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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.
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May 17, 2022 • 12min
How to end the live streaming of mass murder
The deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, New York this weekend was live streaming on Twitch for two minutes before it was taken down. But the video of the shooting was easy to re-upload on multiple platforms, and has now been watched millions of times. The gunman said that the ability to live stream was part of his motivation to commit the crime. Should tech companies step up?
Plus, answers to your lingering questions about Roe v. Wade and its future.
And, a fix on the horizon for the infant formula shortage.
Guests: Axios' Ina Fried; Shefali Luthra, health reporter for The 19thCredits: 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:
Live streaming motivated the Buffalo shooter
Watch: A conversation on the cyber threat landscape
Roe is reshaping America’s political landscape
Abbott reaches deal with FDA to reopen baby formula plant linked to shortage

May 16, 2022 • 12min
The racist conspiracy theory cited by the Buffalo shooter
A retired police officer, grocery store employees, and customers were among the ten people killed in a mass shooting Saturday in Buffalo, New York. It is the deadliest American mass shooting so far this year. The suspect, an 18-year-old white man, allegedly published a 180-page document that laid out specific plans to attack Black people and repeatedly cited the so-called “great replacement” theory.
Plus, Finland and Sweden look to join NATO.
And, a moment of joy for Ukraine courtesy of pop music.
Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras and Hans Nichols.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:
What we know about the Buffalo mass shooter
A racist conspiracy theory goes mainstream
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Sweden's ruling party announces support for NATO application
Russia neighbor Finland confirms it will apply for NATO membership
Kalush Orchestra

May 13, 2022 • 11min
The GOP-MAGA split
Former president Donald Trump isn’t on any ballot in 2022 but he’s already been a central figure, with his endorsements shifting major races. Meanwhile, GOP leadership is panicking over a possible win for a so-called “ultra-MAGA” senate primary candidate in Pennsylvania — who could endanger efforts for Republicans to take back the Senate in November.
Plus, what science says could be the best exercise for your body.
And, the first image of the black hole at the center of our galaxy.
Guests: Axios' Mike Allen and Erica PandeyCredits: 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:
GOP panics over ‘ultra-MAGA’ Pennsylvania Senate wild card
How squats power your life
How To Do Body Weight Squats
Astronomers capture first image of black hole at center of Milky Way

May 12, 2022 • 11min
The desperate nationwide hunt for baby formula
Parents are scrambling to find baby formula amid a shortage that’s growing into a full-blown crisis. Retailers across the country are reporting about 40% of their baby formula is out of stock, due to supply chain issues and a recent recall of certain products.
Plus, primary voters in Arkansas face controversial new laws
And, a new report says hundreds of children died at Native American boarding schools
Guests: Axios' Nathan Bomey and Worth Sparkman.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:
FDA under fire as baby formula shortage grows
Axios guide for NW Arkansas voters in 2022 primary elections
Hundreds of children died in Native American boarding schools, report finds

May 11, 2022 • 11min
Why millions of Americans could soon lose healthcare coverage
As many as 14 million Americans on Medicaid could lose their coverage when the pandemic public health emergency expires. The declaration – and the temporary reforms it allowed for – are set to end on July 15th, if the Biden administration doesn’t extend them. This could result in a historic jump in the U.S. uninsured rate.
Plus, improving location accuracy on wireless 911 calls.
And, a new record for gas prices.
Guests: Axios' Adriel Bettelheim and Margaret Harding McGill.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:
Millions could lose coverage when COVID public health emergency ends
Exclusive: AT&T launches new 911 location service

May 10, 2022 • 11min
The stock market’s wild ride
The stock market has been going through a lot in the past two weeks: wild swings just in the past seven days, including yesterday with a Wall Street free fall. What does all this uncertainty tell us about the broader economy?
Plus, history endangered by wildfires in the Southwest.
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Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon and Russell Contreras.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:
Markets in free fall as investors sell everything
Southwest faces "extremely critical" wildfire threat as record heat hits Plains

May 9, 2022 • 11min
Treating a disease we can't define
As we learn more about treatment for long COVID, clinics have been opening up around the country specifically for these patients. But demand is outpacing supply for this kind of care.
Plus, the next – and mysterious – phase of the pandemic.
And, Western allies make more moves to support Ukraine.
Guests: Axios' Tina Reed, Chelsea Cirruzzo, and Zach Basu.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:
Axios AM Deep Dive: Long COVID crisis
Long COVID: Where to go for information and help
Biden admin accelerates plans to reopen Kyiv embassy
Dashboard: Russian invasion of Ukraine

May 6, 2022 • 12min
How do Americans really feel about abortion?
That’s a question we’ve wanted to answer since the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion on Roe v. Wade. We look into the data on U.S. opinions about abortion rights.Plus, COVID has changed how we design our homesGuests: Gallup's Director of U.S. Social Research Lydia Saad, Axios' Margaret Talev and Jennifer Kingson.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:
How the pandemic is changing home design
Gallup's polling data on abortion

May 5, 2022 • 12min
Abortion providers prepare for a post-Roe v. Wade world
Abortion clinics, especially in red states, are bracing for the impact of a likely Roe v. Wade reversal. Many clinics fear their abortion providers will leave to protect themselves.
Plus, interest rates are going up.
And, a new law that could help close the gender pay gap.
Guests: Axios' Oriana Gonzalez and Emily Peck.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:
Dashboard: The latest on Roe v. Wade and abortion
NYC pushes back pay transparency law to the fall
Stocks breathe a sigh of relief after Fed hike
Judge accepts Derek Chauvin's plea deal, will sentence him to 20-25 years

May 4, 2022 • 12min
Ohio delivers a new face for Trump's political brand
In the closely-watched Ohio senate primary, J.D. Vance has emerged from a crowded Republican field as the GOP candidate, a win that could be evidence of former president Trump’s power headed into the fall.
Plus, activists and lawmakers ready their plans on abortion.
And, distrust of Asian Americans on the rise in the U.S.
Guests: Axios' Lachlan Markey and Eric Toda, member of the board of the Leading Asian Americans to Unite for Change (LAAUNCH) and The Asian American Foundation's (TAAF) advisory council.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:
Trump-backed J.D. Vance wins Ohio GOP Senate primary
What Went Down During Ohio’s And Indiana’s Primary Elections (FiveThirtyEight)
Dems look to abortion fallout to salvage midterms
Poll: Distrust of Asian Americans is rising