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The Excerpt

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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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In the 25+ years Janet Lansbury has worked with children and parents, she's learned a lot. She's here to share it with you. Each episode of Unruffled addresses a reader's parenting issue through the lens of Janet's respectful parenting approach, consistently offering a perspective shift that ultimately frees parents of the need for scripts, strategies, tricks, and tactics. Janet is a parenting author and consultant whose website (JanetLansbury.com) is visited by millions of readers annually. ...
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The City

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USA TODAY’s critically acclaimed investigative podcast about power in American cities. Season 1, Chicago: A black neighborhood fights back when a mysterious man with mob ties builds an illegal dump across the street from an elementary school. Along the way they confront corrupt politicians, apathetic bureaucrats—and a secret undercover FBI investigation. Season 2, Reno: A surprising proxy battle for the future of Reno pits a brash strip club kingpin against power brokers in city hall. The wi ...
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AFTERMATH

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From the Accused podcast team, Aftermath is an episodic look at survivors of gun violence. Two crime reporters travel the country talking to people whose lives changed in the blink of an eye. Their backgrounds, environments and stories all vary, but they share one defining truth: They’ve survived a gunshot.
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Changing The Game

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Award-winning sports journalist Nancy Armour interviews icons, Olympians, and trailblazers in this eight-part series exploring how women have revolutionized sports as we know it, and the ripple effects they have on society as a whole. USA TODAY Sports is joined by Laurie Hernandez, Muffet McGraw, Nneka Ogwumike, Doris Burke and more. These women are journalists, coaches, and athletes from a variety of sports, including football, gymnastics, soccer, and BMX freestyle. Each have had very diffe ...
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Talking Tech

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Your daily consumer tech news update, plus the latest gadget reviews and straight talk about how the latest tech innovations affect you, with USA TODAY's Brett Molina and Mike Snider. Discover more great podcasts from USA TODAY at usatoday.com/podcasts.
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The Sneak

