A reality check on Putin’s nuclear threat
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A reality check on Putin’s nuclear threat

Putin has said that Russia would use all available means to protect itself, with thinly veiled warnings about using nuclear weapons. He said last week, “This is not a bluff.” Just how credible are these threats? Plus, why we stay and rebuild in the face of devastating storms. And, Kim Kardashian’s 1.26 million dollar settlement with the SEC. GUESTS: Axios’ Michael Graff and Dan Primack; The Brookings Institution's Angela Stent. CREDITS: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Lin, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go Deeper: U.S. grapples with risk of nuclear war over Ukraine How Hurricane Ian caught so many off guard Kim Kardashian to pay $1.26 million in crypto charges settlement

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Biden in Ukraine, one year into the war

Biden in Ukraine, one year into the war

President Biden made a surprise visit to the capital Kyiv on Monday. It was his first time there since the war began, and he promised continued U.S. support for Ukraine in the war against Russia. Plu...

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Georgia grand jury recommends perjury charges in Trump election probe

Georgia grand jury recommends perjury charges in Trump election probe

Part of a grand jury report on former President Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election was released yesterday in Georgia. And portions say the grand jury believe one or more witnesses c...

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New findings on the "Doomsday Glacier"

New findings on the "Doomsday Glacier"

The Thwaites Glacier in Antartica is known as the “doomsday glacier" -- that's because if it melts, it could raise sea levels by up to 10 feet. Now, new research is changing our understanding of this ...

16 Feb 202312min

Hyped weight loss drugs raise equity concerns

Hyped weight loss drugs raise equity concerns

In 2022, more than 5 million prescriptions were written for diabetes drugs to be used for weight loss. The demand spiked because of social media influencers and celebrities touting the benefits. But w...

15 Feb 202311min

Air quality risks after the Ohio derailment

Air quality risks after the Ohio derailment

On February 3rd, a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, prompting an evacuation of local residents and questions about the safety of the area's water and air. Now some ...

14 Feb 202311min

More flying objects shot down over the U.S.

More flying objects shot down over the U.S.

The U.S. shot down an unidentified object on Sunday over Lake Huron — at least the fourth flying object to be downed in U.S. airspace since the start of the month, including the surveillance balloon f...

13 Feb 202311min

Getting aid to Turkey and Syria

Getting aid to Turkey and Syria

The death toll from the earthquake and its aftershocks in Syria and Turkey has now surpassed 20,000. The scale of the destruction and the freezing temperatures are hampering rescue efforts. The first ...

10 Feb 202311min

Junk fees and Biden's call to tackle them

Junk fees and Biden's call to tackle them

The White House says hotels make almost 3 billion dollars a year in resort fees. And the President wants to crack down on these kinds of "junk fees," not just at resorts but with credit cards and beyo...

10 Feb 202311min

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