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During the pandemic, self-employed, gig and freelance workers were eligible for unemployment benefits. Now as states start cutting back on those pandemic-era programs, that subset of workers is about to get shut out of those benefits. Plus, the latest from the Florida building collapse. And, reparations via Venmo. Guests: Axios' Courtenay Brown, Erin Doherty and Hope King. 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]. Go deeper: Unemployment lifeline disappears Search for survivors of deadly Florida condo collapse enters 6th day Online reparations revolution

A massive heat dome -- an atmospheric trap of hot ocean air -- has had temperatures soaring in the Pacific Northwest for days. Plus, Republicans consider taxing big tech to close the digital divide. And, movies in theaters are back...fast and furious. Guests: Amy Harder, Vice President at Breakthrough Energy and Axios' Margaret Harding McGill and Sara Fischer. 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]. We have a new feature to text Niala directly! Text questions, comments and story ideas as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Pacific Northwest heat wave reaches astonishing peak on Monday Republicans' new plan to tax Big Tech Judge dismisses FTC's antitrust complaint against Facebook

Last week, the Cowessess First Nation said it found 751 unmarked graves of children at the site of a former residential school in Saskatchewan. This comes just weeks after the remains of 215 other children were found at a similar school site in British Columbia. Plus, new questions about building integrity in Florida and beyond. And, restaurants and hotels welcome the work-from-home crowd. Guests: CBC Radio's Wawmeesh Hamilton, The Miami Herald's Doug Hanks, and Axios' Erica Pandey. 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]. We have a new feature to text Niala directly! Text questions, comments and story ideas as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Trudeau: Pope should apologize in Canada over unmarked graves Death toll reaches 9 from Florida condo collapse, 156 people missing The rise of "third workplaces"

President Biden took a preemptive victory lap yesterday over his massive $1 trillion+ infrastructure package, touting a bipartisan agreement he says he’s brokered. Plus, Minneapolis prepares for Derek Chauvin’s sentencing. And, why many Pride parades have banned uniformed police officers. Guests: Axios' Mike Allen, Nick Halter, and Seattle-based freelance journalist Mark Van Streefkerk. 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]. We have a new feature to text Niala directly! Text questions, comments and story ideas as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Biden strikes infrastructure deal with bipartisan group of senators At least one person killed, 99 missing after deadly Miami-area condo collapse 1 big thing: What to expect from Chauvin's sentencing

This morning we’re bringing you the stories of how a labor shortage is affecting two industries: airlines and small, long-standing businesses. Plus, President Biden’s executive orders on gun violence. And, Ibram X. Kendi on voting rights. Guests: Axios' Joann Muller, Emma Way and Marisa Fernandez and How to Be an Antiracist's Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. 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]. Go deeper: American Airlines cuts hundreds of flights amid demand surge Iconic Price’s Chicken Coop is closing Biden administration to launch drive tackling gun violence spike

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]. Go deeper: 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” Laurel Hubbard to become 1st openly trans athlete to compete at Olympics

The Senate is voting today on whether or not to move forward with the For the People Act, a sweeping election reform bill that’s been at the top of the Democratic wish list for months. But the vote likely will not go their way. Plus, ranked-choice voting, explained. And, remote hiring gets complicated in Colorado. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Glen Johnson and John Frank. 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]. We have a new feature to text Niala directly! Text questions, comments and story ideas as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Major companies ask Colorado residents not to apply for remote positions New York City prepares to pick its next mayor

Axios Political Reporter Jonathan Swan sat down this week with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan for the latest episode of Axios on HBO, and their conversation raised questions about the future of U.S. counterterrorism in that region. Plus, U.S. Bishops and their vote to deny communion to President Biden. And, why we’re dreading more of our social obligations. Guests: Steve Millies, director of the Bernardin Center at Catholic Theological Union, and Axios' Jonathan Swan and Erica Pandey. 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, Justin Kaufmann, Michael Hanf and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go Deeper: Pakistan PM will "absolutely not" allow CIA to use bases for Afghanistan Operations The Axios What's Next Newsletter

The latest episode of our Hard Truths series examining systemic racism in America takes a look at the multi-billion dollar marijuana industry. Today: the obstacles that two Black Latinas had to overcome when they chose to start their own businesses in the overwhelmingly white marijuana industry. Guest: Chanda Macias, CEO of Ilera Holistic Healthcare, and Women Grow and Gia Morón, CEO of GVM Communications and president of Women Grow. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. This episode was produced by Nuria Marquez Martinez and edited by Alexandra Botti. Alex Sugiura is our sound engineer. Special thanks to Axios Denver reporter John Frank, Axios Executive Editor Sara Kehaulani Goo, Hard Truths Editor Michele Salcedo, and Executive Producer Dan Bobkoff.

