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The burden on teachers Jul 17, 2020

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Some of the country’s largest school districts have already made the decision to go online-only for this coming school year. Many are talking about hybrid models that combine distance and in-person learning. But whether they're online or in the classroom, teachers will bear the brunt of making their classes work.

Plus, why Joe Biden’s campaign is dreading foreign policy.
And a little joy for your Friday, a pandemic parody

Guests: Axios' Kim Hart and Hans Nichols, Austin school teacher Rachel Seney, and National Education Association president Lily Eskelsen García.

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 war on public health experts Jul 16, 2020

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This week, the Trump administration ordered hospitals to bypass the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention send all coronavirus-related data straight to the Department of Health and Human Services. This is just the latest step in President Trump's war on public health experts.

Plus, a shakeup on Trump's 2020 campaign team.
And, a major Twitter hack Wednesday night left some of the most powerful people on the platform vulnerable to a cryptocurrency scam.

Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Mike Allen, and Ina Fried.

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Covid tests for office buildings Jul 15, 2020

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Buildings are getting tested for coronavirus, too. Research teams in Oregon are conducting real-time coronavirus tests on ventilation systems in buildings that could be essential for returning to the office or school.

Plus, small businesses are facing an existential threat.
And, in a rare move, the Trump administration rescinds a recent guideline that would have sent hundreds of thousands of international student packing.

Guests: Axios' Joann Muller, Dion Rabouin, and Mike Allen.

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Stuck between U.S. and China Jul 14, 2020

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Last week, the Trump administration announced a new policy that could force international students out of the United States if their universities move to online-only classes. This puts more than a quarter of a million Chinese students in the U.S. at risk of losing their visas. Students from Hong Kong are at special risk of being arrested upon their return due to a new Chinese security law.

Plus, a majority of American parents see risks of having kids return to classrooms this fall.
And, three different countries - the U.S., China and the United Arab Emirates - have planned launches to Mars this month.

Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Margaret Talev, and Miriam Kramer.

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PPE failure, again Jul 13, 2020

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Coronavirus cases are on the rise in 33 states and California and Florida hit record high numbers of daily cases last week. Now, hospitals and other medical facilities are feeling deja vu, as they start to experience personal protective equipment shortages again.

Plus, Roger Stone talks to Mike Allen 48 hours after President Trump commuted his sentence.
And, the end of meat. The massive rise of alternative meat sales means a fundamental change for the American diet.

Guests: Axios' Bob Herman, Mike Allen and Bryan Walsh.

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The chief justice's long game Jul 10, 2020

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Over the last few weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court has handed down multiple setbacks to President Trump and conservatives on cases ranging from abortion to LGBTQ discrimination. Chief Justice John Roberts' record shows he's not siding with the left. Instead, he's slowly but surely moving the court in a more conservative direction.

Plus, the airline industry suffers a gut punch. United Airlines warned thousands of employees to prepare for layoffs in October as air travel demand remains tepid.
And, the Black Lives Matter movement has gone global among sports teams.

Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Joann Muller and Kendall Baker

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Facebook's civil rights fail Jul 09, 2020

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This week, Facebook failed its own civil rights audit. The internal audit showed the social media company still hasn’t done enough to protect users from hate speech or crack down on fake information used to suppress voter turnout on its platform.

Plus, the Trump administration wants schools to reopen for the fall, but school and local officials don't have clear guidance for how to make it safe or feasible.
And, TikTok has become a tempting target for the U.S. administration's fight against China.

Guests: Axios' Ina Fried, Caitlin Owens, and Mike Allen.

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The misinformation virus Jul 08, 2020

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The spread of misinformation is crippling our fight against the coronavirus. Social media and a deeply partisan divide are fueling what the World Health Organization calls an "infodemic," which is just as urgent as the virus itself.

Plus, the 2020 election could determine the future of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines.
And, going back to work might require getting used to surveillance and data collection in the workplace.

Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Ben Geman, and Erica Pandey

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China's war on your speech Jul 07, 2020

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Beijing's new national security law doesn't just apply to Hong Kong residents. China's Article 38 makes it illegal for anyone in the world to promote democratic reform for Hong Kong -- including you.

Plus, how Wall Street is now betting on a Biden presidency.
And, new Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules won't let international students attend online-only classes as some schools start making plans for the fall.

Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Dion Rabouin, and Mike Allen

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. We can be contacted by email at podcasts@axios.com.

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Tucker and Trump's culture war Jul 06, 2020

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In recent weeks, President Trump's rhetoric has become increasingly dark and reminiscent of his "American carnage" inauguration speech. The upcoming election has put a focus on his claims of a "left-wing culture war," the same language that Fox News host Tucker Carlson uses in his monologues.

Plus, what's driving Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to reconsider his remarks that he'd "never change the name ... it's that simple. NEVER."
And, the retail apocalypse has led to a new trend - buying online and picking up in store. Call it BOPIS.

Guests: Axios' Jonathan Swan, Mike Allen and Jennifer Kingson

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. We can be contacted by email at podcasts@axios.com.

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