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The West Coast's climate crisis Sep 14, 2020

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Wildfires and smoke have engulfed the West Coast for weeks. More than 30 people have been killed across California, Oregon and Washington state and now, authorities are worried that these fires could result in a mass casualty event.

Plus, Joe Biden’s 3 trillion dollar economic plan.
And, what the NFL learned from other professional sports before the return of Sunday Night Football.

Guests: Axios' Amy Harder, Hans Nichols and Kendall Baker.

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, 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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The U.S. pandemic timeline Sep 11, 2020

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It's been six months since President Trump declared a national emergency over the coronavirus. The amount of changes and historic events that the U.S. has been through can feel overwhelming and hard to keep track of.

Plus, how our outdated immigration system has been strained by the pandemic.
And, Mike Allen answers a listener question about mail-in ballots.

Guests: Axios' Sam Baker and Mike Allen and policy analyst at the Migration Policy Institute Sarah Pierce.

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, 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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Air pollution never went away Sep 10, 2020

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In the days after lockdown orders went into effect, air pollution decreased in major cities. Now, as some countries are re-opening, it's rising back to pre-pandemic levels.

Plus, why today's Senate vote on another stimulus will likely fail.
And, millions are being spent to build a firewall against disinformation around Kamala Harris.

Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Alexi McCammond, and Alayna Treene.

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Facebook's political echo chamber Sep 09, 2020

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On Tuesday's episode of "Axios on HBO," Mike Allen questioned Mark Zuckerberg about Facebook's content moderation policies before the November election - and what they're doing to stop the spread of misinformation.

Plus, Joe Biden's struggle to reach Hispanic voters.
And, the number of unemployed Americans has surpassed the amount of open jobs in all 50 states.

Guests: Axios' Mike Allen, Hans Nichols and Erica Pandey.

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How Russia is dividing us again Sep 08, 2020

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It's increasingly evident that foreign actors, particularly Russia, are working to sow division in the country through disinformation. Much like the 2016 and 2018 election cycles, they're looking to exploit certain vulnerable issues among voters.

Plus, President Trump's campaign is tight on cash.
And, astronomers discovered a groundbreaking new star system.

Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer, Mike Allen and Miriam Kramer.

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The hidden suffragist movement Sep 04, 2020

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100 years ago, the 19th amendment officially became part of the US constitution. But for black women - the ability to vote wasn't fully achieved for another 45 years. This episode is a special deep dive into the the hidden figures of the suffragist movement - and how their achievements continue to influence Black women's political reality.

Guests: Johns Hopkins' University Professor of History Dr. Martha S. Jones and University of Texas at Austin Professor of Government Dr. Tasha Philpot.

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Joe Biden’s swing state trouble Sep 03, 2020

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Joe Biden is visiting Kenosha, Wisconsin today, the city where Jacob Blake was shot by police last week. And where two people died after the black lives matter protests turned violent. His visit comes a few days after Trump's own visit on Monday.

Axios talked to 10 swing voters in Wisconsin about their feelings on the protests in their state and the upcoming election.

Plus, the latest on Covid-19 cases in the U.S.
And, a new type of black hole in deep space.

Guests: Axios' Alexi McCammond, Sam Baker, and Miriam Kramer.

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The election night mirage Sep 02, 2020

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On election night, we might see immediate results from Republican voters who cast their ballots in person. Democrats and independents who are more leery of the pandemic are more likely to mail in their vote which will take longer to count. This could lead to what some democratic strategists are calling the red mirage - an electoral map showing a Trump win that will turn blue as more votes are counted.

Plus, it's a great time to be a car dealer.
And, the new $2,000 flip phones.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Joann Muller, and Ina Fried.

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China's grip on Hollywood Sep 01, 2020

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As China's box office continues to grow and eventually eclipse the U.S. film market, Hollywood producers are bending over backwards to try to appease the Chinese government.

Plus, what it’s like on the ground in Kenosha ahead of President Trump’s visit today.
And, how to make a car sound like a car.

Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Erica Pandey and Washington Post freelance reporter Mark Guarino.

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The recession inside a recession Aug 31, 2020

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In March of this year, President Trump said he believed economic recovery would come quickly after coronavirus lockdowns led to record unemployment numbers and business closures.

But now, economists - and even Fed officials - are taking a rare public stance warning that without another stimulus package from Congress, we're likely facing a long-term recession.

Plus, Joe Biden issues a challenge to President Trump over the violence in Portland.
And, why we shouldn't be so quick to trust polls on the presidential election.

Guests: Axios' Dion Rabouin, Hans Nichols, and Sara Kehaulani Goo.

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