Caitlin Dewey Steps into Senior Role at Vox

Vox's leadership, including their editor-in-chief and a director overseeing politics and policy, has announced Caitlin Dewey's new position. She will be the senior writer and editor of the Today, Explained newsletter. Her main role will involve clarifying significant news events and discussions for Vox’s audience starting December 15.

Vision for the Newsletter's Future

Describing Caitlin’s prowess as both a journalist and newsletter writer, Libby Nelson expressed excitement at the prospects of evolving the newsletter under her guidance. Nelson mentioned that Caitlin's blend of rigorous reporting and accessible writing is ideal for the role, looking forward to redefining the newsletter by 2026.

An Impressive Career

Caitlin Dewey is a seasoned journalist whose articles have been featured in top publications like the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Her journey commenced at the Washington Post as the first critic of digital culture, eventually transitioning to covering national policies. Post-2018, she returned to Western New York to take on enterprise and investigative reporting for the Buffalo News.

Dewey has also contributed to Vanity Fair and Stateline and shared her expertise through teaching roles at prestigious institutions like Syracuse University. Notably, her independent newsletter, Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends, will continue to run following her transition to Vox.

Today, Explained Franchise Expansion

Beyond the newsletter, Today, Explained also includes a successful podcast sharing its name, which has received accolades, including ranking 37th on Spotify's list of leading podcasts for 2025 and achieving a top ten position on Podtrac’s rankings.

Vox's Founding Mission

Since its inception in 2014, Vox has aimed at bridging the gap between news reporting and public comprehension of news events. As an organization, they continue their commitment to elucidating complex topics, a mission that has grown more critical.

Vox takes pride in having innovated explanatory journalism in various formats and platforms, impacting audiences worldwide—from schools to legislative documents.