# vox Expands Membership Benefits with Launch on Patreon
Vox is deepening it’s connection with its audience by introducing a new suite of membership benefits through a partnership with Patreon, offering exclusive content and direct engagement with its journalists.
the acclaimed news association announced today it is leveraging Patreon’s platform to provide Vox Members with enhanced access to its journalism, including exclusive video series, live conversations, and community features. This move underscores Vox’s commitment to fostering a dedicated community and sustaining its independent reporting. According to a company release, the support of Vox Members is crucial to the organization’s ability to focus on in-depth coverage of the issues shaping the world.
Elevating the Member Experiance
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The core of the new initiative centers around delivering unique content directly to those who support Vox’s work. two original video series are being launched exclusively for Patreon members. In addition, members will gain ad-free access to a curated selection of popular videos from the vox archives.
Beyond video content, Vox is prioritizing direct interaction between its journalists and its audience. Each month, members will have the prospect to participate in a livestreamed conversation with Vox journalists, lasting between 30 and 60 minutes. These discussions will delve into current events and explore underreported topics.
Members will also be invited to join new Patreon community chats, providing a space to engage directly with Vox writers and editors and participate in weekly discussions offering a behind-the-scenes viewpoint on the creation of their stories. This initiative is part of vox’s broader mission to provide clarity and understanding in a complex world.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights and Ad-Free Access
The expanded membership benefits extend beyond live events and community engagement. A new feature, Reporter Extras, will see Vox journalists sharing insights from their reporting that didn’t make the final cut, offering a glimpse into the investigative process. These videos will be published twice a month, pulling back the curtain on how Vox’s stories come together.
For podcast listeners, Vox Members will enjoy ad-free access to episodes of Today, Explained, Unexplainable, The Gray Area, and Explain It to me on Patreon. The podcast team has also hinted at additional perks planned for 2026.
Accessing the new Benefits
For those not currently members, Vox encourages interested individuals to subscribe via patreon.com/vox and immediately access the first episode of The Docket.
Existing Vox Members already receive unlimited access to Vox’s journalism.The partnership with patreon is designed to *enhance* those benefits, not replace them. The move is part of a broader trend in digital media, where news organizations are seeking more direct financial support from their audiences to ensure sustainability and independence.
