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Noel King

Noel King

Co-host and Editorial Director

    Latest articles by Noel King

    Politics
    What the National Guard is doing in ChicagoWhat the National Guard is doing in Chicago
    Podcast
    Politics

    The mood in the city is tense.

    By Noel King and Danielle Hewitt
    Podcasts
    How KPop Demon Hunters became everyone’s idolHow KPop Demon Hunters became everyone’s idol
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    The real reason why the animated movie resonates.

    By Denise Guerra and Noel King
    Podcasts
    The chaos at the Pentagon, explainedThe chaos at the Pentagon, explained
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    Why Trump is sticking with Pete Hegseth.

    By Devan Schwartz and Noel King
    Podcasts
    Trump wants to give TikTok to his friendsTrump wants to give TikTok to his friends
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    Larry Ellison, Oracle, and Trump’s potential TikTok deal, explained.

    By Miles Bryan and Noel King
    Podcasts
    RFK Jr. is running a dangerous experiment on all of usRFK Jr. is running a dangerous experiment on all of us
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    A pediatrician on why we should trust the vaccine schedule — even when Trump officials don’t.

    By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
    Podcasts
    The problem with debating fascists — from a guy who’s debated just about everyoneThe problem with debating fascists — from a guy who’s debated just about everyone
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    Mehdi Hasan explains why he’ll debate (almost) anyone.

    By Devan Schwartz and Noel King
    Podcasts
    A Democratic senator on the fights his party has to pickA Democratic senator on the fights his party has to pick
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    Chris Van Hollen on a government shutdown, Charlie Kirk, and Zohran Mamdani.

    By Noel King and Danielle Hewitt
    Today, Explained podcast
    What Charlie Kirk meant to young conservativesWhat Charlie Kirk meant to young conservatives
    Podcast
    Today, Explained podcast

    The late Talking Points USA leader built a movement that will outlive him.

    By Avishay Artsy and Noel King
    Today, Explained podcast
    Is Trump a socialist?Is Trump a socialist?
    Podcast
    Today, Explained podcast

    A socialist weighs in.

    By Miles Bryan and Noel King
    Podcasts
    Trump killed affirmative action. His base might not like what comes next.Trump killed affirmative action. His base might not like what comes next.
    Podcast
    Podcasts

    The alternative to affirmative action is now under attack.

    By Noel King and Gabrielle Berbey

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