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Hospitals pushed to the breaking point Nov 17, 2022

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Hospitals are keeping patients longer than they need to, as healthcare worker shortages are making it hard to get some patients into long-term care facilities. Now, hospitals are looking to Congress for help paying for patients they can’t discharge. Meanwhile – emergency rooms have been overflowing in some parts of the country, and a lack of beds has left some to die in ER waiting rooms.

Plus, an update on action on Capitol Hill Wednesday, including a historic #MeToo Bill being passed and the Respect for Marriage Act passing a key test vote.
And, the direction of the Ukraine war as it enters its 267th day.

Guests: Axios' Arielle Dreher and Neil Hauer, an independent journalist.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Amy Pedulla, 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 deadly strike in Poland puts NATO on alert Nov 16, 2022

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A missile hit Poland on Tuesday near the border with Ukraine, killing two Polish citizens. Russia has denied responsibility but the incident has prompted international alarm and an emergency NATO meeting Wednesday morning in Brussels.

Plus, former President Trump announces his 2024 run for office.

Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Jonathan Swan.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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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University of California employees walk out Nov 15, 2022

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48,000 workers across the University of California school system are on strike. The university system has 10 campuses with nearly 300,000 students, and academic workers are asking for higher salaries, saying they don't earn enough to live in the state of California.

Plus, is the crypto dream dead?
And, the world population’s new milestone.

Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon and The New York Times' Shawn Hubler.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla,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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The rise of the Independent voter Nov 14, 2022

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Almost a week after the election, a clearer picture of the 2022 midterm elections has emerged. We now now that Democrats not only have retained control of the Senate, but might pick up another seat. We’re still waiting on the House, but we’ve got a lot more information on historic Democrat wins in state and local races, including with state legislatures and governors' races. But - it's not a blue wave - more one of swing voters.

Plus, what recent layoffs mean for Big Tech.
And, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" smashes a box office record.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Ina Fried.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, 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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Biden seizes the moment Nov 10, 2022

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President Joe Biden defied history with the midterm election results by avoiding a wave of Republican victories…and made his first public address about it Wednesday afternoon.

Plus, election denial in Pennsylvania.
And, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on its 40th anniversary.

Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Mike D'Onofrio and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's Robert W. Doubek.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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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Georgia on our minds Nov 09, 2022

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Georgia is in focus today, as the state gets ready for a runoff election in the tight Senate race between Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican opponent Herschel Walker. Neither received 50% of the vote, sparking a December 6th runoff.

Plus, record-setting billions were spent in campaign advertising in these midterms. What was the impact on results?
How midterm outcomes will affect U.S. climate policy.

Guests: Axios' Emma Hurt, Lachlan Markay, and Ben Geman.

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The red wave that wasn't Nov 09, 2022

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We're still waiting to see where things stand in the Senate and the House, but already we’re getting a good idea of what didn't happen in these elections: An overwhelming victory by Republicans that many expected.

Plus, the night's historic firsts.

Guests: Axios' Mike Allen, Margaret Talev, and Shawna Chen.

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2022 Midterms: What we know so far Nov 09, 2022

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On this Election Night: what we know so far. We talk races that have been called, what we're watching for, and the sparse voting irregularities nationwide.

Guests: Axios'Margaret Talev, Hans Nichols and Stef Kight.

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What we’re watching on Election Day Nov 08, 2022

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Election Day voting begins across the country this morning, including in states with some particularly close and competitive local races. Axios reporters tell us what they're watching for in today's midterm elections.

Plus, inside the shortage of Black sperm donors in the U.S.

Guests: Axios' Jeremy Duda, Monica Eng, John Frank, Emma Hurt and The Washington Post's Amber Ferguson.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, 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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Voices of the abortion fight in Michigan Nov 07, 2022

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Abortion is on the ballot in five states tomorrow. But the fight over abortion in Michigan is making significant waves. It’s hard to be anywhere in the state and not hear about Proposal 3, the amendment that would enshrine an individual's right to an abortion in the state constitution.

Plus, what a Republican majority in Congress would mean for pandemic policies like the military vaccine mandate.

Guests: Axios' Andrew Solender, Reproductive Freedom for All's Julie Rowe, Citizens to Support MI Women & Children' Christen Pollo, and Calvin University student Delaney Marsh.

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