The Excerpt

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Todd
 Jul 21, 2023
Good enough, but I think the goofy music bumpers are annoying.


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 Jun 24, 2019

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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.  

Episode Date
SPECIAL | Rare earth minerals are mostly sourced from China. Can we get them in the US?
May 28, 2025
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in deportations to third countries
May 28, 2025
How Trump's clash with the courts is brewing into an 'all-out war'
May 27, 2025
Trump says Putin has gone 'absolutely crazy' after massive Russian attack on Ukraine
May 26, 2025
Dave Barry is the eternal class clown
May 25, 2025
ICE agents deploy new tactic
May 24, 2025
What Trump's tax bill does with Medicaid, SNAP, tax breaks
May 23, 2025
SPECIAL | Uncharted territory: Trump accepts 'gift' of $400 million Qatari plane
May 22, 2025
2 Israeli embassy staff members fatally shot near Jewish museum in DC
May 22, 2025
SPECIAL | Did Johnson & Johnson put profit over safety?
May 21, 2025
Trump pushes $175 billion 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan
May 21, 2025
Trump says Russia, Ukraine peace talks to begin 'immediately' after Putin call
May 20, 2025
BONUS | Opinion: Do you support Elon Musk and his work with DOGE?
May 19, 2025
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer
May 19, 2025
Has the pronatalism movement gone mainstream?
May 18, 2025
Supreme Court continues to block deportations under wartime law
May 17, 2025
A humanitarian aid crisis in Gaza
May 16, 2025
SPECIAL | Trump, Project 2025 and the plan to remake government
May 15, 2025
RFK grilled during contentious hearing
May 15, 2025
SPECIAL | While digital currency initiatives expand, we ask, what's the future of cash?
May 14, 2025
House debates Republican Medicaid, tax proposals and more
May 14, 2025
Mixed market response after US-China deal
May 13, 2025
BONUS | Opinion: What do you want your mom to know?
May 12, 2025
US and China reach deal to slash trade tariffs
May 12, 2025
Saving one abused dog at a time in Thailand
May 11, 2025
Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass
May 10, 2025
How a Chicago native became pope
May 09, 2025
SPECIAL | Dr. Eric Topol shares a new vision for living longer and better
May 08, 2025
Fed chair cites 'uncertainty' as central bank holds key rate steady
May 08, 2025
SPECIAL | A beacon of American freedom and democracy may soon go silent
May 07, 2025
Supreme Court allows ban on transgender troops to take effect
May 07, 2025
BONUS | Introducing true crime podcast: Untested
May 06, 2025
19 states sue RFK Jr., Trump administration for overhauling HHS
May 06, 2025
BONUS | Opinion: After 100 days in office, how do you think Trump is doing?
May 05, 2025
Trump says 'I don't know' when asked if he must uphold the Constitution
May 05, 2025
In baseball, women will soon have a league of their own
May 04, 2025
Trump budget proposal aims to cut $163 billion, mirroring DOGE plan
May 03, 2025
Thousands rally against Trump, Musk in May Day protests
May 02, 2025
SPECIAL | Porn's long cultural shadow
May 01, 2025
Ukraine, US sign minerals deal
May 01, 2025
SPECIAL | With 100 days now in the books, how are Americans feeling?
Apr 30, 2025
Congress starts working on Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
Apr 30, 2025
Carney wins Canada's election, riding Canadian anger at Trump to victory
Apr 29, 2025
BONUS | Opinion: What do you think of President Trump's leadership in his first 100 days?
Apr 28, 2025
Booker, Jeffries hold sit-in on Capitol steps, slam Trump budget plan
Apr 28, 2025
Is the US sliding into authoritarianism?
Apr 27, 2025
Trump open to Abrego Garcia return, not trolling on Greenland: Time interview takeaways
Apr 26, 2025
Hegseth's chief of staff is ousted, the latest sacking at the Pentagon
Apr 25, 2025
SPECIAL | Can fandoms be as deep and meaningful as religion?
Apr 24, 2025
Russia strikes Kyiv in the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year
Apr 24, 2025
SPECIAL | RFK Jr.'s impact on HHS so far has some worried
Apr 23, 2025
What to expect after Pope Francis' death
Apr 23, 2025
Pope Francis' funeral to be held on Saturday
Apr 22, 2025
Bonus | Opinion: Are Democrats disappointing you?
Apr 21, 2025
Pope Francis dead at 88
Apr 21, 2025
"Funny Because It's True" - New book reveals the beginnings of The Onion
Apr 20, 2025
Kilmar Abrego Garcia tells senator of traumatizing stay in El Salvador prison
Apr 19, 2025
Sen. Chris Van Hollen meets with Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Apr 18, 2025
SPECIAL | Is adding more nuclear power the solution to our growing energy needs?
Apr 17, 2025
IRS may revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status
Apr 17, 2025
SPECIAL | Is your genetic data secure?
Apr 16, 2025
Judge admonishes U.S. for failing to return Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador
Apr 16, 2025
Wrongly deported man not leaving El Salvador prison, Bukele says
Apr 15, 2025
BONUS | Opinion: Is President Trump using executive orders effectively?
Apr 14, 2025
Authorities arrest suspect after fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's home
Apr 14, 2025
Research team discovers new life flourishing under an ice shelf
Apr 13, 2025
Judge demands daily updates on return plan for man wrongly deported
Apr 12, 2025
Supreme Court says US must begin process to release man deported to El Salvador
Apr 11, 2025
SPECIAL | You're not crazy. Allergy season really is getting worse
Apr 10, 2025
Stocks soar as Trump pauses most tariffs
Apr 10, 2025
SPECIAL | The dream of quantum computing is closer than ever
Apr 09, 2025
Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs take effect
Apr 09, 2025
Coming Soon: Untested
Apr 08, 2025
Trump Administration can resume some deportations under Alien Enemies Act
Apr 08, 2025
BONUS | Opinion: Hearing differing perspectives with Forum
Apr 07, 2025
Trump defends tariffs amid market mayhem
Apr 07, 2025
For many U.S. immigrants, legal status is suddenly out of reach
Apr 06, 2025
Judge orders US to bring deported Maryland man back from El Salvador prison
Apr 05, 2025
Major stock indexes have worst day in years
Apr 04, 2025
SPECIAL | Space junk: the impact of global warming on satellites
Apr 03, 2025
Trump announces 10% tariff on all imports
Apr 03, 2025
SPECIAL | “Bourdain” author shares her story in new memoir
Apr 02, 2025
Democrats win Wisconsin, Republican margins sag in Florida
Apr 02, 2025
Trump’s biggest round of tariffs is coming
Apr 01, 2025
BONUS | Opinion: Does our country's low birth rate concern you?
Mar 31, 2025
Trump says 'there will be bombing' if Iran does not make nuclear deal
Mar 31, 2025
Taxes are different this year: what filers should know
Mar 30, 2025
Trump administration moves to fire remaining USAID staff
Mar 29, 2025
Trump withdraws Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador
Mar 28, 2025
SPECIAL | How bowel frequency impacts your health
Mar 27, 2025