Noel King
Co-host and Editorial Director
Noel King is the co-host and editorial director of Today, Explained.
Before joining Vox, she was a host of NPR’s flagship radio show Morning Edition and the popular news podcast Up First. She was a frequent part of the network’s live election coverage during the turbulent years of 2017–2021.
Before joining Morning Edition, Noel was an economics reporter for six years, at Planet Money and Marketplace. Noel began her career overseas, living and working in the Middle East and Africa. Between 2004 and 2013, she covered the Arab Spring as well as conflicts in Darfur, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2020, the Radio Hall of Fame honored her with their One to Watch award — though she’s fine if you just prefer to listen.
Latest articles by Noel King
If enacted, his plan could remake world trade — and squeeze US consumers.
Jeff Weaver explains how the Democratic Party lost working-class voters.
Arab American support for third parties could decide Michigan — and the presidency.
For many children, puberty is starting earlier and lasting longer.
The Georgia state election board’s 11th-hour rule changes, explained.
The right-wing conspiracy theory jumped from Facebook to X to a presidential debate stage.
Black women delegates opened up about the thorniest challenges ahead.
The 1968 Democratic National Convention was chaos. What can that tell us about 2024?
Can’t buy, won’t sell: Today’s housing market, explained.
A live Today, Explained, conversation on what Democrats need to show Black voters this year.