Explain It to Me

Explain It to Me

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Explain It to Me

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Should I buy a house? Why do I say “like” so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement?
Explain It to Me is the hotline for the issues that matter to your life. Send us your questions about health, personal finance, relationships, and anything else that matters to you. Host Jonquilyn Hill will take you on a journey to find the answers, whether it's to the halls of Congress or the local bar. You’ll get the answers you were looking for, and sometimes ones you didn't expect — and always with a dose of humor. New episodes every Sunday. Part of Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Why is personal style so hard?

Why is personal style so hard?

Fashion has made a big swing from a strict set of rules to the idea that we should all just wear what we want. But personal style is still dictated by outside forces. And a lot of people don't even know where to start.This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.Image of Clinton...

Retire? In this economy?!

Retire? In this economy?!

With 401(k)s taking a hit and the fate of Social Security uncertain, we get some advice for how to talk to the elders in your life about work and retirement.This episode was produced by Carla Javier and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo credit: Momo Productions/Getty Images. Call us...

Is climate progress doomed?

Is climate progress doomed?

Many worry that the clean energy transition will be derailed by the Trump administration. But there's reason to believe otherwise.Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members.Call in your question at 1-800-618-8545.This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch and engineered by Matthew Billy. Photo of wind...

What if college isn't for everyone?

What if college isn't for everyone?

For decades, high schools and parents have prioritized college for all graduating seniors. Now, more students are asking if there's another way.This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Colleen Barrett, engineered by Matthew Billy and Patrick Boyd and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images....

Is a house still a good investment?

Is a house still a good investment?

Given the economy and interest rates, homebuying doesn't seem like it’s necessarily the way to go anymore. So consider this not your parents’ real estate advice. If you have a question about a story that matters to your life, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545.This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier. It was edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by...

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Explain It to Me can be ad-free!

Vox Members now get all our podcasts, ad-free. If you become a member, you will also get unlimited reading on our website, member-exclusive newsletters, and more special perks as a thank you. If you’d like to support our work and get ad-free listening on our podcasts, go to vox.com/members today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blinded by the headlights

Blinded by the headlights

Drivers and passengers are right: Car headlights are brighter now. And the solutions aren't simple.If you have a question for us, please give a call at 1-800-618-8545 or send a note at vox.com/askvox.This episode was produced and sound designed by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by zhen li for...

Gen Sex

Gen Sex

Gen X women are freeing themselves from the hangups of the '90s, and having the best sex of their lives. Media portrayals of middle-aged women are starting to catch up too.If you have a question for us, please call us at 1-800-618-8545 or send a note at vox.com/askvox.This episode was produced and sound designed by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch,...

Did diversity ever work...at work?

Did diversity ever work...at work?

There's a backlash against corporate DEI efforts, and it’s not just from the right. It's everywhere. What does that mean for employees? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, mixed by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.Photo credit: jeffbergen for Getty ImagesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why does dating suck for guys?

Why does dating suck for guys?

The rules of romance have changed, and many young men feel they can't keep up. We get some tips from a Texas men's relationship coach.This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, mixed by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.Shutterstock image by fstop Images.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...