Friday's podcasts stories
President Biden meets the press
President Biden gave his first news conference yesterday, where he emphasized what he's accomplished but was pressed on what he hasn't.
- Plus, all votes have been counted in Israel's election, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc just short of a 61-seat majority in the Israeli Knesset.
- And, the history of hate crimes against Asian Americans in the U.S.
Guests: Karthick Ramakrishnan, professor of public policy and political science at the University of California, Riverside, and Axios' Margaret Talev and Barak Ravid.
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, Alice Wilder, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected].
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Ben & Jerry on the evolution of corporate political activism
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield have been mixing political activism with business since they launched their eponymous ice cream company more than 30 years ago. Now they're watching other companies start to follow their blueprint.
Axios Re:Cap asks Ben and Jerry about their legacy, the rise of corporate social activism and, of course, their favorite flavors.
Big Tech and the Beltway
Is COVID-19 the misinformation wake-up call for technology? That’s what the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google are expected to be asked today when they’re called to Congress to testify.
- Plus, the national implications of a special election in New Mexico.
- And, what are guidelines on gathering for upcoming religious holidays?