The push to diversify kids programming
In our latest installment of the Hard Truths series examining systemic racism in the U.S., we look at the renewed push to diversify children’s TV shows. Guests: Axios reporter Oriana Gonzalez. Credits...
20 Nov 202110min
The latest on COVID booster shots
The FDA is likely to sign off shortly on the Pfizer booster shot for everyone 18 and over, but many cities and states like New York City and California have already made boosters available to all adul...
19 Nov 202111min
Drug overdose deaths hit a new record
More than 100,000 people died of an overdose in the 12 month period ending in April of this year, according to CDC data. Plus, the House issues a rare censure of a Republican lawmaker. And, a debate...
18 Nov 202111min
Migrants trapped at the Poland-Belarus border
Tensions are rising in Eastern Europe, on the border between Belarus and Poland. Yesterday, Polish police began using water cannons and tear gas against people trying to cross into the country. For we...
17 Nov 202111min
Out-of-network costs spin out of control
People who have health insurance but get sick with diseases that require out-of-network care can face staggering costs. Plus, the future of at-home COVID testing. And, Florida’s special legislative ...
16 Nov 202111min
Progressives worry about getting their spending agenda passed
House Democrats continue to push for a vote of that nearly two trillion dollar Build Back Better spending bill. After months of wrangling, no date has been set and passage of President Biden’s massive...
15 Nov 202111min
Veterans Day Special: Inside 'Third Squad'
President Biden last August announced the end of America’s 20-year war in Afghanistan. But for the 800,000 American service members who participated in America’s longest war, the devastating psycholog...
11 Nov 202112min
The light at the end of the pandemic tunnel
Yesterday we talked about American pessimism around the economy. But as our latest Axios-Ipsos poll shows, we are optimistic about some things like the state of the pandemic. According to our poll, Am...
10 Nov 202110min
