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Border surge expected to last months Mar 29, 2021

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March will see the highest numbers of migrant children crossing the border in U.S. history. The Biden administration is preparing for even more children in the coming months.

Plus, the trial over the killing of George Floyd begins today in Minneapolis with opening statements from the prosecution and the defense.

And, a look ahead to the week in politics.

Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Torey Van Oot, 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alice Wilder, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

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President Biden meets the press Mar 26, 2021

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President Biden gave his first news conference yesterday where he emphasized what he's accomplished but was pressed on what he hasn't.

Plus, all votes have been counted in Israel's election leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc just short of a 61-seat majority in the Israeli Knesset.
And, the history of hate crimes against Asian-Americans in the U.S.

Guests: Karthick Ramakrishnan, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at the University of California, Riverside, Axios' Margaret Talev and Barak Ravid.

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Big Tech and the Beltway Mar 25, 2021

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Is COVID-19 the misinformation wake-up call for technology? That’s what the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google are expected to be asked today when they’re called to Congress to testify.

Plus, the national implications of a special election in New Mexico.
And, what are guidelines on gathering for upcoming religious holidays?

Guests: Axios' Kim Hart, Russell Contreras, and Marisa Fernandez.

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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Editor's Note: This episode has been updated to reflect 19, not 18 states in the Axios COVID map saw increased cases.

The hurdles to this year's tax season Mar 25, 2021

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The IRS has extended the deadline for filing your taxes to May 17, but even with that extra month - this isn’t going to be easy.

Plus, President Biden’s new hotel contract to house migrant families.
And, the glaring differences between the Men and women’s NCAA tournaments.

Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Stef Kight and Kendall Baker

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Editor’s note: This piece was corrected to remove an incorrect statement about California taxing unemployment benefits.

Gun control debate returns to Congress Mar 24, 2021

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Less a day after the mass killing in Boulder, Colorado, President Joe Biden urged Congress to pass gun control laws now. But members of both parties have yet to find a way to compromise on legislation.

Plus, federal regulators clap back on AstraZeneca’s vaccine data.
And, Jalen Rose on the lack of black coaches in professional sports.

Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene and Sam Baker and ABC/ESPN analyst Jalen Rose.

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Mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado Mar 23, 2021

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Police responded to an active shooter incident at the King Soopers grocery store in South Boulder yesterday afternoon. Late last night, officials confirmed that 10 people were shot and killed, including Boulder police officer Eric Tally.

Plus, will the U.S. meet the May 1 deadline to withdraw troops from Afghanistan?
The AstraZeneca vaccine passes initial American trials.
And, why a fire at one Japanese chip plant is affecting the entire auto industry.

Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Sam Baker and Ina Fried.

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Hard Truths: The Iroquois' fight for the Olympics Mar 20, 2021

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The latest episode of our Hard Truths series examining systemic racism in America takes a look at the game of lacrosse.

It was played by Native Americans as far back as the 12th century. The Iroquois people called it a medicine game - it was spiritual. But this isn’t the predominant image of lacrosse today.

Guest: Lyle Thompson, lacrosse player for the Iroquois Nationals.

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

The national outcry after the Georgia shootings Mar 19, 2021

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The country continues to mourn the eight people who were killed in this week’s shootings at three separate spas in the Atlanta area.

Plus, the first public spat between President Biden and Vladmir Putin.
And, a modified March Madness gets underway in Indianapolis.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Jeff Tracy

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Atlanta: Asian American fear and anxiety Mar 18, 2021

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A man has been arrested and charged after a mass shooting at three Atlanta-area spas that killed eight people. Six of the victims were identified as Asian and seven were women.

The gunman told police he had a “sex addiction” and the murders were not racially motivated. But his confession has done nothing to quiet fears and anxieties of Asian Americans.

Plus, in the race to get all adults vaccinated, are the most vulnerable being left behind?
And, Volkswagen takes on Tesla.

Guests: Axios' Shawna Chen, Joann Muller and Caitlin Owens.

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President Biden's victory tour Mar 17, 2021

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Now that the $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package has been signed into law, the real work begins - selling it to the American people. President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are on the road with scheduled stops everywhere from Pennsylvania to New Mexico.

Plus, why the US is turning to Pacific democracies to stem China’s influence.
And, the case for going back to the office.

Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian and Erica Pandey.

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