Stocking Joe Biden’s cabinet
It has been 54 hours since the election was called for President-elect Joe Biden which means the pressure is already on for him to name his cabinet appointees. That pressure comes both from the moderates who supported him in the election, and from the left to acknowledge the progressive wing of the Democratic party. Plus, how president-elect Biden plans to combat coronavirus. And, why Twitter stopped labeling many misleading tweets. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Caitlin Owens, and Ashley Gold. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: 1 big thing ... Scoop: Biden may keep Warren, Sanders out of Cabinet Scoop: Biden to announce COVID-19 task force Monday Joe Biden's uphill climb to control the coronavirus Twitter pares back some election labels after race is called Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Nov 202010min
What Biden faces
This is an Axios Election 2020 special. President-elect Joe Biden will enter office with some of the biggest challenges any American leader has ever faced. Axios’s Margaret Talev, Mike Allen, and Jim VandeHei join us break down what he’s up against. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Nov 20209min
Biden wins: What to expect next
This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. Joe Biden wins the presidential election, AP projects. We talk to Axios reporters Hans Nichols and Jonathan Swan to find out what’s next for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Nov 20206min
The election count continues
We're still waiting for many key states to finish counting votes and announce a winner. Though it's a tight race, Vice President Joe Biden is ahead. These are what Biden's top priorities will be if he does win the Oval Office. Plus, what’s happening with the final four uncalled Senate races. And, where the markets stand after this week. Guests: Axios' Alexi McCammond, Alayna Treene and Courtenay Brown. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: GOP Senate wins wreak havoc on Biden transition plans Fed chair says economy will see "stronger recovery" with stimulus package Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Nov 202010min
President Trump’s election lawsuits
It’s all coming down to the battleground states. Yesterday, Joe Biden won Wisconsin and Michigan, both states Trump won in 2016. These are also among the states where Donald Trump filed lawsuits to challenge the vote. How successful are these suits likely to be? Noah Feldman is a constitutional law professor at Harvard Law and host of the Deep Background podcast with our partners at Pushkin Industries. Plus, what's happening in the House and Senate races. Guests: Noah Feldman, constitutional law professor at Harvard University and Jessica Taylor, Senate and Governors Editor. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Trump's narrow path to the Supreme Court Bush v. Gore II looks unlikely House GOP adds at least 10 women to their ranks 2020's political firsts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Nov 202010min
Why GA and NC are still too close to call
This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. Georgia and North Carolina were both seen as states in play this election cycle, but not many predicted they’d be among the last states to be called. We find out what’s happening on the ground and when a projected winner may be declared with Atlanta Journal Constitution reporter Greg Bluestein and Director of Research for Duke’s Polis Center for Politics Deondra Rose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Nov 20207min
What happens next in Wisconsin
This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. Wisconsin has been called for Joe Biden, but the Trump campaign has already asked for a recount. We dig into what happens next with WisconsinWatch reporter Nora Eckert, who says that the "irregularities" alleged by the Trump campaign is a misunderstanding of how the state's process works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Nov 20205min
How Trump wins, even if he loses
This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. Donald Trump may have solidified his control over the Republican Party, even if he doesn't pull out a presidential victory over Joe Biden, by expanding the GOP electorate and helping to reverse some 2016 Congressional losses. Dan and Axios CEO Jim VandeHei discuss Trump's sway over the GOP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 Nov 20209min
