Explain It to Me

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Should I buy a house? Why do I say “like” so much? Should Gen Z bother to save for retirement?

Explain It to Me is the hotline for the issues that matter to your life. Send us your questions about health, personal finance, relationships, and anything else that matters to you. Host Jonquilyn Hill will take you on a journey to find the answers, whether it's to the halls of Congress or the local bar. You’ll get the answers you were looking for, and sometimes ones you didn't expect — and always with a dose of humor. New episodes every Sunday. Part of Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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June 7 · 30 min
DIY or don’t?
YouTube has advice for how to do everything from plumbing to electrical work. Should you take it?
May 31 · 30 min
Why people cheat
Our fears about infidelity reveal a lot about us. And so do our reasons for cheating.
May 17 · 30 min
Prepping for doomsday (or Tuesday)
How to prepare for the worst while still living your best life.
May 10 · 29 min
Chems in your cosmetics
From lotions to hair extensions, the products that make us look good may also make us feel bad.
May 3 · 29 min
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 perfect wedding.
April 26 · 29 min
Burnout sandwich
How to manage the squeeze of taking care of your kids and your parents at the same time.
April 19 · 29 min
How to fight burnout
We've been stuck in cycles of burnout for decades. Have Gen Z workers found a way out?
April 12 · 29 min
Why you have to be optimistic
When the world is on fire, it’s difficult to stay hopeful. But our future depends on it.
April 5 · 30 min
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.
March 29 · 30 min
Your accent… explained
How you talk reveals where you’re from and who you’d like to be.
March 22 · 30 min
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, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Taylor Frankie Paul, who was going to be the first Mormon Bachelorette before the season was canceled, on the set of a special preview of The Bachelorette. Photo by John Fleenor/Disney via Getty Images. If you have a question, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545 or email askvox@vox.com. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
March 15 · 30 min
Sugar crash
We’re obsessed with sugar. And Big Sugar is obsessed with us. How do we make a break?

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