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Ariana Aspuru

Ariana Aspuru is a producer of Vox’s daily news explainer podcast and radio show Today, Explained.

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Podcasts
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How Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump are waging war in Iran.

By Ariana Aspuru and Sean Rameswaram
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Vibe coding and what it means for the future of programming, explained.

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The 3 big lessons we’ve learned since “Liberation Day.”

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Podcasts

Going to a show? In this economy?

By Ariana Aspuru and Astead Herndon
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Podcasts

Why the nation’s movies, video games, and toys went global in 2025.

By Ariana Aspuru and Miles Bryan
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Can the ICE shooter be prosecuted?Can the ICE shooter be prosecuted?
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Podcasts

The answer could hinge on a Supreme Court ruling from 1890 — and another from 2025.

By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
Podcasts
What do Venezuelans want for their country?What do Venezuelans want for their country?
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Podcasts

On the ground in Venezuela after Trump’s attack.

By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
Podcasts
JD Vance and the future of MAGAJD Vance and the future of MAGA
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Podcasts

JD Vance crossed many things off his to-do list this year. But what’s in store for 2026 and 2028?

By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
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What Venezuelans really wantWhat Venezuelans really want
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Podcasts

“Everyone has PTSD right now.”

By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
Podcasts
Who is Nicolás Maduro?Who is Nicolás Maduro?
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Podcasts

And why did Trump want him out?

By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King

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