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What's happening in Pennsylvania? Nov 03, 2020

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This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. Pennsylvania could determine the outcome of this election. We check in on one county that voted blue for decades until it went for Trump by 20 points. We talk to WITF reporter Emily Previti about how things have changed since 2016.

How is Election-Day voting going? Nov 03, 2020

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This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. There have been some significant voting problems so far today, including wrongly-programmed poll books in parts of Georgia, but "the whole country is not on fire," according to Kristen Clarke, president of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

Election Day is here Nov 03, 2020

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Axios' Margaret Talev and Mike Allen walk us through what they're preparing for on election night.

Plus, how the election could come down to Pennsylvania's mail-in ballots.
And, why voting is a sacred right.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, and Mike Allen, Noah Feldman, constitutional law professor at Harvard University, and Revered Otis Moss, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ.

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

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Trump's plan to declare victory Nov 02, 2020

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President Donald Trump has told confidants that he'll declare victory on Tuesday night if it looks like he's ahead before all mail-in ballots have been counted.

Plus, how to stay sane on election night.
And, Joe Biden's China plan.

Guests: Axios' Jonathan Swan, Jim VandeHei, and Hans Nichols.

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What changed the election Oct 30, 2020

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Just this year alone, the pandemic and social justice movements have dramatically changed the trajectory of the election. So today, we’re taking a moment to acknowledge what’s different - whether it comes to what our country looks like, who is voting and how the last eight months have shaped this historic election.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Chris Jackson, senior vice president of Ipsos Public Polling, and Mark Hugo Lopez, director of global migration and demography research at Pew Research Center.

A record surge in coronavirus cases Oct 29, 2020

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Our weekly coronavirus map shows that cases in nearly every state are increasing. In the upper midwest states around the great lakes, cases are up about 25% this week. Those also happen to be some of the most fought-over battleground states in the election.

Plus, the presidential campaigns weigh in on protests in Philadelphia.
And, the Senate seats that could flip.

Guests: Dr. Jeffrey Pothof, chief quality officer at University of Wisconsin health and ER doctor in Madison, Wisconsin, Shawn Johnson. capital bureau chief for Wisconsin Public Radio, and Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report.

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

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Fake hacks on social media Oct 28, 2020

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A lot of us worry about bad actors hacking into platforms like Facebook and sowing chaos and distrust in our democracy. But now, there's a twist — Facebook is saying hackers might not even have to do any hacking at all to be effective. They can just say they did. It's called "perception hacking".

Also, a second night of civil unrest in Philadelphia following a fatal police shooting
Plus, the GOPs monstrous math problem.
And, winter is coming for restaurants across America.

Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer, Mike Allen, Erica Pandey and Carolina Buitrago, project director at District Bridges.

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The final week of the campaigns Oct 27, 2020

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We're a week away from Election Day and it's looking like former Vice President Joe Biden has a clear and comfortable lead. But, both sides know that nothing is guaranteed and the stakes now are different for each.

Democrats are deciding whether to play it safe in or expand the map after record fundraising. And Republicans are again making tough decisions about whether to hitch their campaigns on a trump win.

Plus, what the election polls mean.
And, scientists have found water on the moon.

Guests: Axios' Jonathan Swan, Hans Nichols, Margaret Talev and Miriam Kramer

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Amy Coney Barrett's first week Oct 26, 2020

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The Senate votes today on Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing. If confirmed, she'll get to work immediately on major cases including the future of the Affordable Care Act and any election-related cases already on the docket.

Plus, we’ve got record-breaking early voting.
And, what's legal — and what's not — at the polls.

Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Stef Kight, and Bryan Walsh.

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An actual presidential debate Oct 23, 2020

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ast night was the final presidential debate before election day. In contrast to the first debate, this time American voters actually heard where each of the candidates stand on the issues.