Biden and McCarthy’s debt ceiling battle
The next debt ceiling meeting between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is set for Monday afternoon. But there’s another possible constitutional option that some Democrats are pushing for: using the 14th Amendment. Plus, passport delays may derail summer travel. And, a $29 hot dog in Manhattan is the new symbol for food inflation. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Kelly Tyko and Jennifer Kingson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Biden teases 14th Amendment "authority" on debt ceiling Passport application delays could derail summer travel Behold, the $29 hot dog Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 Maj 202311min
How AI could affect the loneliness epidemic
One potential use of AI is to help individuals who are lonely or isolated, but as Axios' Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried explains, there are perils to beware, too. Plus, Americans say guns are a top threat to public health. And, Montana signs the first statewide ban of TikTok. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Ina Fried. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Axios-Ipsos poll: Gun violence soars as public health concern AI's loneliness crisis Montana first U.S. state to ban TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Maj 202311min
The toll of caregiving on mental health
Latinos remain the country’s youngest and fastest-growing demographic and the next president will need to appeal to these voters. Especially Democrats, who’ve been losing ground to Republicans. Plus, the challenges of caretaking. And, the new Zelda game smashes records. Guests: Axios' Sophia Cai, Stephen Totilo and NBC’s Richard Lui. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Inside Biden's plan to win back Latino voters Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sells 10 million copies in 3 days Unconditional movie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18 Maj 202311min
ChatGPT head asks Congress to regulate AI
The CEO of OpenAi, which is the company that makes ChatGPT, testified before the Senate Judiciary committee on Tuesday. CEO Sam Altman asked the committee about oversight for generative AI. Plus, a new report says abortion bans lead to life-threatening complications. And, the latest in the debt ceiling negotiations. Guests: Axios' Ashley Gold, Oriana González and Hans Nichols. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: OpenAI CEO in "historic" move calls for regulation before Congress Report: Abortion bans led to life-threatening health complications Biden shortening overseas trip ahead of debt ceiling deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Maj 202311min
The unsettled debate over masking in hospitals
The COVID-19 public health emergency is officially over, but masking in health care settings like hospitals is still a topic of debate. Plus, how the IRS could soon disrupt the tax preparation industry. And, China sentences a U.S. citizen to life in prison for espionage. Guests: Axios' Tina Reed and Han Chen; and The Washington Post's Jacob Bogage. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn, Lydia McMullen-Laird and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Industry debates continued masking in health care settings IRS tests free e-filing system that could compete with tax prep giants China sentences elderly U.S. citizen to life in prison on spying charges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16 Maj 202311min
Why the world is watching Turkey’s elections
The Turkish presidential elections look to be headed to a runoff. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and opposition leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu didn’t reach the majority of votes needed for Sunday's election. Plus, planning for the next COVID-level shock to the economy. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Felix Salmon. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: Turkey election: Erdoğan leads but runoff likely Felix Salmon on what he got wrong about the COVID economy The Phoenix Economy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Maj 202312min
State of Play: debt ceiling talks and a murky 2024
The political fight over the debt ceiling continues to grow, as we approach a cliff that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says will come at the start of June. Meanwhile, lies were a central theme in politics this week. Axios' Hans Nichols explains in our weekly politics State of Play. Plus, the FDA lifts a longtime restriction on blood donations. And, Netflix says it will put billions into more Korean content. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols; University of California, Irvine's Kyung Hyun Kim; and LAist's Vivian Yoon. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: White House debt ceiling meeting postponed FDA formally loosens blood donor restrictions on gay, bisexual men California Love: K-Pop Dreaming - Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Maj 202312min
The end of Title 42 at the U.S.-Mexico border
Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration policy that made it easier for authorities to turn people away at the U.S.-Mexico border, is set to expire today. Plus, U.S. Representative George Santos is charged with fraud, money laundering and more FDA advisors endorse over-the-counter birth control pills. And, a project to bring descendants of enslaved people closer to their ancestors. Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, and "Descendant" co-writer and producer Dr. Kern Jackson. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: The end of Title 42 at the U.S.-Mexico border FDA advisors endorse over-the-counter birth control pills Rep. George Santos charged with fraud, money laundering and more Documentary brings descendants of enslaved people closer to their ancestors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Maj 202312min
