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Fighting hate while facing hate
From1 big thing
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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, harassment and attacks against Asian Americans has grown. According to Stop AAPI Hate, more than 2,800 incidents of racism against Asian Americans were reported between March and December of 2020.
While the recent attacks have put a spotlight on the issue, hate crimes have actually been rising long before the pandemic. And now, attorneys general across the country are trying to draw attention to this even as some find themselves also targeted.
Plus, Merrick Garland’s confirmation.
And, the United States is leading the world in vaccinations.
Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras, Mike Allen and Dave Lawler.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.
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While the recent attacks have put a spotlight on the issue, hate crimes have actually been rising long before the pandemic. And now, attorneys general across the country are trying to draw attention to this even as some find themselves also targeted.
Plus, Merrick Garland’s confirmation.
And, the United States is leading the world in vaccinations.
Guests: Axios' Russell Contreras, Mike Allen and Dave Lawler.
Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.
Go deeper:
Attorneys general fight hate crimes while facing hate
America's vaccine rollout has been among the best in the world
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Feb 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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