Axios

Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that the U.S. was trying to pull Russia into a conflict it does not want with Ukraine. Meanwhile, we’ve heard mixed messages from the Ukraine government about the U.S.’s stance.

• Plus, trying to solve the affordable housing crisis in fast-growing cities.
• And, football’s huge news day.

Guests: Axios' Zach Basu, Danielle Chemtob, and Jeff Tracy.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Julia Redpath, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Lydia McMullen-Laird, and Alex Sugiura. 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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• Putin moves closer to war
• Charlotte still isn’t building enough affordable homes for the poor
• NFL sued for racial discrimination by former Dolphins coach Brian Flores

In this tight labor market, more companies are trying to lure and keep employees by providing fertility benefits like egg freezing or in vitro fertilization.

• Plus, China’s "closed loop" system for the Winter Olympics.
• And, new laws are changing how educators can teach Black History Month.

Guests: Axios' Erica Pandey, Tina Reed, and Russell Contreras.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Julia Redpath, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Lydia McMullen-Laird, and Alex Sugiura. 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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• Rising workplace benefit: Fertility services
• The Omicron Olympics face the ultimate test
• New rules are limiting how teachers can teach Black History Month