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Explained

2018 ★ 7.4 3 seasons 44 eps TV-MA
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This enlightening series from Vox digs into a wide range of topics such as the rise of cryptocurrency, why diets fail, and the wild world of K-pop.

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Explained is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary from Ezra Klein has 3 seasons and 44 total episodes, rated 7.4/10 by 138 viewers.

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Episodes 44 total across 3 seasons

20 episodes20183 watched
S1 · E1
19m
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The Racial Wealth Gap✓
May 23, 2018★ 7.6
Cory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.
S1 · E2
18m
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Designer DNA✓
May 23, 2018★ 7.8
Scientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.
S1 · E3
18m
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Monogamy✓
May 23, 2018★ 6.2
What do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms.
S1 · E4
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K-Pop✓
May 30, 2018★ 7.8
Elaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."
S1 · E5
18m
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Cryptocurrency✓
Jun 6, 2018★ 7.5
Cryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted.
S1 · E6
18m
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Why Diets Fail✓
Jun 13, 2018★ 7.4
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.
S1 · E7
18m
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The Stock Market✓
Jun 20, 2018★ 6.8
Does the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives.
S1 · E8
18m
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eSports✓
Jun 27, 2018★ 6.8
Is fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming.
S1 · E9
20m
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Extraterrestrial Life✓
Jul 4, 2018★ 7.0
Despite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby?
S1 · E10
16m
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!✓
Jul 11, 2018★ 6.0
Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak.
S1 · E11
15m
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Cricket✓
Jul 18, 2018★ 7.0
Cricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable.
S1 · E12
18m
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Weed✓
Jul 25, 2018★ 7.5
Marijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp.
S1 · E13
17m
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Tattoo✓
Aug 1, 2018★ 7.2
They've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tattoo traditions and rituals.
S1 · E14
17m
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Astrology✓
Aug 8, 2018★ 7.4
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.
S1 · E15
14m
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Can We Live Forever ?✓
Aug 15, 2018★ 7.5
Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues.
S1 · E16
14m
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The Female Orgasm✓
Aug 22, 2018★ 7.0
The female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions.
S1 · E17
20m
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Political Correctness✓
Aug 29, 2018★ 7.6
Political correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term.
S1 · E18
18m
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Why Women Are Paid Less✓
Sep 5, 2018★ 6.7
Hillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."
S1 · E19
17m
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The World's Water Crisis✓
Sep 12, 2018★ 8.5
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?
S1 · E20
16m
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Music✓
Sep 19, 2018★ 7.2
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.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Explained have?

Explained has 3 seasons with 44 episodes in total.

Is Explained still on the air?

Explained has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Explained?

Explained airs on Netflix.

When did Explained first air?

Explained first aired on May 23, 2018.

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