Savings account interest rates buffer the sting of inflation
One welcome result of the Fed raising interest rates is that people are seeing higher income on their risk-free savings accounts. For some, that's helping counteract some of the worst aspects of inflation. Plus: the deadly shooting in Colorado Springs. And: a groundbreaking climate compensation fund for developing nations. Guests: Axios' Matt Phillips and Andrew Freedman. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla, 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. Go Deeper: Savings accounts pay more than rock bottom rates for the first time in a decade COP27 summit yields historic deal on climate damage fund Suspect identified in Club Q shooting that killed 5, injured 18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Nov 202211min
Nancy Pelosi’s legacy
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi yesterday announced she will be stepping away from her two-decade leadership tenure. She will continue to serve as a representative of California’s 12th district. We look back at her legacy and at what's ahead for Democrats. Plus, flooding causes a food crisis for millions of Africans. And, American credit card debt soars. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Ayurella Horn-Muller and Hope King Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla, 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. Go Deeper: Pelosi stepping down as House Democratic leader after 20 years The post-flood food crisis for millions of Africans [update] Credit card balances see biggest spike in more than 20 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Nov 202211min
Hospitals pushed to the breaking point
Hospitals are keeping patients longer than they need to, as healthcare worker shortages are making it hard to get some patients into long-term care facilities. Now, hospitals are looking to Congress for help paying for patients they can’t discharge. Meanwhile – emergency rooms have been overflowing in some parts of the country, and a lack of beds has left some to die in ER waiting rooms. Plus, an update on action on Capitol Hill Wednesday, including a historic #MeToo Bill being passed and the Respect for Marriage Act passing a key test vote. And, the direction of the Ukraine war as it enters its 267th day. Guests: Axios' Arielle Dreher and Neil Hauer, an independent journalist. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Amy Pedulla, 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. Go Deeper: Hospitals seek more aid to house patients they can't discharge Congress passes groundbreaking bill limiting use of secret agreements in sexual harassment cases Marriage equality bill clears key hurdle in Senate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Nov 202211min
A deadly strike in Poland puts NATO on alert
A missile hit Poland on Tuesday near the border with Ukraine, killing two Polish citizens. Russia has denied responsibility but the incident has prompted international alarm and an emergency NATO meeting Wednesday morning in Brussels. Plus, former President Trump announces his 2024 run for office. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Jonathan Swan. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, 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. Go Deeper: Biden holds emergency talks with world leaders on Poland explosion Poland: "Russian-made missile" fell on Polish soil near Ukraine border, killing 2 Trump, twice-impeached and under criminal investigation, launches 2024 campaign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Nov 202211min
University of California employees walk out
48,000 workers across the University of California school system are on strike. The university system has 10 campuses with nearly 300,000 students, and academic workers are asking for higher salaries, saying they don't earn enough to live in the state of California. Plus, is the crypto dream dead? And, the world population’s new milestone. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon and The New York Times' Shawn Hubler. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla, 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. Go Deeper: University of California Academic Employees Strike for Higher Pay The week the crypto dream died The human race at 8 billion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Nov 202211min
The rise of the Independent voter
Almost a week after the election, a clearer picture of the 2022 midterm elections has emerged. We now now that Democrats not only have retained control of the Senate, but might pick up another seat. We’re still waiting on the House, but we’ve got a lot more information on historic Democrat wins in state and local races, including with state legislatures and governors' races. But - it's not a blue wave - more one of swing voters. Plus, what recent layoffs mean for Big Tech. And, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" smashes a box office record. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Ina Fried. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, 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. Go Deeper: Democrats will keep control of the Senate Elon Musk culls Twitter contractors after mass employee layoffs What to expect when your tech firm is downsizing Marvel Cinematic Universe diversity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Nov 202211min
Biden seizes the moment
President Joe Biden defied history with the midterm election results by avoiding a wave of Republican victories…and made his first public address about it Wednesday afternoon. Plus, election denial in Pennsylvania. And, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on its 40th anniversary. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Mike D'Onofrio and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's Robert W. Doubek. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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. Go Deeper: Biden's post-midterms reboot Shapiro wins Pennsylvania governor race, defeats Mastriano 40th Anniversary of The Wall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Nov 202212min
Georgia on our minds
Georgia is in focus today, as the state gets ready for a runoff election in the tight Senate race between Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican opponent Herschel Walker. Neither received 50% of the vote, sparking a December 6th runoff. Plus, record-setting billions were spent in campaign advertising in these midterms. What was the impact on results? How midterm outcomes will affect U.S. climate policy. Guests: Axios' Emma Hurt, Lachlan Markay, and Ben Geman. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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. Go Deeper: Crucial Georgia Senate race heads to Dec. 6 runoff Corporate America plays it safe in midterms Record ad spend for 2022 midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Nov 202212min
