1 big thing
872 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★ - 2K ratingsAxios 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.
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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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Trump's new legal opening
July 20, 2020 09:15 - 10 minutesThe latest Supreme Court ruling on the DACA program, which protects the status of people brought into the US as children, gives President Trump a pathway to enact executive orders on policies that Congress hasn't passed. Plus, doctors are getting better at treating coronavirus patients. And, during Black Lives matter protests in Portland federal agents have been pulling up in unmarked cars and rounding up peaceful protesters. Guests: Axios' Alayna Treene, Caitlin Owens, and Mike Allen. Cr...
The burden on teachers
July 17, 2020 08:46 - 10 minutesSome of the country’s largest school districts have already made the decision to go online-only for this coming school year. Many are talking about hybrid models that combine distance and in-person learning. But whether they're online or in the classroom, teachers will bear the brunt of making their classes work. Plus, why Joe Biden’s campaign is dreading foreign policy. And a little joy for your Friday, a pandemic parody Guests: Axios' Kim Hart and Hans Nichols, Austin school teacher Rach...
The war on public health experts
July 16, 2020 09:12 - 11 minutesThis week, the Trump administration ordered hospitals to bypass the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention send all coronavirus-related data straight to the Department of Health and Human Services. This is just the latest step in President Trump's war on public health experts. Plus, a shakeup on Trump's 2020 campaign team. And, a major Twitter hack Wednesday night left some of the most powerful people on the platform vulnerable to a cryptocurrency scam. Guests: Axios' Sam Baker, Mike A...
Covid tests for office buildings
July 15, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutesBuildings are getting tested for coronavirus, too. Research teams in Oregon are conducting real-time coronavirus tests on ventilation systems in buildings that could be essential for returning to the office or school. Plus, small businesses are facing an existential threat. And, in a rare move, the Trump administration rescinds a recent guideline that would have sent hundreds of thousands of international student packing. Guests: Axios' Joann Muller, Dion Rabouin, and Mike Allen. Credits:...
Stuck between U.S. and China
July 14, 2020 08:36 - 10 minutesLast week, the Trump administration announced a new policy that could force international students out of the United States if their universities move to online-only classes. This puts more than a quarter of a million Chinese students in the U.S. at risk of losing their visas. Students from Hong Kong are at special risk of being arrested upon their return due to a new Chinese security law. Plus, a majority of American parents see risks of having kids return to classrooms this fall. And, thr...
PPE failure, again
July 13, 2020 08:52 - 10 minutesCoronavirus cases are on the rise in 33 states and California and Florida hit record high numbers of daily cases last week. Now, hospitals and other medical facilities are feeling deja vu, as they start to experience personal protective equipment shortages again. Plus, Roger Stone talks to Mike Allen 48 hours after President Trump commuted his sentence. And, the end of meat. The massive rise of alternative meat sales means a fundamental change for the American diet. Guests: Axios' Bob Herm...
The chief justice's long game
July 10, 2020 09:12 - 11 minutesOver the last few weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court has handed down multiple setbacks to President Trump and conservatives on cases ranging from abortion to LGBTQ discrimination. Chief Justice John Roberts' record shows he's not siding with the left. Instead, he's slowly but surely moving the court in a more conservative direction. Plus, the airline industry suffers a gut punch. United Airlines warned thousands of employees to prepare for layoffs in October as air travel demand remains tepid. A...
Facebook's civil rights fail
July 09, 2020 08:35 - 10 minutesThis week, Facebook failed its own civil rights audit. The internal audit showed the social media company still hasn’t done enough to protect users from hate speech or crack down on fake information used to suppress voter turnout on its platform. Plus, the Trump administration wants schools to reopen for the fall, but school and local officials don't have clear guidance for how to make it safe or feasible. And, TikTok has become a tempting target for the U.S. administration's fight against ...
The misinformation virus
July 08, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutesThe spread of misinformation is crippling our fight against the coronavirus. Social media and a deeply partisan divide are fueling what the World Health Organization calls an "infodemic," which is just as urgent as the virus itself. Plus, the 2020 election could determine the future of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines. And, going back to work might require getting used to surveillance and data collection in the workplace. Guests: Axios' Bryan Walsh, Ben Geman, and Erica Pandey ...
China's war on your speech
July 07, 2020 09:15 - 10 minutesBeijing's new national security law doesn't just apply to Hong Kong residents. China's Article 38 makes it illegal for anyone in the world to promote democratic reform for Hong Kong -- including you. Plus, how Wall Street is now betting on a Biden presidency. And, new Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules won't let international students attend online-only classes as some schools start making plans for the fall. Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Dion Rabouin, and Mike Allen Cre...
Tucker and Trump's culture war
July 06, 2020 09:35 - 10 minutesIn recent weeks, President Trump's rhetoric has become increasingly dark and reminiscent of his "American carnage" inauguration speech. The upcoming election has put a focus on his claims of a "left-wing culture war," the same language that Fox News host Tucker Carlson uses in his monologues. Plus, what's driving Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder to reconsider his remarks that he'd "never change the name ... it's that simple. NEVER." And, the retail apocalypse has led to a new trend - bu...