Let’s go back to a moment earlier this week when President Biden was talking to the press in Geneva about his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin had done a lot of lying to reporters in his presser. But when it was Biden’s turn to face the media, things got a little testy... Plus, how TV is embracing queer people and stories. And, a Western heat wave intensifies. Guests: Culture critic and journalist Naveen Kumar, and Axios' Hans Nichols and Andrew Freedman. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, 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].

The House voted yesterday to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, after the Senate unanimously did so on Tuesday. Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S., falling on the day in 1865 that enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned they were free - more than two years after emancipation was announced. Plus, culture clash at the Southern Baptist Convention. And, the FAA gets serious about unruly passengers. Guests: How to Be an Antiracist's Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Houston Chronicle's Robert Downen, and Axios' Joann Muller. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, 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].

Later today, President Biden will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This will be the first meeting between the two since Biden took office. What’s it going to be like inside that room? Plus, more evidence of COVID’s long term effects. And, the new corporate must-have? The company retreat. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Glen Johnson, Marisa Fernandez, and Bryan Walsh. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, 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].

A new Axios Special Report, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, sheds some light on the predatory practices American hospitals are using to collect on patients' debt. Medical debt makes up 58% of all debt collections in the U.S. and has caused hundreds of thousands of Americans to file for bankruptcy. Plus, the overlooked role of Latinos in the LGBTQ civil rights movement. And, the home ownership gap widens. Guests: Axios' Caitlin Owens, Russell Contreras, and Nick Halter. 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, Justin Kaufmann and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: America's biggest hospitals vs. their patients The overlooked history of Latinos in the LGBTQ struggle Homeownership gap widens in the Twin Cities

The G7 Summit, a meeting of some of the world's wealthiest democracies, wrapped up yesterday in Cornwall, England. What are the takeaways from President Biden's first foreign trip? Plus, a new government in Israel. And forecasting the short-term future for work, life and play. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Barak Ravid and Erica Pandey. 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, Justin Kaufmann and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Netanyahu out as new Israeli government survives confidence vote

The Consumer Price Index released yesterday shows that prices for food, energy and products like used cars increased 5 percent compared to May of 2020. It’s the biggest year-over-year increase in almost 13 years. Plus, President Biden strikes a different tone on the world stage. And, brace yourself for cold and flu season this year. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Marisa Fernandez, and Margaret Talev. 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]. Go deeper: Consumer prices rose 5% from last May, as pace of inflation ticks up America's next big wave of sick

During the pandemic, ridership of mass transit pretty much collapsed. Now as the county reopens transportation experts are hoping that commuters will come back. But what if they don’t? Plus, the uptick in trans murders in the U.S. And, President Biden reverses the ban on TikTok. Guests: Axios' Joann Muller, Orion Rummler, and Ashley Gold. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, 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]. Go deeper: Biden revokes, replaces Trump executive orders on Chinese-owned apps

You’ve probably heard the term critical race theory recently. Republican lawmakers in at least 9 states have come out strongly against it, claiming the theory is divisive, and are trying to ban its teaching in schools. Most Democrats strongly disagree. What is this decades-old academic concept that’s become a key fight in America’s culture wars? Plus, new intelligence on the Capitol insurrection. And, a record number of American job openings. Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras, Alayna Treene, and Courtenay Brown. 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, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: 2022's war over racism Senate report: Failure to relay intelligence permitted Jan. 6 attack America's job openings hit new record in April

The FDA has approved a new Alzheimer’s drug for the first time in almost 20 years. The hope is it would treat the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. But the effectiveness of the drug is up for question. Plus, the Biden administration’s split stance on Puerto Ricans and benefits. And, the upside to online concerts. Guests: Jose Delgado, Washington correspondent of El Nuevo Dia and Axios' Bob Herman, and Erica Pandey. 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, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: FDA approves Biogen's Alzheimer's drug despite lack of evidence The future of concerts is hybrid

