Today, Explained to Kids

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In each episode, a group of friends takes a journey to the Island of Explained. Kids (and adults) come along to explore the magical island and meet its whimsical inhabitants, all while exploring some of the biggest questions in the world. From Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

08/27/2022

The Island of Explained: It’s electric!

A magical theme park ride on the Island of Explained demonstrates the damage done by fossil fuels and why renewable energy might be the best way to power the future.

25 min
08/13/2022

The Island of Explained: Listen up!

Kiarra and Izii are having an argument when they are unexpectedly transported to the Island of Explained. There, they meet an Engin-Ear and a magical unicorn who teach them how hearing works and why actively listening with empathy is key to resolving arguments between friends.

21 min
07/30/2022

Please RSVP to the plant-based party

An invitation to a vegan party sends producers Kiarra and Izii to the Island of Explained, where a giant who once ate people explains why he switched to a plant-based diet — and why that diet might be beneficial for humans, too.

18 min
07/16/2022

The Island of Explained: The missing firefly

Luz the firefly is missing, and producers Izii and Sara want to know why. They take a trip to the Island of Explained, where they learn why whole species are losing their habitats and what humans can do about it.

22 min
07/12/2022

Season 2 Trailer: We're going back to the Island of Explained!

Today, Explained to Kids is back this summer with more adventures to the Island of Explained. We'll be answering questions about how to make the future better through how we eat, how we care for our environment, how we listen to each other, and more.

2 min
10/09/2020

The Island of Explained: A Summer of Protest

All summer long, we have been explaining complex news stories to kids. In our final summer camp journey to the Island of Explained, we tackle the fight for racial justice in the United States. Go to vox.com/todayexplainedkids for a discussion guide on implicit bias and the role it plays in our communities.

24 min
10/09/2020

The Island of Explained: Escape from Boredom

After hearing from kids around the world who are grappling with serious boredom, Noam Hassenfeld and Byrd Pinkerton venture deep into the belly of a whale to learn how to have fun in quarantine. Go to vox.com/todayexplainedkids for some laugh out loud activities that will help you say goodbye to boredom.

20 min
10/09/2020

The Island of Explained

Come with us to the magical Island of Explained, where we’ll climb trees and venture into caves to answer kids’ biggest coronavirus questions. Go to vox.com/todayexplainedlearning to find supplemental activities, from testing how far snot travels to coloring in a map of the Island of Explained. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained.

23 min
10/09/2020

The Island of Explained: Election Day

It’s Election Day on the Island of Explained! Will the candidate with the most votes win, or will the island’s Electoral College determine a different leader? Go to vox.com/todayexplainedkids for a discussion guide and election activities, including how to craft the perfect persuasive speech.

23 min
10/09/2020

The Island of Explained: Vaccines

We return to the magical Island of Explained with a microbiologist and a talking moth to find out what it will take to produce a coronavirus vaccine. Go to vox.com/todayexplainedlearning to find a germ-y experiment that will teach you more about the scientific method.

23 min

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Season 2 Trailer: We're going back to the Island of Explained!

Today, Explained to Kids is back this summer with more adventures to the Island of Explained. We'll be answering questions about how to make the future better through how we eat, how we care for our environment, how we listen to each other, and more.

07/12/2022

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Feb 14

Logs,Logilogs

I can’t wait because I might. I just might make a make a today explained!
My kidding means the plant-based episode

01/20/2023

Banking online

I literally love this podcast. My kid is in the plant-based episode and the bugs episode.
We need more of this

10/02/2021

Get a Roth IRA

This is so helpful for educating children on complex issues. Please make this a regular thing.
More!!!!!!

08/01/2021

HorrLaBuff

Ten year old hooked on the first episode when we came across it in the summer of 2021. Morrrrrrre please!!!

In each episode, a group of friends takes a journey to the Island of Explained. Kids (and adults) come along to explore the magical island and meet its whimsical inhabitants, all while exploring some of the biggest questions in the world. From Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.