Texas's power problems

1 big thing

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🗓️ 17 February 2021

⏱️ 10 minutes

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More than 4 million Texans woke up yesterday morning without power after winter storms that affected more than half the country. Texas is the largest generator of wind energy in the U.S., and the outages have sparked a political debate about the state's electrical grid and use of green power. Plus, Biden’s push for more inclusive immigration language. And, the perils of long term unemployment. Guests: Axios' Ben Geman, Stef Kight and Erica Pandey. 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: The perils of prolonged unemployment The status and politics of the Texas power crisis Scoop: Biden to use "more inclusive" immigration terms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The best thing I got on Depa.
0:01.5	That's a good question.
0:02.4	This really nice 80s Adidas jumper.
0:05.3	The quarter rates which I'm wearing.
0:06.5	This pink mini skirt.
0:08.2	This Jessica Torheri.
0:09.4	Probably my unif choke boots.
0:11.0	This pair of jeans, I wear them all the time.
0:12.6	The main one, I'm quite into the moment, is extreme layering.
0:15.6	Ranch.
0:16.6	White's okay.
0:17.7	Relaxed grandpa.
0:19.0	Part time punk, part time polypocket.
0:20.8	I think co-cat is the word.
0:22.3	Baggy relaxed and a bit out there.
0:24.4	Necher short, I barely short short.
0:26.5	That's like my favorite outfit at the moment.
0:28.8	I got it on Depa.
0:32.4	Good morning.
0:33.2	Welcome to Axios today.
0:34.6	It's already Wednesday.
0:35.8	It's February 17th.
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