The Excerpt
1,161 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 887 ratingsUSA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt (formerly 5 Things), brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. We also deliver special deep-dive episodes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons on the most compelling topics in culture, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Give us fifteen minutes a day, we'll give you all of the headlines, none of the chaos. Hosted by Taylor Wilson and Dana Taylor.
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Israel launches strike; explosions heard in central Iran
April 19, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIsrael has launched strikes on Iran. But Tehran is playing down the incident. Police arrest more than a hundred protesters at Columbia University. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers talks about a Biden surrogate working to bring frustrated voters to the president. Florida bans local water break rules. USA TODAY National Music Writer Melissa Ruggieri breaks down Taylor Swift's new album. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-T...
SPECIAL | Bringing back the woolly mammoth. Is it even possible?
April 18, 2024 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBCould the woolly mammoth really be brought back to life? Ben Lamm thinks so. He’s the CEO and Co-founder of Colossal Biosciences, a company at the heart of an evolving science that aims to see this ancient animal and others return in the name of preserving and promoting biodiversity. According to him, the success of this work could just be the ticket that saves humanity. Lamm joined The Excerpt podcast to talk about the possible impacts and the ongoing ethical debate around de-extin...
Senate rejects both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
April 18, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe Senate has killed both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison talks about President Joe Biden's comments on tripling the rates of tariffs on steel and aluminum from China. Former President Donald Trump is funneling campaign money into cash-strapped businesses. USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele breaks down the Columbia University president's testimony before Cong...
SPECIAL | Melissa Gilbert remembers 'Little House on the Prairie,' as it turns 50
April 17, 2024 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIf you’re a woman who is part of Generation X or the baby boomers, then you probably, like me, spent your Monday nights growing up watching one of America’s most enduring and endearing TV series. The show followed the wholesome Ingalls family and their life in Walnut Grove, Minnesota in the 1800s, loosely based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The show’s star was Melissa Gilbert who played little Laura Ingalls, an optimistic, curious and mischievous young girl who quickly becam...
Trump hush money trial Day 2 takeaways
April 17, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBA second day of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial is in the books, and jury selection is going quicker than expected. USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick looks at President Joe Biden's push for blue-collar voters, and what several congressional districts won by Donald Trump might tell him. A second GOP lawmaker backs the ousting of House speaker Mike Johnson. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer talks about ...
Trump's hush money trial has begun: What to know from Day 1
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBUSA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi recaps the first day of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Trump Media's stock price plummeted Monday. Congress is grappling with foreign aid after Iran's attack on Israel. USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Cybele Mayes-Osterman has the latest from investigations into the Baltimore bridge collapse. The Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce its ban on transgender care. The 'Rust' armorer has been sentenced to 18 mo...
Iran attacked Israel. Now what?
April 15, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBWhat's next for the Israel-Iran conflict? USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at how abortion is playing out on the campaign trail. Former President Donald Trump's historic hush money trial is set to begin Monday. USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele talks about crime on campus, and what the latest numbers tell us. Arborists are trying to clone Orlando's oldest tree. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.c...
In the age of Ozempic, body image has morphed. How do we learn to love our bodies?
April 14, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBThe mass media has pushed skinny on us for decades. And while doctors encourage healthy eating and lower body mass indexes, the body positivity movement supports the inclusion of all shapes and sizes, emphasizing loving the skin you’re in. But there are even more fractures in this conversation when it comes to the newest weight loss fad and object of desire: the drug Ozempic and its competitors like Wegovy and Mounjaro. There is also a dark side to this pursuit of perfection; namely...
Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner rather than later'
April 13, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBPresident Joe Biden said Friday that an Iranian attack on Israel is imminent. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison looks at efforts by Biden allies to stop Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The House passes a controversial spying bill after infighting. USA TODAY Investigative Data Reporter Austin Fast explains how millions of Americans rely on drinking water systems that have recently exceeded new limits for toxic “forever chemicals." President Joe Biden announces new student l...
O.J. Simpson dead at 76
April 12, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBUSA TODAY National Correspondent Marco della Cava looks back on the Ford Bronco chase, and the life of O.J. Simpson. Iowa's Senate OKs a bill allowing armed school staff. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen talks about a Supreme Court January 6 case that could impact former President Donald Trump. Despite booming employment gains, white-collar job growth slows. A rare double brood of cicadas is set to emerge. Here's what they'll sound like. Episode Transcript...
