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Get context, not just headlines. Every weekday The Excerpt brings USA TODAY"s award-winning journalists from across the nation together to unpack America"s most pressing stories — from politics and culture to sports and entertainment — with host Dana Taylor.

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00:15:51

Love gore and horror, the dark and scary? There’s a...

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2025/10/31

True crime, horror movies, even haunted houses — psychologist Coltan Scrivner says they all tap into a survival instinct. He explains how morbid curiosity evolved to help humans face threats and why those drawn to darkness might be more compassionate than we think.Episode transcript available here. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:15:16

At 28, Malala Yousafzai is finally finding her way

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2025/10/30

At 28, Malala Yousafzai’s life so far has been anything but ordinary. When she was just 15, she was shot by the Taliban on her way to school, targeted for advocating for girls’ rights to education. At 17, she became the youngest person ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize, opening schools and speaking around the world with the Malala Fund. Now Malala is sharing a different side of herself in a new memoir, “Finding My Way.” USA TODAY Books Editor Clare Mulroy sat down with Malala to talk about her new

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00:15:27

Government shutdown enters week five with no end in...

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2025/10/29

As the government has ground to a halt, millions of Americans face financial uncertainty while essential services hang in the balance.

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00:13:20

Is the AI boom fueling the next stock market bubble?

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2025/10/28

The stock market is surging again, led by a handful of tech giants betting big on artificial intelligence. But is this genuine growth or déjà vu from the dot-com era? USA TODAY personal finance reporter Daniel de Visé joins host Dana Taylor to examine what’s driving record highs on Wall Street, why the “Magnificent Seven” stocks wield so much influence, and what warning signs analysts are watching. From inflated valuations to money-market hedges, this episode unpacks whether AI optimism is fueling

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00:16:35

The NBA is reeling from an explosive gambling scandal

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2025/10/27

Over thirty people have now been indicted according to U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella, Jr. as part of two investigations known as Operation Royal Flush and Operation Nothing But Net.

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00:09:39

Adult sleepaway camp and the high cost of feeling...

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2025/10/24

Who doesn’t like a weekend getaway? A nice hotel room, spa treatments, room service, sure – but a cabin with strangers? Adult sleepaway camps are having a moment, but what’s driving the boom? These retreats promise connection in a time when many adults feel lonelier than ever. Are adult sleepaway camps a good way to make genuine connections or are they just a bit of fun? USA TODAY Mental Health reporting fellow Rachel Hale packed a bag and set off for luxury camp Camp Social, where the tagline is

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00:11:48

Will changes to the H-1B visa program preserve jobs...

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2025/10/23

The H-1B visa program — a key pipeline for skilled foreign workers in tech — has recently been upended by President Donald Trump. A recent executive order now mandates that companies to pay $100,000 per application, a move the White House says will protect American jobs.But critics warn it could shrink the talent pool, raise costs and push innovation overseas. So what’s really changed, who benefits the most and how might this impact the economy? Daniel Costa, director of immigration law and policy

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00:11:21

Why do US students continue to fall behind in reading...

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2025/10/22

The Nation's Report Card reveals the slide in some students' test scores in reading and math began before 2020. What can be done to stem the decline?

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00:12:44

WNBA hits a new peak, but money is still a sticking...

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2025/10/21

As the contract deadline of October 31st approaches, negotiations are at a standstill, and players and fans alike are contemplating the very real possibility of no 2026 season. What are the big sticking points and how might players pivot? USA TODAY Sports Columnist Nancy Armour and USA TODAY's National Women's Sports Reporter Cydney Henderson join USA TODAY’s The Excerpt to dig into all of it. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at

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00:07:56

California Prop 50 voting underway. Will the decision...

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2025/10/20

Proposition 50 sparks debate over redistricting in California. It will play a substantial role in deciding which party controls the U.S. House.

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00:13:04

John Bolton indicted

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2025/10/17

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi breaks down the indictment of Trump critic and ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton in a documents investigation.A federal appeals court won’t allow President Donald Trump to deploy troops to Illinois as part of his recent crackdown. Plus, a Chicago judge orders ICE to wear body cams. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer tells us why a judge blasted the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland

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00:11:55

SPECIAL | Is Trump's deployment of the National Guard...

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2025/10/16

Trump's deployment of National Guard troops faces backlash

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00:10:11

Voting Rights Act threatened in Supreme Court...

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2025/10/16

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe discusses what's at stake in a major redistricting case. President Donald Trump says he's considering strikes on land to combat Venezuelan drug cartels. Plus, the Trump administration has authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct covert action in Venezuela. A judge temporarily halts Trump shutdown layoffs. USA TODAY National Security & World Affairs Reporter Cybele Mayes-Osterman tells us about military families waiting for a

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00:13:15

SPECIAL | Why Americans are making homegrown GLP-1s

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2025/10/15

High costs. Limited supply. No insurance coverage. All of these are motivating some patients to cook up unregulated “gray GLP-1” drugs at home. Health experts are worried. Why are people willing to risk injecting homemade drugs in an unregulated, non-sterile medical environment and what needs to change before access and safety improve? USA TODAY Wellness Reporter Nicole Fallert joins The Excerpt to share her reporting on this alarming trend. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email

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00:11:02

Another Senate vote fails as the shutdown rolls on

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2025/10/15

The federal government’s partial shutdown has reached its 15th day. President Donald Trump says Hamas will disarm or the U.S. will force them 'perhaps violently.' USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen recaps the move to award the late Charlie Kirk the Medal of Freedom. The Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of a $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment. USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire tells us what to expect from this weekend's 'No Kings' protests. Have

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00:10:23

A triumphant Trump basks in Mideast praise

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2025/10/14

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page puts President Donald Trump's role in recent Israel-Hamas peace proceedings in context. USA TODAY Congressional Reporter Zach Schermele has the government shutdown latest, as the Education Department lays off roughly 20% of its workforce. The collapse of coral reefs has driven the world across its first climate tipping point. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy

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00:15:17

All remaining living Israeli hostages released

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2025/10/13

All remaining living Israeli hostages have been released, while some 2,000 detained Palestinians are released. Plus, President Donald Trump speaks to Israel's Parliament. USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee takes a look at recessions on the state level. Little progress emerges toward getting out of a government shutdown. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer gives us some of the historical context behind the Insurrection Act. Have feedback on the show? Please

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00:08:47

MrBeast is hugely successful on YouTube, but with...

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2025/10/12

If you spend any time on YouTube, and most of us do, then you’ve probably watched or at least heard of MrBeast. Last check, he had 444 million subscribers with videos that routinely get hundreds of millions of views. MrBeast is literally at the top of the YouTube food chain. But off platform, one of his ventures appears to have stalled out. In 2022, he announced a partnership with East Carolina University to offer a credentialing program to help teach students how to create captivating money-making

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00:14:24

One family, seven hostages, and the end of a two-year...

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2025/10/11

USA TODAY National Correspondent Michael Collins tells us about one family's fight to bring hostage loved ones home.Gazans trek to their ruined homes, as Trump plans a visit to the Middle East amid a ceasefire. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison breaks down President Donald Trump's mass layoffs of federal workers. Trump announces an additional 100% tariff on China imports. 19 people are unaccounted for after an explosion at an explosive manufacturing plant in Tennessee. The Las

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00:11:52

New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted

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2025/10/10

New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution. Israeli forces start pulling back from parts of Gaza. USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Michael Loria has the latest from Chicago as President Donald Trump's National Guard deployments face legal tests. The Trump administration airs a video at U.S. airports blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. USA TODAY Senior Crime Reporter Amanda

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