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Nearly half of Americans are living with obesity, according to a new analysis from NORC at the University of Chicago. States in the South and Midwest are showing some of the highest obesity numbers. Plus, Moderna’s CEO gets grilled by Congress. And, Muslim Americans lend a helping hand this Ramadan. Guests: Axios' Arielle Dreher and Zakat Foundation of America's Halil Demir.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Robin Linn, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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: Nearly half of Americans are living with obesity The Zakat Foundation Families scramble as union strike shutters hundreds of L.A. schools

TikTok said it has more than 150 million monthly U.S. users. The Chinese-owned video sharing app is on the hot seat on Capitol Hill this week. As lawmakers grapple with the app’s consumer privacy and data security practices. Plus, what’s at stake with today’s Fed announcement. And, evictions return to pre-pandemic levels. Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer, Alex Fitzpatrick and Neil Irwin.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, 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: TikTok’s size complicates U.S. ban threat TikTok bans spread globally Evictions have returned to — or exceeded — pre-pandemic levels

The new UN climate report shows that the window for limiting global warming is closing fast. Scientist are ringing the bells that current climate actions are taking place too slowly. Plus, how social media has fueled a raft of car thefts. And, the snack aisle is getting bigger. Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman, Annalise Frank and Jennifer Kingson.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Robin Linn, 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: UN report: Window for limiting global warming is closing Thieves across America are stealing Hyundais and Kias in seconds Fun foods proliferate as Americans snack more than ever

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Mariupol this weekend, marking his first trip to the Ukrainian territory Russia annexed in September. And, Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Moscow for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine.Plus, what you need to know about a possible criminal indictment against former President Trump.Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Mike Allen.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: Putin makes surprise visit to Ukrainian city of Mariupol Trump predicts he’ll be arrested Tuesday, calls for protests Timeline: The probe into Trump's alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels

U.S. aid to Ukraine is becoming a lightning rod issue among Republicans who are positioning themselves for 2024. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made waves this week when he came out against U.S. support in Ukraine. Plus, a lifeline for First Republic Bank. And, cutting down on the cost of streaming. Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Javier E. David and Rahul Mukherjee.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. 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: Two Americas Index: Ukraine divides conservatives First Republic rescue calms markets, but worst not over yet Streaming Optimizer

In Texas on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk seemed to be open to overturning the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs involved in medication abortion.Plus, the tech industry implodes and advances all at once.Guests: Axios' Oriana González and Scott Rosenberg.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. 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: Abortion pill ruling could create a tempest for FDA's drug approval process OpenAI releases major new chatbot engine Meta to cut 10,000 more jobs, eliminate 5,000 openings

President Biden signed a gun control executive order on Tuesday, with the main goal of strengthening background checks. But the move also highlights the limits of his power on this issue. Plus, the EPA proposes new limits for cancer-causing chemicals in our drinking water. And, a Russian jet collides with a U.S. drone over the Black Sea. Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, The Guardian's Abené Clayton, Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc's Sri Vedachalam.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Fonda Mwangi and Alex Suguira. 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: Biden takes executive action on background checks for guns EPA moves to limit "forever chemicals" in drinking water Russian jet collides with U.S. drone over Black Sea

Homelessness increased nationwide in 2022. Nearly 600,000 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night in January 2022, according to a HUD assessment. All of this is having a big impact on local elections in Western cities. Plus, the markets react to the Silicon Valley Bank fallout. And, the Biden administration tries to balance energy and the environment in Alaska. Guests: Axios' John Frank, Kim Bojórquez, Matt Phillips and Ben Geman.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. 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: How homelessness is driving local politics in the West Biden administration approves Willow oil project in Alaska The aftermath of Silicon Valley Bank's bailout

After a weekend of speculation and anxiety following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, federal banking regulators on Sunday night determined that FDIC insurance funds will be used to protect Silicon Valley Bank depositors from losing their money. Plus, China gets a major diplomatic win. And, atmospheric rivers bring more rain, snow and flooding to California. Guests: Axios' Neil Irwin, Felix Salmon and Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. 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: U.S. protects Silicon Valley Bank depositors Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to resume relations after China mediation What is an atmospheric river? Weather event behind California floods, record snow

President Biden presented an almost 7 trillion budget on Thursday with plans to tax the ultra rich to address a funding crisis with Medicare. Nearly 60 million senior citizens in the U.S. rely on Medicare for health insurance. Plus, a make-or-break year for the Academy Awards. And, spring flowers are popping up early all over America. Guests: Axios' Caitlin Owens, Hans Nichols and Tim Baysinger.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. 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: Biden's Medicare budget proposals may have some bite Biden proposes $6.8 trillion budget to make rich pay "fair share" Oscar Best Picture nominees have highest total box office since 2010