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The Weeds

Vox Media Podcast Network

In politics, you’re often told not to get lost in the weeds. But we love the weeds! That’s where politics becomes policy – the stuff that shapes our lives. Every Tuesday and Friday, Dylan Ma...

Episodes

20 of 822 episodes

How to survive a flop

In the streaming era, success is public, failure is viral, and everyone's one release away from a flop era. How do you come back? This episo...

30:21Aug 30, 2026

Why everyone's an introvert now

Move aside extroverts. In this episode — which aired last year — we explore personality types and whether they are set in stone. This episod...

27:07Aug 23, 2026

Why can’t I remember being a baby?

Even if we have little to no memory of our first few years, our earliest experiences still matter. This episode was produced by Danielle Hew...

29:16Aug 16, 2026

Vacation? In this economy?

Gas is expensive and Europeans want us to stay home. How can you still make use of that precious PTO? This episode was produced by Denise Gu...

30:20Aug 9, 2026

Going broke on wellness

Americans spend billions on healthcare products, from green powders and cold plunges to costly gym memberships. Last summer we asked: what g...

30:30Aug 2, 2026

The perimenopause moment

Women’s health and hormones have been misunderstood by the medical establishment for decades. That’s changing. This episode was produced by...

30:09Jul 26, 2026

What's in a name?

Jalen and Olivia and Liam and Ailany. We look at what makes a name top the popularity charts. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt,...

30:23Jul 19, 2026

Tanning is back

Never mind skin cancer. Summer 2026 is all about tanmaxxing. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-chec...

30:28Jul 12, 2026

Can we cheat death?

The trick to living a longer, happier life. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Michelle Hirsc...

30:11Jun 28, 2026

How to beat mosquitoes

They’re the deadliest animal on the planet. Now even Google is getting into the extermination business. This episode was produced by Ariana...

30:24Jun 21, 2026

The lost art of handwriting

How our relationship with writing has changed, and how that’s changed us. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Avishay Arts...

30:30Jun 14, 2026

DIY or don’t?

YouTube has advice for how to do everything from plumbing to electrical work. Should you take it? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh...

30:26Jun 7, 2026

Why people cheat

Our fears about infidelity reveal a lot about us. And so do our reasons for cheating. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Hady...

30:26May 31, 2026

Prepping for doomsday (or Tuesday)

How to prepare for the worst while still living your best life. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-che...

30:24May 17, 2026

Chems in your cosmetics

From lotions to hair extensions, the products that make us look good may also make us feel bad. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt...

29:45May 10, 2026

The cost of “I do”

Love is in the air, but only if you’ve got thousands to throw at it. How couples are navigating the pressures and expenses of planning their...

29:40May 3, 2026

Burnout sandwich

How to manage the squeeze of taking care of your kids and your parents at the same time. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt and Pe...

29:43Apr 26, 2026

How to fight burnout

We've been stuck in cycles of burnout for decades. Have Gen Z workers found a way out? This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and...

29:17Apr 19, 2026

Why you have to be optimistic

When the world is on fire, it’s difficult to stay hopeful. But our future depends on it. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited...

29:36Apr 12, 2026

Can someone explain these prices?

From the gas station to the café to the grocery store, we break down why things cost so much these days. This episode was produced by Hady M...

30:26Apr 5, 2026