Thursday's podcasts stories

Women's World Cup shows women's soccer is bigger than ever
The Women’s World Cup kicked off on Thursday in Australia and New Zealand. And it's on track to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event in history, according to FIFA. What sets this year’s contest apart?
- Plus, "Oppenheimer" brings painful memories for New Mexico Hispanics.
- And, Wesleyan University becomes the latest to end legacy admissions.
Guests: Axios' Jeff Tracy and Russell Contreras.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird 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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Another possible Trump indictment and what sets it apart
Former President Trump announced on Tuesday that he received a target letter from special counsel Jack Smith and expects to be indicted. The former president's legal challenges are mounting, just as the 2024 campaign is heating up. But this latest indictment could hit voters differently.
- Plus, America’s therapy boom.
- Historic temperatures hit three continents.
- And, one year of the 988 hotline.
Guests: Axios' David Lindsey and Erica Pandey.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird 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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