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It's increasingly evident that foreign actors, particularly Russia, are working to sow division in the country through disinformation. Much like the 2016 and 2018 election cycles, they're looking to exploit certain vulnerable issues among voters. Plus, President Trump's campaign is tight on cash. And, astronomers discovered a groundbreaking new star system. Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer, Mike Allen and Miriam Kramer. 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: Trump faces surprising cash crunch Scientists spot surprising star system 1,300 light-years away Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Sep 202010min

100 years ago, the 19th amendment officially became part of the US constitution. But for black women - the ability to vote wasn't fully achieved for another 45 years. This episode is a special deep dive into the the hidden figures of the suffragist movement - and how their achievements continue to influence Black women's political reality. Guests: Johns Hopkins' University Professor of History Dr. Martha S. Jones and University of Texas at Austin Professor of Government Dr. Tasha Philpot. 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: 'It's a Struggle They Will Wage Alone.' How Black Women Won the Right to Vote One of Our Own: Black Female Candidates and the Voters Who Support Them Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Sep 202010min

Joe Biden is visiting Kenosha, Wisconsin today, the city where Jacob Blake was shot by police last week. And where two people died after the black lives matter protests turned violent. His visit comes a few days after Trump's own visit on Monday. Axios talked to 10 swing voters in Wisconsin about their feelings on the protests in their state and the upcoming election. Plus, the latest on Covid-19 cases in the U.S. And, a new type of black hole in deep space. Guests: Axios' Alexi McCammond, Sam Baker, and Miriam Kramer. 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: Colleges drive a new wave of coronavirus hotspots Axios-Ipsos poll: A harsh verdict for government's coronavirus response A new type of black hole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Sep 202010min

On election night, we might see immediate results from Republican voters who cast their ballots in person. Democrats and independents who are more leery of the pandemic are more likely to mail in their vote which will take longer to count. This could lead to what some democratic strategists are calling the red mirage - an electoral map showing a Trump win that will turn blue as more votes are counted. Plus, it's a great time to be a car dealer. And, the new $2,000 flip phones. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Joann Muller, and Ina Fried. 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: Exclusive: Dem group warns of apparent Trump Election Day landslide It's a great time to be a car dealer — but not so hot for buyers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Sep 202010min

As China's box office continues to grow and eventually eclipse the U.S. film market, Hollywood producers are bending over backwards to try to appease the Chinese government. Plus, what it’s like on the ground in Kenosha ahead of President Trump’s visit today. And, how to make a car sound like a car. Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Erica Pandey and Washington Post freelance reporter Mark Guarino. 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: China is censoring Hollywood's imagination The newest C-suite job is chief medical officer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Sep 202010min

In March of this year, President Trump said he believed economic recovery would come quickly after coronavirus lockdowns led to record unemployment numbers and business closures. But now, economists - and even Fed officials - are taking a rare public stance warning that without another stimulus package from Congress, we're likely facing a long-term recession. Plus, Joe Biden issues a challenge to President Trump over the violence in Portland. And, why we shouldn't be so quick to trust polls on the presidential election. Guests: Axios' Dion Rabouin, Hans Nichols, and Sara Kehaulani Goo. 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: Portland mayor responds to Trump: "Support us or stay the hell out of the way" Why the polls could lead us astray again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Aug 202010min

Last night just outside the White House, President Trump staged a political rally to formally accept his party’s nomination. More than a thousand people tightly packed the South Lawn on the final night of the Republican National Convention - while others protested just outside the White House. Plus, as more people move to coastal cities, the damages from storms like Hurricane Laura will intensify. And, thousands are expected to gather in Washington D.C. for the 57th anniversary of the March on Washington. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, and Bryan Walsh 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: The "expanding bull's-eye" of hurricane risk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Aug 202011min

Last night, the Milwaukee Bucks left the Orlando Magic waiting on the court in game 5 of the first round of the NBA playoffs. They were the first to go on strike in support of the protests in Kenosha over the shooting of Jacob Blake. That led to all three NBA playoff games last night being postponed along with the WNBA, Major League Soccer and the MLB had a few teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, who also refused to play. Plus, the political presidential parallels between now and 1968. And, the economic costs of closing schools. Guests: Axios' Kendall Baker, 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: NBA postpones all of tonight's playoff games after Milwaukee boycott Trump and Biden ready to refight 1968 The cost of closed schools Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Aug 202010min