SPECIAL | The Rulebreaker: The new biography of legendary journalist Barbara Walters
April 11, 2024 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBAt age 47, Barbara Walters broke the glass ceiling for women in broadcast journalism, becoming co-anchor of a network evening news program at ABC. She would go on to land big interviews, from U.S. presidents to world leaders like Vladimir Putin and Fidel Castro but also celebrities like the singer Courtney Love and boxer Mike Tyson. Through it all, Walters brought a signature style of interviewing. Her interview subjects laughed with her and cried with her. Actor Patrick Swayze even...
Biden administration issues new rules on unlicensed firearm dealers
April 11, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBUSA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler examines new rules around gun sales. Bipartisan frustration over the bungled FAFSA rollout was on display at a congressional hearing. Inflation picked up again in March. USA TODAY Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at the future of the Chandra telescope amid budget cuts. The Masters Golf Tournament tees off. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priva...
SPECIAL | James Patterson and Mychal Threets discuss book bans, library joy and their love of reading
April 10, 2024 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIf you love books, then this episode is for you. Best-selling author James Patterson’s latest book, “The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians” is in many ways a love letter to this cornerstone of education here in America. Joining him is Mychal Threets, a librarian in California whose viral library-focused social media videos have endeared him to thousands of readers across the US. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....
Arizona Supreme Court upholds 160-year-old abortion ban
April 10, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBArizona Republic State Politics Reporter Stacey Barchenger puts the Arizona Supreme Court abortion decision in context. James and Jennifer Crumbley have been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison after being convicted of involuntary manslaughter for their son's mass shooting attack. Plus, a Virginia assistant principal has been charged with felony child abuse in a 6-year-old's shooting of a teacher. The Justice Department’s COVID-19 Enforcement Task Force has charged thousands of ...
Trump says states should decide abortion policy
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBUSA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at the significance of former President Donald Trump's comments on abortion. Trump loses his push to delay the Manhattan hush money trial pending a location change request. The Vatican denounces gender-affirming surgery, and surrogacy. USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele discusses President Joe Biden's announcement of student loan debt forgiveness. The UConn Huskies are national champions ag...
Election offices say they need more funding
April 08, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBUSA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Sudiksha Kochi talks about the push for more funding at election offices nationwide. A Hamas official says no progress has been made at the latest Gaza ceasefire talks. USA TODAY Network Florida State Capitol Reporter John Kennedy talks about what ballot measures on abortion access and recreational marijuana might mean for Democrats in Donald Trump's home state. The South Carolina Gamecocks are national champions. Here's every...
The Israel-Hamas War hits a grim six month milestone
April 07, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBAfter six months of intense human suffering, both sides of the Israel and Gaza conflict have experienced a collective trauma that will affect generations for years to come. It all started with a Hamas attack on Israel, which killed about 1,200 people along with the taking of 240 hostages. It was the single deadliest assault against Jews since the Holocaust. The Israeli response has been brutal, killing over 30,000 Gazans, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, mostly innocent w...
Biden grieves in Baltimore over bridge collapse
April 06, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBUSA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison recaps President Joe Biden's Baltimore visit and looks at plans for the port's reopening. Israel's military has fired officers for their roles in strikes that killed seven aid workers. The U.S. is on alert for possible Iranian attacks on Israeli and American facilities. The Friday earthquake recorded in New Jersey was one of the strongest in state history. USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield discusses a Georgia bill that ...
Georgia judge rejects Trump request to dismiss election racketeering charges under 1st Amendment
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBA Georgia judge has rejected former President Donald Trump's request to dismiss election racketeering charges under the First Amendment. USA TODAY 2024 Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson talks about how Donald Trump has made the murder of Michigan woman Ruby Garcia part of immigration debate on the campaign trail. President Joe Biden gives an ultimatum to Israel. USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz looks at a study that found racial bias in AI chatbots. This year's hurricane seas...
SPECIAL | The trouble at Boeing
April 04, 2024 20:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIt’s the stuff of nightmares. Shortly after takeoff in early January, a panel on an Alaska Airlines plane blew off midair. Luckily, the two seats next to that panel were empty. Not so luckily for Boeing, they are now under the microscope by regulators, while workers are coming forward, anonymously and otherwise, saying that the firm had recently been chipping away at longstanding safety practices to speed up the production process with its 737 Max. The blowback from investors, regul...
