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April 23, 2021The week in politics
New decisions from the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden's busy week and the exclusive communications firm that helped the prosecution in Derek Chauvin's trial - a wrapup of this week in politics.
Plus, activists and the Chauvin verdict - one historian's perspective.
And, who’s ready for the Oscars?
Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Sara Fischer and historian and activist Dr. Barbara Ransby.
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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Exclusive: Chauvin trial prosecution worked with strategic communications firm
A city's catharsis
12 min
April 22, 2021Biden's international climate summit
It’s Earth Day and President Joe Biden is hosting a virtual climate summit as his administration tries to re-establish the U.S. as a leader on climate policy.
Plus, the DOJ starts investigating the Minneapolis police department.
And, a national restaurant labor shortage.
Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman, Erica Pandey and Alayna Treene.
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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White House unveils plans for high-profile climate summit
America scrambles for restaurant workers
What the Chauvin verdict means for future police brutality cases
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April 21, 2021Derek Chauvin found guilty of all charges
Yesterday, a jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the death of George Floyd. We'll take you through what happened and get reaction from Minnesota to Washington, DC.
Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, Nick Halter, Margaret Talev, and Russell Contreras.
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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Derek Chauvin found guilty of all 3 charges in George Floyd's murder
Chauvin verdicts reduce pressure for police reform
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April 20, 2021The jury’s job in the Chauvin trial
The jury is deliberating whether or not to convict former Minneapolis police Derek Chavin over the death of George Floyd.
Presiding Judge Peter Cahill will allow the jury to deliberate every day until 7pm, and if they reach a decision after sunset, the decision will be read the following morning.
Plus, a strong start to earnings season.
And, European soccer goes to war.
Guests: Axios' Nick Halter, Aja Whitaker-Moore and Kendall Baker.
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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The Derek Chauvin trial heads to the jury
2021's expected earnings blowout begins
European soccer is at war
11 min
April 19, 2021Biden's brewing foreign policy crises
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been on a hunger strike in prison for three weeks. This weekend his doctor said he could die soon.
That’s just the latest in a string of events from abroad that could become major crises for President Biden.
Plus, A new way for police departments to handle mental health calls.
And, Richard Wright’s new book on police brutality, published six decades after his death.
Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Ben Montgomery and Russell Contreras.
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's blinking red lights: Taiwan, Ukraine and Iran
Tampa Bay-area police, mental health experts team up to help citizens
Unpublished Richard Wright novel on police brutality to be released
11 min
April 17, 2021 The Hard Truth of Latinos’ access to health insurance
We’re sharing the latest episode of the Hard Truths podcast series.
In this episode, we try to answer one big question: Why do fewer Latinos have health insurance when compared to others in the U.S.?
Guests: Samantha Artiga, director of the racial equity and health policy program at the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Catalina Sol, executive director of La Clinica del Pueblo
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, Alex Sugiura and Michele Salcedo. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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April 16, 2021The ongoing tension in Minneapolis
On Fridays, we’ve been wrapping up the week in the trial over the killing of George Floyd. But - that’s been overshadowed by the unrest that continues in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota after the police killing of Duante Wright.
These protests and police clashes are happening less than 10 miles from where former Police Officer Derek Chauvin is standing trial for the death of George Floyd.
Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, Russell Contreras and Dave Lawler.
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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Daunte Wright protests reignite debate over police response to unrest
Border Democrats seek asylum revamp, more help from feds
U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian economy
11 min
April 15, 2021Vaccine passports for work
As more and more Americans become vaccinated, employers are making the decision to bring their workforce back to the office. But will they require proof of vaccination?
Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Sam Baker, and Andrew Freedman
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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The barriers to vaccine passports
New coronavirus cases are rising in half the country
Drought stokes fears of severe fire season in West
12 min
April 14, 2021Pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Yesterday, the F.D.A. recommended pausing the use of Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine. This was after cases of a rare blood clot disorder in six American women developed 1-3 weeks after receiving the shot. One woman died and another is in critical condition. Despite this prompt response by the F.D.A, many are left concerned about whether it's still safe to get it.
Plus, how the border crisis looks from Mexico.
And, human rights in space.
Guests: Axios' Caitlin Owens, Stef Kight and Miriam Kramer.
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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FDA expects J&J vaccine pause to last "a matter of days"
On the front lines of the growing border crisis
The push to define workers' rights in space
12 min
April 13, 2021Police call Daunte Wright killing accidental
Yesterday, police said the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, outside Minneapolis Sunday appeared to have accidentally pulled out her gun instead of a taser.
Wright was shot and killed during a traffic stop about 10 miles from where George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer last year.
Plus, tensions between Israel and Iran put pressure on the US.
And, How one failed union vote against Amazon will shape big tech companies.
Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, Barak Ravid and Ina Fried.
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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Police: Officer who shot Daunte Wright accidentally pulled gun instead of taser
Scoop: U.S. and Israel to hold strategic Iran talks on Tuesday
What Amazon's win over union organizers means for tech
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