What extreme heat reveals about climate change

More than 1,500 record-high temperatures have been recorded in the U.S. this month, according to NOAA. And a new study finds a definitive link between this extreme heat and climate change. But the biggest discovery may be just how vulnerable we are to the warming of the planet. Plus, Israel curbs the power of its Supreme Court, and tens of thousands protest. And, Speaker McCarthy’s quiet winning streak. Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman, Barak Ravid and Josh Kraushaar. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn 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: McCarthy's winning streak What to know about Israel’s contentious judicial overhaul plan Heat wave expands across the U.S., as Southwest continues to swelter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices