Explained

This documentary series, made in partnership with Vox, explain some of the world's current trends, from politics, to science to pop culture.

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 0h 20m

Release: 2018

Rating: 7.5

Season 1 - Explained
2018-05-23
"Cory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap."
2018-05-23
"Scientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing."
2018-05-23
"What do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms."
2018-05-30
"Elaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond \"Gangnam Style.\""
2018-06-06
"Cryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted."
2018-06-13
"Atkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful."
2018-06-20
"Does the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives."
2018-06-27
"Is fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming."
2018-07-04
"Despite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby?"
2018-07-11
"Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak."
2018-07-18
"Cricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable."
2018-07-25
"Marijuana experts discuss the rise of potent \"sexually frustrated\" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp."
2018-08-01
"They've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tattoo traditions and rituals."
2018-08-08
"Do zodiac signs prescribe your fate? Or do horoscopes' accuracy lie in the placebo effect? Take a look at the science, history and lure of astrology."
2018-08-15
"Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues."
2018-08-22
"The female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions."
2018-08-29
"Political correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term."
2018-09-05
"Hillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the \"motherhood penalty.\""
2018-09-12
"The global water crisis is at an inflection point. How do we price our most valuable resource, while also ensuring access to it as a human right?"
2018-09-19
"When does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance."
Season 2 - Explained
N/A
"No description"
N/A
"No description"
N/A
"No description"
N/A
"No description"
N/A
"No description"
Season 3 - Explained
16 Jul 2021
"Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?"
N/A
"No description"
N/A
"No description"
N/A
"No description"
13 Aug 2021
"Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?"
N/A
"No description"
27 Aug 2021
"Don't panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ."
03 Sep 2021
"Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?"
10 Sep 2021
"As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive. What can be done to survive and minimize the threat of these storms?"
17 Sep 2021
"The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out."
24 Sep 2021
"From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit - and compensation?"
N/A
"No description"
08 Oct 2021
"Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?"
15 Oct 2021
"Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns."