Thursday's podcasts stories
America's struggle with obesity
Nearly half of Americans are living with obesity, according to a new analysis from NORC at the University of Chicago. States in the South and Midwest are showing some of the highest obesity numbers.
- Plus, Moderna's CEO gets grilled by Congress.
- And, Muslim Americans lend a helping hand this Ramadan.
Guests: Axios' Arielle Dreher and Zakat Foundation of America's Halil Demir.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Robin Linn, Naomi Shavin, 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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U.S. lawmakers vs. TikTok's popularity
TikTok said it has more than 150 million monthly U.S. users. The Chinese-owned video sharing app is on the hot seat on Capitol Hill this week. As lawmakers grapple with the app's consumer privacy and data security practices.
- Plus, what's at stake with today's Fed announcement.
- And, evictions return to pre-pandemic levels.
Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer, Alex Fitzpatrick and Neil Irwin.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, 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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