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U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth just published a new memoir called “Every Day is a Gift.”The Illinois Democrat is one of just 17 Asian Americans in Congress. She’s a Purple Heart recipient who became a double amputee as a result of her military service. And she’s a mom - she was actually the first Senator to have a baby while in office.Guests: U.S. Senator Tammy DuckworthCredits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

The second week of the trial over George Floyd's death. The Minneapolis Police Chief stated Derek Chauvin did not act according to MPD policy. Plus, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth own family’s brush with AAPI hate. And, how accurate is the movie Contagion? Guests: Axios' Nick Halter and Bryan Walsh. Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth.Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: ER doctor: George Floyd's cause of death most likely oxygen deficiency Infectious diseases expert: U.S. is "at the beginning" of a fourth COVID-19 surge

Yesterday, the Treasury Department released details of President Biden’s proposal to increase corporate taxes over the next 15 years. This would raise $2.5 trillion to pay for Biden’s massive jobs and infrastructure plan. Plus, traveling while vaccinated - what are the rules? And, debunking misinformation about Colorado voting laws. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Joann Muller, and John Frank.Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: Treasury details Biden's plan to raise $2 trillion through corporate tax hikes Voting misinformation abounds after All-Star Game moved from Georgia to Colorado Biden sets new April 19 deadline for all adults to be eligible for vaccine

We’re learning a lot more about kids and the coronavirus - including from the CDC, which is monitoring a rise in COVID cases among children. Plus, is America losing its religion? And, just what exactly does the Senate Parliamentarian do? Guests: Axios' Marisa Fernandez, Bryan Walsh, and Margaret Talev.Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: Axios-Ipsos poll: Parents split on vaccinating kids America is losing its religion Senate parliamentarian says Democrats could use budget reconciliation again Atlanta's mayor on Georgia’s new voting law and its economic toll

A new workplace survey found that one of every four highly-skilled workers confess they’re getting ready to leave their jobs or switch careers once the pandemic subsides. This could cause a massive reshuffling of high-skilled workers and have long term effects on the workforce. Plus, Minneapolis’s police chief takes the stand against Derek Chauvin. And, an environmental crisis in Florida. Guests: Axios' Kim Hart, Nick Halter and Ben Montgomery.Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: The post-pandemic career shake-up Minneapolis police chief: Chauvin "absolutely" violated department policies Piney Point disaster averted for now, seepage continues

Results for the closely-watched union vote at an Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama are expected this week.It’s been a long and contentious union drive that has received intense pushback from Amazon. It's an organizing effort that could impact the future of the modern day labor movement. Plus, why the coming weeks are crucial for climate change. And, tracking new variants of the coronavirus. Guests: Axios' Ina Fried, Andrew Freedman, and Will Chase.Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: Amazon's scorched-earth PR strategy The top climate takeaways from Biden's sweeping infrastructure plan

Today, the first week of testimony in the trial over the death of George Floyd wraps up in Minneapolis. We discuss three moments you might have missed. Plus, why some Latino voters chose President Trump. And, a monster movie brings people back to the theater. Guests: Axios' Torey Van Oot, and Jonathan Swan.Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: Witness breaks down after George Floyd video: "I understand him" Exclusive: Fresh data reveal how Trump made inroads with Latinos Window closing in on theaters

It's Opening Day in America and hope springs eternal. This year hope isn't just for your favorite baseball team, but for the return to normal. Stadiums around the country are letting fans back in. Some for the first time since the pandemic began. Plus, corporations break their silence on Georgia’s new voting laws. And, some news about Mars. Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy, Courtenay Brown and Miriam Kramer.Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: Corporate America speaks on Georgia's voting restrictions We're starting to answer some big questions about Mars

President Biden is in Pittsburgh today to unveil details of his jobs and infrastructure package. Plus, 1 in 4 Asian Americans say they’ve experienced a hate incident. And, why Russia is backing Myanmar’s military junta. Guests: Axios' Hans Nichols, Dave Lawler, and Sara Kehaulani Goo.Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: Economists bullish on Biden's $3 trillion infrastructure plan A pariah to the West is a friend to Putin Poll: 1 out of 4 Asian Americans has experienced a hate incident U.S. women won’t reach pay equity with men for at least 60 years

The Ever Given was stuck in the Suez Canal for almost a week blocking more than 350 ships. That traffic jam will take days to clear and will affect global supply chains for months.But it’s not just the ship’s fault - global shipping was broken before the Ever Given. Plus, real-world data shows even better news on the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. And, the HVAC upgrades needed to put kids safely back in the classroom. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Sam Baker and Kim Hart.Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go Deeper: Massive container ship freed from Suez Canal CDC: Pfizer, Moderna vaccines are 90% effective in real-world conditions The key to opening schools: Better air flow