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Oil cuts could push gas prices back up Oct 06, 2022

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OPEC+ , the coalition of oil-producing nations led by Russia and Saudi Arabia, announced yesterday its planning to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day, starting in November. This has the potential to push up gas prices in the US and around the world.

Plus, American drivers are getting more loyal to electric vehicles.
And, long COVID affects the daily lives of almost20 million U.S. adults.

Guests: Axios' Ben Geman, Joann Muller and Sabrina Moreno.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, 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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Building hurricane-resistant communities Oct 05, 2022

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President Biden is in Florida today, to survey the extensive damage from Hurricane Ian. One community northeast of Fort Myers escaped much of it. The new community was built with hurricanes in mind, and residents never lost power during Ian and saw minimal damage otherwise. What would it take to make every community this resilient?

Plus, the GOP doubles down on abortion.

Guests: Axios' Alexi McCammond and Notre Dame University's Tracy Kijewski-Correa.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Lin, 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 reality check on Putin’s nuclear threat Oct 04, 2022

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Putin has said that Russia would use all available means to protect itself, with thinly veiled warnings about using nuclear weapons. He said last week, “This is not a bluff.” Just how credible are these threats?

Plus, why we stay and rebuild in the face of devastating storms.
And, Kim Kardashian’s 1.26 million dollar settlement with the SEC.

GUESTS: Axios’ Michael Graff and Dan Primack; The Brookings Institution's Angela Stent.

CREDITS: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Lin, 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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Florida's path forward Oct 03, 2022

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As of yesterday evening, Hurricane Ian had killed at least 80 people in Florida and four in North Carolina. Nearly a million people remained without power last night in Florida, and rescue efforts have been ongoing in the southwestern part of the state.

Plus, the Supreme Court’s new session.
And, the state offices where election deniers could have the biggest impact.

Guests: Axios’ David Nather and Sam Baker.

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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Florida starts hurricane recovery efforts Sep 30, 2022

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Hurricane Ian continues its path of destruction up the East Coast. It’s expected to make landfall in South Carolina this afternoon. And in Florida, a massive clean-up and recovery has begun.

Plus, January 6, election deniers and the midterms.
And, Lizzo play a historic flute.

Guests: Jessica Taylor, The Cook Political Report Senate and Governors Editor, and Axios'Margaret Talev.

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Ian confirms the new normal for hurricanes Sep 29, 2022

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Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday afternoon as a high-end Category 4 storm. More than a million Floridians have already lost power. Other effects of the storm won’t be clear for days.

Plus, low income Americans struggle to afford hurricane prep.
And, Russia looks to annex parts of Ukraine.

Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman and Ayurella Horn-Muller, The Washington Post’s Mary Ilyushina

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Ben O'Brien 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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Hurricane Ian slams Florida Sep 28, 2022

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Hurricane Ian’s not expected to make landfall in Florida until this afternoon, but the impact of this Category 4 storm is being felt already across a huge swath of the state. From flooding in Florida’s southernmost tip of Key West, to tornados in Broward County, and wind gusts already kicking up this morning in Tampa.

Plus, the White House hosts its first summit on hunger in more than fifty years. How food delivery services like DoorDash are playing a role.

Guests: Axios' Ben Montgomery and Margaret Harding McGill.

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Economic déjà vu Sep 27, 2022

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The British pound has hit the lowest point against the US Dollar since the 1790s. On Monday, the pound was at 1.03 compared to the dollar. This moment feels eerily similar to 2007, at the beginning of the Great Recession. But, as Axios’ Felix Salmon and Courtenay Brown tell us, that doesn’t mean we’re facing the same economic catastrophe now.

Plus, Russian anger keeps growing in response to Putin’s draft.
And, NASA takes on an asteroid.

Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Courtenay Brown and Alison Snyder.

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The biggest midterm test for MAGA Republicans Sep 26, 2022

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Democrats’ chances of beating the GOP in Arizona, a key swing state in the midterms, are growing. The Cook Political Report last week moved the Arizona senate race from its “toss up” category to "leans Democratic." Arizona Republicans nominated MAGA-aligned candidates in races across the state.

Plus, spam text messages have exploded: how the FCC could respond.
And, hurricane season picks up.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Margaret Harding McGill.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, 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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Immigration energizes midterm voters Sep 23, 2022

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With midterms right around the corner, last week saw a bump in voters showing interest in immigration over abortion.

Plus, the U.S. sanctions Iran, after the death of a woman in police custody.
And, passengers say they’re more frustrated with U.S. airports.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, 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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