Dream on: Biden and social mobility

International tests in maths and reading show that 15-year-olds today score what 14-year-olds would have done a decade ago. Our correspondent explains the long-term decline. Is Miami’s thriving economic growth sustainable? And why Jeremy Vine’s BBC Radio 2 show is a microcosm of ...  Show more

Alternative for Germany won an even larger share of the vote than expected in yesterday’s state election. What does the far-right nationalist party’s success mean for Germany and Europe? The climate case for limiting vapour trails from aeroplanes. And why South Korean youths are ...  Show more

Americans born at the bottom of the economic ladder find it harder than past generations—or their peers abroad—to climb to the top. The president has  Show more

The outgoing president's antics consume attention that should be focused on the raging pandemic, while President-elect Biden looks to make progress on climate change, immigration, student debt, and other issues. Then Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha talks to Jon Favreau about ho ...  Show more

Today marks President Biden's 100th day in office, but the hard work is just beginning. David Chalian explains the tough road ahead for the president's new vision to transform the nation's economy and how he's hitting the road to sell his pitch to the American people. Plus, new d ...  Show more

Trillions spent on the environment, caregiving, manufacturing, and the racial wealth gap: Vox’s Dylan Matthews explains how Biden wants to “Build Back Better.” Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Vox Media is conducting an audience survey to better serve you. It takes no more t ...  Show more