1 big thing

A wake-up call for manufacturing

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According to a speech scheduled to be delivered today, the Director of the National Economic Council, Brian Deese, will say the economic disruption of the pandemic shows that America needs an industrial policy that invests in more manufacturing jobs.

  • Plus, the Biden administration says it won’t meet its July 4th COVID vaccination goal.
  • And, what you need to know one month ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.


    • Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols and Ina Fried.

    Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, 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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    • Scoop: Pandemic's "wake-up call" for restoring industry
    • White House acknowledges U.S. will miss July 4 vaccination goal
    • Ex-CDC director: “COVID is here to stay”
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