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FBI probing Michigan church shooting as 'targeted...

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2025/09/29

An assailant killed at least four people at a Michigan church during Sunday service. Plus, a suspect has been charged in a Saturday shooting in North Carolina. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Washington Monday. USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes discusses how some who grew up under authoritarian regimes are worried about what's happening stateside. The FBI has fired agents who were photographed kneeling with protesters during 2020 racial justice protests. USA

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00:16:34

With Comey's indictment, has the DOJ been weaponized?

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2025/09/28

Former FBI Director James Comey has now been indicted. Who might be next? Is the Trump administration now weaponizing the Department of Justice in order to seek retribution from his political foes? USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey joins The Excerpt to dig into this explosive story.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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00:12:13

Victims shot by sniper at Dallas ICE facility identified

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2025/09/27

Victim detainees shot by a sniper at a Dallas ICE facility have been identified. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Zac Anderson takes a look at the Epstein documents released this week by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. The Supreme Court Friday said President Donald Trump, for now, doesn’t have to spend billions in foreign aid approved by Congress. USA TODAY Government Accountability Reporter Erin Mansfield breaks down the Department of Justice lawsuits involving six states over

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00:15:19

Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges...

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2025/09/26

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted. USA TODAY National Correspondent Rick Jervis has the latest from Dallas after this week's shooting at an ICE facility. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders about 800 senior military leaders stationed around the world to come to a last-minute meeting in the U.S. USA TODAY Congressional Reporter Zach Schermele takes a look at the White House's threat of mass firings as the clock ticks on avoiding a government shutdown. A top Justice Department

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00:11:31

SPECIAL | How Pac-Man ate his way into gaming history

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2025/09/25

In 1980, the world of arcade games got a jolt that changed the gaming world forever. That’s when a round yellow fellow with a large set of chompers known as Pac-Man first came on the scene. It’s now been 45 years since the game was first imported to the US from Japan as PuckMan, a name that was quickly changed. It’s interesting to note that, in the original game, the few players who completed all levels simply landed on a garbled “kill screen.” How is it that a game with no defined way to even “win”

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00:12:25

1 detainee killed, 2 wounded in Dallas ICE facility...

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2025/09/25

A shooter opened fire on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas on Wednesday, killing one detainee and critically wounding two others. Prosecutors are set to seek an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler tells us about a new gun training program from an unlikely source. Middle class Americans aren't feeling the prosperity. USA TODAY Youth Mental Health Reporter Rachel Hale talks about her visit to a place where

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00:15:33

SPECIAL | Commercial space travel is almost here

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2025/09/24

Living, working, even vacationing off world is no longer a distant concept. We're approaching a time when humans aren't just visitors to outer space, but could become residents. With the International Space Station set to retire by the end of 2030. Private companies are racing to replace it, as space travel and space mining move from science fiction to becoming everyday realities. How do we balance access, ambition and accountability in the next space race? Namrata Goswami, professor of space

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00:13:16

Jimmy Kimmel returns, says he never meant to 'make...

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2025/09/24

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday, where he addressed his show's suspension. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison takes a look at some of the MAGA backlash toward President Donald Trump over free speech concerns. A 59-year-old man has been found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump last year. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy recaps the president's address to the United Nations General Assembly. Have feedback on the show? Please

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00:12:58

Trump urges pregnant women to avoid Tylenol citing...

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2025/09/23

USA TODAY Government Accountability Reporter Erin Mansfield breaks down the president's announcement linking autism to Tylenol. Jimmy Kimmel is returning to late-night television. The White House denies border czar Tom Homan accepted $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison takes a look at the preliminary deal TikTok has reached to sell its U.S. operations to an American-based investor group. The MLB Playoffs are almost here, but plenty of races have

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00:12:59

Mourners celebrate Charlie Kirk

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2025/09/22

Elected officials, faith leaders, Kirk's colleagues and his loved ones remembered the conservative activist at a service in Arizona Sunday.Top Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with President Donald Trump as a government shutdown deadline nears. USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire takes a look at how states are preparing as the Trump administration considers closing FEMA. The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, putting the

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00:12:36

Extremist Active Club network uses fitness to recruit...

