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Noel King

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

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
A top Bernie Sanders strategist on why Kamala Harris lostA top Bernie Sanders strategist on why Kamala Harris lost
Audio
Today, Explained podcastMember Exclusive

Jeff Weaver explains how the Democratic Party lost working-class voters.

By Hady Mawajdeh and Noel King
The voters who could decide the 2024 election in MichiganThe voters who could decide the 2024 election in Michigan
Audio
Today, Explained podcast

Arab American support for third parties could decide Michigan — and the presidency.

By Miles Bryan 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
Can Georgia’s MAGA election board actually rig the vote for Trump?Can Georgia’s MAGA election board actually rig the vote for Trump?
Audio
Today, Explained podcast

The Georgia state election board’s 11th-hour rule changes, explained.

By Hady Mawajdeh 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
Black women on Kamala Harris and their party’s futureBlack women on Kamala Harris and their party’s future
Audio
Today, Explained podcast

Black women delegates opened up about the thorniest challenges ahead.

By Miranda Kennedy and Noel King
The Chicago DNC everyone wants to forgetThe Chicago DNC everyone wants to forget
Audio
Politics

The 1968 Democratic National Convention was chaos. What can that tell us about 2024?

By Noel King and Miranda Kennedy
Why buying a house feels impossible right nowWhy buying a house feels impossible right now
Audio
Podcasts

Can’t buy, won’t sell: Today’s housing market, explained.

By Amanda Lewellyn and Noel King
Charlamagne tha God on why many Black voters aren’t sold on BidenCharlamagne tha God on why many Black voters aren’t sold on Biden
Politics

A live Today, Explained, conversation on what Democrats need to show Black voters this year.

By Natalie Jennings and Noel King