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Ukraine's crucial spring counteroffensive Apr 06, 2023

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Russia and Ukraine have been fighting for months now to control Bakhmut, a city in eastern Ukraine. But the battle has turned into the bloodiest fight of the war so far. It comes as Ukraine prepares to launch an important spring counteroffensive.

Plus, the safety issues at dollar stores.
And - what about using potatoes in place of Easter eggs this year?

Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Nathan Bomey and Kelly Tyko.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts Apr 05, 2023

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Former President Donald Trump, in a Manhattan criminal court on Tuesday, pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree.

Plus, in a blow to Russia, Finland becomes a member of NATO.
And, some big improvements at airports across the U.S.

Guests: Axios' David Lindsey, Alex Fitzpatrick and ProPublica/NPR's Ilya Marritz.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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Red flag laws and the role of local officials Apr 04, 2023

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was joined by state lawmakers on Monday to announce potential new measures to protect teachers and students against gun violence. This was in response to the deadly mass shooting at Nashville’s Covenant School where three children and three adults were killed last week.

Plus, the Artemis II moon mission announces its historic crew.
And, a major media deal creates a new sports entertainment company.

Guests: Axios' Adam Tamburin, Sara Fischer and The Guardian’s Abené Clayton.

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

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U.S. tornado death toll keeps rising Apr 03, 2023

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At least 32 people are dead after a series of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes hit the South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic over the weekend. That brings the American death toll from tornadoes over the past two weeks to more than 50.

Plus, the latest on former president Trump’s indictment.
And, the debate over crime in the nation’s capital.

Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman, Cuneyt Dil and Adriel Bettelheim.

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

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A grand jury votes to indict former President Trump Mar 31, 2023

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A Manhattan grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump on Thursday, on criminal charges related to a hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels during Trump’s 2016 campaign. He will be the first former president to face criminal charges.

Plus, the push for anti-trans legislation in America.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Russell Contreras.

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The U.S. Senate reasserts its war authority Mar 30, 2023

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More than 20 years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the Senate voted on Wednesday to repeal the war authorization that allows the office of the President to invade that country without the approval of Congress.

Plus, the FDA approves over-the-counter sale of Narcan.
And, how baseball looks different this Opening Day.

Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols and Jeff Tracy.

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Dangers and change at the U.S. Southern border Mar 29, 2023

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People from all over the world are arriving at the Southern U.S. border, including an influx of Chinese migrants and asylum seekers. Meanwhile, a deadly fire at a migrant holding facility in the Mexican border town of Ciudad Juarez broke out late Monday, killing 39 people and injuring 29 others. It’s the latest example of the dangers asylum seekers face when trying to enter the U.S.

Plus, fake bomb threats are used to harass China critics.

Guests: Axios' Astrid Galván, Stef Kight and Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian.

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

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Mass protests force change in Israel Mar 28, 2023

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he will delay his coalition's judicial overhaul legislation to “avoid civil war.” Protesters have flooded the streets of Israel for months in opposition to his plan to weaken Israel’s Supreme Court.

Plus, another fatal school shooting, this time killing six.
And, a drinking water scare in Philadelphia.

Guests: Axios' Barak Ravid and Shane Savitsky.

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The ruling that frees laid-off workers to speak out Mar 27, 2023

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The National Relations Labor Board recently ruled that broadnon-disparagement clauses — which some companies make workers sign to receive severance benefits — are unlawful.

Plus, Mississippi and Alabama face the aftermath of a deadly tornado.
And, how more U.S. schools are supporting students during Ramadan.

Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Shawna Chen.

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

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Democrats fret a possible Trump indictment Mar 24, 2023

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Former President Trump could be facing an indictment over an alleged campaign finance violation — but some Democrats worry that this could undermine future prosecution of more serious charges.

Plus, TikTok’s CEO faces a tough crowd on Capitol Hill.
And, how college basketball stars are cashing in on March Madness.

Guests: Axios' Ashley Gold, Alexi McCammond, Hans Nichols and Jeff Tracy.

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

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