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We're still waiting to see where things stand in the Senate and the House, but already we’re getting a good idea of what didn't happen in these elections: An overwhelming victory by Republicans that many expected. Plus, the night's historic firsts. Guests: Axios' Mike Allen, Margaret Talev, and Shawna Chen. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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: Fetterman flips Pennsylvania Senate seat in victory over Oz Crucial Georgia Senate race is too close to call The Latinos who made history in the midterm elections Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Nov 202212min

On this Election Night: what we know so far. We talk races that have been called, what we're watching for, and the sparse voting irregularities nationwide. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Hans Nichols and Stef Kight. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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: How election deniers are faring in key midterm races Huge DeSantis win shows presidential punch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Nov 202212min

Election Day voting begins across the country this morning, including in states with some particularly close and competitive local races. Axios reporters tell us what they're watching for in today's midterm elections. Plus, inside the shortage of Black sperm donors in the U.S. Guests: Axios' Jeremy Duda, Monica Eng, John Frank, Emma Hurt and The Washington Post's Amber Ferguson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, 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: America has a Black sperm donor shortage. Black women are paying the price. What Georgians are Googling before the midterms Maricopa County says chain of custody for ballots is secure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Nov 202211min

Abortion is on the ballot in five states tomorrow. But the fight over abortion in Michigan is making significant waves. It’s hard to be anywhere in the state and not hear about Proposal 3, the amendment that would enshrine an individual's right to an abortion in the state constitution. Plus, what a Republican majority in Congress would mean for pandemic policies like the military vaccine mandate. Guests: Axios' Andrew Solender, Reproductive Freedom for All's Julie Rowe, Citizens to Support MI Women & Children' Christen Pollo, and Calvin University student Delaney Marsh. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, 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: GOP's post-pandemic playbook Michigan abortion-rights battle rakes in cash ahead of referendum Reproductive Freedom for All: Michigan Citizens to Support MI Women & Children Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Nov 202211min

We're days away from the midterm elections and finding out who will control Congress and who will win in hotly contested elections throughout the country like in Wisconsin, Arizona and Georgia. People's predictions about Tuesday continue to grow. But set aside everything you are hearing about the election…because nobody knows how it's going to unfold. Plus, will anyone take home a $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot? Guests: Axios’ Margaret Talev and Jonathan Swan. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, 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: Where we may not know the results of the election on Tuesday Exclusive emails: Inside Trump's botched Georgia fight Powerball jackpot swells to third-largest prize ever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Nov 202211min

President Biden gave a speech on Wednesday evening unlike one we’ve ever seen from a president days ahead of the midterm elections. He urged voters to recognize what is at stake next Tuesday. Plus, the rise of the extreme right in Israel and the return of Netanyahu. Guest: Axios' Hans Nichols and Barak Ravid. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, 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: Biden unloads on "defeated" Trump: "He has abused his power" Scoop: U.S. unlikely to work with Jewish supremacist expected to be made Israeli minister The rise of Israel's extreme right Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Nov 202211min

More than 4 in 10 Americans think the U.S. should be a Christian nation. And one third say it already is. That’s according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center. But views on what that means vary. And on the campaign trail, overt Christian nationalist language is showing up more and more from right-wing candidates. Plus, Covid makes China’s economic woes even worse. And, the price of turkey is on the rise. Guest: Council on Foreign Relations' Zoe Liu, and Calvin University's Kristin Kobez Du Mez . Credits: Axios Today is produced by Emily Peak, Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, 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: Foxconn workers flee factory lockdown White House announces $223 million investment to fight "Big Meat" 45% of Americans Say U.S. Should Be a ‘Christian Nation’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Nov 202211min

Less than a week after Elon Musk officially became the owner of Twitter, there are reports that the company may start charging up to $20 a month for the subscription that will allow users to keep the blue verification checkmark which confirms that world leaders, celebrities, journalists, local politicians and many others are who they say they are. Making that a paid feature could risk opening Twitter up to lots more mis- and disinformation. Plus, salaries get more transparent in some states. And, affirmative action is in peril at the Supreme Court. Guest: Axios' Sara Fischer and Emily Peck, and The National Constitution Center's Jeffrey Rosen. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Erica Pandey, Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, 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: Scoop: Musk team working to reboot Vine this year NYC law forces more companies to disclose salary information Affirmative action is at death's door at the Supreme Court Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Nov 202211min