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Noel King

Noel King

Co-host and Editorial Director

Noel King is the co-host and editorial director of Today, Explained.

Before joining Vox, she was a host of NPR’s flagship radio show Morning Edition and the popular news podcast Up First. She was a frequent part of the network’s live election coverage during the turbulent years of 2017–2021.

Before joining Morning Edition, Noel was an economics reporter for six years, at Planet Money and Marketplace. Noel began her career overseas, living and working in the Middle East and Africa. Between 2004 and 2013, she covered the Arab Spring as well as conflicts in Darfur, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2020, the Radio Hall of Fame honored her with their One to Watch award — though she’s fine if you just prefer to listen.

Latest articles by Noel King

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A cautionary tale about tax cutsA cautionary tale about tax cuts
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California cut property taxes in the 1970s. It didn’t go so well.

By Miles Bryan and Noel King
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Obama’s top Iran negotiator on Trump’s screwupsObama’s top Iran negotiator on Trump’s screwups
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Wendy Sherman helped Obama reach a deal with Iran. Here’s what she thinks Trump is doing wrong.

By Kelli Wessinger and Noel King
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How fan fiction went mainstreamHow fan fiction went mainstream
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The community that underpins Heated Rivalry, explained.

By Danielle Hewitt and Noel King
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Is the Iran war turning into Trump’s Iraq?Is the Iran war turning into Trump’s Iraq?
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A reporter who covered the Iraq War explains what it can tell us about Iran.

By Miles Bryan and Noel King
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Why Trump betrayed MAGA, according to Tucker CarlsonWhy Trump betrayed MAGA, according to Tucker Carlson
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One of Trump’s longtime allies makes the case against the Iran war.

By Jolie Myers and Noel King
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Why people are having such strong reactions to Lindy West’s new memoirWhy people are having such strong reactions to Lindy West’s new memoir
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The book has left many readers feeling baffled and disappointed.

By Kelli Wessinger and Noel King
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When war becomes a memeWhen war becomes a meme
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Why the Trump administration is gamifying war.

By Dustin DeSoto and Noel King
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How Iran’s cheap drones are changing warfareHow Iran’s cheap drones are changing warfare
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The drone math giving Iran an edge, explained.

By Hady Mawajdeh and Noel King
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You’re already paying for Trump’s Iran warYou’re already paying for Trump’s Iran war
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It won’t stop at the gas pump.

By Kelli Wessinger and Noel King
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Is Trump coming for Cuba?Is Trump coming for Cuba?
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After Venezuela and Iran, Trump has a new target on his mind.

By Cameron Peters and Noel King