The Gray Area with Sean Illing artwork
Podcast · Society & Culture · New episodes usually on Monday

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

By Vox
807 episodes 0 followers
Support

At the table this season

NEW Season 1 Oct 23, 2026 · 44 min

What makes a life good enough?

What does it mean to have a good life when so much feels wrong? In this episode of The Gray Area, guest host Jonquilyn Hill speaks with Vox journalist Rachel Wilkerson Miller about her forthcoming book, The Nice Life. Rachel argues that even when we feel anxious or unsettled, we can build a satisfying life through curiosity, friendship, creativity, and generosity. Jonquilyn and Rachel explore how to find joy in difficult times, take pleasure in ordinary things, and share that pleasure with others. Guest Host: Jonquilyn Hill, host of Explain It To Me Guest: Rachel Miller, Vox Senior Even Better & Lifestyle Editor We would love to hear from you. To tell us what you thought of this episode, email us at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 1-800-214-5749. Your comments and questions help us make a better show. And you can watch new episodes of The Gray Area on YouTube. New episodes drop every Monday and Friday. Listen to The Gray Area ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moments: 0
0:00 44:04
Ask the hosts

Your questions for the next episode

When The Gray Area with Sean Illing joins OndaCast, the hosts see these first.

Your question goes to the community board, tied to The Gray Area with Sean Illing. The most upvoted ones get answered on air.

No questions yet

Ask The Gray Area with Sean Illing anything. When the hosts join OndaCast they will see every question.

The The Gray Area with Sean Illing table

Notes from the hosts, episode talk and everything posted with #thegrayareawithseanilling on the Community Board.
Be the first at the The Gray Area with Sean Illing table

Share a thought about an episode, suggest a guest or say hello.

Lines people keep sharing

Make the first clip

Pick 15 seconds you love and share them.