Northeast flooding puts the spotlight on rainfall data

1 big thing

EpisodeJul 12, 202311m

Northeast flooding puts the spotlight on rainfall data

1 big thing

EpisodeJul 12, 202311m

Severe storms this week have caused historic flooding in the Northeast, especially Vermont. Data on this kind of flooding is critical, but the national data we rely on underestimates the risk. Plus, the push for new treatments against superbugs. The Biden administration takes another shot at affordable child care. And, Meta's Threads reaches a milestone. Guests: Axios’ Andrew Freedman, Adriel Bettelheim and Caitlin Owens.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, 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.Go deeper: Vermont communities evacuated from historic flooding as storm slams Northeast Biden administration takes another shot at affordable childcare Threads is big, but no one knows where it's going

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Axios podcast host Niala Boodhoo digs deep with leaders you know — or need to know — in business, politics and culture. Every week, all in under 20 minutes.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 1 big thing and previously hosted Axios Today She was the founding Host and Executive Producer of the award-winning news progr...

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