A vaccine reality check
1 big thing10 Nov 2020

A vaccine reality check

Yesterday, the pharmaceutical company, Pfizer announced its coronavirus vaccine trial was effective at preventing infections in 90% of previously uninfected people. As of now, there don't yet appear to be any serious safety concerns associated with the vaccine. This could be a major breakthrough in the fight against the virus, but there's still a lot left to figure out. Plus, Trump loyalists tell federal employees the election isn’t over yet. And, pollster problems post-vote. Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Jonathan Swan, and Sara Kehaulani Goo. 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: Pfizer CEO says he would've released vaccine data before election if possible Leaked call audio shows Trump officials denying election results Scoop: Trump privately discussing 2024 run Worried pollsters admit huge problem

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Why we don't know how bad crime in the U.S. really is

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Food costs are changing how we shop and eat

Food costs are changing how we shop and eat

The cost of food in grocery stores is up 11.9% from last year, according to the latest release of inflation numbers. That’s the largest increase since April 1979, and because of those skyrocketing foo...

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Senators reach a bipartisan gun safety deal

Senators reach a bipartisan gun safety deal

A bipartisan group of senators yesterday announced they've agreed on new legislation to address gun violence. The deal falls short of what many Democrats in Congress had been hoping for, but still rep...

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A "brazen" conspiracy: the Jan. 6 case against Trump

A "brazen" conspiracy: the Jan. 6 case against Trump

Last night was the first prime time public hearing held by the Congressional committee investigating the Jan 6. insurrection. The committee laid out its case to show a conspiracy by former President T...

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Gut-wrenching gun violence testimony in Washington

Gut-wrenching gun violence testimony in Washington

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9 Jun 202211min

Crime drives primary voters in California

Crime drives primary voters in California

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8 Jun 202211min

The January 6th committee goes prime time

The January 6th committee goes prime time

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7 Jun 202211min

The new American labor market

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6 Jun 202210min

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