Who founded Vox?
Vox was founded in April 2014 by Ezra Klein, Matt Yglesias, and Melissa Bell. It launched on the 6th of April 2014 with Klein serving as editor-in-chief.
Questions about Vox (website)
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When did Vox launch and who was its first editor-in-chief?
Vox launched on the 6th of April 2014, shortly after Ezra Klein left The Washington Post for Vox Media. Klein served as the site's first editor-in-chief until 2017.
Who owns Vox now?
Vox is owned by Vox Media. In May 2026, James Murdoch, son of Rupert Murdoch, bought half of Vox Media's assets for around $300 million.
Why was Vox contributor Emmett Rensin suspended?
Vox suspended contributor Emmett Rensin in June 2016 after he posted tweets calling for anti-Trump riots. One tweet, on the 3rd of June 2016, urged "if Trump comes to your town, start a riot," the same day violent anti-Trump protests broke out in San Jose, California.
What podcasts does Vox produce?
Vox produces podcasts including The Weeds, The Gray Area with Sean Illing, I Think You're Interesting, The Impact, Today Explained, Future Perfect, Unexplainable, and Land of the Giants. Worldly ran from 2017-21 and Vox Quick Hits ended in September 2021.
How many subscribers does Vox's YouTube channel have?
Vox's YouTube channel has more than 12.5 million subscribers and more than 3.6 billion views. The channel has posted news and informational videos since 2014.