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00:11:55

US and EU reach trade deal

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2025/07/28

The U.S. has reached a trade deal with the European Union after President Donald Trump's weekend trip to Scotland. USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning talks about his reporting on farmers facing a fork amid the immigration crackdown. Israel pauses some military action in Gaza amid ongoing starvation concerns. USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry discusses a bipartisan push for a new women's history museum. Please let us know what you think of this episode by sending

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00:16:27

Transgender athletes in college sports are rare,...

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2025/07/27

In July, the University of Pennsylvania agreed to prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women's sports and strip the record of former swimmer Lia Thomas as part of an agreement with the Department of Education. It was the same month that the Supreme Court announced that it will review Idaho's and West Virginia's state bans on transgender athletes joining female sports teams. The moves mark the country’s latest grappling with issues surrounding transgender athletes. More than half the

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00:13:03

Trump arrives in Scotland for golf and trade talks

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2025/07/26

President Donald Trump's four-day visit to Scotland is opening old wounds for some.USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Chris Quintana takes a look at the man tapped to be the next to oversee higher education. Plus, the Trump administration will return more than $5 billion in public school funding it withheld. The Department of Justice is inspecting state voter rolls. This month's oppressive heat forecast isn't normal. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks about tarantulas ahead of

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00:14:28

Israel and US recall teams from Gaza truce talks;...

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2025/07/25

Israel and the United States recalled their delegations from Gaza ceasefire talks for consultations Thursday. Plus, hundreds of people have been killed in recent weeks trying to reach food, mostly in mass shootings by Israeli soldiers posted near Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution centers. USA TODAY Senior National Columnist for Health and Wellness Laura Trujillo takes a closer look at President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein's relationship over the years. Two GOP senators call for a

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00:13:44

SPECIAL | Insomnia is a global epidemic. How do we...

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2025/07/24

If you suffer from insomnia, you're not alone. About one in 10 adults suffers from chronic insomnia, an inability to fall or stay asleep three nights a week for three months or more. The condition has potentially debilitating health impacts including an increased risk of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and even car accidents. The question is: Why can’t we sleep? Jennifer Senior, a staff writer at The Atlantic who recently went on her own journey to solve her insomnia, joins The Excerpt to talk

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00:13:28

Columbia University to pay $200 million fine in new...

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2025/07/24

Columbia University has struck another deal with the Trump administration. A federal judge has rejected the Justice Department's bid to unseal grand jury testimony tied to Florida-based investigations of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, Attorney General Pam Bondi reportedly told President Donald Trump in May that he was named multiple times in the government's files on Epstein. And the House Oversight Committee will subpoena Epstein files and documents from the Clintons and others. USA TODAY

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00:13:43

SPECIAL | Elon Musk wants to start a third party but...

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2025/07/23

Elon Musk is taking aim at both Democrats and Republicans with his “American Party.” But ballot access, unpopularity, and a messy political middle make the path ahead rocky. White House correspondent Joey Garrison breaks it down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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00:13:51

Speaker Mike Johnson to shut down House early amid...

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2025/07/23

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses the latest tensions surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's case files, as House Speaker Mike Johnson sends lawmakers home early. President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal with Japan that sets a 15% tariff. How much did the military parade cost last month? New research sheds light on the six dams most at risk of failing in the U.S. USA TODAY National Music Writer Melissa Ruggieri remembers Ozzy Osbourne. Please let us know what you

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00:12:12

'Flood' of ICE agents is coming to cities run by...

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2025/07/22

USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes breaks down what the White House is saying about ICE agents heading to 'sanctuary cities.'A former Louisville police officer has been sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor. Harvard and the Trump administration face off in court. The administration releases files related to the MLK assassination. USA TODAY NFL Reporter Chris Bumbaca discusses President Trump's comments about reverting to the former name of

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00:13:53

Nobel laureates plea for diplomacy to prevent nuclear...

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2025/07/21

USA TODAY White House Reporter Davis Winkie breaks down what nuclear experts said last week about the current state of nuclear threats and what to do about it. Support for President Donald Trump's immigration policies fell in a new poll. USA TODAY National Immigration and Border Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses Louisiana's place as a major immigration detainer. Israeli fire killed 67 people seeking aid in Gaza. WNBA All-Stars make a CBA statement with 'Pay Us What You Owe Us' shirts. Please

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00:13:34

How to navigate a job market transformed by AI

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2025/07/20

The U.S. job market is undergoing a fundamental shift. As AI advances, roles that were once gateways to upward mobility are disappearing. In a recent interview quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the CEO of Ford conceded that artificial intelligence will, “leave a lot of white-collar people behind.” For college graduates just entering the job market, the outlook is particularly bleak, as advancements in AI make those jobs mostly obsolete. As AI challenges and redefines the landscape of employment,

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00:13:36

Can Trump calm MAGA's fury by releasing more Epstein...

