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Yesterday, three major pieces of news came out from the Department of Justice and Attorney General Bill Barr. And it all involves the Trump administration. Plus, President-elect Biden’s economic team will write a new crisis playbook. And, the broken pipeline for Latino executives. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Felix Salmon and Erica Pandey Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Barr says DOJ has not seen evidence of fraud that would change election results Biden economic team will write a new crisis playbook The broken pipeline for Latino executives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Dec 202010min

The U.S.-Mexico border is often described as a dangerous place by politicians including President Donald Trump. But in reality, data from the FBI shows U.S. border cities are some of the safest in the country. Plus, a lame-duck attempt in Congress to revive another stimulus package. And, the NFL’s COVID crisis. Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras, Alayna Treene, and Jeff Tracy Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Dec 202010min

There are at least three promising vaccine candidates. Two are likely to get emergency use authorization in the coming weeks. A third showed promising results, but is facing questions. And more candidates are close behind. We walk you through what you need to know. Plus, how news outlets are adjusting to a time after President Donald Trump. And, a primer on the social media site Parler. Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Sara Fischer, and Dan Primack Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Nov 202010min

President-elect Joe Biden and his team can now officially begin the transition of power. But President Trump's delay cost the new administration 20 days of highly valuable planning time that is essential to pulling off a smooth transition of power across multiple agencies in the vast federal government. Bestselling author Michael Lewis joins us for an exclusive interview. Plus, the reality of 2020 holiday shopping. Guests: Axios' Aja Whitaker-Moore and author and host of the Pushkin podcast "Against the Rules," Michael Lewis. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 Nov 202010min

Last night, a key government agency gave the green light for President-elect Joe Biden's transition to formally begin. The General Services Administration's order allows for more than $6 million to be released as well as office space and briefings on the pandemic and national security to begin. Plus, why the rest of the world is very excited about the Oxford vaccine. And, billionaire Charles Koch tells Mike Allen partisanship doesn’t work. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Dave Lawler, and co-founder Mike Allen. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Key government agency says Biden transition can formally begin Oxford and AstraZeneca's vaccine won't just go to rich countries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Nov 202010min

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning against holiday travel. The day after 1 million Americans got on a plane, it's the highest volume of travelers airports have seen since the pandemic. Plus, how the country’s largest public university system is handling Thanksgiving. And, the life and death implications of delaying the presidential transition. Guests: Axios' Joann Muller, and Russell Contreras and State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, 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 Thanksgiving time bomb Colleges weigh student travel for Thanksgiving as pandemic worsens First look: GSA warned transition delays hurt communities of color Caravans are the new marches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Nov 202010min

President-elect Joe Biden was declared the winner of the election 13 days ago. President Trump has not conceded and his administration has not taken any steps to prepare for a transition of power. In a press conference yesterday, Biden explained why he won't let that get in the way of his path to the White House. Plus, the reality of COVID long haulers. And, saving our oceans with marine sanctuaries. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, UC Davis pulmonologist Dr. Nicholas Kenyon and National Geographic's Pristine Seas expedition leader Paul Rose. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, 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 possible long-lasting effects of COVID-19 A vast new ocean sanctuary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Nov 202010min

As of yesterday, 250 thousand Americans have died from the coronavirus. And yet, cases are still rising and government responses are varied and inconsistent. As partial restrictions take hold around the country, including curfews and some closed businesses, the question remains - are these responses actually based in science? Plus, a new ruling on unaccompanied minors at the border. And, the FAA gives the green light to bring back the Boeing 737 Max. Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Stef Kight and Courtenay Brown. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: America mortgages its future on school closures Judge blocks border officials from expelling unaccompanied migrant children Boeing 737 MAX cleared to fly by FAA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Nov 202010min