Friday's podcasts stories
Biden sets the tone for the fight over Medicare
President Biden presented an almost $7 trillion budget on Thursday with plans to tax the ultra-rich to address a funding crisis with Medicare. Nearly 60 million senior citizens in the U.S. rely on Medicare for health insurance.
- Plus, a make-or-break year for the Academy Awards.
- And, spring flowers are popping up early all over America.
Guests: Axios' Caitlin Owens, Hans Nichols and Tim Baysinger.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. 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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DOJ finds Louisville police violated civil rights
The Louisville Metro Police Department has engaged in systemic discriminatory practices that violate the U.S. Constitution, according to a new report released yesterday from the Department of Justice.
- Plus, local libraries find new ways to support communities.
- And, Arkansas loosens child labor laws.
Guests: The Washington Post's David Nakamura and San Jose Public Library's Jill Bourne.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Fonda Mwangi and Ben O'Brien. 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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