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April 20, 2023China expands its nuclear arsenal
China is on track to become an atomic superpower alongside the United States and Russia. The Pentagon estimates that China will roughly quadruple its nuclear stockpile by 2035. What does that mean for the U.S.?
Plus, the Supreme Court delays a decision on the abortion pill.
And, what to know now about Lyme Disease.
Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Oriana González, and George Washington University's Dr. Leana Wen.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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:
A U.S. arms race with Russia and China could spin out of control
Supreme Court extends stay on abortion pill rulings
Moderna is developing a vaccine against the tick-borne Lyme disease, in a first for the company
12 min
April 19, 2023Fox News v. Dominion trial over before it started
Fox News reached a $787 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems on Tuesday – after a jury had been selected and lawyers were waiting to make their opening statements. What does this 11th-hour settlement mean for the media company?
Plus, an American journalist arrested in Russia makes his first court appearance.
And, it’s the NBA playoffs.
Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer, Dave Lawler and Kendall Baker
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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:
Fox News reaches 11th hour settlement with Dominion for over $787 million
Russian court upholds detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich
Evan's Reporting: Russia’s Economy Is Starting to Come Undone
Kings' playoff win ends 17-year drought
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April 18, 2023Politics heat up over the debt ceiling
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy pledged to pass legislation to raise the debt ceiling at at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday - but all of this comes as budget politics are heating up on Capitol Hill. What will it take to reach a consensus?
Plus, AI-generated tax scams.
And, what the Bud Light controversy says about America today.
Guests: Axios' Matt Phillips, Peter Allen Clark and Eleanor Hawkins.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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:
Budget politics heat up as Speaker McCarthy visits Wall Street
AI chatbots give tax scammers a boost
How Bud Light became a microcosm of America in 2023
12 min
April 17, 2023The Supreme Court takes on abortion pills
It’s another pivotal week for the U.S. Supreme Court when it comes to abortion access. A ruling by the Supreme Court on Friday has temporarily blocked lower court rulings restricting the abortion pill, mifepristone.
Plus, where the highest unemployment rates in the country are.
And, violence in Sudan as two rival military factions fight for control.
Also, exactly how fast the world’s fastest marathon runner actually is.
Guests: Axios' Oriana González and Alex Fitzpatrick.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, 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:
Supreme Court blocks lower court rulings restricting abortion pills
Dozens dead in Sudan as fighting between military and rival militia intensifies
The cities with the highest — and lowest — unemployment levels
12 min
April 14, 2023State of Play: leaked documents, a Florida abortion ban, Dianne Feinstein
A 21-year-old Air National Guardsman was arrested in connection with leaking classified Pentagon documents. On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are calling for California Senator Dianne Feinstein to resign. And in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis attempts to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
And, the medical use of maggots is on the rise.
Guests: Axios' Mike Allen and Swansea University's Yamni Nigam.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alex 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:
U.S. arrests Pentagon suspected document leaker
DeSantis signs Florida's 6-week abortion ban into law
Feinstein faces pressure to resign over judicial confirmations
12 min
April 13, 2023President Biden vists Ireland
President Biden is visiting Ireland this week to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement — which brought peace to Northern Ireland and ended most violence between Catholics and Protestants after decades.
Plus, understanding the latest on inflation.
And, Twitter versus public media.
Guests: Axios' Courtenay Brown, Sara Fischer and Dave Lawler.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alex Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, 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:
Biden to mark 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement in Belfast
March inflation report hints at cooler price gains
Musk tweets "Defund NPR" after outlet suspends Twitter use
12 min
April 12, 2023What’s next for the Tennessee lawmakers expelled from office
Four days after being expelled by the GOP-led Tennessee State House, Democratic Representative Justin Jones was reinstated on Monday. Jones was one of two Black Democratic lawmakers expelled for participating in a gun-control protest following The Covenant School shooting. What happens now?
Plus, why the UK economy is projected to be worse than Russia’s.
And, how that’s even affecting - British fish and chips.
Guests: Axios' Adam Tamburin and Felix Salmon.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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:
Council sends expelled lawmaker Justin Jones back to Tennessee House
What's next for the Tennessee House lawmakers who were expelled
UK to be one of worst performing economies this year, predicts IMF
12 min
April 11, 2023146 mass shootings in 100 days
At least four people are dead and nine others are injured following a shooting at a bank in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday. The suspect was shot on the scene by police. This marks America's 146th mass shooting in 100 days.
Plus, Americans are not ready for retirement.
And, charging your electric car may get a lot easier.
Guests: Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick, Erica Pandey and The Trace's Jennifer Mascia.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Margaret Talev, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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:
At least four people killed, nine injured in Louisville shooting
EPA to propose auto emissions limits in new EV adoption drive
How Walmart could help make EV charging ubiquitous
11 min
April 10, 2023Abortion's way back to the Supreme Court
If you thought the Supreme Court was done with abortion, two major rulings might thrust the debate back to the highest court less than a year after Roe v. Wade was struck down.
Plus, housing politics in the suburbs.
And, the Masters wraps up without Tiger Woods.
Guests: Axios' Oriana González, Caitlin Owens and Jeff Tracy.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Margaret Talev, Robin Linn, 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:
Abortion is on a fast track back to the Supreme Court
Federal judge rules to freeze use of abortion pill nationwide
The Masters: Round 1 is in the books
11 min
April 07, 2023The historic nature of Trump’s indictment
Given how much the word historic has been thrown around this week, for our Friday State of Play conversation, we catch up with Axios' Co-founder Mike Allen about the former President's criminal indictment.
Plus, the generosity of religious Americans.
Guests: Axios' Mike Allen and IUPUI's Dr. David King.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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:
Trump's court drama sets up primary collision
"Never Trumpers" sound alarm about Manhattan DA's indictment
The season of giving
11 min

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