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For this Independence Day, we’re dedicating this special episode to journalism and the role it plays in our democracy.Journalism is in danger. It’s under attack and distrusted by many. Tens of thousands of journalists are out of work mostly in local news, where trust is highest.Guests: Axios' Sara Fischer, The Oaklandside's Tasneem Raja, Knight Chair in Journalism and Digital Media Economics Penelope Muse AbernathyCredits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Naomi Shavin, Nuria Marquez Martinez and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go Deeper: Pledges to save local news are growing. The Oaklandside News deserts and ghost newspapers: Will local newspapers survive?

Elderly people in nursing homes make up 45% of COVID-19 related deaths in the U.S. Nursing home alternatives have been on the rise for the last decade, but the pandemic has made those alternatives more urgent. Plus, the U.K. offers to protect the freedoms of Hong Kongers, as China arrested protesters under a new security law. And, a new survey by Pew Research Center shows a portion of Americans believe conspiracy theories and other false information about the coronavirus pandemic. Guests: Axios' Kim Hart, Dave Lawler and Mike Allen.Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Naomi Shavin, Nuria Marquez Martinez and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: Replacing the nursing home U.K. offers citizenship path to Hong Kongers due to China's security law

The first stimulus package was a lifeline for millions of Americans. The beginning of July means we've got just a few more weeks before all those benefits expire.Unlike when the first bill passed in March, Congress is divided on whether people need another stimulus. Plus, shake-ups on the Trump campaign rattle an already chaotic White House. And, new data shows more inland homes are at risk of flooding than expected. Guests: Axios' Dion Rabouin, Mike Allen, and Amy Harder.Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Naomi Shavin, Nuria Marquez Martinez and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: Scoop: Kushner changes top Trump campaign staff Millions more homes face flood risk than previously thought Coronavirus bankrupts Cirque du Soleil

Almost 40% of our workforce is made up of working parents. It's been a huge struggle to juggle homeschooling and work in the middle of a pandemic — and it's likely going to get worse. Though many workplaces could reopen this fall, many K-12 schools aren’t. Plus, China secretly passed a new law on Tuesday that gives it broad power over Hong Kong and and democratic freedoms that citizens have fought Beijing to maintain. And, conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices have sided with their liberal counterparts on three important cases for Trump's agenda. Guests: Axios' Erica Pandey, Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian and Mike Allen.Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Naomi Shavin, Nuria Marquez Martinez and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: The coming childcare crisis Millions more homes face flood risk than previously thought Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion law Indian government bans 59 Chinese-owned apps, including TikTok

The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated our cashless society and deepened the divide between those who depend on it and those who now live mostly without it. Plus, President Trump's doubling down on messaging to his base at the exclusion of the broader country spells trouble for him in November. And, the pandemic is causing colleges to cut their sports programs. It's also put pressure on the NCAA to re-examine its reliance on sports for revenue. Guests: Axios' Jennifer Kingson, Mike Allen and Kendall Baker.Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Naomi Shavin, Nuria Marquez Martinez and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: The (near) cashless society arrives Universities cut sports teams, as they struggle with coronavirus fallout Trump's superpower turns to kryptonite

For years, some Democrats and Black leaders have called for reparations from the U.S. government for slavery. Axios business reporter Courtenay Brown says reparations may move faster in the private sector, where some corporations are trying to make amends. Plus, our new beer barometer tells us how much people are going out to bars and restaurants during the pandemic. And White House editor Margaret Talev tells us what to expect in the upcoming primaries after watching mayhem in Kentucky. Guests: Axios' Courtenay Brown, Hans Nichols, and Margaret Talev.Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Naomi Shavin, Nuria Marquez Martinez and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: The beer barometer and the reopening of America A small star not far from Earth may host a planet suitable for life Corporations grapple with slavery reparations

The consensus among economists is that the U.S. recovery will most likely be something in between a V and a W — a sharp drop, a relatively small bounce back, and then a long period of slow growth. Time to pay attention again: The coronavirus surge is real, and it's everywhere in the United States. And Axios co-founder Mike Allen tells us what to expect at the virtual Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee. Guests: Axios' Felix Salmon, Sam Baker, and Mike Allen.Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Naomi Shavin, Nuria Marquez Martinez and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.Go deeper: The coronavirus surge is real, and it's everywhere Biden to accept nomination at pared-down Milwaukee convention

Pandemic leading to permanent job losses, reshaping the labor market. Axios capitalizing the 'B' in Black. Shift in mask-wearing from infection risk to 'normal life' views. MLB set to return with 60 games and no crowds. Exploration of language choices in journalism and political impact on mask-wearing behavior.

Axios co-founder Mike Allen discusses the rise in race-conscious media content and its impact on streaming platforms. They also delve into President Trump's immigration agenda during the pandemic and share insights from a poll on college students' attitudes towards returning to campus.

The Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns are beginning to look familiar. Even as he slides in the polls, President Trump's presidential campaign is doubling down on 2016 messaging and focusing on his base. Meanwhile, Biden has shifted his focus to health care and will bring on former president Barack Obama to the help raise money. Plus, inexperienced young day traders are using Robinhood and other apps to drive up the stock market. And Axios co-founder Mike Allen shares what Trump told us about Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Guests: Axios' Alexi McCammond, Margaret Talev, Dion Rabouin and Mike Allen.Go Deeper:Biden campaign plans to hit Trump on efforts to dismantle ObamacareTrump returns to the campaign circuit: "So far tonight I'm average"How retail investors are beating the pros at their own gameExclusive: Trump cold on Guaidó, would consider meeting MaduroCredits: “Axios Today” is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes: Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Cara Shillenn, Naomi Shavin, and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. At Pushkin, our executive producers are Leital Molad and Jacob Weisberg. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.