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Texas's power problems Feb 17, 2021

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More than 4 million Texans woke up yesterday morning without power after winter storms that affected more than half the country.

Texas is the largest generator of wind energy in the U.S., and the outages have sparked a political debate about the state's electrical grid and use of green power.

Plus, Biden’s push for more inclusive immigration language.
And, the perils of long term unemployment.

Guests: Axios' Ben Geman, Stef Kight and Erica Pandey.

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

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Biden's first post-Trump moment Feb 16, 2021

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Donald Trump’s impeachment trial wrapped up over the weekend with the Senate voting to acquit the former president on an article of insurrection.

Now as they head into a week-long recess, lawmakers in Congress are preparing for another big fight - President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package.

Plus, the private sector hopes to help with vaccines distribution.
And, the powers and perils of facial recognition technology.

Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Bryan Walsh and Courtenay Brown.

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The family reunification challenge Feb 12, 2021

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President Biden campaigned on some big immigration promises. One he talked about often was to reunite the thousands of families who got separated because of former president Trump's zero-tolerance immigration policy.

Now, as President Biden sets up his task force to tackle the issue, many groups including the America Civil Liberties Union are asking his administration to go one step further and let those families stay in the U.S.

Plus, impeachment and Trump’s legacy.
And, the complicated process of manufacturing covid vaccines.

Guests: Lee Gelernt, Deputy Director of the American Civil Liberties Union Immigrants' Rights Project and Axios' Margaret Talev and Joann Muller.

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Reliving the insurrection Feb 11, 2021

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The House impeachment managers continued on the second day of former president Donald Trump's impeachment trial with footage of the January 6 insurrection.

Plus, some good news on the Axios Covid Map.
And, is there an economic risk to too much stimulus?

Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Felix Salmon and Sam Baker.

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Trump's impeachment trial begins Feb 10, 2021

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Former President Trump’s second impeachment trial began yesterday with Senators voting that the trial is constitutional and can proceed. What clues does Tuesday give us for the rest of the trial?

Plus, 33 states are proposing stricter voting restrictions.
And, the United Arab Emirates joins the Mars Club with a mission that's hopeful for all Arab nations.

Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Russell Contreras and Miriam Kramer.

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The digital gap in remote learning Feb 09, 2021

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We’re a year into virtual schools - but the digital divide when it comes to our students still hasn’t been fixed. Consider this: 12 million students in this country don’t have internet access or the proper devices needed to do school online.

As some schools start to reopen for in-person classes, there's a danger that the digital divide will again be ignored.

Plus, former President Trump’s second impeachment trial begins.
And, how a showdown over real estate commission could upend the industry.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Harding McGill, Jennifer Kingson and Kadia Goba.

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The spectacle of impeachment Feb 08, 2021

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Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins in the Senate tomorrow where they will decide whether to convict him of inciting the capitol insurrection on Jan. 6. As of today, there are not enough votes to convict Trump on the article of insurrection.

Plus, why covid vaccines are such a scientific achievement.
And, our thought bubble on President Biden’s stimulus bill.

Guests: Axios' Mike Allen, Alayna Treene and Sam Baker.

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Why we believe what isn't true Feb 05, 2021

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We're no stranger to stories about misinformation or deliberate disinformation. We live in a world where now more than ever, you have to be skeptical. That skepticism can be healthy, but it also can be used to cast more doubt and misinformation on data and statistics that are very real. Today, we're dedicating our entire episode to why people believe things that aren't true.

Guests: Tim Harford, senior columnist with the Financial Times and author of The Data Detective and Axios' Erica Pandey.

The fight over the GOP identity Feb 04, 2021

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Trump-ism has the Republican party fighting over its own identity.

Last night, after a tense hours-long meeting about the future of the GOP, House Republicans voted to keep Liz Cheney in leadership. That was following calls for her removal after she voted to impeach former President Trump.

And at the same time, the party is split over Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. She's well-known for supporting QAnon and other conspiracy theories in Congress. Today, the House will vote on whether or not to remove her from her seat on the education committee.

Plus, why everyone is mad at the Robinhood investing app.
And, how Tampa Bay is prepping for a pandemic Super Bowl.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Felix Salmon and Ben Montgomery.

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Biden's promise to reopen schools Feb 03, 2021

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Before he took office, President Joe Biden set a goal to reopen schools by the end of his first 100 days. But now the clock is ticking and the challenges around safely reopening schools keep piling up.

Plus, what's next for Alexei Navalny
And, the resonance of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" 50 years later.

Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Russell Contreras, and Shane Savitsky

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