A summer of strikes
Workers across the country are headed to the picket line this summer, from Starbucks to Amazon. More than 10,000 workers have gone on strike so far just this month. Plus, pedestrian deaths at a 40-year high in the U.S. And, how the Titan disaster could affect private space travel. Guests: Axios' Emily Peck, Miriam Kramer and Sam Baker. 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. Go deeper: Titanic sub tragedy stokes fears for space tourism Pedestrian deaths reach 40-year high Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27 Juni 202311min
New cracks in Putin’s power
The Wagner Group led an armed uprising in Russia over the weekend that lasted 24 hours. It marked the most serious threat to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule since he took office, revealing what Secretary of State Anthony Blinken called “cracks.” Plus, a long heatwave tests the power grid — and people — of Texas. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Andrew Freedman. 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. Go deeper: What to know about Yevgeny Prigozhin and the Wagner Group Texas' scorching heat wave to expand, intensify Charted: Same-sex households across the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Juni 202311min
GOP retaliation, and a bad look for the Supreme Court
Hard-right House Republicans forced a vote Thursday on a resolution seeking to impeach President Biden. House Republicans voted to censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif). And Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is defending his personal ties with billionaire hedge funder Paul Singer. It's the weekly politics State of Play. Plus, the sociocultural meaning of Barbie in 2023. Guests: Axios' David Lindsey and Jennifer Kingson Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, 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. Go Deeper: House GOP plans to bypass Biden impeachment vote House votes to censure Trump antagonist Adam Schiff Deconstructing Barbie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Juni 202312min
FTC accuses Amazon of duping Prime customers
The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon on Wednesday for allegedly tricking millions of customers into signing up for Amazon Prime, as well as for making it hard to cancel Prime subscriptions. Plus, new protections for pregnant workers. And, wheelchair users fight for easier air travel. Guests: Axios' Ashley Gold, Emily Peck and Alex Fitzpatrick. 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. Go deeper: FTC sues Amazon for "tricking and trapping" Prime customers New law protecting pregnant workers set to take effect — and it's a big deal Wheelchair users fight for easier air travel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Juni 202311min
Why the U.S. needs India now more than ever
President Biden welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House on Thursday. This is Modi's first U.S. state visit and the stakes are high for the relationship between the two nations. Plus, Hunter Biden reaches an agreement with the DOJ over tax and gun charges. Guests: Axios' Ryan Heath and Alex Thompson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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. Go deeper: Hunter Biden charged with gun felony and tax misdemeanors Judge sets August trial date for Trump documents case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Juni 202311min
America's paternity leave patchwork
Over the weekend millions celebrated Father’s Day in the U.S. But, when it comes to giving dads paid time off to care for their new children, America lags behind. Plus, the U.S. and China say they’ll stabilize relations. And, new summer reading recommendations. Guests: Axios' Erica Pandey and The New York Times' Jessica Grose. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, 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. Go deeper: America’s paternity leave patchwork Majority of countries guarantee paid paternity leave — but not the U.S. Blinken has "robust conversation" with China's Xi Jinping in Beijing Summer reading recommendations from Jessica Grose: The Forgotten Girls, A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America Big Swiss Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Juni 202311min
Reclaiming the Black cowboy for Juneteenth
For many, the image of a cowboy is a white man in the American West. But the original cowboys were Black and Latino, and this year some Black cowboys are using Juneteenth as an opportunity to reclaim their history. Plus, House Democrats try to squeeze the GOP on abortion. And, the Supreme Court rules to preserve a Native American adoption law. Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras and Mike Allen. 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. Go deeper: Reclaiming the Black cowboy for Juneteenth Scoop: House Dems try to squeeze GOP on abortion Biden could lose first two ’24 contests to RFK Jr. Supreme Court delivers win for Native American tribes in adoption case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Juni 202311min
A critical shortage of cancer drugs in the U.S.
Some chemotherapy drugs are currently in such short supply in the U.S. that doctors are going to extreme lengths to get patients the treatments they need. The shortage is fueling new calls to fortify the U.S. drug supply chain. Plus, the Fed ends its rate hike streak. And, record numbers of people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. Guests: Axios' Tina Reed, Matt Phillips and Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath. 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. Go deeper: Cancer drug shortages highlight supply chain vulnerabilities Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, signals more hikes ahead Record 110 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, UN says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Juni 202311min