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2025/09/21

US-born extremism is on the rise and spreading beyond our borders. The US-based Active Club network is now taking root across the globe. Active Clubs are one of the latest iterations of extremist groups, blending physical training such as mixed martial arts with fascism. What led to the creation of these clubs that use something as innocuous as fitness as a recruitment tool for teaching hate? Heidi Beirich, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism,

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00:12:53

Senate votes against government funding bill, raising...

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2025/09/20

USA TODAY Congressional Reporter Zach Schermele has the latest from Capitol Hill where the possibility of a government shutdown looms. President Donald Trump has created new immigration fees, including a "gold card" for foreigners to pay $1 million to remain in the country permanently. The Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices gives new guidance on the MMRV vaccine for young children, while falling short of clear recommendations on eligibility for COVID-19 shots. USA TODAY National

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00:11:41

Trump suggests FCC should consider revoking TV...

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2025/09/19

President Donald Trump says negative coverage of him by television networks should be grounds for the Federal Communications Commission to revoke broadcast licenses. Tennessean First Amendment Reporter Angele Latham takes a closer look at the conversation about hate speech and free speech. Late-night hosts and comedians speak out after Jimmy Kimmel's sidelining. USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran breaks down new data about immigrants in solitary confinement. Clayton Kershaw

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00:13:15

SPECIAL | Why losing trust in expertise threatens...

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2025/09/18

From “follow the science” during COVID to universities accused of activism, the gap between experts and the public is widening. Roger Pielke Jr. explains why expertise doesn’t just mean a PhD, how media silos deepen divides, and why experts must serve all Americans—not just those who share their politics. * Please note, this interview was recorded on 8/19/25 Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California

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00:12:47

Fed announces quarter-point rate cut

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2025/09/18

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Rachel Barber puts the Federal Reserve's latest rate cut in context. President Donald Trump will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Thursday, when they're expected to mark a $205 billion package of U.S. investment into Britain. USA TODAY Congressional Reporter Zachary Schermele breaks down dramatic testimony from ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez. Three law enforcement officers were killed and two were injured in a Pennsylvania shooting. Jimmy

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00:15:18

SPECIAL | Could AI-generated art replace human creators?

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2025/09/17

Generative AI is now widely used to make artwork, music and even film – valuable cultural contributions that used to be exclusively the province of the creative class. Could AI-generated art start displacing human creators? And what about AI’s cultural influence on society writ large? Is AI generated art in the beginning of an artistic revolution or the stuff of a dystopian nightmare? Ramesh Srinivasan, a professor of Information Studies at UCLA, director of the UC Center for Global Digital Culture,

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00:12:02

New revelations in Charlie Kirk murder case as...

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2025/09/17

According to court documents, the 22-year-old had been planning the attack for a week. USA TODAY Government Accountability Reporter Erin Mansfield discusses how lawmakers grilled FBI Director Kash Patel over the investigation into Kirk's killing. The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has state terrorism charges dismissed in court. The United States will soon announce a buyer for TikTok, according to President Donald Trump. USA TODAY Movie Critic Brian Truitt talks about

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00:11:46

Israel launches ground assault in Gaza City

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2025/09/16

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz posted on X that "Gaza is burning." USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson has the latest after President Donald Trump said the U.S. military conducted a second strike on what he described as "violent drug trafficking cartels" from Venezuela. Trump officials vow a crackdown on left-leaning groups they contend are promoting political violence. USA TODAY Trending Reporter Greta Cross discusses the apparent framework deal reached between the U.S. and China

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00:13:32

Charlie Kirk remembered in DC vigil; Utah governor...

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2025/09/15

Utah Governor Spencer Cox gave some of the latest details on the Utah shooter during his appearances on Sunday news shows. USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz breaks down why American farmers are feeling squeezed. A steady ocean pattern has failed for the first time ever observed. USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard wonders what's up with the semicolon. It was one of the most unpredictable Emmy Awards in years. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email

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00:10:22

Charlie Kirk's assassination matters more than you think

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2025/09/14

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking before thousands at Utah Valley College. His death marks a new and unsettling chapter in America’s history of political violence. From lawmakers targeted in their homes to assassination attempts on presidential candidates, the toll is rising — and the nation is on edge. USA TODAY National Reporter Will Carless joins The Excerpt from Utah to unpack what we know about the Kirk shooting, why attacks on political figures are

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