The politics of social media

This week a federal judge temporarily restricted the Biden Administration’s communication with social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The ruling is a response to a lawsuit filed by the Republican attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana. Plus, renewables help keep Texas electricity costs low. Younger 2024 political candidates show off their athletic abilities And, what next week’s NATO summit could mean for the war in Ukraine. Guests: Axios’ Sara Fischer, Dave Lawler and Asher Price. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, 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: Biden admin to appeal order limiting contact with social media firms Younger 2024 candidates highlight athletic prowess What NATO leaders will decide at the Vilnius summit Renewables help tame Texas electricity costs as heat wave swamps state Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices