Explained

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

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Documentary
Created By

Ezra Klein

First Aired on

May 23, 2018

3 seaons till Oct 15, 2021

Popularity: 66.6265
115 votes
Networks
Production

Vox Entertainment (US)Vox Media Studios (US)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Fairy Tales

Seasons & episodes

Total 3 seasons, 44 episodes

Season 1

Aired

20 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Racial Wealth Gap16 min

    Cory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.

  • Episode 2Designer DNA17 min

    Scientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.

  • Episode 3Monogamy18 min

    What do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms.

  • Episode 4K-Pop20 min

    Elaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."

  • Episode 5Cryptocurrency14 min

    Cryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted.

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Joe Posner

Executive Producer

Claire Gordon

Executive Producer

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