A reality check on Putin’s nuclear threat
1 big thing4 Okt 2022

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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The FBI has issued a warning about threats to election workers ahead of the midterm elections. Colorado has been identified as one of the top states for threats to poll workers, which has put election...

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What a major grocery merger means for consumers

What a major grocery merger means for consumers

Two of the largest grocery store chains in the country are planning to merge. Kroger’s announced last Friday that it will buy its competitor Albertsons for nearly $25 billion. Together, Kroger and Alb...

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The January 6th committee's final warning

The January 6th committee's final warning

The January 6th House committee voted unanimously on Thursday to subpoena former President Donald Trump. It was a dramatic end to the committee's series of public hearings, and its last meeting before...

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Retirees could see biggest benefits bump since 1981

Retirees could see biggest benefits bump since 1981

While everyone has been watching inflation closely, Thursday’s Consumer Price Index is especially important for millions of retirees and others who depend on Social Security benefits. That’s because t...

13 Okt 202211min

LA puts the spotlight on Latinos and racism

LA puts the spotlight on Latinos and racism

Chaos irrupted at LA’s City Council meeting on Tuesday, after audio leaked of councilmember Nury Martinez making racist remarks in a conversation last year with other council members and a labor leade...

12 Okt 202211min

Russia launches deadly new strikes across Ukraine

Russia launches deadly new strikes across Ukraine

Russian missiles fired across Ukraine on Monday, hitting cities including the capital Kyiv, in the largest bombardment since the beginning of the war. The Ukrainian government said at least 14 people ...

11 Okt 202211min

State of Play: One month out from midterms

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President Joe Biden announced Thursday he will pardon everyone convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal law — and he’s urging governors to do the same. More than 6,500 people were convic...

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