The week in politics
1 big thing23 Apr 2021

The week in politics

New decisions from the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden's busy week and the exclusive communications firm that helped the prosecution in Derek Chauvin's trial - a wrapup of this week in politics. Plus, activists and the Chauvin verdict - one historian's perspective. And, who’s ready for the Oscars? Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Sara Fischer and historian and activist Dr. Barbara Ransby. Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Exclusive: Chauvin trial prosecution worked with strategic communications firm A city's catharsis

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Americans' economic pessimism

Americans' economic pessimism

The October jobs report showed that job creation is roaring back. 531,000 jobs were added last month and unemployment fell to 4.6% - a pandemic low. This was good news for economists and experts who h...

9 Nov 202111min

The brewing culture war over vaccine mandates

The brewing culture war over vaccine mandates

Over the weekend, a federal appeals court temporarily suspended enforcement of President Biden’s vaccine mandate for private employers. This came shortly after the Biden administration set January 4th...

8 Nov 202111min

Why it’s so hard to tax the uber rich

Why it’s so hard to tax the uber rich

Yesterday, we talked about President Biden's plans on prescription drug prices and what that could mean for all of us. Another key platform the president campaigned on was taxing the rich, but that's ...

5 Nov 202111min

America’s roads are getting deadlier

America’s roads are getting deadlier

Motor vehicle crash fatalities spiked in the first six months of this year. In fact it’s the biggest half-year rise on record. That’s according to new data from the National Highway and Traffic Safety...

4 Nov 202111min

An election-night warning for Democrats

An election-night warning for Democrats

The Republican Party saw some key wins in yesterday’s elections, particularly in Virginia where candidate Glenn Youngkin was elected governor. Is this a warning to Democrats for 2022? Plus, Minneapol...

3 Nov 202111min

Surprises from SCOTUS on abortion

Surprises from SCOTUS on abortion

Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases challenging the Texas law that allows private citizens to sue to enforce the state’s six-week abortion ban. One of the cases was brought ...

2 Nov 202111min

Unpacking the climate action in Glasgow

Unpacking the climate action in Glasgow

COP 26, the annual UN Climate Conference, began yesterday in Glasgow Scotland. We got a preview of how things might go after the G20 Summit in Rome - and well, not great news. World leaders set a targ...

1 Nov 202111min

Answers to your questions on the kids COVID vaccine

Answers to your questions on the kids COVID vaccine

The rollout for the Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids ages 5 through 11 could begin as early as next week. We answer some of your questions. Plus, high stakes for the new Biden social spending framework....

29 Okt 202111min

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