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Nearly 3.5 million acres of land have burned in California, making this the largest wildfire season recorded in the state’s history - and it’s only September. Fires are still raging up the entire west coast, air quality remains unhealthy, and entire forests have been decimated. Our relationship with forests and fire is changing and will play a big role in how forests evolve. Plus, how colleges are reopening without a surge in infections. And, with the start of the Jewish New Year, synagogue High Holy Day services are going virtual. Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Alison Snyder, and Erica Pandey and Benjy Renton, senior at Middlebury College. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Wildfires in the West are fueling changes in forests Fighting fire with fire The colleges that are getting reopening right Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Sep 202010min

Development for a coronavirus vaccine is progressing at unprecedented speed, which is a good thing in the middle of a global pandemic. But translating a successful clinical product into real-world results will take a lot more work and time. Plus, the privacy risks to our kids' online schooling. And, safety, the suburbs and the election. Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Ashley Gold, and Margaret Talev Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: The risks of moving too fast on a coronavirus vaccine Online learning's toll on kids' privacy SurveyMonkey poll: Suburbs and the safety wedge Exclusive: MTV to pay for ballot registration requests Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Sep 202010min

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington yesterday to commemorate new peace accords with UAE and Bahrain - the first Arab states in a quarter century to normalize relations with Israel. The peace accords between the Unite Arab Emirates and Israel could have major impacts on the future of the region, including possible compromises on Palestine and annexation of the West Bank. Plus, what the civil disorder following the Black Lives Matter protests cost the insurance industry. And, tips to ease Zoom fatigue. Guests: Axios' Jennifer Kingson, Eric Pandey and contributor Barak Ravid. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, 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 signs normalization deals with UAE and Bahrain at White House ceremony How to Zoom better Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Sep 202010min

We know that our media diets can have an influence on who and what we trust. But now, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles found that even includes evacuation orders before a natural disaster, whether it's a hurricane, or a wildfire. Their study looked at evacuation patterns of Florida residents before Hurricane Irma in 2017. Plus, Misinformation may have met its match with Gen Z. And, the NRA's dwindling political influence. Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Stef Kight, and Sara Fischer. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: How partisan media influences natural disaster response NRA's political influence dwindling ahead of the election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Sep 202010min

Wildfires and smoke have engulfed the West Coast for weeks. More than 30 people have been killed across California, Oregon and Washington state and now, authorities are worried that these fires could result in a mass casualty event. Plus, Joe Biden’s 3 trillion dollar economic plan. And, what the NFL learned from other professional sports before the return of Sunday Night Football. Guests: Axios' Amy Harder, Hans Nichols and Kendall Baker. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Oregon governor: Wildfires are result of climate change and forest mismanagement Biden's econ warriors Bernie Sanders urges Biden campaign to focus more on the economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Sep 202010min

It's been six months since President Trump declared a national emergency over the coronavirus. The amount of changes and historic events that the U.S. has been through can feel overwhelming and hard to keep track of. Plus, how our outdated immigration system has been strained by the pandemic. And, Mike Allen answers a listener question about mail-in ballots. Guests: Axios' Sam Baker and Mike Allen and policy analyst at the Migration Policy Institute Sarah Pierce. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Coronavirus infections fell by nearly 13% last week Dismantling and Reconstructing the U.S. Immigration System: A Catalog of Changes under the Trump Presidency (Migration Policy Institute) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Sep 202010min

In the days after lockdown orders went into effect, air pollution decreased in major cities. Now, as some countries are re-opening, it's rising back to pre-pandemic levels. Plus, why today's Senate vote on another stimulus will likely fail. And, millions are being spent to build a firewall against disinformation around Kamala Harris. Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Alexi McCammond, and Alayna Treene. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: No more pandemic blue skies Senate Republicans to vote on skinny bill amid stimulus deadlock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Sep 202011min

On Tuesday's episode of "Axios on HBO," Mike Allen questioned Mark Zuckerberg about Facebook's content moderation policies before the November election - and what they're doing to stop the spread of misinformation. Plus, Joe Biden's struggle to reach Hispanic voters. And, the number of unemployed Americans has surpassed the amount of open jobs in all 50 states. Guests: Axios' Mike Allen, Hans Nichols and Erica Pandey. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Zuckerberg to "Axios on HBO": "Just wrong" to say Facebook driven by conservatives Biden's soft Hispanic support There aren't enough jobs for America's unemployed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Sep 202010min