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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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1. The Racial Wealth GapNow viewing2018-05-2319m7.3Cory Booker and others discuss how slavery, housing discrimination and centuries of inequality have compounded to create a racial wealth gap.
2. Designer DNA2018-05-2318m7.8Scientific feat or terrifying social experiment? Specialists in the field discuss the high stakes and ethical controversies of gene editing.
3. Monogamy2018-05-2318m7.3What do biology, human history and the promiscuity of bonobos reveal about monogamy? Experts and everyday couples weigh in on shifting cultural norms.
4. K-Pop2018-05-3018m7.8Elaborate music videos, adoring fans, killer choreography. Learn about the global music phenomenon from South Korea that goes beyond "Gangnam Style."
5. Cryptocurrency2018-06-0618m7.5Cryptocurrency has made people billionaires, but is digital cash the next revolution? Learn about this anonymous currency and how it's coveted.
6. Why Diets Fail2018-06-1318m7.4Atkins. Paleo. Keto. Do any work in the long term? Experts look at marketing, food environments and genes to explain why diets are often unsuccessful.
7. The Stock Market2018-06-2018m6.8Does the stock market accurately reflect the status of the economy? Finance specialists discuss market history, valuations and CEO incentives.
8. eSports2018-06-2718m6.8Is fake violence a sport? Fans, shoutcasters, and eSports icons break down today's video games and the explosive popularity of competitive gaming.
9. Extraterrestrial Life2018-07-0420m7.0Despite decades of searching, we have yet to discover extraterrestrial life. Scientists discuss the reasons, including: Are aliens just too snobby?
10. !2018-07-1116m6.0Do we overuse exclamation points!? Linguists and copy editors look at how the punctuation has adapted across history, literature and internet-speak.
11. Cricket2018-07-1815m7.0Cricket experts look at how the confusing sport became so popular and discuss its evolution in becoming more accessible entertaining and profitable.
12. Weed2018-07-2518m7.5Marijuana experts discuss the rise of potent "sexually frustrated" cannabis plants, the quests for consistency in weed strains and the history of hemp.
13. Tattoo2018-08-0117m7.2They've been used to command respect, punish criminals and mark achievements. Tattooists speak about the origins of tattoo traditions and rituals.
14. Astrology2018-08-0817m7.0Do 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.
15. Can We Live Forever ?2018-08-1514m7.5Can we uncover the secrets to extending the human lifespan? Experts discuss how developments in science -- even the French lilac -- hold some clues.
16. The Female Orgasm2018-08-2214m7.0The female orgasm is more elusive when a man is involved. Discover the reasons why and how women are embracing hands on solutions.
17. Political Correctness2018-08-2920m7.5Political correctness can sometimes feel like a tug-of-war between inclusivity and free speech. Experts discuss the concepts behind the fraught term.
18. Why Women Are Paid Less2018-09-0518m6.7Hillary Clinton and Anne-Marie Slaughter discuss the cultural norms at the center of the worldwide gender pay gap, including the "motherhood penalty."
19. The World's Water Crisis2018-09-1217m8.5The 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?
20. Music2018-09-1916m7.2When does sound become music? Why are humans so uniquely able to master musicality? Researchers talk rhythm, octaves and the magic of song and dance.

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How many seasons does Explained have?

Explained has 3 seasons and 44 episodes.

When did Explained first air?

Explained first aired in 2018.

Is Explained still running?

Explained's status on TMDB is: Ended.

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Explained is classified as Documentary.