Trump loses presidential immunity delay effort for upcoming New York criminal trial
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBFormer President Donald Trump has lost a presidential immunity delay effort for his upcoming New York hush money criminal trial. Plus, USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen reports on the wrangling over a judge's proposed jury instructions in Trump's separate documents case. Outrage spreads over the slaying of aid workers in Gaza. No contaminants were detected in the water after the Baltimore bridge collapse. Taiwan earthquake recovery efforts continue. USA TODA...
SPECIAL | Can a sociopath that is 'immune to remorse and guilt' learn to be a good person?
April 03, 2024 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBUse the word sociopath in conversation, and you're bound to see some raised eyebrows, or worse. The word itself has become less of a mental diagnosis and more of an insult you hurl at someone. But what does it really mean to be a sociopath? Dr. Patric Gagne offers a definition from both a clinical and a personal perspective. Her new book is called "Sociopath: A Memoir." Gagne's first-hand account of how she came to terms with her own sociopathy sheds light on an often demonized and ...
Outrage grows over Israeli strike on aid workers
April 03, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBPresident Joe Biden and others speak out after a deadly Israeli strike on aid workers. USA TODAY Border and Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses S.B. 4 ahead of a Wednesday hearing for the controversial Texas immigration law. 2023 was a record year for Islamophobia. LSU settles a lawsuit with ten women over sexual misconduct cases. USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Sudiksha Kochi looks at the movement to ban private election funding. Episode Transc...
Complications remain for ill-fated ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBUSA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook reports on the latest from bridge clean-up efforts in Baltimore. An Israeli airstrike on Gaza killed seven working for chef Jose Andres' World Central Kitchen. A new report says Russia is behind 'Havana Syndrome' attacks on US spies and diplomats. Donald Trump posts $175 million bond to protect his assets. Plus, did Trump's attacks over a New York judge's daughter violate a gag order? USA TODAY Money, Markets and Personal Finance...
Crews cutting into first pieces of Baltimore bridge as ship remains in rubble
April 01, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBDemolition crews are cutting into the collapsed Baltimore bridge. USA TODAY National Correspondent Terry Collins discusses why many tech leaders aren't interested in politics. The CDC issues an alert about bacterial infections. USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé tells the stories of several Americans who were forced to retire earlier than planned. N.C. State made a rare list over the weekend, joining a handful of schools that have sent both men's and women's team...
Voting rights are under attack nationwide
March 31, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBAt the State of the Union, President Biden called on Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This bill would update the Voting Rights Act of 1965, strengthening legal protections against discriminatory voting policies and practices. The act has since been hampered by Supreme Court cases that removed pre-clearance provisions and made it harder to sue to stop discriminatory practices. Marc Elias, an attorney with Elias Law Group and an outspoken advocate of vote...
Weight-loss drugs and insulin cost far less to manufacture than companies charge
March 30, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBUSA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at a new study revealing weight loss drugs cost less than $25 to make. Colleges told the Education Department they don't have enough time to process FAFSA information. Two-thirds of colleges and universities polled in an American Council on Education survey said they don’t believe they’ll be able to successfully process student financial aid data in the next few weeks. Former President Donald Trump’s namesake social media company sto...
Trump claims free speech protects him from Georgia prosecution
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBUSA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen explains how former President Donald Trump's lawyers are trying to use the First Amendment and free speech to get the election interference charges in Georgia dismissed. USA TODAY spoke exclusively to the commander of the Army Corps of Engineers about how the Francis Scott Key bridge cleanup will happen. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison shares the significance of having two former presidents join President Joe...
SPECIAL | Solar eclipse fans: Get ready for this rare celestial event
March 28, 2024 20:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBOn April 8th, tens of millions of people across the North American continent will be able to step outside their doors and witness a rare total solar eclipse - that’s when the moon passes between part of the Earth and the sun, temporarily blocking its light. It's our last chance to see one for 20 years in America. Charting a path through 13 states from Texas to Maine, and also passing parts of Mexico and Canada, skywatchers will show up in droves, snarling traffic, to don eclipse gla...
How safe is commercial shipping?
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBUSA TODAY Senior Investigative Reporter Emily Le Coz looks into the safety of container shipping, and whether tugboats could have prevented the Baltimore bridge disaster. The economic impact of the bridge collapse will be severe. USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield explains a tool to challenge voter registrations. Former senator and vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman is dead at 82. Students used AI to create nude photos of their classmates. Episode Transcript avail...
