Tuesday's podcasts stories
Finding the truth on Twitter could get much harder
Less than a week after Elon Musk officially became the owner of Twitter, there are reports that the company may start charging up to $20 a month for the subscription that would allow users to keep the blue verification checkmark that confirms world leaders, celebrities, journalists, local politicians and many others are who they say they are. Making verification a paid feature could open Twitter up to more mis- and disinformation.
- Plus, salaries get more transparent in some states.
- And, affirmative action is in peril at the Supreme Court.
Guest: Axios' Sara Fischer and Emily Peck, and The National Constitution Center's Jeffrey Rosen.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Erica Pandey, Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi 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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The Pelosi attack heightens Election Day fears
Threats against the lives of lawmakers and their families have been on the rise, and fears that these translate into real violence were realized on Friday, with the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul. With just over a week to the midterms, the attack has Washington on edge.
- Plus, a glimmer of good climate news.
- And, an exclusive preview of musician Bono's upcoming memoir.
Guest: Axios' Margaret Talev and Ben Geman.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Erica Pandey, Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi 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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