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The massive climate, tax and health care bill that Senate democrats passed over the weekend is expected to go to the House for a vote on Friday. If passed as is, the bill will become the largest climate legislation ever passed by Congress, and will invest roughly $370 billion in renewable energy, electric vehicles and other climate programs. Plus: the Senate’s spending bill leaves states on their own to ease the burden of childcare costs. And: the great Serena Williams’ next chapter. Guests: Axios' Ben Geman and Dana Goldstein, national correspondent at the New York Times. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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: Why the climate bill's Senate passage matters What's inside Democrats' $740 billion tax, climate and health care bill Child care subsidies would send 1.2 million women into the workforce, new paper finds With Child Care Scarce, States Try to Fix ‘a Broken Market’ (New York Times) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Aug 202211min

Former President Donald Trump said on Monday that the FBI searched his Florida residence at Mar-a-Lago. Two sources familiar with the matter told Axios’s Jonathan Swan that it was their understanding the search was related to documents taken from the White House -- documents that may have been classified. Plus: a series of killings shakes a Muslim community in New Mexico. And: some news about Axios. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev; Gino Gutierrez, reporter for KSFR; and Samia Assed, Albuquerque resident and activist. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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: Trump says Mar-a-Lago raided by FBI Murders of four Muslim men prompt New Mexico to boost police presence Axios agrees to sell to Cox Enterprises for $525 million Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Aug 202211min

Democrats on Sunday passed a sweeping $740 billion tax, climate and health care bill after 24 straight hours of debate. The Inflation Reduction Act includes lowering the cost of prescription drugs, raising taxes on corporations - and the largest investment in clean energy and emissions cuts the Senate has ever passed. Plus: Why this weekend’s conflict in Gaza was different. And: rents are skyrocketing everywhere. Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Barak Ravid and Emily Peck. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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: Senate Democrats pass $740 billion tax, climate and health care bill Gaza ceasefire to take effect Sunday night Remote workers pushed up incomes and home prices in these cities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Aug 202211min

Five states held primaries this week in a big test for Trump’s political power. In Kansas, the abortion rights victory is cementing Democrats abortion focus ahead of the midterms. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Josh Kraushaar. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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: Kansas referendum boosts Democrats' midterm focus on abortion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Aug 202211min

California is the latest state to declare a state of emergency over the monkeypox outbreak. The CDC says more than 6,600 U.S. cases of monkeypox have been reported since May, and as that number grows so does pressure for more government action. Plus, back to school could mean disease outbreaks beyond COVID. And, credit card balances are soaring. Guests: Axios' Tina Reed, Arielle Dreher, and Courtenay Brown. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Aug 202211min

Kansas voters last night decisively rejected an anti-abortion constitutional amendment. It was the first time voters have cast ballots on the issue since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade – and last night’s vote was closely watched for what it could tell us about broader American sentiment on abortion rights. Plus, how to fireproof a home. And, Taiwan reacts to Pelosi’s visit. Guests: Axios' Oriana Gonzalez and Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian and NPR's Lauren Sommer. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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: Kansas voters reject anti-abortion constitutional amendment Fireproofing your home isn't very expensive — but few states require it National Fire Protection Association — Preparing homes for wildfire Pelosi to Taiwan president: "We will not abandon our commitment" to island Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Aug 202211min

President Biden last night announced the U.S. killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a strike in Afghanistan. It's the most significant blow to al-Qaeda since the death of Osama bin Laden 11 years ago. Plus: the risks of Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan visit. And: with rents skyrocketing, we want your stories. Guests: Idrees Ali, Reuters' foreign policy correspondent and Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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: Biden: "Justice has been delivered" with death of al-Qaeda leader Why Pelosi's Taiwan visit matters to China The mystery of NYC’s high rents, solved (sort of) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Aug 202211min

The death toll from severe flooding in Kentucky has risen to at least 26. That includes four young siblings who were swept away from their parents in the floodwaters. Hundreds had to be evacuated by boat or helicopter and thousands are still without electricity. More rain is expected today and tomorrow. And many of the communities affected by these floods still haven’t fully recovered from last year’s floods and tornadoes in Kentucky. Plus, Democrats could finally deliver on a drug pricing promise. Guests: Axios' Andrew Friedman and Adriel Bettelheim. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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: Death toll rises to 16 from "most-devastating" flooding in eastern Kentucky Biden poised to deliver on decades-long Democratic promise [NEEDS TO BE UPDATED] First Street Foundation — For checking the climate risk factors of homes and properties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Aug 202211min