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The second wave of protests

The second wave of protests

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July 28, 202010m 38s

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Show Notes

Thousands of people held protests in at least a dozen American cities this weekend, days after the Trump administration announced it would send more federal agents to Chicago and Albuquerque in an extension of Operation Legend.

A month ago protests over the killing of George Floyd had begun to dwindle. Now, they’re back.

  • Plus, how the recession has made our economic divide even greater.
  • Also, Americans are increasingly forming social bubbles.
  • And, what one former marine is doing to prevent veteran suicides.


Guests: Oregon Public Broadcasting Conrad Wilson, Axios' Stef Kight, Dion Rabouin, and David Nather.

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


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