The Excerpt

Whether someone has or hasn’t been vaccinated for COVID-19, the measles, or even for polio, has become a controversial topic. That's not new. Resistance to vaccines is well over a century old. What is new, and what’s grabbing headlines right now, are the outbreaks of measles and other vaccine-preventable illnesses that are spreading globally. The CDC recently reported that nearly a third of all U.S. measles cases since 2020 happened in the past three months. Hesitancy around vaccines has even spilled over to pet owners, with some not vaccinating their animals against rabies. Both medical professionals and governments agree that vaccines are good for us, so why do some people remain unconvinced? Ina Pinkney, a passionate speaker who travels around the country advocating for vaccines, joins The Excerpt to discuss the anti-vax movement. 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.

Former lawyer Michael Cohen is set to testify Monday in former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial, but until he actually takes the stand, the judge wants him to stop talking. Two Presidential candidates with two very different campaigns. We take a closer look at the split screen election. A move to admit Palestine as a full member of the United Nations leads to a strong response from Israel. Meanwhile, the Biden administration acknowledged that Israel likely used U.S.-made weapons to inflict a higher number of civilian casualties in Gaza than is broadly deemed acceptable. Doctors are experimenting with artificial intelligence in medical practices, hoping it will help with burnout and make patients feel heard. A Virginia school district may be the first in the nation to rename two local schools after Confederate leaders – four years after the 2020 murder of George Floyd led the district to remove the names in the first place. Today is World Migratory Bird Day, a global campaign to raise awareness of the twice-annual bird migrations and promote conservation efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi has the latest from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. The latest round of cease-fire talks has ended without a deal in Cairo. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen talks about what's next for Hunter Biden after a federal appeals court rejected his dismissal request in a gun case. The Biden administration is proposing changes to the asylum process. The CDC announces new restrictions on dogs traveling to the U.S. 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.

Generation Alpha has arrived. More than 2 billion children in this cohort were or will be born worldwide between 2010 and the end of 2024. It will be the largest generation as well as the most digitally-connected in history. What do we need to know about this dynamic group as they navigate some of the world’s biggest challenges? Dr. Leah Orchinik, a pediatric psychologist at Nemours Children’s Health, joins The Excerpt to provide a clinical and developmental perspective on what impact this group might have on our 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.

USA TODAY Investigative Education Reporter Chris Quintana explains how and why zombie colleges are popping up online. President Joe Biden vows to withhold weapons from Israel if its forces make a major Rafah invasion. There's a new COVID-19 variant called FLiRT. USA TODAY Wellness Reporter Charles Trepany explains why rage rituals are resonating with women. The Olympic flame arrives in Marseille. 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.

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations that began at Columbia University have ignited a wave of similar protests at colleges and universities across the country. Weeks into it, those protests seem to be only intensifying. Thousands have now been arrested. The students’ demands vary by campus, but the majority are asking for an end to the Israel-Hamas war and divestment from companies that are financially benefitting from the conflict. In decades past, student activism regarding the Vietnam War, civil rights and South Africa’s apartheid successfully sparked broad social and political change. Has this student-led movement reached the tipping point? To put the current protests in context, Robert Cohen, professor of social studies education at New York University and a scholar in student activism, joins The Excerpt. 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.

Stormy Daniels took the stand Tuesday in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi reports. Israel's military said it took control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing, as cease-fire talks resume in Cairo. Pro-Palestinian protesters rallied at an Auschwitz Holocaust Remembrance Day march. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a sweeping election overhaul bill. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses a Department of Homeland Security effort to push back against election threats. TikTok is suing the U.S. government. 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.

Israel has moved forward with its planned assault on Rafah in southern Gaza. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page breaks down new USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling on former President Donald Trump's hush money trial. Tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma. USA TODAY Money, Markets and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee talks about rental fraud and what it means for renters and landlords. The 2024 Met Gala is in the books. 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.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are tied in a new USA TODAY/Suffolk poll. USA TODAY Justice Correspondent Aysha Bagchi recaps pivotal testimony from Hope Hicks and looks ahead to a new week of Donald Trump's hush money trial. Israel calls on civilians to evacuate parts of Rafah, in southern Gaza. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks about the double brood cicada phenomenon. It's Met Gala Monday. 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.

