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Axios reporters Jennifer Kingson and Emily Peck discuss how U.S. cities are combating extreme heat waves and the impact of climate change. They also touch on global hunger due to the war in Ukraine and proposed gun legislation in Canada. Plus, a positive note on the resurgence of monarch butterflies in Mexico.

As with virtually everything in the Senate these days, Democrat Joe Manchin of West Virginia holds a lot of power. As he engages in talks on climate and deficit reduction with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, could he also play a role in gun reform?Plus, what new details on George Floyd’s life reveal about the U.S. past and present.Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols; Robert Samuels, National Enterprise Reporter at The Washington PostCredits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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 believes "rational Republicans" could move on gun control Scoop: Manchin serious about Schumer talks

Could Uvalde be the mass shooting that spurs U.S. lawmakers to action that would prevent massacres like Tuesdays? It's a question many are asking this week, and Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treen says there are a few reasons to think this time might be different.Plus, Blinken’s China warning.Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene and Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: Why this time could be different Blinken: China poses "most serious, long-term challenge" to world order

We now have names and photos of most of the victims murdered on Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The majority of those killed were around 10 years old. Parents around the country are dealing with the horrific news, and it’s spurring some to action.Plus, can tech companies do better at helping to prevent mass shootings?Guests: Axios' Sophia Cai and Ashley Gold; Axios Today listenersCredits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: Dear parents … it’s OK to not be OK Remembering the victims of the Texas school shooting Texas shooter sent messages detailing plans prior to attack

19 children and at least 2 adults are dead after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Almost 10 years after Sandy Hook, and just 11 days after the mass shooting in Buffalo New York, the nation is forced into mourning and outrage again.Guests: Axios' Astrid Galván and Margaret Talev.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: 19 students, at least 2 adults dead in Texas elementary school shooting "It’s just sick": Biden calls for more action after Texas school shooting "What are we doing?": Murphy slams colleagues on Senate floor after Texas shooting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke yesterday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Axios’ Jonathan Swan interviewed President Zelensky via Zoom, in an Axios exclusive.Plus, the U.S. is negotiating a deal among Saudi Arabia, Israel and Egypt.Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Barak Ravid.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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:Zelensky zooms out

Ukrainian Corporal Andrii Shadrin and news producer Kateryna Malofieieva are at the heart of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Both are based in the Donbas, a region that’s been partially controlled by pro-Russian separatists since 2014. The battle for the Donbas is critical to the outcome of this war. And in the meantime, Andrii and Kateryna’s families are being torn apart. Plus, what waning homebuilder confidence tells us about the housing market. And, a wild weekend of weather with deadly consequences. Guests: Ukrainian Cpl. Andrii Shadrin; news producer Kateryna Malofieieva; Axios' Dave Lawler and Matt Phillips.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: On the front lines in Donbas: One Ukrainian soldier's story Homebuilders starting to feel higher mortgage rates Studies show climate change is increasingly driving extreme weather risks Extreme weather plagues U.S., from Colorado snowstorm to East Coast heat What we know about the new monkeypox outbreak

The Department of the Interior released a report showing that between 1819 and 1969, hundreds of Native American children died while in the federal Indian boarding school system. The probe takes a deep look at the systemic way in which the US government forced indigenous families to assimilate, often through widespread abuse. Plus, even as COVID cases rise, many Americans say the pandemic is over. And, billions in new aid for Ukraine. Guests: Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs, Bryan Newland.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: Hundreds of children died in Native American boarding schools, report finds Axios-Ipsos poll: 1 in 3 say the pandemic's over Senate passes $40 billion aid package for Ukraine

Title 42 is set to come to an end in four days. That's the pandemic-era CDC policy that allowed officials at the border to turn migrants and asylum seekers away because of public health concerns. But last month, a federal judge stopped the Biden administration from winding down this border policy and its fate is uncertain.For now, lawmakers, asylum lawyers, and non-profits along the border continue to prepare for the expected surge that would accompany the end of this policy, whether it happens next week or months from now. Plus, a Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing an unarmed civilian in Ukraine. And, new research on COVID safety and outdoor events. Guests: Michelle Hackman, immigration reporter for The Wall Street Journal; and Axios' Asher Price.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: Judge grants temporary restraining order to keep Title 42 in place The future of large events and COVID Russian soldier pleads guilty to killing unarmed civilian DHS preparing for violence following abortion ruling

Plus, the push for answers about the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh And, the case for letting our lawns grow wild Guests: Axios' Mike Allen and Barak RavidCredits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, and Lydia McMullen-Laird. 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: Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses N.C. GOP House primary Kathy Barnette's Senate campaign fizzles out Doug Mastriano wins Pennsylvania GOP primary for governor U.S. "deeply troubled" by Israeli police's actions at Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral No Mow May