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How extreme heat makes hunger in America worse Aug 01, 2023

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This Sunday, Phoenix hit a new record: 31 straight days of temperatures of at least t 110°F. It's part of the extreme heat hitting the U.S. hard this summer, and it's especially hurting low-income households. We take a closer look at extreme heat's affect on Americans' access to food.

Plus, how fatigue illustrates the challenges with long COVID treatment.
And, what lab-grown meat tastes like.

Guests: Axios' Ayurella Horn-Muller and Megan Rose Dickey; Journalist Ed Yong.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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Democrats' divide on voting rights litigation Jul 31, 2023

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In the run up to the 2022 midterm elections more than 100 lawsuits were filed over voting rights issue by both Democrats and Republicans. Can we expect the same for the 2024 presidential election?

Plus, a reality check on deepfakes.
And, new research on where the highest rates of Alzheimer’s disease are across the country.

Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson and Shoshana Gordon.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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A Spanish warning sign for the GOP Jul 28, 2023

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Our weekly politics State of Play looks at what we can learn from Spain’s recent elections. And the latest in the legal woes for Trump and concerns over aging leadership in the Senate.

Plus, why the use of donor embryos is on the rise.
And, more summer reading recommendations.

Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson, Carly Mallenbaum and Sara Kehaulani Goo.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Felix Salmon, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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The Fed hikes interest rates for the 11th time Jul 27, 2023

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The Fed hiked interest rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, bringing them to the highest level in 22 years. Fed economists also said that given the recent resilience of the economy, they are no longer forecasting a recession.

Plus, what more AI means for low-wage work.
And, singer-songwriter Sinead O’Connor dead at age 56.

Guests: Axios' Courtenay Brown and Emily Peck.

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How courts are driving U.S. immigration policy Jul 26, 2023

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This week, a California judge struck down the Biden administration’s new asylum policy. And, the Justice Department is suing Texas over placing barriers in the Rio Grande to stop migrants from crossing into the U.S.

Plus, the rise of “therapy speak.”
And, UPS and its workers reach a deal.

Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, University of Southern California's Darby Saxbe and Well.Guide's Israa Nasir.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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What extreme heat reveals about climate change Jul 25, 2023

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More than 1,500 record-high temperatures have been recorded in the U.S. this month, according to NOAA. And a new study finds a definitive link between this extreme heat and climate change. But the biggest discovery may be just how vulnerable we are to the warming of the planet.

Plus, Israel curbs the power of its Supreme Court, and tens of thousands protest.
And, Speaker McCarthy’s quiet winning streak.

Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman, Barak Ravid and Josh Kraushaar.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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"Barbie" makes history at the box office Jul 24, 2023

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The movie "Barbie" brought in at least a whopping $155 million in its opening weekend, making it one of the biggest movies of 2023, according to early Sunday projections from Comscore. Does this signal America’s return to the movies?

Plus, Russia’s port attacks in Ukraine deepen worries over world hunger.
Alabama lawmakers defy the Supreme Court on voting rights.
And, the latest on UPS workers' fight for better pay.

Guests: Axios' Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath and Sara Fischer.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Emily Peck, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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U.S.-China tensions threaten the island of Okinawa Jul 21, 2023

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U.S.-China tensions are at an all-time high and as relations deteriorate, the Japanese island of Okinawa is afraid of getting in the crosshairs. We take a closer look on how the geopolitical tensions are affecting the island.

Plus, why the gender pay gap is shrinking.
And, a new line of fashion dolls celebrates Latinas in America.

Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Emily Peck and Marina E. Franco.

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Women's World Cup shows women's soccer is bigger than ever Jul 20, 2023

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The Women’s World Cup kicked off on Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. And it's on track to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event in history, according to FIFA. What sets this year’s contest apart?

Plus, "Oppenheimer" brings painful memories for New Mexico Hispanics.
And, Wesleyan University becomes the latest to end legacy admissions.

Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy and Russell Contreras.

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Another possible Trump indictment and what sets it apart Jul 19, 2023

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Former President Trump announced on Tuesday that he received a target letter from special counsel Jack Smith and expects to be indicted. The former president's legal challenges are mounting, just as the 2024 campaign is heating up. But this latest indictment could hit voters differently.

Plus, America’s therapy boom.
Historic temperatures hit three continents.
And, one year of the 988 hotline.

Guests: Axios' David Lindsey and Erica Pandey.

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