The western US is in the middle of one of the worst droughts in at least the past 1,200 years. And as soon as this week, Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the country, could reach its lowest point since it was first created in the 1930s. Plus, Secretary of State Tony Blinken talks China with Mike Allen. And, Jonathan Swan takes us inside the progressive fight over voting rights. Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman, Jonathan Swan and Mike Allen. 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]. Go deeper: Southwest's new climate peril Progressive dam about to break Episode transcript

It's Friday and we're doing a global edition of our weekly politics roundup, with Axios world editor Dave Lawler. Plus, what to expect from the housing market. And, how pandemic gaming is changing the media landscape. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Felix Salmon, and Sara Fischer. 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]. Go deeper: 1 big thing: 2 billion doses Israel to ask U.S. for $1 billion in emergency military aid Media industry braces for post-pandemic reality

Every week for the past year, Axios has published a map of where Covid cases are rising and falling in the U.S. Today, we retire our map because cases are decreasing nationwide, and have been for a while now. But Covid isn’t disappearing. So what will this next phase of the pandemic look like? Plus, the big question mark hanging over the summer Olympics. And, our skeptical space reporter explains why UFOs are having a moment. Guests: Dr. Lauren Ancel Meyers, director of the COVID-19 Modeling Consortium at the University of Texas, and Axios' Ina Fried and Miriam Kramer. 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]. Go deeper: Coronavirus cases are at their lowest point in the U.S. Japan extends coronavirus state of emergency weeks before Summer Olympics The scientific hunt for life isn't about UFOs

Yesterday, the Biden administration was in Tulsa, Oklahoma to mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. While there, he announced a plan to tackle the racial wealth gap in the US, aimed at increasing home and small business ownership in communities of color. Plus, why some American visa holders are stranded in India. And, CDC vaccine cards become de facto passports. Guests: Andre Perry, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, Nisha Karnani, partner at Antonini and Cohen, and Axios' Nick Johnston 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]. Go deeper: "This was not a riot": Biden commemorates anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre World anxiously waits to see where Biden will send America's vaccines

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka abruptly dropped out of the French Open yesterday, two days into the tournament. That’s after she was fined and threatened with expulsion for declining to do media interviews at the tournament, citing her mental health. Plus, bogus QAnon theories have U.S. pastors worried. And, the Chinese Communist Party at 100. Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy, Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, and Mike Allen. 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, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after refusing to do press conferences QAnon infects churches At 100, Chinese Communist Party claims credit for the Chinese dream

When George Floyd was killed, the protests for racial justice put pressure on news organizations to do what many people had been calling for for years: hire and promote more journalists of color, listen to them, let them cover stories relevant to their communities. Like the killings of Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. Or, more recently, the Atlanta spa shootings. Guests: Toulouse Olurunnipa, reporter for The Washington Post and a CNN Political Analyst, and Martin G. Reynolds, the co-executive director of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. 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]. Go deeper: The global impact of Black Lives Matter Companies face pressure to conduct racial audits Crime jumps after court-ordered policing changes

Yesterday a court in The Hague ordered oil giant Royal Dutch Shell to reduce its carbon emissions. In a first-of-its kind ruling, Shell was ordered to cut emissions by 45% by 2030, 25% more than their previous 2030 goal. It’s just one of the latest moves to hold big oil accountable on climate change. Plus, Haitian migrants in the U.S. react to renewed deportation protection. And, U.S. intelligence is now researching the origins of Covid-19. Guests: Miami Herald's Jacqueline Charles, and Axios' Andrew Freedman, and Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian. 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, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Dutch court orders Shell to cut its emissions in landmark ruling DHS expands Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in U.S. Biden asks intelligence community to intensify investigation of COVID origins

Almost 1 out of 2 Americans have had their first dose of vaccination against Covid-19. Compare that to 1 in 10 for the rest of the world. In the U.K. where second doses have been delayed, a newer variant is starting to outpace others. Plus, President Biden plans to meet with Vladimir Putin. And, new polling on how Americans view the fight for racial justice. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Zach Basu, and Margaret Talev. 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, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: India hit by "black fungus" infections as COVID death toll tops 300,000 Biden-Putin summit will be held in Geneva on June 16 Axios-Ipsos poll: America one year after George Floyd

