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April 12, 2021On the ground at the U.S.-Mexico border
The Biden administration reported a record number of migrants crossing the US-Mexico border in March - the highest in 15 years. 172,000 people have been apprehended at the border, 19,000 of those unaccompanied children and teenagers.
Axios’ Stef Kight and Russell Contreras spent the last week at the border and saw this surge firsthand.
Plus, the housing boom no one’s happy about.
And, CEOs put political pressure on lawmakers over voting rights.
Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Felix Salmon, and Mike Allen.
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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On the front lines of the growing border crisis
The dispiriting housing boom
100+ corporate executives consider freezing donations over laws curbing voting access
11 min
April 10, 2021 Sen. Duckworth on her family and military service
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth just published a new memoir called “Every Day is a Gift.”
The Illinois Democrat is one of just 17 Asian Americans in Congress. She’s a Purple Heart recipient who became a double amputee as a result of her military service. And she’s a mom - she was actually the first Senator to have a baby while in office.
Guests: U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth
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].
16 min
April 09, 2021Second week of Chauvin trial wraps up
The second week of the trial over George Floyd's death. The Minneapolis Police Chief stated Derek Chauvin did not act according to MPD policy.
Plus, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth own family’s brush with AAPI hate.
And, how accurate is the movie Contagion?
Guests: Axios' Nick Halter and Bryan Walsh. Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth.
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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ER doctor: George Floyd's cause of death most likely oxygen deficiency
Infectious diseases expert: U.S. is "at the beginning" of a fourth COVID-19 surge
11 min
April 08, 2021President Biden’s corporate tax plan
Yesterday, the Treasury Department released details of President Biden’s proposal to increase corporate taxes over the next 15 years. This would raise $2.5 trillion to pay for Biden’s massive jobs and infrastructure plan.
Plus, traveling while vaccinated - what are the rules?
And, debunking misinformation about Colorado voting laws.
Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Joann Muller, and John Frank.
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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Treasury details Biden's plan to raise $2 trillion through corporate tax hikes
Voting misinformation abounds after All-Star Game moved from Georgia to Colorado
Biden sets new April 19 deadline for all adults to be eligible for vaccine
11 min
April 07, 2021What we know about kids and coronavirus
We’re learning a lot more about kids and the coronavirus - including from the CDC, which is monitoring a rise in COVID cases among children.
Plus, is America losing its religion?
And, just what exactly does the Senate Parliamentarian do?
Guests: Axios' Marisa Fernandez, Bryan Walsh, and Margaret Talev.
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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Axios-Ipsos poll: Parents split on vaccinating kids
America is losing its religion
Senate parliamentarian says Democrats could use budget reconciliation again
Atlanta's mayor on Georgia’s new voting law and its economic toll
11 min
April 06, 2021Shuffling the post-pandemic workforce
A new workplace survey found that one of every four highly-skilled workers confess they’re getting ready to leave their jobs or switch careers once the pandemic subsides. This could cause a massive reshuffling of high-skilled workers and have long term effects on the workforce.
Plus, Minneapolis’s police chief takes the stand against Derek Chauvin.
And, an environmental crisis in Florida.
Guests: Axios' Kim Hart, Nick Halter and Ben Montgomery.
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, 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 post-pandemic career shake-up
Minneapolis police chief: Chauvin "absolutely" violated department policies
Piney Point disaster averted for now, seepage continues
11 min
April 05, 2021Amazon’s historic labor vote
Results for the closely-watched union vote at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama are expected this week.
It’s been a long and contentious union drive that has received intense pushback from Amazon. It's an organizing effort that could impact the future of the modern day labor movement.
Plus, why the coming weeks are crucial for climate change.
And, tracking new variants of the coronavirus.
Guests: Axios' Ina Fried, Andrew Freedman, and Will Chase.
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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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Amazon's scorched-earth PR strategy
The top climate takeaways from Biden's sweeping infrastructure plan
11 min
April 02, 2021An emotional first week in Minneapolis
Today, the first week of testimony in the trial over the death of George Floyd wraps up in Minneapolis. We discuss three moments you might have missed.
Plus, why some Latino voters chose President Trump.
And, a monster movie brings people back to the theater.
Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, and Jonathan Swan.
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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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Witness breaks down after George Floyd video: "I understand him"
Exclusive: Fresh data reveal how Trump made inroads with Latinos
Window closing in on theaters
11 min
April 01, 2021Opening Day brings fans back to stadiums
It's Opening Day in America and hope springs eternal. This year hope isn't just for your favorite baseball team, but for the return to normal. Stadiums around the country are letting fans back in. Some for the first time since the pandemic began.
Plus, corporations break their silence on Georgia’s new voting laws.
And, some news about Mars.
Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy, Courtenay Brown 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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Corporate America speaks on Georgia's voting restrictions
We're starting to answer some big questions about Mars
11 min
March 31, 2021President Biden bets big on infrastructure
President Biden is in Pittsburgh today to unveil details of his jobs and infrastructure package.
Plus, 1 in 4 Asian Americans say they’ve experienced a hate incident.
And, why Russia is backing Myanmar’s military junta.
Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Dave Lawler, and Sara Kehaulani Goo.
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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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Economists bullish on Biden's $3 trillion infrastructure plan
A pariah to the West is a friend to Putin
Poll: 1 out of 4 Asian Americans has experienced a hate incident
U.S. women won’t reach pay equity with men for at least 60 years
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