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Former President Trump’s second impeachment trial began yesterday with Senators voting that the trial is constitutional and can proceed. What clues does Tuesday give us for the rest of the trial? Plus, 33 states are proposing stricter voting restrictions. And, the United Arab Emirates joins the Mars Club with a mission that's hopeful for all Arab nations. Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Russell Contreras and Miriam Kramer. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Trump's 2nd impeachment trial recap, day 1: Senate votes trial is constitutional Dozens of states see new voter suppression proposals The new Mars club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Feb 202110min

We’re a year into virtual schools - but the digital divide when it comes to our students still hasn’t been fixed. Consider this: 12 million students in this country don’t have internet access or the proper devices needed to do school online. As some schools start to reopen for in-person classes, there's a danger that the digital divide will again be ignored. Plus, former President Trump’s second impeachment trial begins. And, how a showdown over real estate commission could upend the industry.  Guests: Axios' Margaret Harding McGill, Jennifer Kingson and Kadia Goba. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Digital divide lurks behind school reopening plans Showdown over real estate fees Impeachment 2.0: A tale of the tapes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Feb 202110min

Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins in the Senate tomorrow where they will decide whether to convict him of inciting the capitol insurrection on Jan. 6. As of today, there are not enough votes to convict Trump on the article of insurrection. Plus, why covid vaccines are such a scientific achievement. And, our thought bubble on President Biden’s stimulus bill. Guests: Axios' Mike Allen, Alayna Treene and Sam Baker. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: The coronavirus vaccines have shattered expectations Democrats to unveil $3,000 direct cash payments to families with children How the NFL countered COVID-19 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Feb 202110min

We're no stranger to stories about misinformation or deliberate disinformation. We live in a world where now more than ever, you have to be skeptical. That skepticism can be healthy, but it also can be used to cast more doubt and misinformation on data and statistics that are very real. Today, we're dedicating our entire episode to why people believe things that aren't true. Guests: Tim Harford, senior columnist with the Financial Times and author of The Data Detective and Axios' Erica Pandey. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, 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

5 Feb 202110min

Trump-ism has the Republican party fighting over its own identity. Last night, after a tense hours-long meeting about the future of the GOP, House Republicans voted to keep Liz Cheney in leadership. That was following calls for her removal after she voted to impeach former President Trump. And at the same time, the party is split over Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. She's well-known for supporting QAnon and other conspiracy theories in Congress. Today, the House will vote on whether or not to remove her from her seat on the education committee. Plus, why everyone is mad at the Robinhood investing app. And, how Tampa Bay is prepping for a pandemic Super Bowl. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Felix Salmon and Ben Montgomery. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: SurveyMonkey poll: Republicans favor Greene over Cheney Why people love to hate Robinhood Joe Redner, Tampa's "Strip Club King," preps for the Super Bowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Feb 202110min

Before he took office, President Joe Biden set a goal to reopen schools by the end of his first 100 days. But now the clock is ticking and the challenges around safely reopening schools keep piling up. Plus, what's next for Alexei Navalny And, the resonance of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" 50 years later. Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Russell Contreras, and Shane Savitsky Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Biden's 100-day school goal smacks into reality Alexei Navalny sentenced to prison Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' is still asking hard questions at 50 Why your "work bestie" matters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Feb 202110min

President Joe Biden has vowed to reverse many of the immigration policies put in place by his predecessor. It’s a process that could take months or even years, but he’s starting with a number of executive orders expected today. Plus, is it constitutional to impeach a former President? And, the ominous sign when a country cuts its people off from the Internet. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight and Dave Lawler, and Noah Feldman, Harvard Law professor and host of Deep Background. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Biden's brewing child migrant crisis Scoop: Fees — not just strategy — blew up Trump's legal team 1 big thing: The coup will take place offline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Feb 202110min

With new variants spreading around the country, we are facing a deadlier and longer-lasting pandemic. That’s why the vaccines are more crucial than ever. There are now three viable vaccines against the coronavirus from Moderna, Pfizer and now, Johnson & Johnson. It’s a remarkable feat - but there’s a lot we don’t know like if we can transmit the virus after being vaccinated or how effective these vaccines are against mutations. Is putting too much emphasis on what we don’t know discouraging people from getting vaccinated? Plus, Congress prepares for impeachment and stimulus talks. And, social media tries to cash in on the creator economy. Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Kadia Goba and Sara Fischer. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: We're selling the coronavirus vaccine short 10 Senate Republicans propose compromise on COVID relief package Trump loses impeachment lawyers days before Senate trial is due to begin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Feb 202110min