Friday's podcasts stories

How AI could affect the loneliness epidemic
One potential use of AI is to help individuals who are lonely or isolated, but as Axios' Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried explains, there are perils to beware, too.
- Plus, Americans say guns are a top threat to public health.
- And, Montana signs the first statewide ban of TikTok.
Guests: Axios' Margaret Talev and Ina Fried.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn 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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The toll of caregiving on mental health
Around one in five Americans is an unpaid caregiver for loved ones with disability or disease. In a new film, MSNBC and NBC News Anchor Richard Lui examines how his role as a caretaker for his late father affected him and his family.
- And, President Biden's plan to win back Latino voters.
- Plus, the new Zelda game smashes records.
Guests: Axios' Sophia Cai and Stephen Totilo, and NBC’s Richard Lui.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn 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:
- Inside Biden's plan to win back Latino voters
- Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sells 10 million copies in 3 days
- Unconditional movie