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The untold mental toll of COVID-19 Jul 31, 2020

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We know the news reports about the skyrocketing number of coronavirus patients, the shortage of frontline healthcare workers, and the importance of social distancing.

Another problem that needs our focus is the emotional toll this pandemic has on all of us.

Guests: Axios' Eileen O'Reilly, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center chaplain Kevin Deegan, New York University sociologist Eric Klinenberg.

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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The risk of loneliness and trauma from COVID-19

Big tech's fight with Washington Jul 30, 2020

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The CEOs of four of the most powerful companies in the world testified before Congress yesterday. While the hearing was supposed to be about anti-trust laws, it quickly devolved into a scattered display of partisanship.

Plus, our exclusive Axios Harris Poll on the top 100 companies Americans trust most.
And, work from home really means work from anywhere - so how about Barbados?

Guests: Axios' Ina Fried, Mike Allen, Sara Fischer, and Erica Pandey

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Trump never asked Putin about bounties Jul 29, 2020

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In an exclusive interview, President Trump told Jonathan Swan he never confronted Vladimir Putin about intelligence indicating Russia paid the Taliban to kill U.S. troops. The full interview with President Trump will air on HBO on Monday August 3rd at 11pm.

Plus, big tech testifies in front of Congress.
And, what to watch after yesterday’s Emmy nominations.

Guests: Axios' Jonathan Swan, and Ashley Gold.

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The second wave of protests Jul 28, 2020

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Thousands of people held protests in at least a dozen American cities this weekend, days after the Trump administration announced it would send more federal agents to Chicago and Albuquerque in an extension of Operation Legend.

A month ago protests over the killing of George Floyd had begun to dwindle. Now, they’re back.

Plus, how the recession has made our economic divide even greater.
Also, Americans are increasingly forming social bubbles.
And, what one former marine is doing to prevent veteran suicides.

Guests: Oregon Public Broadcasting Conrad Wilson, Axios' Stef Kight, Dion Rabouin, and David Nather.

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The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) provides 24/7, free and confidential support for anyone in distress, in addition to prevention and crisis resources. Also available for online chat.

The fight for another stimulus bill Jul 27, 2020

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This week, lawmakers in Capitol Hill are trying to piece together the next stimulus package as many benefits like unemployment insurance and forgiving evictions expire.

Democrats and Republicans both agree that a new bill is necessary but there's been a lot of back and forth about the specifics. And they're running out of time.

Plus, a reality check on the coronavirus vaccine.
And, the silver lining for civil rights this year.

Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Sam Baker, and Sara Fischer.

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Busting the racial wealth gap myths Jul 24, 2020

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Ideas about the racial wealth gap in America have been around for a long time. The divide is growing even wider, despite education and income. The proposed causes and solutions start to fall apart when you look at the details.

Plus, how President Trump is bending the Department of Homeland Security to his will.
And, the new artificial intelligence that could be just as groundbreaking as the iPhone.

Guests: Axios' Dion Rabouin, Stef Kight and Bryan Walsh.

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U.S.-China diplomacy is crumbling Jul 23, 2020

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Prosecutors say the Chinese consulate in San Francisco is harboring a researcher after the FBI interviewed her about alleged visa fraud on June 20. The researcher was charged for lying about her affiliation with a Chinese military university.

This move could cause serious tension between the China and the U.S., especially as the U.S. is seeking to crack down on Chinese espionage and research theft.

Plus, Trump is deploying more federal agents - this time to Chicago and Albuquerque.
And, companies are fighting for insurance payouts after coronavirus losses.

Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Mike Allen and Jennifer Kingson.

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Parents turn to schooling "pods" Jul 22, 2020

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Many school districts are still debating whether to go with a virtual, in classroom or hybrid education model for the year, but some families are taking their children’s education into their own hands.

Neighbors are banding together to form schooling "pods" with private instructors as a way to secure child care and make sure their kids don't fall behind in school. But this trend could deepen the educational divide along racial and class lines.

Guests: Axios' Caitlin Owens, Margaret Talev, and Kendall Baker.

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The global clash over a vaccine Jul 21, 2020

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The U.K. and China made big news with promising results in vaccine development for the coronavirus — the US, Russia and at least five other countries are also working on possible vaccines.

But for a vaccine to work effectively, these countries should be working together. Instead, they're clashing. Countries like the US and Canada have even accused Russia of stealing our vaccine research.

Plus, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina and Georgia are all swing states at the center of the 2020 voting crisis.
And, how the virus will wreak havoc on your fall TV lineup.

Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Stef Kight, and Sara Fischer

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The race for a vaccine

Trump's new legal opening Jul 20, 2020

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The latest Supreme Court ruling on the DACA program, which protects the status of people brought into the US as children, gives President Trump a pathway to enact executive orders on policies that Congress hasn't passed.

Plus, doctors are getting better at treating coronavirus patients.
And, during Black Lives matter protests in Portland federal agents have been pulling up in unmarked cars and rounding up peaceful protesters.

Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Caitlin Owens, and Mike Allen.

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