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As many as 14 million Americans on Medicaid could lose their coverage when the pandemic public health emergency expires. The declaration – and the temporary reforms it allowed for – are set to end on July 15th, if the Biden administration doesn’t extend them. This could result in a historic jump in the U.S. uninsured rate. Plus, improving location accuracy on wireless 911 calls. And, a new record for gas prices. Guests: Axios' Adriel Bettelheim and Margaret Harding McGill. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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. Go deeper: Millions could lose coverage when COVID public health emergency ends Exclusive: AT&T launches new 911 location service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The stock market has been going through a lot in the past two weeks: wild swings just in the past seven days, including yesterday with a Wall Street free fall. What does all this uncertainty tell us about the broader economy? Plus, history endangered by wildfires in the Southwest. And, if you would like to send Victor Butler a birthday card, you can mail it to: Victor W. Butler, C/O Gary Butler; P.O. box. 3523 Cranston, RI 02910 Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon and Russell Contreras. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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. Go deeper: Markets in free fall as investors sell everything Southwest faces "extremely critical" wildfire threat as record heat hits Plains Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Touko 202211min

As we learn more about treatment for long COVID, clinics have been opening up around the country specifically for these patients. But demand is outpacing supply for this kind of care. Plus, the next – and mysterious – phase of the pandemic. And, Western allies make more moves to support Ukraine. Guests: Axios' Tina Reed, Chelsea Cirruzzo, and Zach Basu. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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. Go deeper: Axios AM Deep Dive: Long COVID crisis Long COVID: Where to go for information and help Biden admin accelerates plans to reopen Kyiv embassy Dashboard: Russian invasion of Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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That’s a question we’ve wanted to answer since the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion on Roe v. Wade. We look into the data on U.S. opinions about abortion rights. Plus, COVID has changed how we design our homes Guests: Gallup's Director of U.S. Social Research Lydia Saad, Axios' Margaret Talev and Jennifer Kingson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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. Go deeper: How the pandemic is changing home design Gallup's polling data on abortion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Touko 202211min

Abortion clinics, especially in red states, are bracing for the impact of a likely Roe v. Wade reversal. Many clinics fear their abortion providers will leave to protect themselves. Plus, interest rates are going up. And, a new law that could help close the gender pay gap. Guests: Axios' Oriana Gonzalez and Emily Peck. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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. Go deeper: Dashboard: The latest on Roe v. Wade and abortion NYC pushes back pay transparency law to the fall Stocks breathe a sigh of relief after Fed hike Judge accepts Derek Chauvin's plea deal, will sentence him to 20-25 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Touko 202211min

In the closely-watched Ohio senate primary, J.D. Vance has emerged from a crowded Republican field as the GOP candidate, a win that could be evidence of former president Trump’s power headed into the fall. Plus, activists and lawmakers ready their plans on abortion. And, distrust of Asian Americans on the rise in the U.S. Guests: Axios' Lachlan Markey and Eric Toda, member of the board of the Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH) and The Asian American Foundation's (TAAF) advisory council. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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. Go deeper: Trump-backed J.D. Vance wins Ohio GOP Senate primary What Went Down During Ohio’s And Indiana’s Primary Elections (FiveThirtyEight) Dems look to abortion fallout to salvage midterms Poll: Distrust of Asian Americans is rising Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Late last night, some stunning news out of the Supreme Court: a draft majority opinion obtained and published by Politico shows the Justices voted to strike down Roe v Wade. Plus, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan takes on Donald Trump. Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Margaret Talev and Alayna Treene Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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. Go deeper: Leaked document shows Supreme Court prepared to overturn Roe v. Wade Abortion rights protesters rally outside Supreme Court Gov. Larry Hogan: GOP won't win 2024 with Trump or "cheap impersonation" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Touko 202212min

New research says video meetings generate fewer creative ideas. Is it time to save Zoom only for certain kinds of work gatherings? Plus, the push to make Asian American history a requirement in public schools. And, food prices spike around the globe. Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras and Erica Pandey. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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. Go deeper: The 1898 moment: A turning point in Asian American History The cost of Zoom Virtual communication curbs creative idea generation (Nature) Dashboard: Russian invasion of Ukraine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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