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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...

The Weeds Podcast Guide

Listen to The Weeds, a News & Politics podcast by Vox Media Podcast Network. Stream 812 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.

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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

Your accent… explained

How you talk reveals where you’re from and who you’d like to be. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-ch...

30:21Mar 29, 2026

The book of Mormon influence

From TikTok to reality TV, Mormons are having a big moment in pop culture. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Avishay Artsy, edi...

30:48Mar 22, 2026

Sugar crash

We’re obsessed with sugar. And Big Sugar is obsessed with us. How do we make a break? This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Ariana As...

30:11Mar 15, 2026

Your clutter is holding you back

You won’t wear those jeans again. Or use that pasta maker. So why can’t you get rid of them? This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru with...

30:23Mar 8, 2026

You, me, and ADHD

It’s not just for school kids anymore. Why more adults are getting diagnosed with the disorder. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy,...

30:28Mar 1, 2026

Make credit cards work for you

America runs on credit. Those plastic cards we carry around can get us into big trouble — or score us free vacations. This episode was produ...

30:12Feb 22, 2026

No one will save us but ourselves

When crises hit, neighbors turn to mutual aid. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Meliss...

30:17Feb 15, 2026

Living in a winter bummerland

The days are shorter and colder, and can leave us feeling listless and drained of energy. When do the winter blues tip over into seasonal af...

30:30Feb 8, 2026

Surviving online cringe

The internet is forever. So how do we handle posts from our past selves? This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Hady Mawajdeh, edite...

29:59Feb 1, 2026

Battling brain rot

Bland colors, AI summaries, and declining literacy rates have lots of us worried that we’re losing our intelligence to the modern world. Can...

30:30Jan 25, 2026