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Noel King

Noel King

Co-host and Editorial Director

    Latest articles by Noel King

    Today, Explained podcast
    A top Bernie Sanders strategist on why Kamala Harris lostA top Bernie Sanders strategist on why Kamala Harris lost
    Podcast
    Today, Explained podcast

    Jeff Weaver explains how the Democratic Party lost working-class voters.

    By Hady Mawajdeh and Noel King
    Today, Explained podcast
    The voters who could decide the 2024 election in MichiganThe voters who could decide the 2024 election in Michigan
    Podcast
    Today, Explained podcast

    Arab American support for third parties could decide Michigan — and the presidency.

    By Miles Bryan and Noel King
    Today, Explained podcast
    Puberty is changing. We should talk about it.Puberty is changing. We should talk about it.
    Podcast
    Today, Explained podcast

    For many children, puberty is starting earlier and lasting longer.

    By Haleema Shah and Noel King
    Today, Explained podcast
    Can Georgia’s MAGA election board actually rig the vote for Trump?Can Georgia’s MAGA election board actually rig the vote for Trump?
    Podcast
    Today, Explained podcast

    The Georgia state election board’s 11th-hour rule changes, explained.

    By Hady Mawajdeh and Noel King
    Podcasts
    The anatomy of a smear: How a lie about Haitian immigrants went viralThe anatomy of a smear: How a lie about Haitian immigrants went viral
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    The right-wing conspiracy theory jumped from Facebook to X to a presidential debate stage.

    By Haleema Shah and Noel King
    Today, Explained podcast
    Black women on Kamala Harris and their party’s futureBlack women on Kamala Harris and their party’s future
    Podcast
    Today, Explained podcast

    Black women delegates opened up about the thorniest challenges ahead.

    By Miranda Kennedy and Noel King
    Politics
    The Chicago DNC everyone wants to forgetThe Chicago DNC everyone wants to forget
    Podcast
    Politics

    The 1968 Democratic National Convention was chaos. What can that tell us about 2024?

    By Noel King and Miranda Kennedy
    Podcasts
    Why buying a house feels impossible right nowWhy buying a house feels impossible right now
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    Can’t buy, won’t sell: Today’s housing market, explained.

    By Amanda Lewellyn and Noel King
    Politics
    Charlamagne tha God on why many Black voters aren’t sold on BidenCharlamagne tha God on why many Black voters aren’t sold on Biden
    Politics

    A live Today, Explained, conversation on what Democrats need to show Black voters this year.

    By Natalie Jennings and Noel King
    Economy
    What Biden could do to bring grocery prices downWhat Biden could do to bring grocery prices down
    Economy

    Here are some levers the administration can pull to rein in food inflation.

    By Noel King and Miles Bryan