Friday's podcasts stories
Biden’s climate credibility conundrum
President Biden’s virtual climate summit wrapped up Friday afternoon — and the big question is whether he managed to successfully convince other world leaders in attendance that the U.S. can once again lead on climate change action.
Axios Re:Cap is joined by Axios climate and energy reporter Andrew Freedman, who shares portions of his interview with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg.
The week in politics
New decisions from the Supreme Court, President Joe Biden's busy week and the exclusive communications firm that helped the prosecution in Derek Chauvin's trial - a wrapup of this week in politics.
- Plus, activists and the Chauvin verdict - one historian's perspective.
- And, who’s ready for the Oscars?
Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Sara Fischer and historian and activist Dr. Barbara Ransby.
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 [email protected].
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The Super League's rise and fall
Just after midnight this past Sunday, 12 of the richest and best-known European soccer clubs announced an agreement to form what they called the Super League. By Wednesday morning, outcry from fans, politicians and other soccer organizations stopped the Super League in its tracks.
Axios Re:Cap is joined by Financial Times sports editor Murad Ahmed to discuss the Super League’s very short roller coaster ride, why it struck such a nerve, and how the financial motivations behind the Super League could reshape soccer even if the Super League is never revived.
Biden's international climate summit
It’s Earth Day and President Joe Biden is hosting a virtual climate summit as his administration tries to re-establish the U.S. as a leader on climate policy.
- Plus, the DOJ starts investigating the Minneapolis Police Department.
- And, a national restaurant labor shortage.