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All episodes are available for free, with ad-free episodes available for Wondery+ subscribers. Season 3: The Disappearance of Mario Rossi - Set against the backdrop of NASCAR’s drug smuggling scandal in the early 1980’s, this season of The Sneak tells the story of the disappearance of one of the sport’s most brilliant engineers, a mystery that haunts racing to this day. The hosts will set out to finally answer the question: What really happened to Mario Rossi? Season 2: Murders at Whiskey Cr ...
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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. Bu…
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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 campaig…
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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 …
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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 e…
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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…
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Trauma survivor Elisabeth Corey returns to ‘Unruffled’ to share healing insights she's gained from her intense struggles as a parent of twins. The emotional reactions our kids stir up in us can take us by surprise. Worse, they can keep us feeling stuck repeating dynamics with our kids that seem to be driving us apart. We often know how we "should" …
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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. 'Ha…
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America has always been the land of promise. For a better life for yourself and your family. For a better world, for your neighbors and countrymen. For a better future for all of humanity. But does America still have hope? Amid bitter partisan divides throughout our country, USA TODAY recently visited six small communities to gauge the mood of the …
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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…
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USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer explains what experts are saying about police failures to see the suspected Georgia school shooter as a threat. Former President Donald Trump held his first post-debate rally in Arizona Thursday. Plus, he says he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris a second time. We also hear about some new…
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In 2023, Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for reporting that exposed how former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant used his office to steer millions of dollars from a welfare fund to his family and friends, including former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. In response, the former governor sued her for defamation. Wolfe…
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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi breaks down what democracy experts say about former President Donald Trump's threats to jail rivals. What can betting markets tell us about the Tuesday debate? A grieving Ohio dad asks politicians to 'stop the hate' toward Haitian immigrants. USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn talks about…
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In the wake of the Trump-Harris debate, there's a firehose worth of new polls out, each purporting to show exactly how the event impacted voters. But what do they really mean? David Paleologos, Political Research Center Director at Suffolk University, a USA TODAY partner, joins The Excerpt to talk about the science and strategy of polling. Episode …
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USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey gives his major takeaways from Tuesday's presidential debate in Philadelphia. Taylor Swift endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will not appear on North Carolina ballots this year. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken d…
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USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey takes a look at Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will appear on the Michigan presidential ballot, in a blow to former President Donald Trump. Commercial Appeal Criminal Justice Reporter Lucas Finton explains what's at stake in the federal criminal trial ce…
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Janet's "all feelings allowed" approach to parenting is sometimes misconstrued as permissive, passive, lax on boundaries. But as Janet clarifies in this episode, the exact opposite is true! She describes how acquiescing to our kids' whims and demands, giving them multiple chances to comply with our directions, or making it our job to console them w…
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USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran talks about a Border Patrol agent who shifted to migrant aid. The mother of the Georgia shooting suspect said she called the school before the attack. A tropical system could be a hurricane by Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses geoengin…
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Losing a pet can be devastating. Animals become part of our lives, and part of our families. And that treasured time together often feels far too short. How do we make sense of those feelings and cope when we lose our furry loved ones? Tom Nichols, a staff writer at The Atlantic best known for his sharp political analysis, shares the story of his p…
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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi reports on former President Donald Trump's hush money sentencing delay, and what it might mean for the election. Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024. Russia is ramping up election-meddling efforts to help Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris,…
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The father of the suspected Georgia shooter has been charged. Hunter Biden pleads guilty to all federal tax charges he faced. USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin breaks down the latest budget fight on Capitol Hill ahead of a looming government shutdown. Teen vaping rates have dropped. But use of another product is on the rise. US…
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If you’ve been on a date in the past year, chances are pretty good that you met that person on a dating app. But let's be real here. Photo doctoring, endless DM's and misleading profiles can make using the apps a frustrating experience. Can alternative match-making experiences like bootcamp, chaotic singles parties or a good, old-fashioned night of…
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Four people are dead after a high school shooting in Georgia. The U.S. accuses Russia's RT network in a $10 million election misinformation plot. Vice President Kamala Harris announces a rare policy break with President Joe Biden on the capital-gains tax rate. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses the latest as a judge co…
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If you’re the type of person who might enjoy five daily reminders about the certainty of death sent to your phone, you might like to know there’s an app for that. It may sound ghoulish, but the goal is to find happiness by living truthfully with the inevitability of dying. Death is, after all, our shared and unavoidable final chapter in life. Organ…
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USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page relays a new USA TODAY/Suffolk poll. The Justice Department charges six leaders of Hamas with the Oct. 7th attack on Israel. The Supreme Court rejects Oklahoma’s request to receive federal money for reproductive health care without providing referrals for abortion to those who request it. Former Presiden…
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure to get a cease-fire deal done. President Joe Biden boosted Vice President Kamala Harris to union workers on Labor Day. With COVID-19 relief gone, teachers are losing their jobs. USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee discusses how early access to your pay may soon…