Extinction-level crisis of local news
July 03, 2020 09:23 - 11 minutesFor this Independence Day, we’re dedicating this special episode to journalism and the role it plays in our democracy. Journalism is in danger. It’s under attack and distrusted by many. Tens of thousands of journalists are out of work mostly in local news, where trust is highest. Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer, The Oaklandside's Tasneem Raja, Knight Chair in Journalism and Digital Media Economics Penelope Muse Abernathy Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries....
The race to replace nursing homes
July 02, 2020 09:19 - 11 minutesElderly people in nursing homes make up 45% of COVID-19 related deaths in the U.S. Nursing home alternatives have been on the rise for the last decade, but the pandemic has made those alternatives more urgent. Plus, the U.K. offers to protect the freedoms of Hong Kongers, as China arrested protesters under a new security law. And, a new survey by Pew Research Center shows a portion of Americans believe conspiracy theories and other false information about the coronavirus pandemic. Guests: ...
The new stimulus fight
July 01, 2020 08:52 - 11 minutesThe first stimulus package was a lifeline for millions of Americans. The beginning of July means we've got just a few more weeks before all those benefits expire. Unlike when the first bill passed in March, Congress is divided on whether people need another stimulus. Plus, shake-ups on the Trump campaign rattle an already chaotic White House. And, new data shows more inland homes are at risk of flooding than expected. Guests: Axios' Dion Rabouin, Mike Allen, and Amy Harder. Credits: "Axio...
No solution in sight for child care
June 30, 2020 08:56 - 11 minutesAlmost 40% of our workforce is made up of working parents. It's been a huge struggle to juggle homeschooling and work in the middle of a pandemic — and it's likely going to get worse. Though many workplaces could reopen this fall, many K-12 schools aren’t. Plus, China secretly passed a new law on Tuesday that gives it broad power over Hong Kong and and democratic freedoms that citizens have fought Beijing to maintain. And, conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices have sided with their liber...
The end of cash
June 29, 2020 08:51 - 10 minutesThe coronavirus pandemic has accelerated our cashless society and deepened the divide between those who depend on it and those who now live mostly without it. Plus, President Trump's doubling down on messaging to his base at the exclusion of the broader country spells trouble for him in November. And, the pandemic is causing colleges to cut their sports programs. It's also put pressure on the NCAA to re-examine its reliance on sports for revenue. Guests: Axios' Jennifer Kingson, Mike Allen...
The call for corporate reparations
June 26, 2020 09:27 - 11 minutesFor years, some Democrats and Black leaders have called for reparations from the U.S. government for slavery. Axios business reporter Courtenay Brown says reparations may move faster in the private sector, where some corporations are trying to make amends. Plus, our new beer barometer tells us how much people are going out to bars and restaurants during the pandemic. And White House editor Margaret Talev tells us what to expect in the upcoming primaries after watching mayhem in Kentucky. G...
The uncertain shape of the recovery
June 25, 2020 09:16 - 11 minutesThe consensus among economists is that the U.S. recovery will most likely be something in between a V and a W — a sharp drop, a relatively small bounce back, and then a long period of slow growth. Time to pay attention again: The coronavirus surge is real, and it's everywhere in the United States. And Axios co-founder Mike Allen tells us what to expect at the virtual Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Sam Baker, and Mike Allen. Credits: "Axios Today"...
The jobs that won't come back
June 24, 2020 09:40 - 11 minutesIn February, the U.S. job market was at a 60 year peak. Now, months into a pandemic and an economic recession, many of the job losses are more permanent than previously thought. The pandemic will shift what kinds of work will be available and the skills required to do it. Plus, why Axios and other news organizations are now capitalizing the "B" in Black when referring to people, or communities who identify as Black. Why wearing a mask is now less about the risk of getting infected and more ...
The new race-conscious media diet
June 23, 2020 09:04 - 12 minutesIn the past few weeks, bestseller lists and streaming platforms have been full of books, shows and songs about racism in America. As demand for this type of content grows, streaming companies are featuring more prominently — and it could have a lasting impact. Plus, how PresidentTrump is using the coronavirus pandemic to push his immigration agenda. And Axios co-founder Mike Allen shares a new poll showing how college students feel about going back to school and partying during the pandemic...
What's next for Trump vs. Biden
June 22, 2020 09:26 - 11 minutesThe Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns are beginning to look familiar. Even as he slides in the polls, President Trump's presidential campaign is doubling down on 2016 messaging and focusing on his base. Meanwhile, Biden has shifted his focus to health care and will bring on former president Barack Obama to the help raise money. Plus, inexperienced young day traders are using Robinhood and other apps to drive up the stock market. And Axios co-founder Mike Allen shares what Tru...
Introducing: Axios Today
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