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February 23, 2023How Ohio's train disaster could change the rail industry
In the aftermath of the train derailment in Ohio earlier this month, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is calling on the rail industry to make take steps towards change.
Plus, AI chatbots and the risk of misinformation.
And, a coast-to-coast winter storm.
Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer and The Washington Post's Ian Duncan.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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:
Buttigieg announces track inspections in wake of Ohio train derailment
Chatbots trigger next misinformation nightmare
"Massive" winter storm to impact entire Lower 48
12 min
February 22, 2023Putin’s missteps and miscalculations in Ukraine
We are almost at the one year milestone of Russia's war on Ukraine. And Russian President Vladimir Putin and his military have had a lot of missteps along the way. Axios' Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath examines Putin’s year of miscalculations in the war.
Plus, Biden’s fiery message of freedom and democracy.
And, fatter paychecks could be in your future.
Guests: Axios' Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath and Emily Peck.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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:
Putin's war: A year of miscalculations
Biden says "Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia" in major speech from Poland
Most workers are getting raises this year, survey finds
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February 21, 2023Biden in Ukraine, one year into the war
President Biden made a surprise visit to the capital Kyiv on Monday. It was his first time there since the war began, and he promised continued U.S. support for Ukraine in the war against Russia.
Plus, another earthquake shakes an already devastated Turkey and Syria.
And, high stakes for Big Tech at the Supreme Court.
Guests: Axios' Barak Ravid and Ashley Gold.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Emily Peck, 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:
Biden on surprise visit to Ukraine: "One year later, Kyiv stands"
Turkey hit by new earthquakes, leaving 3 dead and more than 200 injured
Big Tech's future is up to a Supreme Court that doesn't understand it
12 min
February 17, 2023Georgia grand jury recommends perjury charges in Trump election probe
Part of a grand jury report on former President Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election was released yesterday in Georgia. And portions say the grand jury believe one or more witnesses committed perjury during their probe.
Plus, gender-affirming care is under attack nationwide — understanding what it means and where it’s being banned.
Guests: Axios' Emma Hurt and Oriana Gonzalez.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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:
Atlanta grand jury recommends perjury charges in Trump 2020 election probe
Florida medical board votes to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth
South Dakota second state to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth
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February 16, 2023New findings on the "Doomsday Glacier"
The Thwaites Glacier in Antartica is known as the “doomsday glacier" -- that's because if it melts, it could raise sea levels by up to 10 feet. Now, new research is changing our understanding of this glacier.
Plus, Tesla’s role in making electric vehicle chargers more available nationwide.
Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman and Joann Muller.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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:
Thwaites Glacier findings give reasons to worry about Antarctic ice melt
Drastic emissions cuts needed to avert multi-century sea level rise, study finds
Tesla opening up its chargers could spur electric car adoption
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February 15, 2023Hyped weight loss drugs raise equity concerns
In 2022, more than 5 million prescriptions were written for diabetes drugs to be used for weight loss. The demand spiked because of social media influencers and celebrities touting the benefits. But widespread off-label use of diabetes drugs is raising concerns about cost and shortages.
Plus, last week’s earthquake becomes Turkey's deadliest in 100 years.
And, human intervention is keeping manatees alive in Florida – but for how long?
Guests: Axios' Tina Reed and University of Miami's Dr. Jill Richardson.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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:
Hyped weight loss drugs raise supply, equity concerns
Wildlife officials bring back feeding program for Florida manatees
Earthquake becomes Turkey's deadliest in 100 years
12 min
February 14, 2023Air quality risks after the Ohio derailment
On February 3rd, a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, prompting an evacuation of local residents and questions about the safety of the area's water and air. Now some experts are worried residents don't have accurate information on health and safety risks.
Plus, the GOP’s funding fight over China.
And, why underwear tariffs are sexist.
Guests: Axios' Jael Holzman and Emily Peck; Johns Hopkins University's Pete DeCarlo.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin 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 we know about the Ohio train derailment
The right's China funding fight
PPI: U.S. Underwear Tariffs are Unfair to Women
12 min
February 13, 2023More flying objects shot down over the U.S.
The U.S. shot down an unidentified object on Sunday over Lake Huron — at least the fourth flying object to be downed in U.S. airspace since the start of the month, including the surveillance balloon from China. We get a reality check on what's going on.
Plus, the crushing cost of childcare.
And, one of the Black artists you told us is inspiring you.
Guests: Axios' Jennifer Kingson and Reuters' Idrees Ali .
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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:
Fourth flying object shot down, this time in Michigan
U.S. shoots down unidentified cylindrical object over Canada
Exclusive: Babysitting rates surged nearly 10% last year
12 min
February 10, 2023Getting aid to Turkey and Syria
The death toll from the earthquake and its aftershocks in Syria and Turkey has now surpassed 20,000. The scale of the destruction and the freezing temperatures are hampering rescue efforts. The first UN humanitarian aid convoy finally entered northwest Syria on Thursday.
Plus, Biden takes control of the debt ceiling narrative.
And, sports betting at the Super Bowl.
Guests: Axios' Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath, David Lindsey, and Kendall Baker.
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
Earthquake death toll in Turkey and Syria surpasses 20,000
Ex-Twitter execs face GOP grilling on Hunter Biden laptop story
NATIONAL PROBLEM GAMBLING HELPLINE
12 min
February 10, 2023Junk fees and Biden's call to tackle them
The White House says hotels make almost 3 billion dollars a year in resort fees. And the President wants to crack down on these kinds of "junk fees," not just at resorts but with credit cards and beyond. How did things get so bad, and what could reform look like?
Plus, U.S. birth rates go up and buck a trend.
And, we want to hear about Black artists you appreciate.
Guests: Axios' Tina Reed and The Wall Street Journal's Allison Pohle.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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.
Editor’s note: This episode has been updated to remove an incorrect statement that nearly a third of all U.S. births take place between noon and 6pm on Mondays. In fact, more than one-third of births on Mondays occur in that six hour window, the single highest percentage of any other six-hour window throughout the week.
Go Deeper:
What Biden’s Crackdown on ‘Junk Fees’ Could Mean for Travelers, Concertgoers and Credit Cards
CDC data shows births rise among 35+
Black Violin
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