Vaccine passports for work
As more and more Americans become vaccinated, employers are making the decision to bring their workforce back to the office. But will they require proof of vaccination? Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Sam Baker, and Andrew Freedman Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: The barriers to vaccine passports New coronavirus cases are rising in half the country Drought stokes fears of severe fire season in West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Apr 202111min
Pausing the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Yesterday, the F.D.A. recommended pausing the use of Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine. This was after cases of a rare blood clot disorder in six American women developed 1-3 weeks after receiving the shot. One woman died and another is in critical condition. Despite this prompt response by the F.D.A, many are left concerned about whether it's still safe to get it. Plus, how the border crisis looks from Mexico. And, human rights in space. Guests: Axios' Caitlin Owens, Stef Kight and Miriam Kramer. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: FDA expects J&J vaccine pause to last "a matter of days" On the front lines of the growing border crisis The push to define workers' rights in space Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Apr 202111min
Police call Daunte Wright killing accidental
Yesterday, police said the officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, outside Minneapolis Sunday appeared to have accidentally pulled out her gun instead of a taser. Wright was shot and killed during a traffic stop about 10 miles from where George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer last year. Plus, tensions between Israel and Iran put pressure on the US. And, How one failed union vote against Amazon will shape big tech companies. Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, Barak Ravid and Ina Fried. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Police: Officer who shot Daunte Wright accidentally pulled gun instead of taser Scoop: U.S. and Israel to hold strategic Iran talks on Tuesday What Amazon's win over union organizers means for tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Apr 202110min
On the ground at the U.S.-Mexico border
The Biden administration reported a record number of migrants crossing the US-Mexico border in March - the highest in 15 years. 172,000 people have been apprehended at the border, 19,000 of those unaccompanied children and teenagers. Axios’ Stef Kight and Russell Contreras spent the last week at the border and saw this surge firsthand. Plus, the housing boom no one’s happy about. And, CEOs put political pressure on lawmakers over voting rights. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Felix Salmon, and Mike Allen. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: On the front lines of the growing border crisis The dispiriting housing boom 100+ corporate executives consider freezing donations over laws curbing voting access Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Apr 202110min
Sen. Duckworth on her family and military service
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth just published a new memoir called “Every Day is a Gift.” The Illinois Democrat is one of just 17 Asian Americans in Congress. She’s a Purple Heart recipient who became a double amputee as a result of her military service. And she’s a mom - she was actually the first Senator to have a baby while in office. Guests: U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Apr 202115min
Second week of Chauvin trial wraps up
The second week of the trial over George Floyd's death. The Minneapolis Police Chief stated Derek Chauvin did not act according to MPD policy. Plus, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth own family’s brush with AAPI hate. And, how accurate is the movie Contagion? Guests: Axios' Nick Halter and Bryan Walsh. Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: ER doctor: George Floyd's cause of death most likely oxygen deficiency Infectious diseases expert: U.S. is "at the beginning" of a fourth COVID-19 surge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Apr 202110min
President Biden’s corporate tax plan
Yesterday, the Treasury Department released details of President Biden’s proposal to increase corporate taxes over the next 15 years. This would raise $2.5 trillion to pay for Biden’s massive jobs and infrastructure plan. Plus, traveling while vaccinated - what are the rules? And, debunking misinformation about Colorado voting laws. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Joann Muller, and John Frank. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Treasury details Biden's plan to raise $2 trillion through corporate tax hikes Voting misinformation abounds after All-Star Game moved from Georgia to Colorado Biden sets new April 19 deadline for all adults to be eligible for vaccine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Apr 202110min
What we know about kids and coronavirus
We’re learning a lot more about kids and the coronavirus - including from the CDC, which is monitoring a rise in COVID cases among children. Plus, is America losing its religion? And, just what exactly does the Senate Parliamentarian do? Guests: Axios' Marisa Fernandez, Bryan Walsh, and Margaret Talev. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Axios-Ipsos poll: Parents split on vaccinating kids America is losing its religion Senate parliamentarian says Democrats could use budget reconciliation again Atlanta's mayor on Georgia’s new voting law and its economic toll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Apr 202111min
