Friday's podcasts stories

A Spanish warning sign for the GOP
Our weekly politics State of Play looks at what we can learn from Spain’s recent elections. And the latest in the legal woes for Trump and concerns over aging leadership in the Senate.
- Plus, why the use of donor embryos is on the rise.
- And, more summer reading recommendations.
Guests: Axios' Alex Thompson, Carly Mallenbaum and Sara Kehaulani Goo.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Felix Salmon, 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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The Fed hikes interest rates for the 11th time
The Fed hiked interest rates by 0.25% on Wednesday, bringing them to the highest level in 22 years. Fed economists also said that given the recent resilience of the economy, they are no longer forecasting a recession.
- Plus, what more AI means for low-wage work.
- And, singer-songwriter Sinead O'Connor is dead at age 56.
Guests: Axios' Courtenay Brown and Emily Peck.
Credits: Axios Today is produced by Felix Salmon, 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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