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1 big thing
By AxiosNews
1 big thing episodes
- Amy Coney Barrett faces the Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin the confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. While she is likely to be confirmed, Democrats are using the hearings as an opportunity to mobilize voters on issues like health care and votings rights.
- Plus, President Trump's intense campaign plan.
- And, the history of Native American voter suppression.
Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Alayna Treene, and Michele Salcedo
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
Go deeper:
- What to expect at this week's Supreme Court confirmation hearings
- Scoop: Trump wants to hit campaign trail every day through election
11 min - The future of American terror
Yesterday, the FBI announced terrorism charges against an anti-government militia group for plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Now, University of Michigan professor Alexandra Minna Stern is saying that politically motivated violence may only get worse.
- Plus, the debate around whether another presidential debate will or won't happen.
- And, sports betting is one industry thriving during the pandemic.
Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Kendall Baker and University of Michigan professor Alexandra Minna Stern.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
Go deeper:
- Militia plotted attacks on police, Michigan governor
- Joe Biden to attend town hall event after Trump pulls out of second debate
- Barstool jumps into sports betting
11 min - VP Debate passes a low bar
Last night was the first, and only, vice presidential debate between Vice President Mike Pence and Senator Kamala Harris. Axios' co-founder Mike Allen offers his thought bubble on the evening.
- Plus, unemployment among young Asian American workers is spiking.
- And, Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier won the Nobel Prize in chemistry.
Guests: Axios' Mike Allen, Erica Pandey, and Alison Snyder.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
Go deeper:
- VP debate brings back normal politics
- Asian American unemployment spikes amid pandemic
- Gene editing pioneers win Nobel Prize in chemistry
11 min - Older voters are dumping Trump
We're now seeing something unexpected in new polling out about President Trump and his standing among elderly Americans. A new NBC Wall Street Journal poll shows a Biden lead among voters 65 and over. This is a group that President Trump won in 2016 by seven points.
- Plus, President Trump ends stimulus negotiations.
- And, the pandemic is weakening democracy
Guests: Axios' Mike Allen, Alayna Treene, and Dave Lawler
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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- Trump says he will not negotiate on COVID relief until after election
- 1 big thing: A busy month for democracy
- Democracy Under Lockdown (Freedom House)
11 min - The state of the 2020 election
We're 28 days from the election. President Donald Trump has been released from Walter Reed Medical Center where he was treated for Covid-19. Meanwhile, Joe Biden continues to travel and campaign.
- Plus, the media's 2020 moment.
- And, the friendly robot helping to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Guests: Axios' Alexi McCammond and Sara Fischer.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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- Biden's next move
- Scoop: Inside Kamala Harris' new strategy for the VP debate
- The media's 2020 moment.
11 min - The unknowns of Trump's condition
Three days after President Trump's positive coronavirus diagnosis, major questions about his health, the future of his presidential campaign and who Americans can trust for information about his condition are coming to light.
- Plus, the State Department's recent cap on refugees.
- And, how the virus is controlling us - rather than the other way around.
Guests: Axios' Jonathan Swan, Sam Baker and executive director of the Syrian Community Network Suzanne Akhras Sahloul.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
Go deeper:
- Covering a cover-up in real time
- Trump administration cuts refugee cap to new record low
- The coronavirus is in control
11 min - The turning point
It's been a whirlwind 36 hours - early Friday morning, President Trump tweeted that both he and the First Lady had tested positive for the coronavirus. That afternoon, he took Marine One to Walter Reed military hospital. Now, numerous members of the Republican Party and the President's campaign staff have also tested positive for the virus.
This is a turning point - not just for the upcoming election, but for the Supreme Court confirmation process - and for this country.
That's why we wanted to bring you a special round table conversation from our newsroom, about what and how we're thinking about this developing story.
Guests: Axios' Mike Allen, Margaret Talev and Alayna Treene.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
Go deeper:
- America's new clear, present dangers
- Is the campaign over?
- White House staff frustrated by lack of info
- Trump tests positive for coronavirus
12 min - Trump tests positive for coronavirus
Overnight President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump announced that they have tested positive for the coronavirus. In a statement shortly thereafter, the White House physician said the Trumps "are both well at this time" and will remain at home.
The president is 74 years old, which generally puts him at higher risk for severe illness from the virus, according to CDC guidelines.
- Plus, the latest on the stimulus bill
- And, big tech has become a bipartisan punching bag.
Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Alayna Treene and Ashley Gold.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
Go deeper:
- Trump tests positive for coronavirus
- House passes revised $2.2 trillion stimulus bill
- Congress looks to squeeze Big Tech ahead of election
12 min - The looming second wave of layoffs
The travel and tourism industry has been hit hard this week. On Tuesday, Disney announced its decision to lay off 28 thousand workers. Today, the federal stimulus plan that provided payroll support to the airlines is set to expire today.
- Plus, COVID patients are entering Wisconsin hospitals at record rates.
- And, America’s other oncoming election nightmare.
Guests: Axios' Joann Muller, Sam Baker, and Mike Allen.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
Go deeper:
- Seven airlines complete taxpayer loans from U.S. Treasury
- Coronavirus cases rise in 25 states
11 min - A chaotic mess of a debate
The first presidential debate last night was a chaotic mess that was difficult to watch. White House & Politics Editor Margaret Talev had the big takeaways from the night.
- Plus, why your absentee ballot could get thrown out.
- And, American workers are burnt out.
Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Stef Kight, and Erica Pandey.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
Go deeper:
- The first Trump v. Biden presidential debate was a hot mess
- United States of burnout
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About 1 big thing
From the publisher's feed
Axios podcast host Niala Boodhoo digs deep with leaders you know — or need to know — in business, politics and culture. Every week, all in under 20 minutes.
About Axios: Axios is a digital media company launched in 2017. Axios helps you become smarter, faster with news and information across politics, tech, business, media, science and the world. Subscribe to our newsletters at axios.com/newsletters and download our mobile app at axios.com/app.
About Niala Boodhoo: Niala Boodhoo is the host of 1 big thing and previously hosted Axios Today She was the founding Host and Executive Producer of the award-winning news program The 21st. An alum of Reuters, The Miami Herald and WBEZ/Chicago, Niala was a 2019-2020 Knight-Wallace fellow.
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