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A mom fears that her gentle, respectful approach to her toddler's feelings and behaviors is too permissive and isn't teaching her to treat others with kindness and respect. She says she’s been following Janet’s approach from the beginning, but when her daughter kicks and screams and generally melts down, she can't help but question if simply acting…
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Mass protests and strikes hit Israel after the the bodies of several hostages were recovered. USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning tells the story of an interpreter who fled Afghanistan, and how many who aided U.S. troops remain at risk. The final sprint to November is here! USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier discusses whether the starter …
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The discovery of the fossilized jaw and skull of a pliosaur, a giant prehistoric marine reptile, has set enthusiasts on fire. What might these new bones teach us about how this ancient creature lived? One man with a front row seat to it all was legendary paleontologist Steve Etches, a plumber-turned-scientist who has been collecting fossils, from w…
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Former President Donald Trump says he will vote against a ballot amendment in Florida that would overturn the state's six-week abortion ban. USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses what's at stake over felon voting in Nebraska. There's a new turn to the Adnan Syed case in Maryland. USA TODAY Senior Data Editor Doug…
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Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat down with CNN Thursday. Former President Donald Trump says he wants IVF treatment fully covered, and indicates he'll vote to overturn Florida's six-week abortion ban. WHO announces pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations. USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Jeanine Santucci has the la…
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Use the word sociopath in conversation, and you're bound to see some raised eyebrows, or worse. The word itself has become less of a mental diagnosis and more of an insult you hurl at someone. But what does it really mean to be a sociopath? Dr. Patric Gagne offers a definition from both a clinical and a personal perspective. Her new book is called …
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USA TODAY Trump Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson explains what happened with former President Donald Trump at Arlington National Cemetery this week. Telegram's CEO has been charged in France. The Supreme Court rejects the Biden administration’s request to allow a student debt relief plan to remain in effect while its legality is challenged by Republi…
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Ascension to the role of President of the United States, arguably the most powerful job in the world, has to be a heady experience. But what happens when the term runs out? Stepping down from the American presidency is clearly a sizable career pivot. How do these leaders decide what’s next and what can we learn about identity and self-fulfillment f…
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There's a new federal election interference indictment against former President Donald Trump. USA TODAY Trump Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson reports on some of the latest TV ad spending by Donald Trump and whether Florida could be in play this fall. Donald Trump adds Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to his 2024 transition team. An Israeli ho…
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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses how hundreds of former aides of high profile Republican politicians have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.…
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Janet consults with a single mom who is alarmed by her toddler's strong reactions and aggressive behavior. She seems easily and almost constantly upset—hits, pushes, and bites her mother and brother—and won't be consoled. "When she is crying for a little while because of me taking something away, I console her and say, 'I know you didn't want me to…
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USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire takes an early look at some of the major issues facing the next president. Vice President Kamala Harris raised $82 million during the Democratic convention. Attacks by Israel and Hezbollah could fuel or ease tensions in the region. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discu…
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The 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ legendary performance at the Hollywood Bowl was just a couple of days ago on August 23rd, 2024. Why is that date special? Has there ever been a group of fans who’ve hung on for this long? We’ll have to wait a long time to see, but Taylor Swift’s fans may give them a run for their money. Truthfully, there’s no de…
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RFK Jr. has suspended his campaign for president. A judge has reduced charges against former officers in the Louisville raid that killed Breonna Taylor. USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Claire Thornton discusses how evictions for making too many 911 calls happen. Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the 'time has come' to lower interest rates. College foot…
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Vice President Kamala Harris has accepted the Democratic nomination for president. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page recaps the Democratic National Convention. Protesters against Israel's war in Gaza made their voice heard again Thursday night, though demonstrations throughout the week were modest. Arizona Republic County Watchdog Report…
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Sagui Dekel-Chen was 200 yards from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7th when a group of Hamas terrorists stormed his home. The hours-long siege claimed the lives of 1200 people and 200 were taken hostage. Sagui was last heard from at 9:30 a.m. that Saturday morning before vanishing into Gaza. Ten months later, cease-fire talks are at an impasse and dozen…
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz took the stage Wednesday night in Chicago to accept his party's nomination for vice president. Plus, USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry relays what some voters are saying about Vice President Kamala Harris. Former President Donald Trump is heading back to court. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may drop out of the …
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Globally, we throw out about 92 million tons of clothing each year according to an analysis of data by The Ellen MacCarther Foundation. That discarded clothing ends up either in landfills or is burnt, both of which have undesirable environmental impacts. While many clothing materials are biodegradable in their original form, most clothing today is …
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Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama took the stage Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention, where they amped up Democrats for Vice President Kamala Harris. USA TODAY Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses enthusiam among Latino voters for Kamala Harris. Ukraine hits Moscow with a drone attack. Native American…
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President Joe Biden took the convention stage Monday. Plus, USA TODAY White House Correspondent Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy speaks with Sen. Bernie Sanders. Protesters hit the Chicago streets over Gaza amid the convention. USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi has the latest on former President Donald Trump's push to delay his hush…
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Starting a new school, going back to school, or starting daycare is one of the most challenging transitions for our kids —and us—at this early stage of their lives. It means a new routine, new caregivers and friends, and many unknowns. It’s normal for both parent and child to feel some trepidation, and it’s rare that our child will accept all the c…
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