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2025/07/19

USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson breaks down some of the latest surrounding President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein records. Trump sued the Wall Street Journal Friday over the newspaper's report that his name was on a 2003 birthday greeting for Epstein.Americans detained in Venezuela have been released in exchange for Venezuelans detained in El Salvador. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe takes a closer look at how the Trump administrations is affecting litigation

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00:11:12

House passes Trump's cuts to public broadcasting,...

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2025/07/18

A bill with cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid will next land on President Donald Trump's desk for his signature. Trump denies a report he wrote Jeffrey Epstein a lewd 50th birthday letter. Plus, polling shows voters aren't happy with how Trump's team is dealing with the controversial Jeffrey Epstein case. USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses this week's anti-Trump protests. Private equity is coming to your 401(k). USA TODAY Congress Reporter

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00:11:48

SPECIAL | Nature is the medicine: Hospitals are...

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2025/07/17

Hospitals aren’t usually known for comfort — but could bringing nature inside actually help us heal faster? Public health expert Dr. Jay Maddock joins The Excerpt’s Dana Taylor to explain how biophilic design — from leafy views to nature sounds — is changing the way we think about patient recovery, burnout, and even the immune system. From fake plants to rooftop gardens, it turns out a dose of greenery might be just what the doctor ordered.Please let us know what you think of this episode by

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00:13:04

Senate passes aid, public broadcasting cuts

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2025/07/17

The Senate has passed another legislative victory for President Donald Trump.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes breaks down a new Trump policy that will keep immigration detainees locked up longer. Trump signed a bill making tough sentences for fentanyl trafficking permanent. Execution is back on for Texas inmate Robert Roberson who has strong innocence claims. Last year, we spoke with Brian Wharton, the former police detective who led the investigation and subsequent arrest of

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00:13:50

SPECIAL | SkinnyTok is now banned. Its dangerous...

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2025/07/16

Health and wellness trends can be found on every social platform. But what happens when the pursuit of a particular body type morphs into harmful content and risky, or even life-threatening, behavior? Across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, it’s easy to find content from creators who push excessive weight loss goals and promote an unhealthy obsession with eating only certain types of foods. What previously trended as thinspo, short for thin inspiration, gave way to SkinnyTok. This

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00:13:53

Senate Republicans weigh billions of dollars in...

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2025/07/16

Senate Republicans are considering billions in cuts, targeting programs from public broadcasting to global health initiatives.USA TODAY National Immigration and Border Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses some of the new lengths immigrants are going to for legal fee fundraising. USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Karissa Waddick takes a look at reparations for atom bomb victims 80 years after the Trinity Test. We take a look at the collision that created the biggest black hole merger yet. The Emmy

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00:09:33

Supreme Court lets Trump fire hundreds of Education...

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2025/07/15

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe discusses the high court's move to let President Donald Trump fire hundreds of workers from the Education Department and continue other efforts to dismantle the agency. A coalition of states is suing the Trump administration to restore billions of dollars in federal education funding. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers breaks down Trump's decision to send Ukraine weapons through NATO. Plus, Senate pressure builds to sanction

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00:10:00

Americans' views on immigration take a positive swing

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2025/07/14

Americans' views on immigration took a positive swing this year. USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses how states are scrambling for funds after President Trump's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. Trump says the U.S. will send Patriot missiles to Ukraine. New flooding hits Texas. USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz breaks down the Federal Trade Commission's crackdown on 'Made in USA' claims. Chelsea have won the FIFA Club World Cup. Please let us know what you

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00:15:51

Caitlin Clark has changed women's sports forever

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2025/07/13

WNBA player Caitlin Clark is a phenomenon. It has changed women's basketball, women's sports and sports. Period. But what makes her tick? How did a kid from Iowa become one of the most recognizable athletes in the world? And what does her presence mean for the future of the WNBA and how we talk about it? USA today sports columnist Christine Brennan has covered the beginning of Clark's career, and recently took a step back to write about this superstar in a new book "On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and

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