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Comeback companies on the rise
The pandemic rocked thousands of companies across the country, especially those in the service sector. Hertz filed for bankruptcy and Airbnb laid off a quarter of its employees.
So how were these companies able to thrive after knocking on death’s door?
Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ chief financial correspondent and author of the weekly Axios Capital newsletter Felix Salmon on the “Lazarus” companies of the pandemic era.
House holds Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress
The week in politics has featured the House voting to hold Steven Bannon in contempt of Congress, Attorney General Merrick Garland’s first testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, and President Biden trying to promote his economic agenda.
- Plus, the scene in Georgia during the first week of the trial for Ahmaud Arbery’s murder.
- And, a thrifting renaissance courtesy of Gen Z.
Guests: Axios' Glen Johnson, Erica Pandey and Emma Hurt; Ruby Arbery and Lynn Whitlfield in Brunswick, Georgia.
Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Michael Hanf, and David Toledo. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
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