Preparing for the next disaster
1 big thing1 Mars 2021

Preparing for the next disaster

The pandemic, the power grid failure in Texas, and many other catastrophic failures from the past year have made it clear that many of the systems we rely on are unprepared for the worst. Plus, how former President Trump and NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo will be affecting Washington this week. And, the mood in Minneapolis ahead of the trial over George Floyd's death. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Mike Allen and Torey Van Oot. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Protecting America against catastrophe Cuomo scandal snares Dems on #MeToo What we know about Minneapolis' security plans for Derek Chauvin's trial

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