U.S. child poverty rates drop to record low
Census Bureau data released Tuesday shows America's child poverty rate plunged in 2021, accelerating a decade-long decline. The decline was spurred by government assistance programs including pandemic-era aid. But August’s inflation numbers also show that the price for essentials like food, rent and medical care are still rapidly rising, putting pressure on low-income families in particular. We dig deep into these two important pieces of economic data and what they tell us about what’s happening on the lower end of the income spectrum. And cryptocurrency gets greener. Plus, Twitter’s legal versus moral obligations. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Brady Dale and Dan Primack Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. 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: America's successful war on poverty (story in draft) The everywhere inflation The Merge is 2022's second biggest crypto event (story in draft) Twitter shareholders approve Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover offer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Sep 202211min
The GOP backlash against student loan forgiveness
22 Republican Governors sent a letter to President Biden on Monday, asking him to withdraw his student loan forgiveness plan. The governors are saying that only 16 to 17% of Americans have federal student loan debt and now the burden is being shifted to everyone, including low income taxpayers. And, inside U.S. efforts to stop human smuggling in Guatemala. Plus, beer could be in trouble. Guests: Axios' Shawna Chen, Stef Kight, and Mike Deehan. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. 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: GOP governors urge Biden to withdraw his student loan forgiveness plan Axios in Guatemala: Inside U.S. efforts to stop human smuggling Brace for the coming beer shortage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Sep 202211min
How the U.S. and its allies are giving Ukraine an edge
The Ukrainian military says it’s retaken more than 3,000 square kilometers of territory from Russia. American officials say the advance was in part due to increased intelligence sharing with the United States, but as President Biden asks for more aid for Ukraine, he’s facing new pushback. Plus, major credit card providers will start categorizing gun shop purchases. And, we want to know what’s driving you to vote this November. Guests: Olivier Knox, National Political Correspondent at the Washington Post and Abené Clayton, reporter at The Guardian. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. 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: Ukraine furthers gains in Kharkiv region following major breakthrough Visa, Mastercard, AmEx to start categorizing gun shop sales The staggering lack of female artists in America's museums Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Sep 202211min
The heated final weeks of Georgia's Senate race
The Senate race going on in Georgia right now is neck and neck, between Republican Herschel Walker and incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock. It’s one of the rare competitions between two Black candidates on the national stage – and each has a very different message for voters about racism. Plus, the world mourns Queen Elizabeth. And, reframing the evangelical view of climate change. Guests: Axios' Emma Hurt and Dave Lawler; Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. 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: Two Black Georgia Senate rivals; two takes on racism [please update] Bible demands action on climate change, Evangelicals say in new report In photos: Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Sep 202211min
Famine is coming to East Africa
More than 7 million people in Somalia are in dire need of food assistance. And the UN has warned that famine there is “at the door." East Africa has had four straight failed rainy seasons, for the first time in more than half a century. That, combined with rising food prices exacerbated by the war in Ukraine, are endangering an estimated 20 million people in the Horn of Africa region. Plus, how a ruling on HIV PrEP meds could affect access to other preventative care. Guests: Axios' Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath, Emily Peck, and Tina Reed. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. 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: "Famine is at the door" in Somalia, UN aid chief warns Federal judge rules that mandated HIV PrEP coverage violates religious freedom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Sep 202211min
Russia pushes European energy to the brink
Russia has stopped gas flow to Europe. The Nord Stream pipeline has been a key source of natural gas for decades, providing heat and electricity across the region. And the result of Russia’s actions are already being felt keenly in Europe - even before cold weather sets in. Plus, could zero-down mortgages close the racial homeownership gap? And, the California power grid struggles against more extreme heat. Guests: Axios' Matt Phillips and Megan Rose Dickey; Logan Mohtashami, Lead Data Analyst for HousingWire Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. 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: Bank of America Tests No-Down-Payment Mortgages in Black and Hispanic Neighborhoods R.I.P. Europe's energy system [please update] Heat wave in West breaks records, threatens California grid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Sep 202211min
What to know about the new boosters
How soon after a COVID infection, or after your last booster, can you get the new shot? Axios' Adriel Bettelheim explains what we know about the new boosters tailored to the Omicron sub-variants that are now widely available. Plus, state legislatures see a record number of first-generation immigrants. Israel admits one of its military involved in "friendly fire" death of Palestinian-American Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. And, a win for Team Trump in the DOJ probe. Guests: Axios' Adriel Bettelheim, and Sophia Cai. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. 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: Judge grants Trump request for special master to review Mar-a-Lago docs Israeli investigation finds Shireen Abu Akleh likely killed by unintentional IDF fire What to know about new COVID boosters State legislatures see record number of first-generation immigrants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6 Sep 202211min
Biden’s MAGA warning
President Biden spoke in Philadelphia last night, with a warning about former President Trump, his followers, and what he said was their potential to harm American democracy. Plus, the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi continues. And, the stakes for the Artemis mission to the moon. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Miriam Kramer. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, Alex Sugiura, and Ben O'Brien. 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: Mississippi flood prompts National Guard deployment, schools move online NASA prepares to launch SLS Moon rocket for 1st time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2 Sep 202210min