Today marks one year since George Floyd was murdered in Minneapolis. His death galvanized a nation -- and reminded us of how many other names there are, of those killed by police. Many of the families left behind are struggling to recover, years and decades later. Plus, some schools won’t offer remote learning come fall. And, the start of a spaceflight revolution. Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras, Bryan Walsh, and Miriam Kramer. 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, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Makeshift memorials tell a lonely story New York City schools will have no remote option this fall Welcome to the spaceflight revolution

In the almost year since George Floyd's murder, calls to "defund the police" have grown louder, and at a local level, that's resulted in cuts to some police budgets and efforts to reallocate funds to community policing and social services. Plus, Jonathan Swan talks to Representative Liz Cheney. And, venture capital thrives amid the pandemic. Guests: Axios' Fadel Allassan, Jonathan Swan and Kia Kokalitcheva. 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, Justin Kaufmann, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura, and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: "Defund the Police" lives on as a local movement "Axios on HBO": Liz Cheney won't fight GOP push to restrict voting VC not only survived, but thrived in 2020

We're back with another episode of our Hard Truths series looking at the criminal justice system in the U.S. Today. Specifically, what happens when people of color make it out of that system and try to rebuild their lives. People of color are disproportionately imprisoned in the U.S. Black people are incarcerated five times more than white people, Hispanics nearly twice as likely as white people to end up behind bars. They also face longer sentences and harsher punishments which can make finding a job and rebuilding a life outside of prison much harder. Guests: New York Secretary of State Rosanna Rosado and Justin Cordova. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. This episode was produced by Nuria Marquez Martinez and edited by Alexandra Botti. Jeanne Montalvo is our sound engineer. Special thanks to Axios Executive Editor Sara Kehaulani Goo, Hard Truths Editor Michele Salcedo, and Executive Producer Dan Bobkoff.

After 11 days, the fighting between Israel and Hamas will end. Both the Israeli cabinet and Hamas approved a ceasefire yesterday. Plus, the latest from Capitol Hill this week. And, an unusually active hurricane season ahead. Guests: Axios' Barak Ravid, Margaret Talev, and Andrew Freedman. 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, Justin Kaufmann, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura, and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: 35 Republicans vote in favor of Jan. 6 commission NOAA forecasts another unusually active hurricane season

Lately we’ve been checking in with American mayors across the country who have had a tough year grappling with the pandemic. But some have also dealt with other crises, like the crippling winter storms that hit Fort Worth, Texas. Plus, the largest nurses union takes issue with the CDC. And, the EU opens its doors to vaccinated tourists. Guests: Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, Betsy Price, certified industrial hygienist Jane Thomason, and Axios' Hope King. 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, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura, and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Texas governor bans mask mandates for public schools, local governments Fauci says people are "misinterpreting" the new CDC mask guidance European Union to open borders to vaccinated travelers

Thousands of Arab Americans and Muslims took to the streets in Dearborn, Michigan yesterday to protest President Biden’s support for Israel. This was as Biden visited the city to talk about the electric vehicles from a Ford plant. Plus, why so many Hispanic people in the U.S. want vaccines but aren’t getting them. And, a call for better police training. Guests: Sarah Rahal, city reporter for The Detroit News, director of racial equity and health policy at the Kaiser Family Foundation's Samantha Artiga, and Axios' David Nather. 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, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura, and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: The political ramifications of Israel’s actions Unvaccinated Hispanic Americans are more likely to say they want a shot ASAP The slow moves to improve police training

The Supreme Court yesterday agreed to take up a Mississippi case that could have huge repercussions for abortion access in the U.S. It will give the conservative-majority court the chance to weigh next term whether states should have the right to ban abortions before a fetus is viable outside the womb. Plus, McDonald’s isn’t the only company hiking wages to get workers back. And, how the pandemic has changed our fashion choices. Guests: Mary Zeigler, legal historian and professor of law at Florida State University, Axios' Courtenay Brown and Kadia Goba. 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, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura, and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Supreme Court agrees to hear major Mississippi abortion case Companies turn to pay hikes to lure workers Fashion is adapting for a post-pandemic lifestyle

