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May 18, 2023The toll of caregiving on mental health
Latinos remain the country’s youngest and fastest-growing demographic and the next president will need to appeal to these voters. Especially Democrats, who’ve been losing ground to Republicans.
Plus, the challenges of caretaking.
And, the new Zelda game smashes records.
Guests: Axios' Sophia Cai, Stephen Totilo and NBC’s Richard Lui.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
Go Deeper:
Inside Biden's plan to win back Latino voters
Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sells 10 million copies in 3 days
Unconditional movie
12 min
May 17, 2023ChatGPT head asks Congress to regulate AI
The CEO of OpenAi, which is the company that makes ChatGPT, testified before the Senate Judiciary committee on Tuesday. CEO Sam Altman asked the committee about oversight for generative AI.
Plus, a new report says abortion bans lead to life-threatening complications.
And, the latest in the debt ceiling negotiations.
Guests: Axios' Ashley Gold, Oriana González and Hans Nichols.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
Go Deeper:
OpenAI CEO in "historic" move calls for regulation before Congress
Report: Abortion bans led to life-threatening health complications
Biden shortening overseas trip ahead of debt ceiling deadline
12 min
May 16, 2023The unsettled debate over masking in hospitals
The COVID-19 public health emergency is officially over, but masking in health care settings like hospitals is still a topic of debate.
Plus, how the IRS could soon disrupt the tax preparation industry.
And, China sentences a U.S. citizen to life in prison for espionage.
Guests: Axios' Tina Reed and Han Chen; and The Washington Post's Jacob Bogage.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
Go Deeper:
Industry debates continued masking in health care settings
IRS tests free e-filing system that could compete with tax prep giants
China sentences elderly U.S. citizen to life in prison on spying charges
12 min
May 15, 2023Why the world is watching Turkey’s elections
The Turkish presidential elections look to be headed to a runoff. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu didn’t reach the majority of votes needed for Sunday's election.
Plus, planning for the next COVID-level shock to the economy.
Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Felix Salmon.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
Go Deeper:
Turkey election: Erdoğan leads but runoff likely
Felix Salmon on what he got wrong about the COVID economy
The Phoenix Economy
13 min
May 12, 2023State of Play: debt ceiling talks and a murky 2024
The political fight over the debt ceiling continues to grow, as we approach a cliff that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says will come at the start of June. Meanwhile, lies were a central theme in politics this week. Axios' Hans Nichols explains in our weekly politics State of Play.
Plus, the FDA lifts a longtime restriction on blood donations.
And, Netflix says it will put billions into more Korean content.
Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols; University of California, Irvine's Kyung Hyun Kim; and LAist's Vivian Yoon.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
Go Deeper:
White House debt ceiling meeting postponed
FDA formally loosens blood donor restrictions on gay, bisexual men
California Love: K-Pop Dreaming - Podcasts
13 min
May 11, 2023The end of Title 42 at the U.S.-Mexico border
Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration policy that made it easier for authorities to turn people away at the U.S.-Mexico border, is set to expire today.
Plus, U.S. Representative George Santos is charged with fraud, money laundering and more
FDA advisors endorse over-the-counter birth control pills.
And, a project to bring descendants of enslaved people closer to their ancestors.
Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, and "Descendant" co-writer and producer Dr. Kern Jackson.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
Go Deeper:
The end of Title 42 at the U.S.-Mexico border
FDA advisors endorse over-the-counter birth control pills
Rep. George Santos charged with fraud, money laundering and more
Documentary brings descendants of enslaved people closer to their ancestors.
13 min
May 10, 2023Trump found liable for sexual abuse and defamation
A Manhattan jury on Tuesday found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the civil case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll – and awarded her $5 million in damages.
Plus, a push to lower the age of breast cancer screenings.
And, federal prosecutors file criminal charges against New York Rep. George Santos.
Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and George Washington University's Dr. Leana Wen.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
Go Deeper:
Trump held liable for sexual battery, defamation in E. Jean Carroll lawsuit
Women should start getting mammograms at 40 not 50, major health panel says
Exclusive: Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department in federal probe
13 min
May 09, 2023What to know ahead of summer travel season
If you’ve been planning or looking forward to summer travel, you’ve probably noticed high prices for many flights. Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick has what we need to look out for this summer.
Plus, Asian Americans excluded from the climate movement work for change.
Plus, Uber doubles down on carpooling.
Guests: Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick, Ayurella Horn-Muller and Joann Muller.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
Go Deeper:
Biden proposes new air travel rules to compensate passengers
Asian Americans left out of climate movement
Uber aims to put more butts in fewer cars with shared rides
13 min
May 08, 2023The end of the Covid-19 Public Health Emergency
The Biden administration is ending its Covid public health emergency on Thursday, and the effects could be tangible for many Americans.
Plus, a mass shooting in Texas is the second deadliest in the U.S. this year.
And, why voice notes are now rivaling text messages.
Guests: Axios' Adriel Bettelheim and Natalie Daher.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
Go Deeper:
What goes — and what doesn't — with the end of the public health emergency
8 killed, 7 injured in shooting at Allen outlet mall near Dallas
The voice note boom
12 min
May 05, 2023How the Hunter Biden investigations could impact 2024
Federal prosecutors seem close to deciding whether to charge the president's son, Hunter Biden, with tax- and gun-related charges. The decision could have a profound impact on President Biden’s re-election campaign. It's just one of three current investigations surrounding Hunter Biden.
Plus, four Proud Boy members are found guilty of seditious conspiracy for their roles in January 6th.
And, a major music industry copyright case comes to a close.
Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
Go Deeper:
Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio found guilty of seditious conspiracy
Prosecutors near charging decision in Hunter Biden case
Ed Sheeran Won His Copyright Trial
13 min

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