PPE failure, again
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. 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. Go deeper: Health workers fear new shortages of protective equipment How the coronavirus pandemic boosted alternative meat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Juli 202010min
The chief justice's long game
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 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. Go deeper: John Roberts' long game Airline recovery falters before it even gets off the ground Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Juli 202011min
Facebook's civil rights fail
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. 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. Go deeper: Boycott organizers slam Facebook after tense meeting The TikTok economy at risk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Juli 202010min
The misinformation virus
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 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. Go deeper: The coronavirus is ushering in a new era of surveillance at work 2020 could decide fate of Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Juli 202011min
China's war on your speech
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. Go deeper: Foreign students could be forced to leave U.S. if colleges move online China declares war on global activism Wall Street is no longer betting on Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Juli 202010min
Tucker and Trump's culture war
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. Go Deeper: Trump's Tucker mind-meld Redskins expected to change mascot by September Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Juli 202010min
Extinction-level crisis of local news
For this Independence Day, we’re dedicating this special episode to journalism and the role it plays in our democracy. Journalism is in danger. It’s under attack and distrusted by many. Tens of thousands of journalists are out of work mostly in local news, where trust is highest. Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer, The Oaklandside's Tasneem Raja, Knight Chair in Journalism and Digital Media Economics Penelope Muse Abernathy Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Naomi Shavin, Nuria Marquez Martinez and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go Deeper: Pledges to save local news are growing. The Oaklandside News deserts and ghost newspapers: Will local newspapers survive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Juli 202011min
The race to replace nursing homes
Elderly people in nursing homes make up 45% of COVID-19 related deaths in the U.S. Nursing home alternatives have been on the rise for the last decade, but the pandemic has made those alternatives more urgent. Plus, the U.K. offers to protect the freedoms of Hong Kongers, as China arrested protesters under a new security law. And, a new survey by Pew Research Center shows a portion of Americans believe conspiracy theories and other false information about the coronavirus pandemic. Guests: Axios' Kim Hart, Dave Lawler 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, Naomi Shavin, Nuria Marquez Martinez and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Replacing the nursing home U.K. offers citizenship path to Hong Kongers due to China's security law Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Juli 202011min
