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Today, Explained to Kids

A kids’ news podcast that explains the world.

Renewable energy, explained (to kids)Renewable energy, explained (to kids)
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Today, Explained to Kids explores the damage done by fossil fuels and why renewable energy might be the best way to power the future.

By Vox Staff
The power of listening, explained (to kids)The power of listening, explained (to kids)
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Today, Explained to Kids explores how hearing works and why actively listening with empathy is key to resolving arguments between friends.

By Vox Staff
Plant-based diets, explained (to kids)Plant-based diets, explained (to kids)
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You’re invited to a plant-based party on the Island of Explained.

By Vox Staff
The case of the missing firefliesThe case of the missing fireflies
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Today, Explained to Kids explores why whole species are losing their habitats and what humans can do about it.

By Vox Staff
Systemic racism, explained (to kids)Systemic racism, explained (to kids)
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Today, Explained to Kids takes on the summer of protests and violence.

By Noam Hassenfeld and Byrd Pinkerton
Why boredom can be good for youWhy boredom can be good for you
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Today, Explained to Kids ventures off-island to sail the Emotion Ocean.

By Byrd Pinkerton and Noam Hassenfeld
Elections, explained (to kids)
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Today, Explained to Kids heads back to the Island of Explained to witness the island’s presidential election.

By Noam Hassenfeld and Byrd Pinkerton
How a vaccine gets made, explained (to kids)
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Today, Explained to Kids heads back to the Island of Explained to answer kids’ questions about why a coronavirus vaccine takes so long.

By Noam Hassenfeld and Byrd Pinkerton