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May 07, 2021The GOP and Donald Trump
This week, the tension between conservatives and Rep. Liz Cheney heated up. And the GOP threatened Facebook after it upheld former president Trump’s suspension on the platform. Axios' Margaret Talev is here to tell us about the wild week in the GOP.
Plus, the U.S. and Mexico talk immigration.
And, local businesses suffer as tech workers stay home.
Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Erica Pandey and Telemundo reporter Marina Franco.
Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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Pelosi slams GOP leadership's moves against Liz Cheney
Two tales of jobs in tech hubs
What to watch in AMLO's meeting with Harris
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May 06, 2021Fact vs. fear over inflation
Prices are going up for certain areas of the economy, but Axios' Felix Salmon says it's mostly the lingering effects of the quick and sudden shutdown of the economy in March 2020.
Plus, getting covid vaccines and aid where they’re needed most.
And, what’s ahead for eviction bans.
Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Dave Lawler, and Orion Rummler.
Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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U.S. will support waiving vaccine patents
Federal judge overturns CDC's eviction moratorium
12 min
May 05, 2021Reopening Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order to suspend all COVID-19 restrictions in the sunshine state which includes preventing local governments from their own restrictions. Less than 30% of the population of the state is fully vaccinated so far.
Plus, holding companies accountable on racial justice.
And, the real history of Cinco de Mayo.
Guests: Mayor of Tampa Jane Castor, Axios' Courtenay Brown and Russell Contreras.
Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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Companies face pressure to conduct racial audits
The forgotten anti-slavery history of Cinco de Mayo
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May 04, 2021Texas' fight over voting rights
Texas is the latest battleground when it comes to voting restrictions. The Republican-controlled legislature could pass new laws as early as this week.
Companies and activists are already lobbying against the bill which they say could be worse than the recent changes in Georgia.
Plus, public health experts take a page from get-out-the-vote organizers.
And, President Biden changes course on refugees.
Guests: Suzanne Akhras Sahloul, founder and executive director of Syrian Community Network and Axios' Stef Kight and John Frank.
Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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Voting groups fear Texas about to exceed Georgia's limits
Colorado battles COVID vaccine hesitancy with get-out-the-vote tactics
Biden to raise refugee cap to 62,500
12 min
May 03, 2021Facebook’s big free speech test
Facebook’s Oversight Board, otherwise known as Facebook’s supreme court, could soon come back with a decision on whether or not to reverse Trump’s ban from using Facebook. The Oversight Board was created in 2019 to review appeals around free speech.
Plus, the Fornite fight with Apple.
And, the push to remember the Tulsa massacre 100 years later.
Guests: Harvard University constitutional law professor Noah Feldman and Axios' Ina Fried and Russell Contreras.
Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
Editor's Note: The following episode was edited to clarify that Noah Feldman is a paid member of the Facebook Oversight Board.
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World leaders brace for historic Trump Facebook ban decision
Senate targets Apple's tight App Store reins
Uncovering the Tulsa Race Massacre after 100 years
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April 30, 2021Kids and COVID in Michigan
This week, new COVID cases in the state of Michigan dropped almost 25%. Still, on Wednesday, 4,880 new cases were reported. The state is now also starting to see a decline in hospitalizations after record rates of cases among young adults and children.
Plus, what’s behind the push for paid podcasts.
And, European soccer teams’ fight against racism.
Guests: Dr. Marisa Louie, the medical director of Children's Emergency Services at Michigan Medicine, and Axios' Sara Fischer and Kendall Baker.
Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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Coronavirus cases are finally falling
The podcast paywall wars have arrived
Books become free speech battleground
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April 29, 2021Biden’s first address to Congress
Last night, President Biden gave his first address to a joint session of Congress. Over an hour and five minutes, the president touched on just about every major issue facing the county right now, and called for investment in the American economy and social safety net.
Plus, how the pandemic has hurt younger workers.
And, the NFL opts for a live, in-person draft.
Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Erica Pandey, and Jeff Tracy.
Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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Exclusive: Biden tax threshold for married couples is $509,300
The college degree barrier to work
Coronavirus cases are finally falling
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April 28, 2021Summer travel is back
On Sunday, almost 1.6 million American air passengers passed through security checkpoints. Compare that to just about 130,000 the same day last year.
Travelers are rushing to buy plane tickets, airlines are scrambling to add flights and rework schedules.
Plus, some new guidance around masking.
And, the Biden administration’s plan to go after tax evaders.
Guests: Axios' Joann Muller and Felix Salmon.
Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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Biden committed to capital gains tax hike for rich
CDC: Fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks outside
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April 27, 2021The U.S. opens up its vaccine stockpile
The Biden administration announced plans to share 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries.
The US has been criticized for how little it shared so far - for example, we’ve sent just four million AstraZeneca doses to our neighbors in Mexico and Canada - even those they’ve asked for much more.
Plus, how the Census is redrawing the Congressional map.
And, Tesla and the future of self-driving cars.
Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Stef Kight and Joann Muller
Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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U.S. to share AstraZeneca vaccine stockpile with the world
States that voted for Biden lose 3 net House seats after Census count
Self-driving cars speed forward while safety rules lag
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April 26, 2021India’s covid catastrophe
India has set record highs in daily coronavirus cases. They've recorded more than a million cases just over the past few days.
Plus, approval ratings for the President at the 100 day-mark.
And, why are there so many immersive Van Gogh exhibits in the US?
Guests: Journalist Indrani Basu, and Axios' Mike Allen and Selene San Felice.
Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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In photos: U.S. pledges to help as India sets new daily COVID record
Exclusive: Frank Luntz previews a feasible immigration compromise
Dueling Van Gogh exhibits cause confusion across America
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