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The election is exactly 14 days from today. Many elected officials are reassuring voters that it is safe to vote, whether by mail or in person. But at the same time, they're preparing for scenarios like lawsuits, voter intimidation and other uncertainties. Plus, a presidential election in Bolivia is a win for democracy. And, the environmental movement goes intergalactic. Guests: Axios' Jennifer Kingson, Dave Lawler and Miriam Kramer. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Cities brace for election day chaos Socialists win Bolivia election one year after controversial Morales ouster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The election has record breaking fundraising and huge early voting totals. That adds up to lots of voter enthusiasm, mostly among Democrats. Plus, retail's last shot at survival. And, how lawyers are adapting to a remote workplace. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Courtenay Brown and Bryan Walsh. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: What early voting can (and can't) tell us about the election The green tsunami Struggling retailers hope for a Christmas miracle How lawyers learned to Zoom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this special Saturday episode, Axios kicks off Hard Truths, a project examining systemic racism in our country. This will be a year-long series covering a new topic each month - education, housing, technology, and health care. With a bitter election just days away we start with voting, specifically voter suppression. Guests: Axios' Sara Goo, and Carol Anderson, historian at Emory University. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: 1 big thing: Voter fraud and racism Axios-Ipsos poll: Voters of color worry about militias, arrests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings wrapped yesterday after four days of Senate questioning. Her expected confirmation will move an already conservative Supreme Court even further to the right. Plus, the dueling town halls. And, social media's struggle to stop misinformation. Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Scott Rosenberg, and Margaret Talev. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: How a conservative Supreme Court could save the ACA Trump says he doesn't remember being tested for COVID-19 before first debate Biden on court packing: It "depends" how the Barrett confirmation is "handled" Hunter Biden story trips social media misinformation alarms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The European Union is seeing more coronavirus cases than the U.S. as a proportion of population. Now, a number of European countries like France, Italy and the U.K. have reimposed lockdown measures to contain the virus. Plus, the energy costs of working from home. And, the NBA is pulling off biggest political effort in sports history. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Ben Geman, and Kendall Baker. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Macron declares state of emergency, curfew as COVID-19 cases rise in France COVID-19 will mean higher winter energy bills Sports stadiums welcome voters, not fans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joe Biden has largely been able to stay out of the spotlight and has avoided the tough questions that presidential frontrunners normally endure. Plus, how the presidential election dominated Amy Coney-Barrett’s confirmation hearing. And, Apple's events are getting predictable. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols and Ina Fried Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Highlights from Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearings Supreme Court allows Trump administration to halt census count Apple's events aren't what they used to be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Over the last four years, president Trump has made lots of controversial statements. Axios on HBO has been looking into all of these statements, but more importantly, how much support they've gotten from the Republican party. Plus, Amy Coney Barrett begins her confirmation hearing to be the next Supreme Court Justice. And, why everyone is paying attention to Pennsylvania's new voting laws. Guests: Axios' Juliet Bartz and Stef Kight. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Always Trumpers: The president's unbreakable wall Amy Coney Barrett hearing turns into a get-out-the-vote effort Judge dismisses Trump campaign lawsuit over Pennsylvania drop boxes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Senate Judiciary Committee will begin the confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. While she is likely to be confirmed, Democrats are using the hearings as an opportunity to mobilize voters on issues like health care and votings rights. Plus, President Trump's intense campaign plan. And, the history of Native American voter suppression. Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Alayna Treene, and Michele Salcedo Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: What to expect at this week's Supreme Court confirmation hearings Scoop: Trump wants to hit campaign trail every day through election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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