Thursday's podcasts stories
New findings on the "Doomsday Glacier"
The Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica is known as the "doomsday glacier." That's because if it melts, it could raise sea levels by up to 10 feet. Now, new research is changing our understanding of it.
- Plus, Tesla's role in making electric vehicle chargers more available nationwide.
Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman and Joann Muller.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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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Hyped weight loss drugs raise equity concerns
In 2022, more than 5 million prescriptions were written for diabetes drugs to be used for weight loss. The demand spiked because of social media influencers and celebrities touting the benefits. But widespread off-label use of diabetes drugs is raising concerns about cost and shortages.
- Plus, last week’s earthquake becomes Turkey's deadliest in 100 years.
- And, human intervention is keeping manatees alive in Florida – but for how long?
Guests: Axios' Tina Reed and University of Miami's Dr. Jill Richardson.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, 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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