Noel King
Co-host and Editorial Director
Noel King is the co-host and editorial director of Today, Explained.
Before joining Vox, she was a host of NPR’s flagship radio show Morning Edition and the popular news podcast Up First. She was a frequent part of the network’s live election coverage during the turbulent years of 2017–2021.
Before joining Morning Edition, Noel was an economics reporter for six years, at Planet Money and Marketplace. Noel began her career overseas, living and working in the Middle East and Africa. Between 2004 and 2013, she covered the Arab Spring as well as conflicts in Darfur, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In 2020, the Radio Hall of Fame honored her with their One to Watch award — though she’s fine if you just prefer to listen.
Latest articles by Noel King
An infectious disease researcher explains what’s going on — and why this isn’t the outbreak to worry about.
I went to a $2,000 hotel and all I got was this really good night of sleep.
US military vulnerabilities, the Taiwan Strait, and more.
Who is acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, formerly Donald Trump’s personal lawyer?
How a senator’s downfall paved the way for Donald Trump.
The Christian nationalist pastor swaying the Trump administration discusses Trump, Iran, and the pope.
California cut property taxes in the 1970s. It didn’t go so well.
Wendy Sherman helped Obama reach a deal with Iran. Here’s what she thinks Trump is doing wrong.
The community that underpins Heated Rivalry, explained.
A reporter who covered the Iraq War explains what it can tell us about Iran.