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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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00:15:49

White House mourns the death of Charlie Kirk

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2025/09/13

USA TODAY White House reporter Francesca Chambers discusses what Charlie Kirk’s death means in this moment for the White House. A U.S. Marine has been fired over a social media post mocking the assassination of Charlie Kirk. A fatal shooting in Chicago after ICE agents shot and killed a man during an attempted arrest. USA TODAY National News reporter Andrea Riquier breaks down how a potential Federal Reserve rate cut, and other pressure points are shaping the economic picture. Have feedback

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00:15:40

Manhunt continues for Charlie Kirk shooter

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2025/09/12

Authorities have released new video of the suspected shooter of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In the aftermath of the shooting, USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Philip M. Bailey discusses how Democrats are addressing this fraught political moment. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted yesterday of plotting a coup. A federal judge in New York is allowing a lawsuit to move forward against Saudi Arabia over possible involvement in the 9/11 terrorist

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00:14:41

The 'dirtbag' who built Patagonia—and gave it away

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2025/09/11

Can business align with values? Patagonia’s Yvon Chouinard thought so. Author David Gelles on why he gave away the company to fight for the planet.

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00:12:00

Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk fatally shot

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2025/09/11

Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University yesterday. Poland's military said it shot down Russian drones. USA TODAY Deputy World Editor Dan Morrison discusses the fallout. A new federal lawsuit accuses FBI Director Kash Patel of illegally firing top bureau officials. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page shares her perspective on how the world has changed in the 24 years following the 9-11 terrorist attack. Actress

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00:14:48

Can sharks help predict hurricanes? Researchers are...

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2025/09/10

Accurately forecasting hurricanes has improved over the past few decades with the use of satellites, NOAA’s airborne Hurricane Hunters and numerical weather prediction models. But with warming waters and the potential for an increase in major hurricanes, every bit of data helps. That’s where sharks and their dorsal fins might come in. Researchers are studying sharks to see if they can gather and transmit useful data regarding ocean temperatures. Could sharks, long feared, be poised for an image

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00:14:27

MAHA report on childhood health is out

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2025/09/10

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy breaks down Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his MAHA Commission’s release of their long-awaited second report on childhood health. Immigration arrests begin in Chicago as President Donald Trump's "Operation Midway Blitz" hits a fever pitch. Israel launched an unprecedented airstrike in Qatar on Tuesday. USA TODAY Deputy World Editor Dan Morrison joins us to discuss the escalation of Israel's war against Hamas. The

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00:13:25

A House committee makes Epstein's full “birthday...

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2025/09/09

A slew of documents about Jeffrey Epstein with purported messages from President Trump and President Bill Clinton have been released. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision to lift restrictions on LA immigration stops. The Department of Homeland Security says it’s launching Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago. President Donald Trump vows to protect prayer in schools. USA TODAY Wellness Reporter Rachel Hale tells reports that some parents are

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00:10:35

What keeps Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett up...

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2025/09/08

USA Today Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe shares highlights from an exclusive interview with the Supreme Court justice. Hundreds of South Korean workers detained in Georgia are heading back to South Korea soon. USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz breaks down data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing American moms are leaving the workplace. A 15-year-old is the first millennial Catholic saint. A look at the big wins at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. Have feedback on the

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00:14:08

The CDC is in crisis

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2025/09/07

For Robert F Kennedy Jr, it was never going to be a smooth road as Secretary of Health and Human Services given the controversy surrounding his well-documented vaccine hesitancy. But his stewardship of the agency is now at a crisis point as the nearly 80-year-old CDC, or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reels from a series of worrying red flags. Is this cornerstone agency created to safekeep American public health crumbling? USA TODAY White House Correspondent Swapna Venugopal joins The

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00:12:34

A disappointing new jobs report reveals a slowdown in...

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2025/09/06

USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz breaks down the latest disappointing jobs report. President Donald Trump says Americans should take vaccines that are “not controversial.” USA TODAY National Security Reporter Cybele Mayes-Osterman tells us about the change in Army recruitment. President Donald Trump has changed the name of the Department of Defense. The Powerball jackpot hits its second-highest jackpot in history, at an estimated $1.8 billion. Have feedback on the show? Please send

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00:11:49

RFK Jr. says he doesn't know how many Americans died...

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2025/09/05

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled during an explosive hearing Thursday. USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning discusses what Medicaid cuts mean for parts of the Appalachian U.S. USA TODAY First Amendment Reporting Fellow BrieAnna Frank takes a look at how 'South Park' is satirizing President Donald Trump, and what the First Amendment has to say. Giorgio Armani has died at 91. The NFL is back! Please let us know what you think of this episode by

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00:10:22

SPECIAL | Ultrapotent nitazenes present a new front...

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2025/09/04

Health officials warn ultrapotent nitazenes, which are stronger than fentanyl, are creating a new opioid crisis.

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00:12:37

Epstein victims speak as pressure grows to release files

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2025/09/04

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer takes a look at Wednesday comments from Epstein victims, as they push for the release of more records.President Donald Trump responds to this week's military parade in China. USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran explains how the Trump administration plans to expand ICE detention into the notorious Angola prison. More than 1,000 HHS workers demand RFK Jr. resigns. A judge rules the Trump administration unlawfully cut

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00:14:44

SPECIAL | New series “Extremely Normal” tackles the...

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2025/09/03

“Extremely Normal" is a new investigative series by USA TODAY’s extremism reporter, Will Carless. He joins us on USA TODAY’s The Excerpt to unpack the disturbing pull of the “manosphere.”

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