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A movement to restore voting rights

A movement to restore voting rights

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A movement to restore voting rights

From1 big thing

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Oct 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This month, Axios launched 'Hard Truths' - a new series focused on exploring the impact of race in America. Our society is filled with roadblocks that prevent people from fully participating as American Citizens - and one of those barriers is mass incarceration.
Plus:

The FBI says Iran and Russia have interfered in the election

What to expect from the final presidential debate tonight.

How the pandemic has changed life for one Texas teacher this school year.


Guests: Axios' Stef Kight, Mike Allen and Austin school teacher Rachel Seney.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.
Go deeper:

Iran and Russia aim to interfere in election

Restoring the vote to Americans with felony records

Microphones will be muted during parts of Thursday's presidential debate


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Released:
Oct 22, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Start your morning with news that matters in just 10 minutes. Our host Niala Boodhoo and a team of award-winning journalists bring you insights into the most important news of the day and interesting stories you won’t hear anywhere else. It’s analysis and insights delivered in Smart Brevity® - Axios’ concise communication style that’s respectful of your time. About Axios: Axios is a digital media company launched in 2017. Axios helps you become smarter, faster with news and information across politics, tech, business, media, science and the world. Subscribe to our newsletters at axios.com/newsletters and download our mobile app at axios.com/app.  About Niala Boodhoo: Niala Boodhoo is the host of Axios Today. She was the host and executive producer of the award-winning news program The 21st, a Knight-Wallace fellow and a board member for the AAJA.