Axios

The week in politics saw new leadership in Congress, legislation on same-sex marriage and Senate passage of a bill to prevent a national rail strike. Axios' Margaret Talev rounds up the big politics news with our weekly State of Play.

• Plus, the UN warns of a global food crisis.
• And, the post-pandemic decline of Six Flags.

Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev, Michael Mooney and Gro Intelligence's Sara Menker.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Amy Pedulla, 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.

Go Deeper:

• Senate passes legislation to avert nationwide rail strike
• Watch: The future of global food security
• The rapid decline of Six Flags

President Biden is holding his first state dinner Thursday night at the White House to welcome French President Emmanuel Macron. But more than a time to wine and dine, the visit will be an opportunity for the two presidents to discuss a number of critical issues.

• Plus, promising results for a new Alzheimer's drug.
• And, how Boomers are making inflation worse.

Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler, Neil Irwin, and Oriana González.

Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Robin Linn, Amy Pedulla, 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.

Go Deeper:

• Biden to host France's Macron for first state visit of his admin
• How an aging population makes inflation worse
• New Alzheimer's drug faces uncertain regulatory path