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Christian nationalism makes its mark on the campaign trail
More than 4 in 10 Americans think the U.S. should be a Christian nation. And one-third say it already is. That’s according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center. But views on what that means vary. And on the campaign trail, overt Christian nationalist language is showing up more and more from right-wing candidates.
- Plus, COVID makes China’s economic woes even worse.
- And, the price of turkey is on the rise.
Guest: Council on Foreign Relations' Zoe Liu, and Calvin University's Kristin Kobes Du Mez .
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Emily Peck, Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn, 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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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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