What is this?
Daily Explainer breaks down one important topic each day. No jargon, no fluff—just clear explanations that help you understand what's happening and why it matters.
Each explainer follows a consistent structure designed for busy readers:
- BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) — The key takeaway in one sentence
- What is it? — Context and background
- Why does it matter? — Stakes and implications
- How did we get here? — History and causes
- What's happening now? — Current developments
- What people get wrong — Common misconceptions
- What to watch next — Future developments
Why this format?
Most news tells you what happened. We focus on helping you understand why it matters and how to think about it.
The progressive disclosure format (expandable sections) lets you get the gist quickly or dive deeper when you have time. You control the depth.
Our goal: After reading a Daily Explainer, you should be able to confidently explain the topic to someone else—or at least ask smarter questions about it.
Who makes this?
Daily Explainer is an independent project focused on making complex topics accessible. We're not affiliated with any news organization or political group.
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