More flying objects shot down over the U.S.
1 big thing13 Feb 2023

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 from China. We get a reality check on what's going on. Plus, the crushing cost of childcare. And, one of the Black artists you told us is inspiring you. Guests: Axios' Jennifer Kingson and Reuters' Idrees Ali . Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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: Fourth flying object shot down, this time in Michigan U.S. shoots down unidentified cylindrical object over Canada Exclusive: Babysitting rates surged nearly 10% last year

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