We're entering the second week of intense fighting and violence in Israel and Gaza. Hopes for a cease-fire were dashed this weekend. Plus, why we still don’t know the origins of Covid. And, is President Biden trying to do too much, too fast? Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Barak Ravid and Hans Nichols. 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, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura, and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Israel to continue Gaza operation, officials rule out cease-fire for now The COVID lab-leak theory goes mainstream Biden’s danger: The great overreaction

It’s been a busy week for national politics, from the Biden Administration trying to de-escalate in the Middle East to the GOP ouster of Representative Liz Cheney. Plus, one perspective on how the U.S. media is talking about the Middle East And, making social media safe for the LGTBQ+ community Guests: Omar Baddar, Palestinian-American political analyst and a member of the National Policy Council of the Arab American Institute. And Axios' Margaret Talev & 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, Justin Kaufmann, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura, and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: GLAAD finds top social media sites "categorically unsafe" Liz Cheney's game plan

Inter-communal violence between Israelis and Palestinians is at its worst levels in more than 20 years. Israel’s military has killed at least 53 Palestinians in recent strikes, including 14 children. Six Israelis have been killed by Hamas rockets. Plus, the anxieties of face-to-face interaction And, popular brands and personal politics Guests: Dr. Jessica Stern, clinical psychologist and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health. Also, Axios' David Lawler and Sarah Fischer. 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, Justin Kaufmann, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura, and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Americans like companies that share their political views Gaza Crisis: Casualties pile up, no cease fire in sight

The man accused in the Atlanta spa shootings was indicted on murder charges, yesterday. The prosecution says it will be pursuing a hate crime penalty. We recently sat down with our resident legal scholar, Harvard Law Professor Noah Feldman, to help us understand the complexity of defining and prosecuting hate. Plus, the GOP pushes Rep. Liz Cheney out from leadership. And, the bonkers market for reselling sneakers. Guests: Harvard professor Noah Feldman, Axios' Mike Allen, and The Kicks You Wear writer Mike Sykes. 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, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Prosecutor to seek hate crime charges, death penalty in Atlanta shootings GOP to vote on ousting Liz Cheney this Wednesday The pandemic-fueled sneaker boom

As the country reopens, we’ve begun checking in with American mayors who are grappling with decisions around relaxing restrictions, and opening school, offices and other businesses, just to name a few. We talk to Mayor Giles of Mesa, AZ. Plus, a Covid-19 vaccine for teenagers gets FDA approval. And, the Biden administration’s move to protect transgender healthcare. Guests: Mayor John Giles of Mesa, AZ and Axios' Orion Rummler and Marisa Fernandez. 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, Alex Sugiura, and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds HHS restores Obama-era transgender health care protections

Senator Bernie Sanders is getting impatient with the White House. That's one of the big takeaways from his conversation with Jonathan Swan for Axios on HBO. Plus, personalizing public education. And, a crisis unfolding in Jerusalem. Guests: Axios' Jonathan Swan, Bryan Walsh and Barak Ravid. 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, Alex Sugiura, and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].

This week, the tension between conservatives and Rep. Liz Cheney heated up. And the GOP threatened Facebook after it upheld former president Trump’s suspension on the platform. Axios' Margaret Talev is here to tell us about the wild week in the GOP. Plus, the U.S. and Mexico talk immigration. And, local businesses suffer as tech workers stay home. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Erica Pandey and Telemundo reporter Marina Franco. 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]. Go deeper: Pelosi slams GOP leadership's moves against Liz Cheney Two tales of jobs in tech hubs What to watch in AMLO's meeting with Harris

Prices are going up for certain areas of the economy, but Axios' Felix Salmon says it's mostly the lingering effects of the quick and sudden shutdown of the economy in March 2020. Plus, getting covid vaccines and aid where they’re needed most. And, what’s ahead for eviction bans. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Dave Lawler, and Orion Rummler. 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]. Go deeper: U.S. will support waiving vaccine patents Federal judge overturns CDC's eviction moratorium

Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order to suspend all COVID-19 restrictions in the sunshine state which includes preventing local governments from their own restrictions. Less than 30% of the population of the state is fully vaccinated so far. Plus, holding companies accountable on racial justice. And, the real history of Cinco de Mayo. Guests: Mayor of Tampa Jane Castor, Axios' Courtenay Brown and Russell Contreras. 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]. Go deeper: Companies face pressure to conduct racial audits The forgotten anti-slavery history of Cinco de Mayo

