Diversity of the Woke

Some have argued that race-based policies in the foster care system have led to significantly worse outcomes for black children. We figure out if there is any merit to this claim with expert Naomi Riley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

A full 50% of Americans carry medical debt, according to a 2021 report by debt.com. With numbers like that, it’s no wonder why universal healthcare coverage is such a popular proposal with American voters. But why is healthcare in the US so expensive compared to other countries, ...  Show more

Vox senior politics reporter Jane Coaston joins Ezra and Matt to talk about Trump turmoil, political correctness and the latest research on the state of the parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The United States is stumbling through two racial reckonings at once. Author Jeff Chang says it’s an inflection point centuries in the making. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Across the country, Republican lawmakers are pushing laws banning “critical race theory” in schools. It’s already had a chilling effect on teachers. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained. Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts. Lear ...  Show more

Some recent analysis of America’s changing demographics is inaccurate and dangerous. NPR’s Hansi Lo Wang makes sense of the 2020 census. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained. Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts. Learn more about ...  Show more