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This week President Joe Biden said that there will be enough vaccines for every adult in the US by the end of May. For many, that can’t come soon enough. Some are even crossing state lines to get vaccinated. Plus, the generational divide over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s behavior. And, robots are coming to a sidewalk near you. Guests: Axios' Marisa Fernandez, Alayna Treene and Jennifer Kingson. 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, Amy Pedulla, Alice Wilder, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: "Vaccine tourism" stretches states' supplies Lawmakers hide behind AG's investigation as Cuomo lingers Sidewalk robots get legal rights as "pedestrians" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Mars 202110min

The Biden administration has been making overtures to Iran as part of a way to negotiate a path back to the 2015 nuclear deal the Trump administration pulled out of. But the diplomatic dance the two countries have entered seems to be moving in circles. Plus, the Biden administration’s plan to fight domestic terrorism. And, how professional working parents are finally getting help from their employers. Guests: Axios' Barak Ravid, Glen Johnson and 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: U.S.-Iran nuclear diplomacy is going nowhere fast House cancels Thursday session as FBI, Homeland Security warn of threat to Capitol The future of workplace benefits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Mars 202110min

Yesterday, President Biden got the latest numbers on migrant children crossing the border. This year it's expected to hit a record 117,000 children. This influx of child migrants is not the first - former presidents Trump and Obama faced similar crises. So we wanted to take a step back and look at why these surges happen. Plus, the dire water situation in Jackson, Mississippi. And, changes to how ads track you online. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight and Sara Fischer and Mississippi Rep. Ronnie Crudup Jr. 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Scoop: Biden briefing calls for 20,000 child migrant beds Privacy laws push online ads beyond tracking Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Mars 202110min

Latin American countries battered by the pandemic have started to receive their first vaccine shipments from China, Russia and in some cases India. Plus, why Americans are feeling more hopeful. And, how people with disabilities could go to space. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Miriam Kramer, and David Nather. 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Latin America turns to China and Russia for COVID-19 vaccines The new "Right Stuff" Axios-Ipsos poll: Americans' hopes rise after a year of COVID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Mars 202110min

The pandemic, the power grid failure in Texas, and many other catastrophic failures from the past year have made it clear that many of the systems we rely on are unprepared for the worst. Plus, how former President Trump and NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be affecting Washington this week. And, the mood in Minneapolis ahead of the trial over George Floyd's death. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Mike Allen and Torey Van Oot. 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Protecting America against catastrophe Cuomo scandal snares Dems on #MeToo What we know about Minneapolis' security plans for Derek Chauvin's trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Mars 202110min

We wrap up the week by catching you up on the expected House vote on the Covid-19 relief bill, and the next spending bill lawmakers are turning their attention to. Plus, How your Fitbit might be the fastest way to detect covid. And, a new look at the civil rights activism of Billie Holiday. Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Ina Fried and Russell Contreras 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Exclusive: Bernie ready to roll on roads Fitbit CEO: Wearables can detect COVID and more Endangered jazz history faces greater risk with the pandemic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Feb 202110min

More than 700 unaccompanied children were in Border Patrol custody as of Sunday morning, according to an internal Customs and Border Protection document obtained by Axios. It's another sign of President Biden's looming border crisis. Plus, some good news with COVID and nursing homes. And, a turning point in how cities select police chiefs. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Sam Baker and Jennifer Kingson. 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, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: New coronavirus cases fall by 20% Nursing home COVID cases have drastically declined The modern way to hire a big city police chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Feb 202110min

We’re in the longest period of time since the minimum wage has been created that it hasn’t been adjusted. You’ve probably heard the progressive and Congressional Democrats argument for a $15 an hour federal minimum wage. Now, some Republicans are responding with a proposal to raise it to $10 an hour by 2025. Plus, what we’re just learning about security around the Jan. 6 insurrection. And, how Home Depot is a proxy for the housing markets. Guests: Axios' Sarah Mucha, Courtenay Brown and Glen Johnson. 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: GOP senators unveil $10 minimum wage hike proposal What Home Depot tells us about the country's housing boom Ex-Capitol security chiefs say they didn't receive FBI memo warning of Jan. 6 "war" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Feb 202110min