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U.S.-China tensions threaten the island of Okinawa

U.S.-China tensions threaten the island of Okinawa

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U.S.-China tensions threaten the island of Okinawa

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jul 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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U.S.-China tensions are at an all-time high and as relations deteriorate, the Japanese island of Okinawa is afraid of getting in the crosshairs. We take a closer look on how the geopolitical tensions are affecting the island.

Plus, why the gender pay gap is shrinking.

And, a new line of fashion dolls celebrates Latinas in America.

Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Emily Peck and Marina E. Franco.
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 podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.
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Released:
Jul 21, 2023
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.