The extra unemployment benefits have expired and the stimulus checks the government sent out have dried up. Now, a growing number of American families are struggling to stay afloat. Without more government aid, their dire financial situations will get worse.

• Plus, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have a three-pronged approach to defeating Donald Trump.
• And, news you can use about how to vote in your state.

Guests: Axios' Jennifer Kingson, Hans Nichols and Stef Kight

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