vox’s Anna North breaks down why beauty culture is becoming part of what it means to be a man in today’s culture.

Lately, masculinity has a lot more to do with beauty. On TikTok, young men are being told that skincare, gym routines, and “looksmaxxing” can make them more attractive, more disciplined, and more successful. Vox’s Anna North breaks down why beauty culture is becoming part of what it means to be a man in today’s culture.

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Testosterone prescriptions have jumped 154% since 2020. And a growing number of men aren't taking it for medical reasons. They're taking it to look like the guys they see on social media.

Testosterone prescriptions have jumped 154% since 2020. And a growing number of men aren't taking it for medical reasons. They're taking it to look like the guys they see on social media.

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