It's now been nearly seven months since Hamas attacked Israel, killing nearly 1200 Israelis and taking over 200 hostage. Since then, the Israeli Defense Forces, or IDF, have executed a devastating bombing campaign and sent in ground forces to "eradicate" Hamas. The death toll in the Palestinian enclave is staggering, with more than 34,000 killed, according to the Gaza health ministry.The majority of those killed are women and children. The health ministry says the sheer scale of the tragedy unfolding in Gaza is unprecedented. The UN estimates that more than 70% of Gaza's 2.3 million residents have been displaced. Food and medical supplies aren't nearly enough to meet the needs. Meanwhile, in the U.S., Islamophobia and anti-Muslim incidents have surged. Nihad Awad, co-founder and national executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Muslim civil rights and advocacy nonprofit joins The Excerpt to share his thoughts. For a different perspective, please see last Sunday's episode which features Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League or ADL, a Jewish civil rights organization. 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.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at a number of potential Trump VPs gathering at a donor retreat in Florida. More arrests have been made at campus protests, as Princeton students begin a hunger strike. Unemployment rose in April. USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry discusses protests against book bans and restrictions on Black history. President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Friday to 19 Americans. The 150th Kentucky Derby is today! Check out our special episode. 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.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump spoke out Thursday on campus protests. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison puts their comments in context. Nearly 300 ex-Obama-Biden staffers have called to suspend military assistance to Israel. A lawyer who previously represented Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal testified that he believed their hush money deals may have helped Trump win the 2016 presidential election. USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn explains why white job candidates are more likely to get hired through employee referrals. The National Trust for Historic Preservation's annual list of most endangered US historic sites shows a desire to reflect stories "of all Americans." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In two short days, we are officially off to the races. The gates at the iconic Kentucky Derby will officially open May 4th, marking its 150th anniversary. This storied American tradition features horses with braided tails, jockeys in silk shirts, festive ladies’ hats and the signature mint julep at the historic Churchill Downs racetrack. The annual ‘Run for the Roses’ race is the longest continually held sporting event in North America. Last year, the race was mired in controversy after several horses died in the preceding weeks. Will this year’s race be less contentious, more exciting? What will we all be talking about come Saturday? Courier Journal Sports Reporter Jason Frakes and Lifestyle Reporter Kirby Adams join The Excerpt to dig into all of it. 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.

Pro-Palestinian protests continue on college campuses nationwide. USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Savannah Kuchar looks at the impact of Florida's six-week abortion ban. Plus, the Arizona Senate has voted to repeal a near-total 1864 abortion ban. RFK Jr. proposes a 'no-spoiler' pledge with President Joe Biden to defeat former President Donald Trump. The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady Wednesday. USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub has the latest from a bird flu outbreak. 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.

Caitlin Clark has set the sports world on fire. This year, she became the all-time leading scorer in the history of college basketball – that's for men and women. Fans, took notice – including a record-18.7 million people who tuned into the NCAA Championship Game to watch South Carolina defeat Clark’s Iowa team. As Clark gets ready for her first WNBA season, can she do at the professional level what she did for the college game? USA TODAY Sports National Correspondent Lindsay Schnell joins The Excerpt to break down how women's sports is breaking barriers. 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.

Police stormed a Columbia University building Tuesday amid ongoing protests. Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues. USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick looks at why election polls matter. The Biden administration plans to drastically change federal rules on marijuana. USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele talks about the chaos caused for students nationwide amid delays in the college financial aid process. 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.

As campus protests continue nationwide, Columbia University has begun suspending students. USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson has the latest on a tight race between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Four law enforcement officers were killed while serving a warrant in North Carolina. The death of Ohio man Frank Tyson, who told police 'I can't breathe,' has echoes of George Floyd. USA TODAY Money, Markets and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee explains why you're better off renting than buying a home in major U.S. cities. 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.

Campus protests continue nationwide over the war in Gaza. USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses what Texas 'border czar' Mike Banks says about the border. Many states have enacted laws since 2021 that could limit voter access and inhibit the ability of officials to administer elections. USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong examines the new AP African American Studies course. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends shooting a family dog. 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.

It’s now been over six months since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th, when more than 1100 Israelis were killed and over 200 taken hostage. These were mostly civilians. While the Israel-Hamas War has been ongoing since that day, the repercussions of that attack have also been keenly felt here in America in the form of a surge in antisemitism. On college campuses, and in communities across the country, Jews have felt targeted, threatened, and frightened. Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League or ADL, a Jewish civil rights organization, joins The Excerpt to talk about the issues. Next Sunday's episode will feature an interview with Nihad Awad, the national executive director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a Muslim civil rights organization. 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.

Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continued Friday in New York with more witness testimony. President Joe Biden says he's willing to debate Donald Trump. USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield looks at how the Republican National Committee is getting involved with lawsuits around the country. The top official overseeing federal college financial aid will leave his role this summer. USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook explains how the U.S. is upping its defenses against drones. 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.