SPECIAL | The small city of Bristol is now the frontline of the abortion debate
March 27, 2024 20:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBBristol is a small Appalachian city that has become a microcosm of the national abortion debate. That’s because Bristol has a state line running through it – Virginia to the north, where abortion is legal, and Tennessee to the south, where it was outlawed after Roe v. Wade was overturned. USA TODAY Health Reporter Adrianna Rodriguez visited the city after the ban in Tennessee went into effect to document the impact on its residents. Episode Transcript available here Also available...
Missing workers in Key Bridge collapse presumed dead
March 27, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBSix people are presumed dead in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes breaks down what happened when a container ship collided with the structure. Plus, check out this story mapping how the collapse unfolded. How will the Baltimore bridge collapse affect shipping and deliveries? USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe recaps oral arguments in a case to restrict the abortion pill mifepristone. RFK Jr. picks lawyer and ph...
Trump must post $175 million to shield assets during real estate fraud appeal
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBUSA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi reports on a pair of Donald Trump legal developments. Donald Trump's Truth Social is set to begin trading Tuesday. A major Baltimore bridge has collapsed. A Gaza cease-fire resolution clears the UN. USA TODAY Senior Investigative Reporter Emily Le Coz discusses pharmacy unionizing, as CVS Omnicare in Las Vegas seeks to join. Baseball star Shohei Ohtani says he was duped by his ex-interpreter amid gambling allegations. Epi...
Trump faces bond deadline in civil fraud case
March 25, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBFormer President Donald Trump faces a bond deadline in his civil fraud case. Plus, he'll have a Monday hearing in his New York hush money case. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi fills us in. A PAC scheme is helping pay Trump's legal fees. USA TODAY National Reporter Lauren Villagran talks about what pawn shops can tell us about the economy. Dozens sue saying weight loss and diabetes drugs cause harmful side effects. Episode Transcript available here Also a...
Is the war on drugs back on?
March 24, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIt's been just over 50 years since President Richard Nixon declared a war on drugs. Since then, drug policy at the state level has mostly been progressing toward legalization, embracing liberal attitudes that aim to destigmatize drug use. But that experiment may soon be drawing to a close. In the wake of surging overdose deaths, Oregon has recently moved to recriminalize drug use and possession. Are we back to square one? Kassandra Frederique, Executive Director of the Drug Policy A...
Princess Kate diagnosed with cancer. What's next?
March 23, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBPrincess Kate has been diagnosed with cancer. What's that mean for the Royal Family? Gunmen killed more than 60 in a Russia concert attack. USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes looks at the politically charged climate around electric vehicles. Congress passes a spending bill after a short government shutdown. Parents think their kids are doing well in school. They're often wrong. USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry discusses how new museums are cha...
Amid warnings of online extremism, Air Force Academy turns to social media sleuthing
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBUSA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless looks at an Air Force Academy plan to monitor online extremism. The Justice Department sues Apple. USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub explains the medical significance of the first-ever kidney transplant from a gene-edited pig. The U.S. fails to crack the top 20 in the World Happiness Report. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...
SPECIAL | Polyamory is attracting more and more practitioners. Why?
March 21, 2024 20:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBThe classic storybook version of happy ever after typically involves meeting someone, falling in love, getting married and starting a family. But what if that dream isn’t one you share? What happens when the way you define romantic relationships and love doesn’t align with societal norms? Enter polyamory, popularized by reality shows like the Peacock network’s "Couple to Throuple." Are we ready to open up our definition of love to accommodate these other relationships? Joining The E...
70 million Americans drink water from systems reporting PFAS to EPA
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBTens of millions of Americans drink water from systems reporting PFAS to the EPA. How safe is your water? See a map here. Plus, listen to a special episode on microplastics. The Federal Reserve leaves its key interest rate unchanged. Plus, President Joe Biden cancels billions more in student debt. USA TODAY Money and Consumer News Editor Charisse Jones looks at pensions, and whether they could make a comeback. USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn talks about workers pushing ba...
SPECIAL | Standardized tests like the SAT are back. Is that a good thing?
March 20, 2024 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBOne of the many ways the COVID pandemic upended education was with regards to college admissions. Widespread lockdowns meant that in-person tests like the SAT and ACT were no longer offered. That led dozens of high-end universities to drop those requirements. Many thought this was a good thing, leveling the playing field for disadvantaged applicants. But recently, there’s been a trend to reverse that. Which students are being hurt by this decision and which ones are getting a leg up...
