The FDA Approves the First Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill

A political group is trying to get real money behind an independent candidate for the 2024 presidential election. And President Biden had a big week overseas. It’s our weekly politics State of Play.

• Plus, Hollywood actors walk out.
• How too much heat can harm our bodies long term.
• And, the first over-the-counter birth control pill.

Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Tina Reed and Tim Baysinger.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird 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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