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Start your morning with news that matters in just 10 minutes. Our host Niala Boodhoo and a team of award-winning journalists will bring you the latest scoops from the White House and Congress, analysis on the economy and insight into the trends shaping your world -- from China to AI, and all the forces shaping the next five years. And it’s all delivered in Smart Brevity® - a clinical, concise coverage style that respects your time. About Axios: Axios is a digital media company launched in 2017. Axios - which means “worthy” in Greek - 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 Pushkin Industries: Pushkin Industries is the audio production company co-founded by Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Weisberg and is home to hit shows such as Against the Rules with Michael Lewis, Cautionary Tales, The Happiness Lab, The Last Archive, and Gladwell's own Revisionist History. Visit pushkin.fm for a full lineup of shows. About Niala Boodhoo: Niala Boodhoo is the host of Axios Today. She was the host and executive producer of the award-winning news program The 21st, a Knight-Wallace fellow and a board member for the AAJA.
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The jury’s job in the Chauvin trial
The jury is deliberating whether or not to convict former Minneapolis police Derek Chavin over the death of George Floyd.
Presiding Judge Peter Cahill will allow the jury to deliberate every day until 7pm, and if they reach a decision after sunset, the decision will be read the following morning.
Plus, a strong start to earnings season.
And, European soccer goes to war.
Guests: Axios' Nick Halter, Aja Whitaker-Moore and Kendall Baker.
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 podcasts@axios.com.
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The Derek Chauvin trial heads to the jury
2021's expected earnings blowout begins
European soccer is at war
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Biden's brewing foreign policy crises
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been on a hunger strike in prison for three weeks. This weekend his doctor said he could die soon.
That’s just the latest in a string of events from abroad that could become major crises for President Biden.
Plus, A new way for police departments to handle mental health calls.
And, Richard Wright’s new book on police brutality, published six decades after his death.
Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Ben Montgomery and Russell Contreras.
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 podcasts@axios.com.
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Biden's blinking red lights: Taiwan, Ukraine and Iran
Tampa Bay-area police, mental health experts team up to help citizens
Unpublished Richard Wright novel on police brutality to be released
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The Hard Truth of Latinos’ access to health insurance
We’re sharing the latest episode of the Hard Truths podcast series.
In this episode, we try to answer one big question: Why do fewer Latinos have health insurance when compared to others in the U.S.?
Guests: Samantha Artiga, director of the racial equity and health policy program at the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Catalina Sol, executive director of La Clinica del Pueblo
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, Alex Sugiura and Michele Salcedo. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.
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The ongoing tension in Minneapolis
On Fridays, we’ve been wrapping up the week in the trial over the killing of George Floyd. But - that’s been overshadowed by the unrest that continues in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota after the police killing of Duante Wright.
These protests and police clashes are happening less than 10 miles from where former Police Officer Derek Chauvin is standing trial for the death of George Floyd.
Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, Russell Contreras and Dave Lawler.
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 podcasts@axios.com.
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Daunte Wright protests reignite debate over police response to unrest
Border Democrats seek asylum revamp, more help from feds
U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian economy
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Vaccine passports for work
As more and more Americans become vaccinated, employers are making the decision to bring their workforce back to the office. But will they require proof of vaccination?
Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Sam Baker, and Andrew Freedman
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 podcasts@axios.com.
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The barriers to vaccine passports
New coronavirus cases are rising in half the country
Drought stokes fears of severe fire season in West
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Pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Yesterday, the F.D.A. recommended pausing the use of Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine. This was after cases of a rare blood clot disorder in six American women developed 1-3 weeks after receiving the shot. One woman died and another is in critical condition. Despite this prompt response by the F.D.A, many are left concerned about whether it's still safe to get it.
Plus, how the border crisis looks from Mexico.
And, human rights in space.
Guests: Axios' Caitlin Owens, Stef Kight and Miriam Kramer.
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 podcasts@axios.com.
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FDA expects J&J vaccine pause to last "a matter of days"
On the front lines of the growing border crisis
The push to define workers' rights in space
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Customer Reviews
Great Way to Start Your Day
I listen to Axios Today each day on my drive to work. I love that Axios keeps things concise and easy to understand while being objective in its reporting, which they do with great journalistic integrity. Niala is outstanding as a host. You will enjoy it!
Short, smart and clearly laid out
This is a great way to learn a bit about several major topics every day. You’re not going to learn about everything that’s going on in the world or even in the US, but you will learn a lot about a few really important topics.
The best
Love the way Axios gives me the daily rundown I need. Best morning update show out there!