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Biden's international climate summit Apr 22, 2021

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It’s Earth Day and President Joe Biden is hosting a virtual climate summit as his administration tries to re-establish the U.S. as a leader on climate policy.

Plus, the DOJ starts investigating the Minneapolis police department.
And, a national restaurant labor shortage.

Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman, Erica Pandey and Alayna Treene.

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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Derek Chauvin found guilty of all charges Apr 21, 2021

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Yesterday, a jury convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of murder in the death of George Floyd. We'll take you through what happened and get reaction from Minnesota to Washington, DC.

Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, Nick Halter, Margaret Talev, and Russell Contreras.

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The jury’s job in the Chauvin trial Apr 20, 2021

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The jury is deliberating whether or not to convict former Minneapolis police Derek Chavin over the death of George Floyd.

Presiding Judge Peter Cahill will allow the jury to deliberate every day until 7pm, and if they reach a decision after sunset, the decision will be read the following morning.

Plus, a strong start to earnings season.
And, European soccer goes to war.

Guests: Axios' Nick Halter, Aja Whitaker-Moore and Kendall Baker.

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Biden's brewing foreign policy crises Apr 19, 2021

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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been on a hunger strike in prison for three weeks. This weekend his doctor said he could die soon.

That’s just the latest in a string of events from abroad that could become major crises for President Biden.

Plus, A new way for police departments to handle mental health calls.
And, Richard Wright’s new book on police brutality, published six decades after his death.

Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Ben Montgomery and Russell Contreras.

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The Hard Truth of Latinos’ access to health insurance Apr 17, 2021

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We’re sharing the latest episode of the Hard Truths podcast series.

In this episode, we try to answer one big question: Why do fewer Latinos have health insurance when compared to others in the U.S.?

Guests: Samantha Artiga, director of the racial equity and health policy program at the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Catalina Sol, executive director of La Clinica del Pueblo

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, Alex Sugiura and Michele Salcedo. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

The ongoing tension in Minneapolis Apr 16, 2021

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On Fridays, we’ve been wrapping up the week in the trial over the killing of George Floyd. But - that’s been overshadowed by the unrest that continues in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota after the police killing of Duante Wright.

These protests and police clashes are happening less than 10 miles from where former Police Officer Derek Chauvin is standing trial for the death of George Floyd.

Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, Russell Contreras and Dave Lawler.

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Vaccine passports for work Apr 15, 2021

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As more and more Americans become vaccinated, employers are making the decision to bring their workforce back to the office. But will they require proof of vaccination?

Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Sam Baker, and Andrew Freedman

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Pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine Apr 14, 2021

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Yesterday, the F.D.A. recommended pausing the use of Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine. This was after cases of a rare blood clot disorder in six American women developed 1-3 weeks after receiving the shot. One woman died and another is in critical condition. Despite this prompt response by the F.D.A, many are left concerned about whether it's still safe to get it.

Plus, how the border crisis looks from Mexico.
And, human rights in space.

Guests: Axios' Caitlin Owens, Stef Kight and Miriam Kramer.

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Police call Daunte Wright killing accidental Apr 13, 2021

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Yesterday, police said the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, outside Minneapolis Sunday appeared to have accidentally pulled out her gun instead of a taser.

Wright was shot and killed during a traffic stop about 10 miles from where George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer last year.

Plus, tensions between Israel and Iran put pressure on the US.
And, How one failed union vote against Amazon will shape big tech companies.

Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, Barak Ravid and Ina Fried.

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On the ground at the U.S.-Mexico border Apr 12, 2021

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The Biden administration reported a record number of migrants crossing the US-Mexico border in March - the highest in 15 years. 172,000 people have been apprehended at the border, 19,000 of those unaccompanied children and teenagers.

Axios’ Stef Kight and Russell Contreras spent the last week at the border and saw this surge firsthand.

Plus, the housing boom no one’s happy about.
And, CEOs put political pressure on lawmakers over voting rights.

Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Felix Salmon, and Mike Allen.

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