The second wave of protests

1 big thing

Axios

News

4.0 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 July 2020

⏱️ 9 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Thousands of people held protests in at least a dozen American cities this weekend, days after the Trump administration announced it would send more federal agents to Chicago and Albuquerque in an extension of Operation Legend. A month ago protests over the killing of George Floyd had begun to dwindle. Now, they’re back. Plus, how the recession has made our economic divide even greater. Also, Americans are increasingly forming social bubbles. And, what one former marine is doing to prevent veteran suicides. Guests: Oregon Public Broadcasting Conrad Wilson, Axios' Stef Kight, Dion Rabouin, and David Nather. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: More federal officers deploying to Portland as protests gain momentum (Oregon Public Broadcasting) The two coronavirus realities Axios-Ipsos poll: The rise of coronavirus social bubbles The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) provides 24/7, free and confidential support for anyone in distress, in addition to prevention and crisis resources. Also available for online chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	Dear Sly Price Riser, we praise you.
0:03.4	Your commitment to raising the bar is something to look up too.
0:06.4	When the world said this mobile contract's price is high enough,
0:10.0	you said,
0:11.0	No, go higher.
0:12.8	Yeah, cheers to the bad mobile contracts out there for showing us how to make a good one.
0:18.1	One that would rather raise your data, not your prices.
0:21.2	Go to giftgaff.com and switch now go to gift gaff we're up to good.
0:25.3	18 month commitment to save payment method require.
0:27.4	Terms apply see gift gaff. com forward slash terms.
0:32.0	Good morning. Welcome to Axios today. It's Tuesday July 28th. I'm Niala Boodoo. Here's how we're making you
0:38.6	smarter today. How the recession has made our economic divide even greater.
0:43.4	Plus, Americans are turning to social bubbles
0:45.8	to get through the pandemic.
0:47.8	But first, the second wave of protests
0:50.3	is today's one big thing. Prots is today's one big thing. of George Floyd had dwindled over the past month, but now they're back.
1:04.5	Last Wednesday the Trump administration announced it would send more federal agents to Chicago
1:08.6	and Albuquerque in an extension of a federal operation that started in six other cities this month.
1:14.0	By Saturday, thousands of people were protesting all across America, especially in Portland,
1:21.0	where thousands of protesters have gathered in front of the federal courthouse
1:24.4	where each night they're tear-gassed by federal agents.
1:27.2	And it seems to be directly in response to the Trump administration sending these
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Axios, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Axios and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.