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DOJ finds Louisville police violated civil rights Mar 09, 2023

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The Louisville Metro Police Department has engaged in systemic discriminatory practices that violate the U.S. Constitution, according to a new report released yesterday from the Department of Justice.

Plus, local libraries find new ways to support communities.
And, Arkansas loosens child labor laws.

Guests: The Washington Post's David Nakamura and San Jose Public Library's Jill Bourne.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. 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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Home prices falling at last Mar 08, 2023

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The cost of buying a house has been soaring for the past few years, and prices are finally starting to fall. But things aren't much easier for first-time buyers.

Also, the kidnapping of Americans spotlights violence in Mexico.
And, the NTSB investigates Norfolk Southern Railway.
Plus, we want to hear how you use your local library.

Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Marina Franco.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Ben O'Brien. 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 DEA crackdown on telehealth prescribing Mar 07, 2023

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The DEA has proposed new rules that would require doctors to see patients in person before they can prescribe medications like Oxytocin and Adderall. The rules would also impact medications like buprenorphine, which is used to treat opioid addiction.

Plus, San Francisco weighs a hefty reparations plan.

Guests: Axios' Sabrina Moreno and Megan Rose Dickey.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird 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 high-stakes week for the U.S.-Israel relationship Mar 06, 2023

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Protests in Israel have intensified over the last nine weeks against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to reform the courts. This weekend, hundreds of thousands took to the streets. Meanwhile, Israel and the U.S. are looking ahead to two high-profile visits, adding urgency to the situation this week.

Plus, an economic mystery for 2023.

Guests: Axios' Barak Ravid and Neil Irwin.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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 grapple with messaging on crime Mar 03, 2023

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot this week became the first incumbent in the city to lose reelection in decades.Lightfoot’s failure to curb the city’s high crime was central to her loss, and this election looks to be an early Democratic test for 2024.

Plus, fewer Americans are getting married.
And, our surging credit card debt.

Guests: Axios' Alexis McHammond and Javier E. David.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, 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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What lower insulin costs mean for other drug price fights Mar 02, 2023

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The pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly announced on Wednesday that it’s slashing the price of insulin and capping out-of-pocket costs for patients at $35 a month at most retail pharmacies.

Plus, the FAA investigates more near-collisions at U.S. airports.
And, TikTok sets limits for its youngest users.

Guests: Axios' Adriel Bettelheim and Alex Fitzpatrick.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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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American companies using illegal child labor Mar 01, 2023

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The federal government says the illegal use of child labor in the U.S. is on the rise. In the last fiscal year 835 companies employed more than 3,800 children illegally, according to the Labor Department. The department announced new crackdowns Monday following a New York Times investigation published over the weekend into child labor law violations involving migrant children.

Plus, a test for Trump as conservatives gather in DC.

Guests: Axios' Nathan Bomey and Josh Kraushaar

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird 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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The fight over student loan forgiveness at the Supreme Court Feb 28, 2023

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The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments about President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. If Biden’s plan is successful, more than 40 million borrowers could have up to $20,000 of their federal student loan debt canceled.

Plus, the race to save fading Black history.
And, all your Black artist recommendations for the end of Black History Month.

Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras and The Washington Post's Danielle Douglas-Gabriel.

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The rekindled debate over the origins of COVID-19 Feb 27, 2023

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The Department of Energy over the weekend concluded in a "low confidence" assessment that COVID-19 most likely originated from a laboratory in China. But government agencies remain largely split on where the pandemic came from.

Plus, new data shows the rise in sexual violence against girls in America.
And, Black artists you love in honor of Black History Month.

Guests: Axios' Tina Reed and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh's Elizabeth Miller.

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One year later: millions of Ukrainians are still far from home Feb 24, 2023

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It's been a year since the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine, and roughly 13 million Ukrainians have been displaced as a result of the conflict. Around 113,000 Ukrainians have ended up in the United States.

Plus, new data on the public health threats that Democrats and Republicans care about most.

Guests: Axios' Stef Kight and Margaret Talev.

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