Skip to main content
The homepageVoxVox logo
The homepageVoxVox logo

The context you need, when you need it

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own.

We rely on readers like you to fund our journalism. Will you support our work and become a Vox Member today?

Join now
Alex Abad-Santos

Alex Abad-Santos

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Alex Abad-Santos

    Culture
    Mary Tyler Moore’s comedic genius, explained in one sceneMary Tyler Moore’s comedic genius, explained in one scene
    Culture

    “You laugh at something that scares you.”

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    What Suicide Squad director David Ayer wishes he could change about his filmWhat Suicide Squad director David Ayer wishes he could change about his film
    Culture

    One of his solutions: Add more Joker.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    SNL: Putin trolls Trump over his small inauguration crowd and his amateur liesSNL: Putin trolls Trump over his small inauguration crowd and his amateur lies
    Culture

    “If you’re going to lie, don’t make it so obvious.”

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    A Dog’s Purpose’s animal abuse allegations, explainedA Dog’s Purpose’s animal abuse allegations, explained
    Culture

    A Dog’s Purpose is about canine love. A disturbing video raises questions about how it was filmed.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    PBS’s Victoria is a messy teen queen who lives for dramaPBS’s Victoria is a messy teen queen who lives for drama
    Culture

    PBS’s new show is pulpy, delicious melodrama wrapped in a gorgeous royal period piece.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    SNL showers Donald Trump with a toilet humor-themed press conferenceSNL showers Donald Trump with a toilet humor-themed press conference
    Culture

    SNL’s first episode of the new year was devoted to the president-elect’s press conference.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Black-ish’s devastating post-election episode was about loving a country that lets you downBlack-ish’s devastating post-election episode was about loving a country that lets you down
    Culture

    This scene is about more than just Donald Trump.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Watch: Samantha Bee’s last (and first) hit piece on Barack ObamaWatch: Samantha Bee’s last (and first) hit piece on Barack Obama
    Culture

    Samantha Bee shows the one way Donald Trump will continue Obama’s legacy: deportation.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Watch: Kristen Wiig and Steve Carell ruined the joy of animated movies. It was great.Watch: Kristen Wiig and Steve Carell ruined the joy of animated movies. It was great.
    Play
    Culture

    They couldn’t keep it together.

    By Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    Ryan Reynolds and Andrew Garfield’s kiss was one the best moments of the Golden GlobesRyan Reynolds and Andrew Garfield’s kiss was one the best moments of the Golden Globes
    Culture

    Neither actor won an award. But their Spideypool kiss was great.

    By Alex Abad-Santos

    Most Popular

    1. A year of Trump is backfiring on the religious right
    2. Take a mental break with the newest Vox crossword
    3. The real reason Americans hate the economy so much
    4. The Air Quality Index and how to use it, explained
    5. What is an aging face supposed to look like?