Wednesday's podcasts stories
Trans visibility in television today
This year, GLAAD reported there are 596 LGBTQ regular and recurring characters across broadcast, cable and streaming shows -- 32 are trans. For Pride month we’re looking at trans visibility in TV and film today, and how we got here.
- Plus, destruction in Ukraine at a critical time in the war.
- And, Saudi influence now looms large over professional golf.
Guests: Axios' Dave Lawler and Jeff Tracy, Bentley University's Dr. Traci Abbott.
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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Climate change makes some of the U.S. uninsurable
Allstate recently joined State Farm as another major insurer to no longer accept new applications for California property insurance. Concerns are now growing around the country about the viability of the industry.
- Plus, the disconnect between workers and employers on menopause.
- And, how do you approach summer reading?
Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman and Emily Peck.
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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