Vox’s flagship daily news podcast “Today, Explained” debuted on public radio this week via a distribution partnership with WNYC Studios. Fifty public radio stations throughout the country are airing the program at launch (with more expected to join in the coming months).
The markets that are airing the show at the moment are Philadelphia’s WHYY, Oregon Public Broadcasting, New Hampshire Public Radio, Cincinnati Public Radio, New Orleans Public Radio, Baton Rouge’s WRKF, and more.
“Broadcasting this podcast on public radio stations across the country has been a dream of mine since we launched back in early 2018,” Sean Rameswaram said. “From the jump, the show has tackled the news by interrogating all perspectives and angles while appealing to the broadest audience imaginable.”
“We champion journalism from our colleagues at Vox Media, but also local papers, member stations, well-known entities, and international outlets that fly under the radar. Sharing our work with public radio stations is the ultimate fulfillment of our mission to help as many listeners as possible understand the news.”
Hosted by WNYC and NPR alums Sean Rameswaram and Noel King, Today, Explained authorizes listeners to comprehend the world around them, each day breaking down a single news story or cultural spectacle in an approachable, inspiring, and useful manner.
“I am thrilled to be returning to public radio stations across the country with Today, Explained,” Noel King said. “Public radio airwaves are a valuable, limited resource, and for stations to choose our show is both an honor and a testament to the work our team does every day.
“I’m so glad we’re finding a home in the public media ecosystem that we have known and loved since the start of our careers.”
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
