1 big thing

A summer of strikes

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Workers across the country are headed to the picket line this summer, from Starbucks to Amazon. More than 10,000 workers have gone on strike so far just this month.

  • Plus, pedestrian deaths at a 40-year high in the U.S.
  • And, how the Titan disaster could affect private space travel.

    • Guests: Axios' Emily Peck, Miriam Kramer and Sam Baker.

    Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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    • Titanic sub tragedy stokes fears for space tourism
    • Pedestrian deaths reach 40-year high
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