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Sen. Duckworth on her family and military service Apr 10, 2021

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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth just published a new memoir called “Every Day is a Gift.”

The Illinois Democrat is one of just 17 Asian Americans in Congress. She’s a Purple Heart recipient who became a double amputee as a result of her military service. And she’s a mom - she was actually the first Senator to have a baby while in office.

Guests: U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth

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.

Second week of Chauvin trial wraps up Apr 09, 2021

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The second week of the trial over George Floyd's death. The Minneapolis Police Chief stated Derek Chauvin did not act according to MPD policy.

Plus, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth ownfamily’s brush with AAPI hate.
And, how accurate is the movie Contagion?

Guests: Axios' Nick Halter and Bryan Walsh. Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth.

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President Biden’s corporate tax plan Apr 08, 2021

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Yesterday, the Treasury Department released details of President Biden’s proposal to increase corporate taxes over the next 15 years. This would raise $2.5 trillion to pay for Biden’s massive jobs and infrastructure plan.

Plus, traveling while vaccinated - what are the rules?
And, debunking misinformation about Colorado voting laws.

Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Joann Muller, and John Frank.

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What we know about kids and coronavirus Apr 07, 2021

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We’re learning a lot more about kids and the coronavirus - including from the CDC, which is monitoring a rise in COVID cases among children.

Plus, is America losing its religion?
And, just what exactly does the Senate Parliamentarian do?

Guests: Axios' Marisa Fernandez, Bryan Walsh, and Margaret Talev.

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Shuffling the post-pandemic workforce Apr 06, 2021

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A new workplace survey found that one of every four highly-skilled workers confess they’re getting ready to leave their jobs or switch careers once the pandemic subsides. This could cause a massive reshuffling of high-skilled workers and have long term effects on the workforce.

Plus, Minneapolis’s police chief takes the stand against Derek Chauvin.
And, an environmental crisis in Florida.

Guests: Axios' Kim Hart, Nick Halter and Ben Montgomery.

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, 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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Amazon’s historic labor vote Apr 05, 2021

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Results for the closely-watched union vote at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama are expected this week.

It’s been a long and contentious union drive that has received intense pushback from Amazon. It's an organizing effort that could impact the future of the modern day labor movement.

Plus, why the coming weeks are crucial for climate change.
And, tracking new variants of the coronavirus.

Guests: Axios' Ina Fried, Andrew Freedman, and Will Chase.

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, 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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An emotional first week in Minneapolis Apr 02, 2021

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Today, the first week of testimony in the trial over the death of George Floyd wraps up in Minneapolis. We discuss three moments you might have missed.

Plus, why some Latino voters chose President Trump.
And, a monster movie brings people back to the theater.

Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, and Jonathan Swan.

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, 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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Opening Day brings fans back to stadiums Apr 01, 2021

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It's Opening Day in America and hope springs eternal. This year hope isn't just for your favorite baseball team, but for the return to normal. Stadiums around the country are letting fans back in. Some for the first time since the pandemic began.

Plus, corporations break their silence on Georgia’s new voting laws.
And, some news about Mars.

Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy, Courtenay Brown and Miriam Kramer.

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, 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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President Biden bets big on infrastructure Mar 31, 2021

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President Biden is in Pittsburgh today to unveil details of his jobs and infrastructure package.

Plus, 1 in 4 Asian Americans say they’ve experienced a hate incident.
And, why Russia is backing Myanmar’s military junta.

Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Dave Lawler, and Sara Kehaulani Goo.

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, 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 broken global supply chain Mar 30, 2021

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The Ever Given was stuck in the Suez Canal for almost a week blocking more than 350 ships. That traffic jam will take days to clear and will affect global supply chains for months.

But it’s not just the ship’s fault - global shipping was broken before the Ever Given.

Plus, real-world data shows even better news on the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
And, the HVAC upgrades needed to put kids safely back in the classroom.

Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Sam Baker and Kim Hart.

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, 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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