Texas is the latest battleground when it comes to voting restrictions. The Republican-controlled legislature could pass new laws as early as this week. Companies and activists are already lobbying against the bill which they say could be worse than the recent changes in Georgia. Plus, public health experts take a page from get-out-the-vote organizers. And, President Biden changes course on refugees. Guests: Suzanne Akhras Sahloul, founder and executive director of Syrian Community Network and Axios' Stef Kight and John Frank. 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, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Voting groups fear Texas about to exceed Georgia's limits Colorado battles COVID vaccine hesitancy with get-out-the-vote tactics Biden to raise refugee cap to 62,500

Facebook’s Oversight Board, otherwise known as Facebook’s supreme court, could soon come back with a decision on whether or not to reverse Trump’s ban from using Facebook. The Oversight Board was created in 2019 to review appeals around free speech. Plus, the Fornite fight with Apple. And, the push to remember the Tulsa massacre 100 years later. Guests: Harvard University constitutional law professor Noah Feldman and Axios' Ina Fried and Russell Contreras. 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, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Editor's Note: The following episode was edited to clarify that Noah Feldman is a paid member of the Facebook Oversight Board. Go deeper: World leaders brace for historic Trump Facebook ban decision Senate targets Apple's tight App Store reins Uncovering the Tulsa Race Massacre after 100 years

This week, new COVID cases in the state of Michigan dropped almost 25%. Still, on Wednesday, 4,880 new cases were reported. The state is now also starting to see a decline in hospitalizations after record rates of cases among young adults and children. Plus, what’s behind the push for paid podcasts. And, European soccer teams’ fight against racism. Guests: Dr. Marisa Louie, the medical director of Children's Emergency Services at Michigan Medicine, and Axios' Sara Fischer and Kendall Baker. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. Go deeper: Coronavirus cases are finally falling The podcast paywall wars have arrived Books become free speech battleground

Last night, President Biden gave his first address to a joint session of Congress. Over an hour and five minutes, the president touched on just about every major issue facing the county right now, and called for investment in the American economy and social safety net. Plus, how the pandemic has hurt younger workers. And, the NFL opts for a live, in-person draft. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Erica Pandey, and Jeff Tracy. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, 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]. Go deeper: Exclusive: Biden tax threshold for married couples is $509,300 The college degree barrier to work Coronavirus cases are finally falling

On Sunday, almost 1.6 million American air passengers passed through security checkpoints. Compare that to just about 130,000 the same day last year. Travelers are rushing to buy plane tickets, airlines are scrambling to add flights and rework schedules. Plus, some new guidance around masking. And, the Biden administration’s plan to go after tax evaders. Guests: Axios' Joann Muller and Felix Salmon. 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]. Go deeper: Biden committed to capital gains tax hike for rich CDC: Fully vaccinated people don't need to wear masks outside

The Biden administration announced plans to share 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries. The US has been criticized for how little it shared so far - for example, we’ve sent just four million AstraZeneca doses to our neighbors in Mexico and Canada - even those they’ve asked for much more. Plus, how the Census is redrawing the Congressional map. And, Tesla and the future of self-driving cars. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Stef Kight and Joann Muller 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]. Go deeper: U.S. to share AstraZeneca vaccine stockpile with the world States that voted for Biden lose 3 net House seats after Census count Self-driving cars speed forward while safety rules lag

India has set record highs in daily coronavirus cases. They've recorded more than a million cases just over the past few days. Plus, approval ratings for the President at the 100 day-mark. And, why are there so many immersive Van Gogh exhibits in the US? Guests: Journalist Indrani Basu, and Axios' Mike Allen and Selene San Felice. 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]. Go deeper: In photos: U.S. pledges to help as India sets new daily COVID record Exclusive: Frank Luntz previews a feasible immigration compromise Dueling Van Gogh exhibits cause confusion across America

New decisions from the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden's busy week and the exclusive communications firm that helped the prosecution in Derek Chauvin's trial - a wrapup of this week in politics. Plus, activists and the Chauvin verdict - one historian's perspective. And, who’s ready for the Oscars? Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Sara Fischer and historian and activist Dr. Barbara Ransby. 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]. Go deeper: Exclusive: Chauvin trial prosecution worked with strategic communications firm A city's catharsis