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Just this year alone, the pandemic and social justice movements have dramatically changed the trajectory of the election. So today, we’re taking a moment to acknowledge what’s different - whether it comes to what our country looks like, who is voting and how the last eight months have shaped this historic election. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Chris Jackson, senior vice president of Ipsos Public Polling, and Mark Hugo Lopez, director of global migration and demography research at Pew Research Center. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Okt 202010min

Our weekly coronavirus map shows that cases in nearly every state are increasing. In the upper midwest states around the great lakes, cases are up about 25% this week. Those also happen to be some of the most fought-over battleground states in the election. Plus, the presidential campaigns weigh in on protests in Philadelphia. And, the Senate seats that could flip. Guests: Dr. Jeffrey Pothof, chief quality officer at University of Wisconsin health and ER doctor in Madison, Wisconsin, Shawn Johnson. capital bureau chief for Wisconsin Public Radio, and Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Michael Heidemann, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Coronavirus cases are at an all-time high ahead of Election Day Biden ahead in Wisconsin, Michigan Stocks close down more than 3% Cook Political Report moves Texas to "toss up" in presidential race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Okt 202010min

A lot of us worry about bad actors hacking into platforms like Facebook and sowing chaos and distrust in our democracy. But now, there's a twist — Facebook is saying hackers might not even have to do any hacking at all to be effective. They can just say they did. It's called "perception hacking". Also, a second night of civil unrest in Philadelphia following a fatal police shooting Plus, the GOPs monstrous math problem. And, winter is coming for restaurants across America. Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer, Mike Allen, Erica Pandey and Carolina Buitrago, project director at District Bridges. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Michael Heidemann, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Unrest in Philadelphia after fatal police shooting of Black man Facebook warns of "perception hacks" undermining trust in democracy It's about to get even worse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Okt 202011min

We're a week away from Election Day and it's looking like former Vice President Joe Biden has a clear and comfortable lead. But, both sides know that nothing is guaranteed and the stakes now are different for each. Democrats are deciding whether to play it safe in or expand the map after record fundraising. And Republicans are again making tough decisions about whether to hitch their campaigns on a trump win. Plus, what the election polls mean. And, scientists have found water on the moon. Guests: Axios' Jonathan Swan, Hans Nichols, Margaret Talev and Miriam Kramer Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Michael Heidemann, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Scoop: Trump's post-election execution list Texas Democrats beg Biden to spend now The art and business of political polling NASA confirms water exists on sunny parts of the Moon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Okt 202010min

The Senate votes today on Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing. If confirmed, she'll get to work immediately on major cases including the future of the Affordable Care Act and any election-related cases already on the docket. Plus, we’ve got record-breaking early voting. And, what's legal — and what's not — at the polls. Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Stef Kight, and Bryan Walsh. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Michael Heidemann, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Amy Coney Barrett's immediate impact Early voting eclipses 2016 total with 9 days until election Researchers build machine to extract drinkable water from air Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Okt 202010min

ast night was the final presidential debate before election day. In contrast to the first debate, this time American voters actually heard where each of the candidates stand on the issues. Plus, what you need to know about Nigeria’s police brutality protests. And, how Europe is reckoning with its colonial past. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Rebecca Falconer. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Finally, a real debate Soldiers reportedly fire on protesters against police brutality in Nigeria Europe confronts its colonial past as movement to return looted relics grows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Okt 202010min

This month, Axios launched 'Hard Truths' - a new series focused on exploring the impact of race in America. Our society is filled with roadblocks that prevent people from fully participating as American Citizens - and one of those barriers is mass incarceration. Plus: The FBI says Iran and Russia have interfered in the election What to expect from the final presidential debate tonight. How the pandemic has changed life for one Texas teacher this school year. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Mike Allen and Austin school teacher Rachel Seney. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Iran and Russia aim to interfere in election Restoring the vote to Americans with felony records Microphones will be muted during parts of Thursday's presidential debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Okt 202010min

Last month, agreements brokered by the Trump administration between Israel, UAE and Bahrain sent shockwaves through the Middle East. There are now four Arab nations that recognize Israel which the Trump administration sees as an important step for strengthening stability in the region. While the peace deals might have seemed like a surprise to some, it's been going on for a long time. Plus, what you need to know about the Justice Department's antitrust lawsuit against Google. Guests: Axios' Barak Ravid, and Ashley Gold Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Israel's secret embassy in Bahrain Justice Department sues Google over alleged search monopoly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Okt 202010min