
1 big thing
Axios podcast host Niala Boodhoo digs deep with leaders you know — or need to know — in business, politics and culture. Every week, all in under 20 minutes.About Axios: Axios is a digital media company launched in 2017. Axios helps you become smarter, faster with news and information across politics, tech, business, media, science and the world. Subscribe to our newsletters at axios.com/newsletters and download our mobile app at axios.com/app. About Niala Boodhoo: Niala Boodhoo is the host of 1 big thing and previously hosted Axios Today She was the founding Host and Executive Producer of the award-winning news program The 21st. An alum of Reuters, The Miami Herald and WBEZ/Chicago, Niala was a 2019-2020 Knight-Wallace fellow.
Latest episodes

Jun 16, 2023 • 12min
Reclaiming the Black cowboy for Juneteenth
For many, the image of a cowboy is a white man in the American West. But the original cowboys were Black and Latino, and this year some Black cowboys are using Juneteenth as an opportunity to reclaim their history.
Plus, House Democrats try to squeeze the GOP on abortion.
And, the Supreme Court rules to preserve a Native American adoption law.
Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras and Mike Allen.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.Go deeper:
Reclaiming the Black cowboy for Juneteenth
Scoop: House Dems try to squeeze GOP on abortion
Biden could lose first two ’24 contests to RFK Jr.
Supreme Court delivers win for Native American tribes in adoption case

Jun 15, 2023 • 12min
A critical shortage of cancer drugs in the U.S.
Some chemotherapy drugs are currently in such short supply in the U.S. that doctors are going to extreme lengths to get patients the treatments they need. The shortage is fueling new calls to fortify the U.S. drug supply chain.
Plus, the Fed ends its rate hike streak.
And, record numbers of people have been forcibly displaced worldwide.
Guests: Axios' Tina Reed, Matt Phillips and Laurin-Whitney Gottbrath.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.Go deeper:
Cancer drug shortages highlight supply chain vulnerabilities
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, signals more hikes ahead
Record 110 million people forcibly displaced worldwide, UN says

Jun 14, 2023 • 12min
Trump faces his federal indictment
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Tuesday in a Miami courtroom to federal charges around his handling of classified documents and obstruction of justice.Plus, why Reddit API changes matter well beyond the site itself.Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson and Sara Fischer.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Ben O'Brien 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:
Trump pleads not guilty to all federal charges in classified docs probe
What to know ahead of Trump's arraignment in Miami
Thousands of Reddit communities go dark in protest of API changes

Jun 13, 2023 • 12min
The U.S. economy that just keeps on chugging
There's been a lot of worry about the U.S. economy for months, but things really haven’t fallen apart, at least not yet. We get a reality check on the state of the economy.
Plus, why some states are banning Chinese homebuyers.
And, more than a million people are being pushed off Medicaid rolls.
Guests: Axios' Han Chen, Neil Irwin, and Adriel Bettelheim.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn 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:
"Timex economy" just keeps on ticking
States seek to bar Chinese citizens from buying homes
More than 725K pushed off Medicaid rolls by redeterminations

Jun 12, 2023 • 12min
Why Trump's handling of classified documents is different
Donald Trump’s federal indictment has ratcheted up the former president’s rhetoric, and unleashed a new wave of anger from his supporters just before his court date on Tuesday. We get the latest, and a breakdown of what makes Trump's case different than past probes for other politicians.
Plus, an onslaught of tipping requests turns some consumers off.
And, the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson and Kelly Tyko.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn 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:
Trump's survive-the-unsurvivable plan
Tipping onslaught pushes some consumers to close their wallets
4 children lost for 40 days after a plane crash are found alive in Colombian jungle

Jun 9, 2023 • 11min
Trump indicted in classified documents probe
Former President Donald Trump said on Thursday he has been indicted in the classified documents investigation. For our weekly politics State of Play, we hear more about the indictment, plus take a look at the Supreme Court ruling that delivered a victory to Black voters in Alabama.
Plus, an El Niño announcement spells bad news for weather.
And, what to read this summer.
Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols and Andrew Freedman; WBEZ's Greta Johnsen.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.Go deeper:
TRUMP SAYS HE'S BEEN INDICTED IN CLASSIFIED DOCS PROBE
Supreme Court rules in favor of minority voters and Voting Rights Act
El Niño officially develops amid record weather extremes: NOAA
Nerdette

Jun 8, 2023 • 11min
Wildfire smoke causes record air pollution in the Eastern U.S.
The eastern U.S. has been blanketed in smoke from Canadian wildfires over the past few days. It’s gotten so bad that many places, like New York City, broke air quality records. We have what you need to know.Plus, preparing for student loans to come back this summer.Guests: Axios' Javier David and Jacob Knutson, The Washington Post’s Danielle Douglas-Gabriel.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.Go deeper:
Smoke from Canadian wildfires leads to record poor air quality in East U.S.
How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
The student loan payment pause will end soon. Here’s what to know.

Jun 7, 2023 • 11min
Trans visibility in television today
This year, GLAAD reported there are 596 LGBTQ regular and recurring characters across broadcast, cable and streaming shows -- 32 are trans. For Pride month we’re looking at trans visibility in TV and film today, and how we got here.
Plus, destruction in Ukraine at a critical time in the war.
And, Saudi influence now looms large over professional golf.
Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Jeff Tracy, Bentley University's Dr. Traci Abbott.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn 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:
Destruction of key dam in Ukraine causes flooding, raises nuclear risks
GLAAD’s 27th annual Where We Are on TV Report
Golf tour rivals PGA and Saudi-backed LIV agree to surprise merger

Jun 6, 2023 • 11min
Climate change makes some of the U.S. uninsurable
Allstate recently joined State Farm as another major insurer to no longer accept new applications for California property insurance. Concerns are now growing around the country about the viability of the industry.
Plus, the disconnect between workers and employers on menopause.
And, how do you approach summer reading?
Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman and Emily Peck.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn 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:
Uninsurable America: Climate change hits the insurance industry
The menopause gap at work
Maven

Jun 5, 2023 • 11min
The 2024 GOP field widens
It's another big week for the 2024 presidential elections, with at least three Republican candidates expected to throw their hats into the ring.
Plus, hundreds die in a train crash in India.
Also, new leadership across journalism.
And, a new message of hope heads to the cosmos.
Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson and Sara Fischer.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Margaret Talev, 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:
Signal error likely caused deadly train crash in India, officials say
Chuck Todd to leave NBC's "Meet the Press" in September
NASA message in a bottle
Sign Your Name to Europa Clipper's Message in a Bottle