Introduction

On February 3rd, a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, prompting an evacuation of local residents and questions about the safety of the area's water and air. Now some experts are worried residents don't have accurate information on health and safety risks.

• Plus, the GOP’s funding fight over China.
• And, why underwear tariffs are sexist.

Guests: Axios' Jael Holzman and Emily Peck; Johns Hopkins University's Pete DeCarlo.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin 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 we know about the Ohio train derailment
• The right's China funding fight
• PPI: U.S. Underwear Tariffs are Unfair to Women