Now that the $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package has been signed into law, the real work begins - selling it to the American people. President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are on the road with scheduled stops everywhere from Pennsylvania to New Mexico.

Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian and Erica Pandey.

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 Vatican announced yesterday that Catholic priests will not bless same sex unions. Given Pope Francis’s welcoming stance on LGTBQ issues, many Catholics are confused about the church’s new decree.

Guests: National Catholic Reporter correspondent Christopher White, and Axios' David Lawler and Kim Hart.

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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Most kids are finally making their way back to the classroom for in-person schooling. But for some low-income school districts, it's costing them a lot more.

Guests: Axios' David Nather, Jonathan Swan and Jeff Tracy

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We've spent this week talking about the one-year anniversary of the pandemic. Today, we look ahead to what we might expect from a post-pandemic future.

Guests: Axios' Erica Pandey and Bryan Walsh and Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical advisor.

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Alice Wilder, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].

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The NBA’s decision to shut down its season was for many Americans, a turning point. It was the clearest sign that life was about to change. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver takes us through the decision to suspend the season, one year ago today.

• Plus, state Republicans have introduced a record number of bills targeting transgender youth. 

Guests: NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Axios' Orion Rummler.

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Alice Wilder, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].

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In the early weeks in March of last year, the auto industry was struggling. One of the biggest issues it faced was how to keep workers safe. Office workers from the Big Three were sent home in early March, but nearly 150,000 factory workers were required to stay on the line.

• Plus, how the latest royal family controversy reminds Brits of Brexit.

Guests: Axios' Joann Muller and Felix Salmon.

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Alice Wilder, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].

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Today, a story about the power of words: How then-President Trump’s nickname for the coronavirus changed relations with China and the lives of Asian Americans.

• Plus, the final touches on the stimulus bill.

Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian 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, Amy Pedulla, Alice Wilder, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].

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Jury selection is set to begin today in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with the death of George Floyd. Chauvin has been charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, but those charges may change.

• Plus, we kick off our series, The Week America Changed - a look back at key decisions for schools and offices as the country started to shut down.

Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Los Angeles schools superintendent Austin Beutner.

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, Alice Wilder, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].

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We’re sharing the fourth episode of the Hard Truths podcast series.

In this episode, a conversation between two key Democratic lawmakers on their journey to Congress.

Guest: Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) and Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY).

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Michele Salcedo. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].

This week President Joe Biden said that there will be enough vaccines for every adult in the US by the end of May. For many, that can’t come soon enough. Some are even crossing state lines to get vaccinated.

Guests: Axios' Marisa Fernandez, Alayna Treene and Jennifer Kingson.

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Alice Wilder, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].

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