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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 | Bringing back the woolly mammoth. Is it even possible?
Could the woolly mammoth really be brought back to life? Ben Lamm thinks so. He’s the CEO and Co-founder of Colossal Biosciences, a company at the heart of an evolving science that aims to see this ancient animal and others return in the name of preserving and promoting biodiversity. According to him, the success of this work could just be the ticket that saves humanity. Lamm joined The Excerpt podcast to talk about the possible impacts and the ongoing ethical debate around de-extinction.
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Senate rejects both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas
The Senate has killed both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison talks about President Joe Biden's comments on tripling the rates of tariffs on steel and aluminum from China.
Former President Donald Trump is funneling campaign money into cash-strapped businesses.
USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele breaks down the Columbia University president's testimony before Congress Wednesday on campus antisemitism.
The FAA has lifted its ground stop of Alaska Airlines flights after system issues were resolved.
Happy National Exercise Day! Want to stay fit? Here are some ways.
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SPECIAL | Melissa Gilbert remembers 'Little House on the Prairie,' as it turns 50
If you’re a woman who is part of Generation X or the baby boomers, then you probably, like me, spent your Monday nights growing up watching one of America’s most enduring and endearing TV series. The show followed the wholesome Ingalls family and their life in Walnut Grove, Minnesota in the 1800s, loosely based on the books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. The show’s star was Melissa Gilbert who played little Laura Ingalls, an optimistic, curious and mischievous young girl who quickly became America’s sweetheart. The pilot for the show aired 50 years ago on March 30th on NBC and the series ran for a remarkable nine seasons. Melissa joins The Excerpt to talk about the show's outsized impact on American culture and share her experience being part of it.
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Trump hush money trial Day 2 takeaways
A second day of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial is in the books, and jury selection is going quicker than expected.
USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick looks at President Joe Biden's push for blue-collar voters, and what several congressional districts won by Donald Trump might tell him.
A second GOP lawmaker backs the ousting of House speaker Mike Johnson.
USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer talks about a new DHS program to combat child exploitation online.
Warm oceans are devastating coral.
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Trump's hush money trial has begun: What to know from Day 1
USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi recaps the first day of former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.
Trump Media's stock price plummeted Monday.
Congress is grappling with foreign aid after Iran's attack on Israel.
USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Cybele Mayes-Osterman has the latest from investigations into the Baltimore bridge collapse.
The Supreme Court lets Idaho enforce its ban on transgender care.
The 'Rust' armorer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter, after the shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Listen to our special episode with best-selling author James Patterson and viral librarian Mychal Threets about their shared love of books.
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Iran attacked Israel. Now what?
What's next for the Israel-Iran conflict?
USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson looks at how abortion is playing out on the campaign trail.
Former President Donald Trump's historic hush money trial is set to begin Monday.
USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele talks about crime on campus, and what the latest numbers tell us.
Arborists are trying to clone Orlando's oldest tree.
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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