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The Excerpt USA TODAY
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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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SPECIAL | Women's basketball is bouncing back with fans
Can Caitlin Clark break barriers for women's sports at the pro level like she did in college?
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Police in riot gear storm into building held by pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia
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.
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Columbia suspends protesting students
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.
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Campus protests multiply as demonstrators breach barriers at UCLA
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.
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Antisemitism is rampant. Campus protests aren't helping things.
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.
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Trump hush money trial continues as prosecution calls Michael Cohen's banker
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.
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Customer Reviews
Turn up the volume
I enjoy the content of the show. I wish they would turn the volume up a bit. I listen to quite a few podcast and I always have to turn up the volume when this podcast comes on.
I also like the old “five things” format.
Your opinions
It is obvious that your feeding points are well set before broadcasting. Which is not unusual but please don’t try to sway us. Just the important information is all I need. Not your opinions. Regarding the presidential election. I wonder what would happen if most just didn’t vote. Both are too old, trump is vile and Biden is an idiot and just too old. I’m going to watch the State of the Union just to see if he makes any sense. At this point, I’m not voting for either
Thankful
This is what I was looking for. Quick update on what is going on in the World. Dr. GC
Recently guest on WW3 was annoying with “ like, you know, etc. Poor examples of professional speech. Will not share with my high schoolers AP level class. Dr. GC