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A new workplace survey found that one of every four highly-skilled workers confess they’re getting ready to leave their jobs or switch careers once the pandemic subsides. This could cause a massive reshuffling of high-skilled workers and have long term effects on the workforce. Plus, Minneapolis’s police chief takes the stand against Derek Chauvin. And, an environmental crisis in Florida. Guests: Axios' Kim Hart, Nick Halter and Ben Montgomery. 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: The post-pandemic career shake-up Minneapolis police chief: Chauvin "absolutely" violated department policies Piney Point disaster averted for now, seepage continues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Apr 202110min

Results for the closely-watched union vote at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama are expected this week. It’s been a long and contentious union drive that has received intense pushback from Amazon. It's an organizing effort that could impact the future of the modern day labor movement. Plus, why the coming weeks are crucial for climate change. And, tracking new variants of the coronavirus. Guests: Axios' Ina Fried, Andrew Freedman, and Will Chase. 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Amazon's scorched-earth PR strategy The top climate takeaways from Biden's sweeping infrastructure plan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Apr 202110min

Today, the first week of testimony in the trial over the death of George Floyd wraps up in Minneapolis. We discuss three moments you might have missed. Plus, why some Latino voters chose President Trump. And, a monster movie brings people back to the theater. Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, and Jonathan Swan. 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Witness breaks down after George Floyd video: "I understand him" Exclusive: Fresh data reveal how Trump made inroads with Latinos Window closing in on theaters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Apr 202110min

It's Opening Day in America and hope springs eternal. This year hope isn't just for your favorite baseball team, but for the return to normal. Stadiums around the country are letting fans back in. Some for the first time since the pandemic began. Plus, corporations break their silence on Georgia’s new voting laws. And, some news about Mars. Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy, Courtenay Brown 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Corporate America speaks on Georgia's voting restrictions We're starting to answer some big questions about Mars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Apr 202110min

President Biden is in Pittsburgh today to unveil details of his jobs and infrastructure package. Plus, 1 in 4 Asian Americans say they’ve experienced a hate incident. And, why Russia is backing Myanmar’s military junta. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Dave Lawler, and Sara Kehaulani Goo. 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Economists bullish on Biden's $3 trillion infrastructure plan A pariah to the West is a friend to Putin Poll: 1 out of 4 Asian Americans has experienced a hate incident U.S. women won’t reach pay equity with men for at least 60 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Mars 202110min

The Ever Given was stuck in the Suez Canal for almost a week blocking more than 350 ships. That traffic jam will take days to clear and will affect global supply chains for months. But it’s not just the ship’s fault - global shipping was broken before the Ever Given. Plus, real-world data shows even better news on the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. And, the HVAC upgrades needed to put kids safely back in the classroom. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Sam Baker and Kim Hart. 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go Deeper: Massive container ship freed from Suez Canal CDC: Pfizer, Moderna vaccines are 90% effective in real-world conditions The key to opening schools: Better air flow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Mars 202110min

March will see the highest numbers of migrant children crossing the border in U.S. history. The Biden administration is preparing for even more children in the coming months. Plus, the trial over the killing of George Floyd begins today in Minneapolis with opening statements from the prosecution and the defense. And, a look ahead to the week in politics. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Torey Van Oot, and Alayna Treene. 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alice Wilder, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go Deeper: Scoop: Kids' border surge expected to last 7+ months The world is watching as Chauvin trial begins Democrats weigh guns as improbable filibuster test Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Mars 202110min

President Biden gave his first news conference yesterday where he emphasized what he's accomplished but was pressed on what he hasn't. Plus, all votes have been counted in Israel's election leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc just short of a 61-seat majority in the Israeli Knesset. And, the history of hate crimes against Asian-Americans in the U.S. Guests: Karthick Ramakrishnan, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at the University of California, Riverside, Axios' Margaret Talev and Barak Ravid. 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alice Wilder, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Highlights from Biden's first press conference as president Israel's election: Five scenarios for what comes next Why attacks against the AAPI community are difficult to prosecute as hate crimes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Mars 202110min