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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.  

  1. 13 HR AGO

    SPECIAL | The US aimed to clear its rape kit backlog. Many survivors are still waiting for justice.

    It’s been nearly a decade since the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, or SAKI, has been put into place, a relatively new grant program that takes aim at the decades-old problem of unprocessed sexual assault kits. Since its founding in 2015, SAKI has handed out nearly $350 million dollars in grant money to 90 local and state agencies across the U.S. But for many rape survivors, the program's promise of justice has fallen short. Thousands of kits still went untested and in many communities, there were few arrests or convictions. What went wrong? USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Tricia Nadolny joins The Excerpt to discuss what she learned in her investigation into what really happened with America’s rape-kit backlog. 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.

    17 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Fed cuts interest rate half a point

    USA TODAY Economics and Jobs Reporter Paul Davidson breaks down what the Fed rate cut means for the economy. Lebanon is on edge after a wave of handheld device detonations. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison puts the Teamsters decision not to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in context. The FBI reveals details of a Trump campaign hack, as Iran ramps up a 2024 election meddling campaign. Flu deaths in children reach troubling highs amid drops in vaccinations, according to the CDC. 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.

    16 min

  3. 1 DAY AGO

    SPECIAL | As it turns out, Americans are still full of hope

    On the cusp of an historic election, where partisan divides are tearing both families and communities apart, USA TODAY went out looking for hope in America. Over the course of the summer, USA TODAY reporters visited six towns, all named Hope, to gauge the mood of the voters. Podcast host Dana Taylor's visit to Hope, Arkansas was among them and was featured in part one of this series on Hope in America, which aired last Sunday. Following our reporting on the ground, USA TODAY conducted an exclusive poll with voters. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins The Excerpt to share her insights. 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.

    12 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    Hundreds of Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon injuring thousands

    At least nine people were killed, and thousands injured, including Hezbollah fighters, when pagers exploded in Lebanon. Hezbollah has blamed Israel as tensions continue along the Lebanon-Israel border. USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield breaks down polling from the nonpartisan World Justice Project on whether or not Americans will accept election results. Grassroots organizations in Georgia are working to register voters of color to push back against what they call voter suppression efforts. USA TODAY Sports Columnist Nancy Armour explains how footage for Simone Biles' Netflix documentary could be the smoking gun in Jordan Chiles' medal appeal. STI rates are skyrocketing among older Americans. 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.

    15 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    Secret Service praised for stopping Trump gunman but questions remain

    USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses the Secret Service measures on Sunday surrounding the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, and what's next for the suspect. A range of celebrities 'love' Taylor Swift after Donald Trump's 'hate' comment. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison takes a look at how Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris fare in a new exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll from Pennsylvania. The Coast Guard's Titan submersible hearing has begun. 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.

    15 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    Suspect identified in Trump assassination attempt

    Former President Donald Trump is safe after another assassination attempt. USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield takes a closer look at Democrats' voting rights agenda. GOP officials say states could punish colleges that divest from Israel. Could they? USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub breaks down the new FDA mammogram guidelines. 'Hacks' and 'Shogun' win big at the Emmys. 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.

    13 min

  7. 5 DAYS AGO

    Is America still the land of hope?

    Amid bitter partisan divides throughout our country, USA TODAY recently visited six small communities to gauge the mood of the voters.

    18 min

  8. 6 DAYS AGO

    Trump defends debate performance

    USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson discusses how former President Donald Trump has approached the days since Tuesday's debate. Russia pulls the credentials of six British diplomats in Moscow. Boeing workers go on strike. USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier discusses dropping mortage rates, and what might be around the corner for the housing market. Astronauts left behind by Starliner share updates from the International Space Station. 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.

    12 min
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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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  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
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