Joe Biden's latest cabinet picks
1 big thing16 Des 2020

Joe Biden's latest cabinet picks

This week, we're hearing about even more cabinet nominations for the Biden administration. Former South Bend mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is one - and now, we have the scoop on who will fill the roles of Energy Secretary and the head of the Environmental Protection Agency. Plus, what’s standing in the way of COVID herd immunity. And, how virtual reality could help fight racism. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Sam Baker and Russell Contreras. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Erica Pandey, 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: Scoop: Biden eyes last-minute GOP pick America's rural outbreaks near their vaccine Recreating racism in VR to fight real racism

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Laurie Santos: Finding connection in lonely times

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AI's big year and the tools changing our lives

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Chloe Akers: Bringing politics back to the middle

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José Andrés: Food as a tool of war and peace

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Introducing "1 big thing", a new podcast from Axios

Introducing "1 big thing", a new podcast from Axios

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Hunter Biden’s indictment and a government shutdown on the horizon

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