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Democrats’ chances of beating the GOP in Arizona, a key swing state in the midterms, are growing. The Cook Political Report last week moved the Arizona senate race from its “toss up” category to "leans Democratic." Arizona Republicans nominated MAGA-aligned candidates in races across the state. Plus, spam text messages have exploded: how the FCC could respond. And, hurricane season picks up. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Margaret Harding McGill. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, 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: Red flags for Arizona Republicans FCC takes long-delayed step against spam text surge DeSantis declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Ian nears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Sep 202211min

With midterms right around the corner, last week saw a bump in voters showing interest in immigration over abortion. Plus, the U.S. sanctions Iran, after the death of a woman in police custody. And, passengers say they’re more frustrated with U.S. airports. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Erica Pandey, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi, 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 Search interest in abortion falls as the border rises Ginni Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 select committee U.S. sanctions Iran's morality police over death of woman in custody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Sep 202211min

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilization of Russian reserves for the war in Ukraine Wednesday. And in at least 38 cities across Russia, hundreds of people organized protests against the mobilization. Plus, what the Fed’s latest rate hike means for the housing market. And, what’s motivating you to vote or stay home in November. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Emily Peck. 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: Putin announces partial military mobilization for Russian citizens Over 1,300 Russians detained in protests against partial military mobilization Fed raises rates 0.75 percentage points, signals more to come Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Sep 202211min

For the first time in three years, leaders from around the world are gathering in New York City for the UN General Assembly. The war in Ukraine is set to dominate this week’s meetings. President Biden will give a speech today, as will Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who will be addressing the assembly remotely. But can anything practical come from the gathering? Plus, the pandemic made more Americans want to straighten their teeth. Now orthodontists and direct-to-consumer companies are battling it out. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Lin, 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 dominates UN General Assembly Turkish president and Israeli PM hold first in-person meeting since 2008 The war for your teeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Sep 202211min

President Biden said "the pandemic is over" in an interview with CBS’ 60 minutes on Sunday. But the White House is still asking Congress for an additional 22.4 billion in COVID funding. In the U.S., nearly 3,000 people died from COVID in the past week. The World Health Organization Director-General says the end of the pandemic "is in sight," but that "we are not there yet." Plus, a new spotlight on who gets sick pay in America. And, the murder conviction that helped make podcasts popular, overturned. Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Kaiser Health News’ Julie Rovner. 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: Biden: "The pandemic is over" Work-life policies are increasingly high-stakes economics "Serial" case: Judge vacates Adnan Syed's conviction for 1999 murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Sep 202211min

Fiona, the first major Atlantic hurricane of the season, is bringing heavy rains, high winds and widespread power outages to Puerto Rico. The power grid, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Maria five years ago, failed yesterday afternoon and the entire island lost power -- even before Fiona made landfall. Plus, the murky road ahead for migrants sent from Texas to Massachusetts. And, is the pressure to free Brittney Griner fading? Guests: Axios' Steph Solis and NBC News' Nicole Acevedo. 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: Hurricane Fiona brings "catastrophic" flooding, power outages to Puerto Rico Lawyers for Martha's Vineyard migrants urge Feds to open criminal probe Biden met with families of Griner and Whelan at White House Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Sep 202210min

We’re 53 days from the November election, and some wildcard voters are feeling "meh" about their options. But the bases are fired up. Axios' Josh Kraushaar on what we know, and how the week in Washington could affect the upcoming election. Plus, the Saudi-funded circuit changing the game for men’s golf. Guests: Axios' Josh Kraushaar and Jeff Tracy. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, 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 MAGA’s New Hampshire sweep Republicans' rocky attempt to change the abortion narrative Everything you need to know about the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Sep 202211min

A major rail strike has been averted. That’s the early morning statement from the White House. Here’s why this matters: Virtually everything in our country -- from food to gas and retail goods -- relies on the nearly 140,000-mile rail network that expands across 49 states. But the tens of thousands of freight workers and their unions appear to have reached an agreement. And, Minnesota nurses stage a the three-day walk out. Plus, Latinos are reclaiming the accent mark as a show of cultural pride. Guests: Axios' Emily Peck, Torey Van Oot and Astrid Galván. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, 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: 15,000 Minnesota nurses go on strike in Twin Cities, Duluth Latinos are reclaiming the accent mark Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Sep 202210min