Today, Explained
Today, Explained

You need a prenup

January 23, 2026

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5 min read

🎙️ The Voices & The Context

  • The Format: News explainer podcast episode blending host narration, listener call-ins, and expert interview.
  • The Key Players:
    • Callers: Kara (36, supply chain logistics) and Gregory (35, software/game dev), a newlywed couple married on Friday the 13th who share their prenup experience.
    • Expert Guest: Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker staff writer, dissecting the cultural rise of prenups.
    • Host: Noelle King, guiding discussions with humor and probing questions.
  • The Vibe: Educational yet fun and relatable, mixing real-talk pragmatism with light-hearted banter on romance vs. realism.

🗝️ Key Themes & Topics

The episode explores why prenups are surging among millennials/Gen Z, even non-wealthy couples, challenging romance stereotypes.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (00:00) **🎙️ Introduction: Kara & Gregory**
  • 2 (04:51) **Why They Chose a Prenup**
  • 3 (08:03) **Prenup Romance and Stigma**
  • 4 (12:49) **Interview: Jennifer Wilson (New Yorker Staff Writer)**
  • 5 (16:41) **Modern Prenup Trends**
  • 6 (22:36) **Arguments Against Prenups**

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Show Notes

More young people are insisting on prenups. They’re not just for millionaires and celebrities anymore.

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jolie Myers and Jenny Lawton, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.

Photo by Chantal CASANOVA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images.

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