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Fact vs. fear over inflation May 06, 2021

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Prices are going up for certain areas of the economy, but Axios' Felix Salmon says it's mostly the lingering effects of the quick and sudden shutdown of the economy in March 2020.

Plus, getting covid vaccines and aid where they’re needed most.
And, what’s ahead for eviction bans.

Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Dave Lawler, and Orion Rummler.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

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Reopening Florida May 05, 2021

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Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order to suspend all COVID-19 restrictions in the sunshine state which includes preventing local governments from their own restrictions. Less than 30% of the population of the state is fully vaccinated so far.

Plus, holding companies accountable on racial justice.
And, the real history of Cinco de Mayo.

Guests: Mayor of Tampa Jane Castor, Axios' Courtenay Brown and Russell Contreras.

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Texas' fight over voting rights May 04, 2021

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Texas is the latest battleground when it comes to voting restrictions. The Republican-controlled legislature could pass new laws as early as this week.

Companies and activists are already lobbying against the bill which they say could be worse than the recent changes in Georgia.

Plus, public health experts take a page from get-out-the-vote organizers.
And, President Biden changes course on refugees.

Guests: Suzanne Akhras Sahloul, founder and executive director of Syrian Community Network and Axios' Stef Kight and John Frank.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

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Facebook’s big free speech test May 03, 2021

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Facebook’s Oversight Board, otherwise known as Facebook’s supreme court, could soon come back with a decision on whether or not to reverse Trump’s ban from using Facebook. The Oversight Board was created in 2019 to review appeals around free speech.

Plus, the Fornite fight with Apple.
And, the push to remember the Tulsa massacre 100 years later.

Guests: Harvard University constitutional law professor Noah Feldman and Axios' Ina Fried and Russell Contreras.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

Editor's Note: The following episode was edited to clarify that Noah Feldman is a paid member of the Facebook Oversight Board.

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Kids and COVID in Michigan Apr 30, 2021

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This week, new COVID cases in the state of Michigan dropped almost 25%. Still, on Wednesday, 4,880 new cases were reported. The state is now also starting to see a decline in hospitalizations after record rates of cases among young adults and children.

Plus, what’s behind the push for paid podcasts.
And, European soccer teams’ fight against racism.

Guests: Dr. Marisa Louie, the medical director of Children's Emergency Services at Michigan Medicine, andAxios' Sara Fischer and Kendall Baker.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

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Biden’s first address to Congress Apr 29, 2021

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Last night, President Biden gave his first address to a joint session of Congress. Over an hour and five minutes, the president touched on just about every major issue facing the county right now, and called for investment in the American economy and social safety net.

Plus, how the pandemic has hurt younger workers.
And, the NFL opts for a live, in-person draft.

Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Erica Pandey, and Jeff Tracy.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

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Summer travel is back Apr 28, 2021

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On Sunday, almost 1.6 million American air passengers passed through security checkpoints. Compare that to just about 130,000 the same day last year.

Travelers are rushing to buy plane tickets, airlines are scrambling to add flights and rework schedules.

Plus, some new guidance around masking.
And, the Biden administration’s plan to go after tax evaders.

Guests: Axios' Joann Muller and Felix Salmon.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

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The U.S. opens up its vaccine stockpile Apr 27, 2021

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The Biden administration announced plans to share 60 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine with other countries.

The US has been criticized for how little it shared so far - for example, we’ve sent just four million AstraZeneca doses to our neighbors in Mexico and Canada - even those they’ve asked for much more.

Plus, how the Census is redrawing the Congressional map.
And, Tesla and the future of self-driving cars.

Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Stef Kight and Joann Muller

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India’s covid catastrophe Apr 26, 2021

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India has set record highs in daily coronavirus cases. They've recorded more than a million cases just over the past few days.

Plus, approval ratings for the President at the 100 day-mark.
And, why are there so many immersive Van Gogh exhibits in the US?

Guests: Journalist Indrani Basu, and Axios' Mike Allen and Selene San Felice.

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The week in politics Apr 23, 2021

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New decisions from the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden's busy week and the exclusive communications firm that helped the prosecution in Derek Chauvin's trial - a wrapup of this week in politics.

Plus, activists and the Chauvin verdict - one historian's perspective.
And, who’s ready for the Oscars?

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Sara Fischer and historian and activist Dr. Barbara Ransby.

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