Introducing "1 big thing", a new podcast from Axios

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in a Miami courtroom to federal charges around his handling of classified documents and obstruction of justice. Plus, why Reddit API changes matter well beyond the site itself. Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson and Sara Fischer. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Ben O'Brien 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: Trump pleads not guilty to all federal charges in classified docs probe What to know ahead of Trump's arraignment in Miami Thousands of Reddit communities go dark in protest of API changes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Juni 202312min

There's been a lot of worry about the U.S. economy for months, but things really haven’t fallen apart, at least not yet. We get a reality check on the state of the economy. Plus, why some states are banning Chinese homebuyers. And, more than a million people are being pushed off Medicaid rolls. Guests: Axios' Han Chen, Neil Irwin, and Adriel Bettelheim. 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: "Timex economy" just keeps on ticking States seek to bar Chinese citizens from buying homes More than 725K pushed off Medicaid rolls by redeterminations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Juni 202311min

Donald Trump’s federal indictment has ratcheted up the former president’s rhetoric, and unleashed a new wave of anger from his supporters just before his court date on Tuesday. We get the latest, and a breakdown of what makes Trump's case different than past probes for other politicians. Plus, an onslaught of tipping requests turns some consumers off. And, the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting. Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson and Kelly Tyko. 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: Trump's survive-the-unsurvivable plan Tipping onslaught pushes some consumers to close their wallets 4 children lost for 40 days after a plane crash are found alive in Colombian jungle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Juni 202311min

Former President Donald Trump said on Thursday he has been indicted in the classified documents investigation. For our weekly politics State of Play, we hear more about the indictment, plus take a look at the Supreme Court ruling that delivered a victory to Black voters in Alabama. Plus, an El Niño announcement spells bad news for weather. And, what to read this summer. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols and Andrew Freedman; WBEZ's Greta Johnsen. 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: TRUMP SAYS HE'S BEEN INDICTED IN CLASSIFIED DOCS PROBE Supreme Court rules in favor of minority voters and Voting Rights Act El Niño officially develops amid record weather extremes: NOAA Nerdette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Juni 202311min

The eastern U.S. has been blanketed in smoke from Canadian wildfires over the past few days. It’s gotten so bad that many places, like New York City, broke air quality records. We have what you need to know. Plus, preparing for student loans to come back this summer. Guests: Axios' Javier David and Jacob Knutson, The Washington Post’s Danielle Douglas-Gabriel. 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: Smoke from Canadian wildfires leads to record poor air quality in East U.S. How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke The student loan payment pause will end soon. Here’s what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Juni 202311min

This year, GLAAD reported there are 596 LGBTQ regular and recurring characters across broadcast, cable and streaming shows -- 32 are trans. For Pride month we’re looking at trans visibility in TV and film today, and how we got here. Plus, destruction in Ukraine at a critical time in the war. And, Saudi influence now looms large over professional golf. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Jeff Tracy, Bentley University's Dr. Traci Abbott. 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: Destruction of key dam in Ukraine causes flooding, raises nuclear risks GLAAD’s 27th annual Where We Are on TV Report Golf tour rivals PGA and Saudi-backed LIV agree to surprise merger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Juni 202311min

Allstate recently joined State Farm as another major insurer to no longer accept new applications for California property insurance. Concerns are now growing around the country about the viability of the industry. Plus, the disconnect between workers and employers on menopause. And, how do you approach summer reading? Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman and Emily Peck. 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: Uninsurable America: Climate change hits the insurance industry The menopause gap at work Maven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Juni 202311min

It's another big week for the 2024 presidential elections, with at least three Republican candidates expected to throw their hats into the ring. Plus, hundreds die in a train crash in India. Also, new leadership across journalism. And, a new message of hope heads to the cosmos. Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson and Sara Fischer. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Margaret Talev, 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: Signal error likely caused deadly train crash in India, officials say Chuck Todd to leave NBC's "Meet the Press" in September NASA message in a bottle Sign Your Name to Europa Clipper's Message in a Bottle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Juni 202311min