Wednesday's podcasts stories
Chaos of historic proportions in the House
After three rounds of voting on Tuesday, there is still no speaker of the House. Republicans are at a stalemate but will try again Wednesday afternoon as Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy fights for the top spot.
- Plus, China reels from a COVID surge.
Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Mike Allen and Han Chen.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Lydia McMullen-Laird, 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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McCarthy’s scramble for House speakership
The new Republican-led House will vote for a speaker today. But even after offering concessions, Rep. Kevin McCarthy still doesn't seem to have the support he needs from his fellow lawmakers to take the spot.
- Plus, the economic outlook for 2023.
- And, new state laws on wages and on marijuana.
Guests: Axios' Neil Irwin and Alayna Treene.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by 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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