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Today, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast. Hosts Sean Rameswaram and Noel King will guide you through the most important stories of the day. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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The History of a Color
This 1971 album was highlighted as a classic example of a breakup album where she ruminated on her relationships with Graham Nash and James Taylor, though she was very kind to her exes in the lyrics.
A classic example is Joni Mitchell's Blue from 1971, in which she ruminates on her relationship with Graham Nash, which had just ended, her relationship with James Taylor, even looks...
— Episode: The art of the breakup album
This 1971 album was highlighted as a classic example of a breakup album where she ruminated on her relationships with Graham Nash and James Taylor, though she was very kind to her exes in the lyrics.
A classic example is Joni Mitchell's Blue from 1971, in which she ruminates on her relationship with Graham Nash, which had just ended, her relationship with James Taylor, even looks back to her first marriage there.
she ever so kind to her her exes in that album
How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department
Investigative reporters Carol Leonnig and Aaron Davis were featured guests, joining Preet Bharara to discuss their new release, Injustice. The authors detailed their findings on how political influence and widespread fear have undermined and compromised America's Justice Department. The episode served as a significant deep dive into this critical piece of investigative journalism.
Investigative reporters Carol Lennig and Aaron Davis joined Preet Bharara to discuss their new book about how politics and fear vanquished America's Justice Department.
I'm Preet Bharara. In this week, investigative reporters Carol Lennig and Aaron Davis join me to discuss their new book, Injustice, How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department.
The Terri Clark Journals
This country music breakup album was noted for its unique structure, presenting the woman's side of the breakup on Side A and the man's side on Side B.
You have Willie Nelson putting an album called Phases and Stages, which is an album which on side A presents the woman's side in the breakup. And before you wake up I'll be gone On side B, the man's s...
— Episode: The art of the breakup album
This country music breakup album was noted for its unique structure, presenting the woman's side of the breakup on Side A and the man's side on Side B.
You have Willie Nelson putting an album called Phases and Stages, which is an album which on side A presents the woman's side in the breakup. And before you wake up I'll be gone On side B, the man's side of the breakup.
Why the Managerial Class Loses Control of Software
While appearing on the show as an aviation safety writer for The Verge, guest Daryl Campbell briefly mentioned that he was the author of Fatal Abstraction. This mention occurred during his introduction, and the book's contents were not discussed or formally recommended during the episode.
Daryl Campbell, an aviation safety writer for The Verge, mentioned that he wrote this book.
My name's Daryl Campbell. I'm an aviation safety writer for The Verge, and I also wrote the book Fatal Abstraction.
The Diary of Angela Denoto, a Shirtwaist Worker, New York City 1909 (Dear America Series)
This double album was described as perhaps the strangest breakup album, detailing his divorce and its painful nature, and was dedicated to his ex-wife, even including a Star Wars fantasy about them hooking up centuries later.
Marvin Gaye put an album called Hear My Dear. And this album is just really about his divorce and just like how painful that divorce has been. And the album is dedicated to her.
— Episode: The art of the breakup album
This double album was described as perhaps the strangest breakup album, detailing his divorce and its painful nature, and was dedicated to his ex-wife, even including a Star Wars fantasy about them hooking up centuries later.
Marvin Gaye put an album called Hear My Dear. And this album is just really about his divorce and just like how painful that divorce has been. And the album is dedicated to her.
This album, about her breakup with Rustin Kelly, was praised for its beautiful conclusion, which featured the song 'Gracias a la Vida' expressing gratitude for life's blessings despite the breakup.
I really love the Casey Musgraves album because it does get bitter at times but then it has this beautiful clothes to it it's actually a song she did not write it's called Gracias a la Vida a Chilean...
— Episode: The art of the breakup album
This album, about her breakup with Rustin Kelly, was praised for its beautiful conclusion, which featured the song 'Gracias a la Vida' expressing gratitude for life's blessings despite the breakup.
I really love the Casey Musgraves album because it does get bitter at times but then it has this beautiful clothes to it it's actually a song she did not write it's called Gracias a la Vida a Chilean singer in the 1960s and it's really just about all we should be grateful for in life
I'll give Casey Musgraves the award for the best conclusion to a breakup album.
The guest, Molly O'Toole, was mentioned as currently writing a book about the topics discussed in the episode concerning immigration.
Molly O'Toole, immigration reporter. She's writing a book right now about all of this. Keep an eye out for it.
— Episode: Trump’s ICE shakeup
The guest, Molly O'Toole, was mentioned as currently writing a book about the topics discussed in the episode concerning immigration.
