Tuesday's podcasts stories
Battle over state gun laws
Firearms purchases have spiked in the U.S. over the last year, and the FBI conducted more than 39 million firearm background checks in 2020. Meanwhile, states have either passed major gun safety laws or gun rights laws. Could there be federal action on gun control in the near future?
Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ politics reporter Stef Kight on state gun laws.
Crimes against houses of worship are on the rise
From Jewish synagogues and Buddhist temples to Catholic churches and Muslim mosques, houses of worship this year are experiencing high levels of vandalism, arson and other property damage. According to early numbers, 2021 is on track to be a record year for hate crimes in the U.S., and many of those are linked to religious bigotry.
- Plus, global leaders prepare for the climate summit in Glasgow.
- And, your future home could be 3D-printed.
Guests: Professor Brian Levin, director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at Cal State University; Axios' Andrew Freedman and Joann Muller.
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, Sabeena Singhani, 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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COVID vaccines and the trajectory of the pandemic
There’s been a lot of big news on COVID vaccines and boosters recently, and it's likely to change how the pandemic plays out this winter. While experts are predicting the colder months won’t see the same surge of COVID cases as last year, there are still a host of unknowns.
Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ health care editor and author of Axios Vitals newsletter Tina Reed about the latest vaccine news and what it means for us all.
Why Virginia's governor race is so closely watched
It’s the final week of the governor’s race in Virginia between Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin. It’s a huge test for Democrats as they try to hold onto this must-have state.
- Plus, the Supreme Court decides to hear three abortion cases this term.
- And, new FBI data shows how border towns are safer than other American cities.
Guests: Axios' Fadel Allassan, Oriana Gonzalez and Russell Contreras.
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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