Federal appeals court order puts controversial Texas immigration law back on hold
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBA federal appeals court has put a controversial Texas immigration law back on hold. Bernie Moreno won the Ohio Senate Republican primary, setting up a high-stakes battle in November. Plus, other contests were held in California and Illinois. USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler has exclusive reporting on how kids can easily access ammunition online. President Joe Biden and lawmakers have announced a government funding deal that could avert a shutdown. Ukraine is o...
Trump lawyers say $454 million bond a 'practical impossibility' as deadline nears
March 19, 2024 09:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBLawyers for former President Donald Trump say the $454 million bond is a 'practical impossibility.' USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi reports. The UN warns of dangerous hunger levels in Gaza. The Supreme Court has extended a hold on a Texas law giving police the power to arrest migrants who illegally enter the U.S. Plus, the high court lets stand a ban against the Cowboys for Trump co-founder using the 14th Amendment. USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfi...
Putin declared winner in election with no credible opposition
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MBRussian President Vladimir Putin wins another election. USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks into whether the presidential candidates could drop out of the race. Is the Great Resignation over? Not entirely. Turnover remains high in some industries. USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub examines why health care isn't a bigger issue on the campaign trail. March Madness is here! Enter USA TODAY's NCAA Tournament bracket contest. Episode Transcript ava...
Putin hails preordained election win
March 18, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBRussian President Vladimir Putin is claiming another election win. USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks into whether the presidential candidates could drop out of the race. Is the Great Resignation over? Not entirely. Turnover remains high in some industries. USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub examines why health care isn't a bigger issue on the campaign trail. March Madness is here! Enter USA TODAY's NCAA Tournament bracket contest. See Privacy...
Women in leadership are needed to fight climate change
March 17, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBMarch is Women’s History Month, a celebration of women’s contribution to history, culture and society. Former Irish President Mary Robinson, current Chair of The Elders, has been at the forefront of the fight for gender equality, especially when it comes to the climate crisis. Today she joins The Excerpt to talk about why women need to lead the next phase of the climate justice movement to ensure a livable world in the future. Episode Transcript available here Also available at ar...
Nathan Wade resigns as special prosecutor in Trump Georgia election case
March 16, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MBNathan Wade has resigned as special prosecutor in Donald Trump's Georgia election fraud case. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer reports. Former Vice President Mike Pence will not endorse Donald Trump for president. Plus, Trump's New York hush money criminal case will be delayed. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down a high court decision on public officials and social media. Millions have been blocked from porn sites amid free speech ...
VP Harris' visit to Minnesota Planned Parenthood spotlights abortion
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBVice President Kamala Harris' visit to a Minnesota Planned Parenthood Thursday put a spotlight on abortion, amid new polling data. USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey reports. A New York prosecutor agrees to delay former President Donald Trump's hush money trial 30 days, though a judge's decision is still pending. James Crumbley has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the second case brought against the parents of a child for a Michigan school sh...
SPECIAL | America's East Coast is sinking
March 14, 2024 20:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBAs the eastern seaboard slowly drops lower each year, it is compounding the impacts of climate change in the U.S. Rising sea levels and severe weather events mean coastal cities will have to adapt or perhaps even be abandoned. How bad is it? Who is most at risk here, and most importantly, what can we do about it? Kenneth Miller, professor of earth and planetary sciences at Rutgers University, joins The Excerpt to dig into how sinking land mass could mean disaster for some parts of t...
House approves bill on TikTok
March 14, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBUSA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin reports on the House approval of a TikTok bill that would force a sale or effectively ban the company. A Georgia judge has dismissed six charges in the Trump election racketeering case as too vague. The portion of U.S. adults identifying as LGBTQ has more than doubled in the last 12 years. USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Claire Thornton explains how some school districts are working to help teachers find housing. Why do wom...
SPECIAL | Mexican cartels are using timeshares as a trap for thousands of Americans
March 13, 2024 20:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWhen you think about Mexican cartels, the things that are likely to come to mind are drug trafficking, gun battles and assassinations. But add this one to your list: timeshares. Over the past decade, thousands of Americans have fallen prey to a complex real estate scheme involving one of the most violent organizations in Mexico. Cartels, it seems, are finally branching out. Freelance reporter Steve Fisher joins The Excerpt to discuss more about this more lucrative new business ventu...