Molly O'Toole, immigration reporter. She's writing a book right now about all of this. Keep an eye out for it.
The Lives and Deaths of Great Economists
The book's title, which is derived from a famous quote by John Maynard Keynes, was invoked during an episode discussing the fragility of the AI market bubble. Guest Paul Kedrosky used the phrase, "in the long run, we're also all dead," to counter the argument that waiting for market recovery is a practical solution for those facing immediate economic damage.
This quote, attributed to John Maynard Keynes, was used to counter the argument that markets eventually recover after a bubble bursts, suggesting that waiting for the long run is not a practical solution for those affected by the immediate damage.
And as the famous line in economics goes, in the long run, it may work out. But in the long run, we're also all dead.
The hosts of Today, Explained used "Taylor Swift - The Life of a Showgirl" as a central case study to critique modern music capitalism. The discussion focused on how the album broke sales records, including 1.2 million vinyl copies sold in 24 hours, by employing a controversial strategy of releasing numerous physical and digital variants. Noel King and the contributors analyzed the divisive nature of this marketing approach and its effect on record-keeping standards, rather than recommending the content itself.
This was Taylor Swift's latest album that caused division and record-breaking sales due to numerous physical and digital variants being released.
Fans posing with Taylor Swift's latest album 'The Life of a Showgirl."
So Taylor has released a bunch of albums since Adele released 25. This was the first one that beat the record. And what you're saying is it beat the record because there were so many different variants you could buy.
Breaking news! Taylor Swift is back, and she's breaking records. And when I say records, 1.2 million copies of vinyl alone in the first 24 hours.
So I bought every single vinyl and CD variant for Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl, so you don't have to.
This album set a previous sales record that Taylor Swift's new release surpassed. Adele controversially kept the album off streaming services for about seven months.
The previous record was around 3.5 million set by Adele. Hello It's me
— Episode: Capitalism (Taylor’s Version)
This album set a previous sales record that Taylor Swift's new release surpassed. Adele controversially kept the album off streaming services for about seven months.
The previous record was around 3.5 million set by Adele. Hello It's me
And when Adele dropped that album, she kept it off streaming, not just for the first week, but for something like seven months.
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This album was mentioned in the context of a tight sales competition against Travis Scott, where Sabrina Carpenter released several digital variants to secure a win.
Hey, it's Sabrina. You can pre-save my new album, Short and Sweet, on Spotify now.
— Episode: Capitalism (Taylor’s Version)
This album was mentioned in the context of a tight sales competition against Travis Scott, where Sabrina Carpenter released several digital variants to secure a win.
Hey, it's Sabrina. You can pre-save my new album, Short and Sweet, on Spotify now.
Cowboy Carter
This album was brought up as an example where a line about being overworked and overwhelmed triggered a pushback from the audience.
So I remember when Cowboy Carter came out, and there was this line in one of the songs where Beyonce talks, 16 characters, that was it, where she talks about being overworked and overwhelmed. And that...
— Episode: Capitalism (Taylor’s Version)
This album was brought up as an example where a line about being overworked and overwhelmed triggered a pushback from the audience.
So I remember when Cowboy Carter came out, and there was this line in one of the songs where Beyonce talks, 16 characters, that was it, where she talks about being overworked and overwhelmed. And that line really triggered people. They were like, no, girl, you're not.
A History of Bread Making from Ancient to Modern Bakers
The author was featured to discuss breadmaking and the reasons why French bread often tastes better than American counterparts, highlighting the legal requirements for traditional French bread ingredients.
I am the author of a book called Sourdough Culture, A History of Breadmaking from Ancient to Modern Bakers.
— Episode: Why (some) food tastes better abroad
The author was featured to discuss breadmaking and the reasons why French bread often tastes better than American counterparts, highlighting the legal requirements for traditional French bread ingredients.
I am the author of a book called Sourdough Culture, A History of Breadmaking from Ancient to Modern Bakers.
The Whole Story
The author mentioned this book while discussing how industrial practices led to a degradation of flavor in American tomatoes compared to their original ancestors or those grown in places like Italy.
I am the writer in residence at the Modern Diet and Physiology Research Center, which is based at McGill University. And I'm the author of three books, Steak, The Dorito Effect, and T...
— Episode: Why (some) food tastes better abroad
The author mentioned this book while discussing how industrial practices led to a degradation of flavor in American tomatoes compared to their original ancestors or those grown in places like Italy.
I am the writer in residence at the Modern Diet and Physiology Research Center, which is based at McGill University. And I'm the author of three books, Steak, The Dorito Effect, and The End of Craving.
