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Haleema Shah

Haleema Shah

Producer

Haleema Shah joined Today, Explained in 2019. She produces, reports, and guest hosts episodes on the controversies and curiosities of the day. She reported on migrants caught in the middle of a political tug-of-war over the US-Mexico border, lead-produced a series on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and hosted an episode on the $5,000 butt. Haleema lives in Washington, DC, and is a registered yoga teacher.

Latest articles by Haleema Shah

Trump loves tariffs. Will the rest of America?Trump loves tariffs. Will the rest of America?
Trump 2.0, explained

If enacted, his plan could remake world trade — and squeeze US consumers.

By Haleema Shah and Noel King
Puberty is changing. We should talk about it.Puberty is changing. We should talk about it.
Audio
Today, Explained podcastMember Exclusive

For many children, puberty is starting earlier and lasting longer.

By Haleema Shah and Noel King
The anatomy of a smear: How a lie about Haitian immigrants went viralThe anatomy of a smear: How a lie about Haitian immigrants went viral
Audio
Podcasts

The right-wing conspiracy theory jumped from Facebook to X to a presidential debate stage.

By Haleema Shah and Noel King
MDMA’s 40-year fight for medical approval continuesMDMA’s 40-year fight for medical approval continues
Audio
Today, Explained podcast

The FDA rejected MDMA-assisted therapy, lengthening an already decades-long journey to medicalize the psychedelic.

By Haleema Shah
Eurovision says it’s “apolitical.” History says otherwise.Eurovision says it’s “apolitical.” History says otherwise.
Audio
World Politics

Politics on Eurovision isn’t new. It’s been part of it almost from the start.

By Haleema Shah and Sean Rameswaram
Is Israel a “settler-colonial” state? The debate, explained.Is Israel a “settler-colonial” state? The debate, explained.
Audio
World Politics

The historical discussion at the heart of Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

By Haleema Shah
Mexico’s top cop is on trial along with the war on drugsMexico’s top cop is on trial along with the war on drugs
Audio
Podcasts

Did El Chapo have a double agent in the Mexican government?

By Haleema Shah
Can art destruction save us from climate destruction?Can art destruction save us from climate destruction?
Audio
Podcasts

An art expert breaks down Just Stop Oil’s infamous climate protests.

By Haleema Shah
DeSantis’s Martha’s Vineyard flights escalate GOP immigration stuntsDeSantis’s Martha’s Vineyard flights escalate GOP immigration stunts
Politics

Migrants boarded the flights after being given questionable information about what awaited them.

By Ellen Ioanes and Haleema Shah
19 books from the 2010s we can’t stop thinking about19 books from the 2010s we can’t stop thinking about
Culture

The most important books of the decade, according to Vox staff.

By Haleema Shah, Ezra Klein and 17 more