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Russians push back on Putin Sep 22, 2022

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of Russian reserves for the war in Ukraine Wednesday. And in at least 38 cities across Russia, hundreds of people organized protests against the mobilization.

Plus, what the Fed’s latest rate hike means for the housing market.
And, what’s motivating you to vote or stay home in November.

Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Emily Peck.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura, 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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Does the UN General Assembly matter? Sep 21, 2022

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For the first time in three years, leaders from around the world are gathering in New York City for the UN General Assembly. The war in Ukraine is set to dominate this week’s meetings. President Biden will give a speech today, as will Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who will be addressing the assembly remotely. But can anything practical come from the gathering?

Plus, the pandemic made more Americans want to straighten their teeth. Now orthodontists and direct-to-consumer companies are battling it out.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Lin, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura, 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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Is COVID transitioning from a pandemic to a problem? Sep 20, 2022

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President Biden said "the pandemic is over" in an interview with CBS’ 60 minutes on Sunday. But the White House is still asking Congress for an additional 22.4 billion in COVID funding. In the U.S., nearly 3,000 people died from COVID in the past week. The World Health Organization Director-General says the end of the pandemic "is in sight," but that "we are not there yet."

Plus, a new spotlight on who gets sick pay in America.
And, the murder conviction that helped make podcasts popular, overturned.

Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Kaiser Health News’ Julie Rovner.

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Hurricane Fiona leaves Puerto Rico in the dark Sep 19, 2022

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Fiona, the first major Atlantic hurricane of the season, is bringing heavy rains, high winds and widespread power outages to Puerto Rico. The power grid, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Maria five years ago, failed yesterday afternoon and the entire island lost power -- even before Fiona made landfall.

Plus, the murky road ahead for migrants sent from Texas to Massachusetts.
And, is the pressure to free Brittney Griner fading?

Guests: Axios' Steph Solis and NBC News' Nicole Acevedo.

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U.S. voter energy in the lead up to the midterms Sep 16, 2022

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We’re 53 days from the November election, and some wildcard voters are feeling "meh" about their options. But the bases are fired up. Axios' Josh Kraushaar on what we know, and how the week in Washington could affect the upcoming election.

Plus, the Saudi-funded circuit changing the game for men’s golf.

Guests: Axios' Josh Kraushaar and Jeff Tracy.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura, 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 major rail strike is averted Sep 15, 2022

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A major rail strike has been averted. That’s the early morning statement from the White House. Here’s why this matters: Virtually everything in our country -- from food to gas and retail goods -- relies on the nearly 140,000-mile rail network that expands across 49 states. But the tens of thousands of freight workers and their unions appear to have reached an agreement.

And, Minnesota nurses stage a the three-day walk out.
Plus, Latinos are reclaimingthe accent mark as a show of cultural pride.

Guests: Axios' Emily Peck, Torey Van Oot and Astrid Galván.

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U.S. child poverty rates drop to record low Sep 14, 2022

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Census Bureau data released Tuesday shows America's child poverty rate plunged in 2021, accelerating a decade-long decline. The decline was spurred by government assistance programs including pandemic-era aid. But August’s inflation numbers also show that the price for essentials like food, rent and medical care are still rapidly rising, putting pressure on low-income families in particular. We dig deep into these two important pieces of economic data and what they tell us about what’s happening on the lower end of the income spectrum.

And cryptocurrency gets greener.
Plus, Twitter’s legal versus moral obligations.

Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Brady Dale and Dan Primack

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The GOP backlash against student loan forgiveness Sep 13, 2022

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22 Republican Governors sent a letter to President Biden on Monday, asking him to withdraw his student loan forgiveness plan. The governors are saying that only 16 to 17% of Americans have federal student loan debt and now the burden is being shifted to everyone, including low income taxpayers.

And, inside U.S. efforts to stop human smuggling in Guatemala.
Plus, beer could be in trouble.

Guests: Axios' Shawna Chen, Stef Kight, and Mike Deehan.

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How the U.S. and its allies are giving Ukraine an edge Sep 12, 2022

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The Ukrainian military says it’s retaken more than 3,000 square kilometers of territory from Russia. American officials say the advance was in part due to increased intelligence sharing with the United States, but as President Biden asks for more aid for Ukraine, he’s facing new pushback.

Plus, major credit card providers will start categorizing gun shop purchases.
And, we want to know what’s driving you to vote this November.

Guests: Olivier Knox, National Political Correspondent at the Washington Post and Abené Clayton, reporter at The Guardian.

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The heated final weeks of Georgia's Senate race Sep 09, 2022

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The Senate race going on in Georgia right now is neck and neck, between Republican Herschel Walker and incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock. It’s one of the rare competitions between two Black candidates on the national stage – and each has a very different message for voters about racism.

Plus, the world mourns Queen Elizabeth.
And, reframing the evangelical view of climate change.
Guests: Axios' Emma Hurt and Dave Lawler; Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals.

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