Texas's power problems
1 big thing17 Helmi 2021

Texas's power problems

More than 4 million Texans woke up yesterday morning without power after winter storms that affected more than half the country. Texas is the largest generator of wind energy in the U.S., and the outages have sparked a political debate about the state's electrical grid and use of green power. Plus, Biden’s push for more inclusive immigration language. And, the perils of long term unemployment. Guests: Axios' Ben Geman, Stef Kight and Erica Pandey. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, 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 perils of prolonged unemployment The status and politics of the Texas power crisis Scoop: Biden to use "more inclusive" immigration terms

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The push to diversify kids programming

The push to diversify kids programming

In our latest installment of the Hard Truths series examining systemic racism in the U.S., we look at the renewed push to diversify children’s TV shows. Guests: Axios reporter Oriana Gonzalez. Credits...

20 Marras 202110min

The latest on COVID booster shots

The latest on COVID booster shots

The FDA is likely to sign off shortly on the Pfizer booster shot for everyone 18 and over, but many cities and states like New York City and California have already made boosters available to all adul...

19 Marras 202111min

Drug overdose deaths hit a new record

Drug overdose deaths hit a new record

More than 100,000 people died of an overdose in the 12 month period ending in April of this year, according to CDC data. Plus, the House issues a rare censure of a Republican lawmaker. And, a debate...

18 Marras 202111min

Migrants trapped at the Poland-Belarus border

Migrants trapped at the Poland-Belarus border

Tensions are rising in Eastern Europe, on the border between Belarus and Poland. Yesterday, Polish police began using water cannons and tear gas against people trying to cross into the country. For we...

17 Marras 202111min

Out-of-network costs spin out of control

Out-of-network costs spin out of control

People who have health insurance but get sick with diseases that require out-of-network care can face staggering costs. Plus, the future of at-home COVID testing. And, Florida’s special legislative ...

16 Marras 202111min

Progressives worry about getting their spending agenda passed

Progressives worry about getting their spending agenda passed

House Democrats continue to push for a vote of that nearly two trillion dollar Build Back Better spending bill. After months of wrangling, no date has been set and passage of President Biden’s massive...

15 Marras 202111min

Veterans Day Special: Inside 'Third Squad'

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President Biden last August announced the end of America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan. But for the 800,000 American service members who participated in America’s longest war, the devastating psycholog...

11 Marras 202112min

The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel

The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel

Yesterday we talked about American pessimism around the economy. But as our latest Axios-Ipsos poll shows, we are optimistic about some things like the state of the pandemic. According to our poll, Am...

10 Marras 202110min

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