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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Biden's "Build Back Better" goes global

Biden's "Build Back Better" goes global

President Biden is heading to Rome today for the G20 summit. It will be the first time most of the world's largest economies will meet in person since the pandemic began. Plus, a new law makes it har...

28 Okt 202111min

Kids COVID vaccine endorsement, plus who's eligible for boosters

Kids COVID vaccine endorsement, plus who's eligible for boosters

After what’s felt like a long, long wait, an FDA advisory panel yesterday voted to recommend the Pfizer COVID vaccine for kids ages 5-11. Plus: understanding who is eligible for a covid booster, and w...

27 Okt 202111min

Crimes against houses of worship are on the rise

Crimes against houses of worship are on the rise

From Jewish synagogues and Buddhist temples to Catholic churches and Muslim mosques, houses of worship are this year experiencing high levels of vandalism, arson and other property damage. According t...

26 Okt 202111min

Why Virginia governor’s race is so closely-watched

Why Virginia governor’s race is so closely-watched

It’s the final week of the governor’s race in Virginia between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin. It’s a huge test for Democrats as they try to hold onto this must-have state. Pl...

25 Okt 202111min

House holds Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress

House holds Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress

It’s Friday, when we usually talk about the week in politics, which this week has included the House voting to hold Steven Bannon in contempt of Congress, Attorney General Merrick Garland’s first test...

22 Okt 202111min

A new position of power for American workers

A new position of power for American workers

Across the country, workers are angry -- demanding better pay and conditions. Since last week, some 10,000 John Deere workers have been on strike in Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Colorado and Georgia after ...

21 Okt 202111min

The new information age

The new information age

America’s economic edge in tech used to be because of hardware, like computers, and software, or programming -- think companies like Facebook or Google. But now we’re at a tipping point in the shift t...

20 Okt 202111min

Why China’s hypersonic missile test matters for the U.S.

Why China’s hypersonic missile test matters for the U.S.

China tested a hypersonic missile last August, according to new reporting from the Financial Times. China says it wasn't a nuclear-capable missile, but a routine spacecraft check. So how worried shoul...

19 Okt 202111min

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