Why Voice Notes Are So Popular

The Biden administration is ending its Covid public health emergency on Thursday, and the effects could be tangible for many Americans.

• Plus, a mass shooting in Texas is the second deadliest in the U.S. this year.
• And, why voice notes are now rivaling text messages.

Guests: Axios' Adriel Bettelheim and Natalie Daher.

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.

Go Deeper:

• What goes — and what doesn't — with the end of the public health emergency
• 8 killed, 7 injured in shooting at Allen outlet mall near Dallas
• The voice note boom