Introduction

The death toll from the earthquake and its aftershocks in Syria and Turkey has now surpassed 20,000. The scale of the destruction and the freezing temperatures are hampering rescue efforts. The first UN humanitarian aid convoy finally entered northwest Syria on Thursday.

• Plus, Biden takes control of the debt ceiling narrative.
• And, sports betting at the Super Bowl.

Guests: Axios' Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath, David Lindsey, and Kendall Baker.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, 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.

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