Inside the eye of a hurricane

In the mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, the assailants were both just 18 years old, highlighting a disturbing trend: shooters are getting younger. Plus, the war in Ukraine at one hundred days. And, blue cities in red states are saying they won’t enforce abortion bans. Guests: Axios' Oriana Gonzales and Dave Lawler. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: Mass shooters are getting younger Dashboard: Russian invasion of Ukraine Blue cities in red states say they won't help enforce abortion bans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Juni 202211min

Summer is unofficially here, with people across the country going out, traveling, and dropping masks more than in months past. But case numbers over Memorial Day weekend were almost 6 times higher than at this time last year, and COVID vaccines aren't keeping up with the new variants that just keep coming. Plus, the golden age of remote work is ending. And, why it’s more important than ever to get enough Vitamin D. Guests: Dr. Celine Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at Kaiser Health News and Axios' Hope King. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: Omicron is outrunning the vaccines designed to fight it Musk's WFH warning amplifies threat level for workers Soak up the sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Juni 202211min

A sweltering heat wave has made its way across the country over the past week, in a reminder of the drastic effects of climate change that just keep getting worse. Now cities are looking for new ways to keep people cool. Plus, how the war in Ukraine is causing global hunger. And, Canada proposes new gun legislation, in the wake of American mass shootings. Guests: Axios' Jennifer Kingson and Emily Peck. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: Food protectionism is on the rise For cities, staying cool is the hot new thing Canada poised to pass sweeping gun restrictions in wake of Uvalde and Buffalo Monarch butterflies see resurgence in Mexico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Juni 202210min

As with virtually everything in the Senate these days, Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia holds a lot of power. As he engages in talks on climate and deficit reduction with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, could he also play a role in gun reform? Plus, what new details on George Floyd’s life reveal about the U.S. past and present. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols; Robert Samuels, National Enterprise Reporter at The Washington Post Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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 believes "rational Republicans" could move on gun control Scoop: Manchin serious about Schumer talks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Maj 202211min

Could Uvalde be the mass shooting that spurs U.S. lawmakers to action that would prevent massacres like Tuesdays? It's a question many are asking this week, and Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treen says there are a few reasons to think this time might be different. Plus, Blinken’s China warning. Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene and Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: Why this time could be different Blinken: China poses "most serious, long-term challenge" to world order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Maj 202211min

We now have names and photos of most of the victims murdered on Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The majority of those killed were around 10 years old. Parents around the country are dealing with the horrific news, and it’s spurring some to action. Plus, can tech companies do better at helping to prevent mass shootings? Guests: Axios' Sophia Cai and Ashley Gold; Axios Today listeners Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: Dear parents … it’s OK to not be OK Remembering the victims of the Texas school shooting Texas shooter sent messages detailing plans prior to attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Maj 202211min

19 children and at least 2 adults are dead after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Almost 10 years after Sandy Hook, and just 11 days after the mass shooting in Buffalo New York, the nation is forced into mourning and outrage again. Guests: Axios' Astrid Galván and Margaret Talev. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: 19 students, at least 2 adults dead in Texas elementary school shooting "It’s just sick": Biden calls for more action after Texas school shooting "What are we doing?": Murphy slams colleagues on Senate floor after Texas shooting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Maj 202211min

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke yesterday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Axios’ Jonathan Swan interviewed President Zelensky via Zoom, in an Axios exclusive. Plus, the U.S. is negotiating a deal among Saudi Arabia, Israel and Egypt. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Barak Ravid. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: Zelensky zooms out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Maj 202211min