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USA 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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USA 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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English


Episodes

SPECIAL | Solar eclipse fans: Get ready for this rare celestial event

3/28/2024
On 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 glasses and look up as the sun turns black. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise has been covering this story for USA TODAY, detailing what makes this celestial event so incredibly special. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:15:01

How safe is commercial shipping?

3/28/2024
USA 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 available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:13:30

SPECIAL | The small city of Bristol is now the frontline of the abortion debate

3/27/2024
Bristol 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 at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:09:20

Missing workers in Key Bridge collapse presumed dead

3/27/2024
Six 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 philanthropist Nicole Shanahan as running mate. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:14

Trump must post $175 million to shield assets during real estate fraud appeal

3/26/2024
USA 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. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:12:46

Trump faces bond deadline in civil fraud case

3/25/2024
Former 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 available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:12:22

Is the war on drugs back on?

3/24/2024
It'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 Alliance, joins The Excerpt to argue that policy makers simply didn't put the right safeguards in place. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:14:25

Princess Kate diagnosed with cancer. What's next?

3/23/2024
Princess 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 changing the way Black history is told. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:30

Amid warnings of online extremism, Air Force Academy turns to social media sleuthing

3/22/2024
USA 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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:35

SPECIAL | Polyamory is attracting more and more practitioners. Why?

3/21/2024
The 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 Excerpt to discuss ethical non-monogamy is Leanne Yau, non-monogamy educator, sex positivity advocate, and queer therapist in training. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:14:11

70 million Americans drink water from systems reporting PFAS to EPA

3/21/2024
Tens 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 back against losing their PTO. Scientists consider fighting climate change by making clouds brighter and thicker. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:13:36

SPECIAL | Standardized tests like the SAT are back. Is that a good thing?

3/20/2024
One 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? Our guest, John Friedman, Professor of Economics at Brown University and Co-Director of Opportunity Insights at Harvard University, studies the impact of standardized testing on social capital and economic mobility. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:12:43

Federal appeals court order puts controversial Texas immigration law back on hold

3/20/2024
A 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 open to aid in the form of a loan being pushed by some Republicans. USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong discusses Muslim students' challenges during Ramadan. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:12:04

Trump lawyers say $454 million bond a 'practical impossibility' as deadline nears

3/19/2024
Lawyers 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 Mansfield explains how far-right conspiracy theories threw a voter integrity system into peril. See the Washington, D.C. cherry blossom trees as peak season nears. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:12:17

Putin declared winner in election with no credible opposition

3/18/2024
Russian 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 available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:10:40

Women in leadership are needed to fight climate change

3/17/2024
March 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 art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:14:34

Nathan Wade resigns as special prosecutor in Trump Georgia election case

3/16/2024
Nathan 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 and child safety debates across the country. La Niña is coming, and could influence the hurricane season. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:10:35

VP Harris' visit to Minnesota Planned Parenthood spotlights abortion

3/15/2024
Vice 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 shooting. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for Israelis to hold elections and choose a new government. Russia holds its presidential election. USA TODAY Health and Breaking News Reporter Eduardo Cuevas breaks down the latest gang violence in Haiti. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:13:06

SPECIAL | America's East Coast is sinking

3/14/2024
As 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 the world. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:37

House approves bill on TikTok

3/14/2024
USA 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 women go through menopause? Scientists find clues in a study of whales. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:13:56