Victoria’s Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon
Co-author Lauren Sherman joined the podcast as a guest expert to discuss the history and decline of Victoria’s Secret, using her book, Selling Sexy, as the foundational material. The episode focused on the factors that led to the unraveling of the American icon, drawing heavily on the investigative reporting within the text. The book provided a comprehensive look at the brand's shift away from its once-dominant cultural position.
The speaker, Lauren Sherman, who co-authored this book, was featured in the podcast to discuss the history and unraveling of Victoria's Secret.
Lauren Sherman is a fashion correspondent at Puck. She's co-author of the book Selling Sexy, Victoria's Secret and the Unraveling of an American Icon.
Lauren Sherman is a fashion correspondent at Puck. She's co-author of the book Selling Sexy, Victoria's Secret, and the Unraveling of an American Icon.
How a Republican Supreme Court is Reshaping America
Ian Millhiser was mentioned as the author of this book about the Supreme Court. The book was referenced in the context of his legal analysis regarding the court's direction.
Ian Millhiser, he covers the Supreme Court and the law for Vox. Ian's the author of two books about the court, including The Agenda, How a Republican Supreme Court is Reshaping Americ...
— Episode: Is voting doomed?
Ian Millhiser was mentioned as the author of this book about the Supreme Court. The book was referenced in the context of his legal analysis regarding the court's direction.
Ian Millhiser, he covers the Supreme Court and the law for Vox. Ian's the author of two books about the court, including The Agenda, How a Republican Supreme Court is Reshaping America.
How Colleges Get Free Speech Right
This new book, written by Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber, pushed back against the notion that American universities were liberal bastions unwelcoming to conservatives. He defended universities against allegations that they betray free speech, indoctrinate students, and censor civil discussion in the book.
Eisgruber is a constitutional scholar, a man of many degrees, and also the author of a new book about the First Amendment, which is out this week, Terms of Respect, How Colleges Get F...
— Episode: The campus resistance
This new book, written by Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber, pushed back against the notion that American universities were liberal bastions unwelcoming to conservatives. He defended universities against allegations that they betray free speech, indoctrinate students, and censor civil discussion in the book.
Eisgruber is a constitutional scholar, a man of many degrees, and also the author of a new book about the First Amendment, which is out this week, Terms of Respect, How Colleges Get Free Speech Right.
But first, let's talk about your book. It's called Terms of Respect, How Colleges Get Free Speech Right. A lot of people in the Trump administration don't think that.
But in it, you defend universities against allegations that they are betraying free speech, indoctrinating students, and censoring civil discussion.
One of the things I say in the book is that you've got to let those storms die down and you've got to respect due process and you've got to respect academic freedom for the faculty members.
Christopher Eisgruber cited Julian Zelizer's work to provide a nuanced perspective on political division, noting the author is a colleague. Eisgruber emphasized that the book argues partisanship is an ordinary and functional aspect of American political life, offering a defense of its historical role. This defense was crucial in differentiating healthy division from the current, damaging state of "hyper-partisanship."
The book discussed how partisanship is an ordinary and functional part of American politics, although the current period is marked by 'hyper-partisanship' which is damaging.
My friend and colleague Julian Zelizer in the Princeton History Department has a book out called In Defense of Partisanship where he talks about how partisanship and the division into competing parties is, you know, an ordinary part of American life and a functional part of our politics.
Vollkommen nacktes Fotobuch mit schönen Mädchen und reifen Frauen (German Edition)
A mention was made of photo books from a last vacation as an example of items one could print with VistaPrint.
Visitenkarten, Aufkleber, T-Shirts, Broschren, Werbeschilder oder auch Fotobcher von Ihrem letzten Urlaub.
— Episode: We're in our AI slop era
A mention was made of photo books from a last vacation as an example of items one could print with VistaPrint.
Visitenkarten, Aufkleber, T-Shirts, Broschren, Werbeschilder oder auch Fotobcher von Ihrem letzten Urlaub.
How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion
Toxic Empathy was introduced on the podcast as a key source for the argument that empathy itself can be toxic or sinful, written by podcaster Allie Beth Stuckey. The discussion highlighted the book's central thesis, noting that the author claimed progressives exploit Christian compassion by using biblical language to "pervert them" and "morally extort" believers into adopting specific political positions. The book was cited to frame a wider conversation about the political weaponization of compassion.
This book was mentioned as one of the two most prominent works arguing that empathy is toxic or sinful, written by a podcaster and former Fox News personality.
They use Toxic Empathy by employing our language, our Bible verses, our concepts, and then pervert them to morally extort us into adopting their position.
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