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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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00:17:13

What’s really at stake in the battle for Warner Bros?

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2026/01/15

A brewing battle over Warner Bros. reveals how tech giants, legacy studios and politics are colliding in the streaming era.

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00:10:47

Supreme Court hears arguments in landmark transgender...

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2026/01/14

Plaintiffs argued that Title IX and the 14th Amendment protected their rights. Government lawyers argued that the bans protect a wider swath of women.

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00:13:48

Trump has recently talked about military moves in...

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2026/01/13

In the aftermath of recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, Trump is considering targeting even more countries, including Greenland, Iran and Cuba.

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00:11:30

Stay or go? Venezuelan immigrants react to Maduro's...

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2026/01/12

On January 3, 2026, US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him to New York to face drug charges. While his arrest has led to questions regarding who will control Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, Venezuelan immigrants are now left wondering how long they will be allowed to remain in the U.S. USA TODAY National News Reporter Lauren Villagran joins The Excerpt to discuss how the fall of Maduro is playing out in Venezuelan immigrant communities in America.Let us know what you

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00:18:45

Trump's attempt to rewrite Jan 6 history leaves facts...

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2026/01/09

The White House has created a new webpage to mark the fifth anniversary of the January 6th riots, painting an ominous picture of Democrats.

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00:09:03

Will affordability remain out of reach in 2026?

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2026/01/08

Regardless of where you sit on the political spectrum, 2025 was a year of economic uncertainty for many Americans. Shifting tariff policies, stubbornly high inflation and skyrocketing healthcare costs left many consumers reeling. Will 2026 see a better economy? USA TODAY Finance Reporter Andrea Riquier joins The Excerpt to discuss the buzzword of the year: affordability. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy

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00:16:30

Inside the push to modernize the US nuclear arsenal

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2026/01/07

How much will it cost to modernize the land leg of America’s nuclear arsenal?

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00:11:12

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife are...

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2026/01/06

Early in the hours of Saturday morning, US forces descended on the Venezuelan capital of Caracas. Hours later, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were in US custody. While President Donald Trump had been threatening to capture Maduro for weeks, many questions are swirling about the move, first among them, was this even legal? And, what happens now? USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen joins The Excerpt to discuss.Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email

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00:13:46

In 2026, Trump will face a myriad of political...

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2026/01/05

President Donald Trump enters 2026 facing mounting pressure on multiple fronts — rising health care costs for millions of Americans, a Supreme Court decision that could upend his tariff agenda, fragile peace efforts in Ukraine and Gaza and political distractions that refuse to fade. USA TODAY White House Correspondent, Joey Garrison, breaks down what’s at stake for the president as midterm elections loom. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode

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00:13:15

Why losing trust in expertise threatens democracy

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2026/01/02

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. (This episode originally aired on September 18, 2025.)Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at podcasts@usatoday.com. Episode transcript available here. See Privacy Policy at

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00:11:20

Cannabis drinks are surging in popularity

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2026/01/01

A new beverage has been showing up in bars and on store shelves: the cannabis cocktail, a hemp-derived drink that contains CBD and oftentimes THC as well. They’re marketed as providing a buzz without the downside of a hangover. But are there drawbacks? And could these drinks ever replace alcohol? Staci Gruber, director of marijuana investigations for the Neuroscientific Discovery program at McLean Hospital and associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School joins The Excerpt to answer

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00:14:53

A look ahead to the momentous decisions awaiting...

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2025/12/31

SCOTUS will decide on many hot button, cultural issues in 2026 including on transgender athletes in sports and if birthright citizenship is a right.

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00:09:14

America's fastest growing homeless population? Kids.

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2025/12/30

America’s housing affordability crisis has led to a sharp increase in homelessness. And, according to the latest count by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, children under the age of 18 have seen the largest jump. There are nearly 1.4 million homeless students nationwide, according to the National Center for Homeless Education. USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Christopher Cann joins The Excerpt to discuss this rapidly growing population of students and the long-term

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00:12:42

What home means to people whose lives were reshaped...

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2025/12/29

What happens when home is lost, remade or taken by force.

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00:14:43

At 28, Malala Yousafzai is finally finding her way

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2025/12/26

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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00:12:23

Peanuts turns 75 and still speaks to the child in all...

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2025/12/25

For 75 years, Charles Schultz’s Peanuts gang has reflected our humor and hope, as well as our struggle to navigate some of life’s everyday curveballs. How is it that the characters he created so poignantly reflect how we experience other people and the world around us? And why do a ragtag group of comic strip kids who debuted in newspapers in 1950 post-war America, still resonate with children and adults around the world? Andrew Blauner, author of “THE PEANUTS PAPERS: Writers and Cartoonists on

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00:14:36

Dr. Eric Topol shares a new vision for living longer...

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2025/12/24

What if the second half of life could be just as healthy, active, and fulfilling as the first? Drawing on the latest science, world-renowned cardiologist and researcher Dr. Eric Topol challenges outdated ideas about aging and reveals how factors like exercise, sleep, social connection and cutting-edge AI tools can help us extend not just our lifespan—but our healthspan. Dr. Topol joins The Excerpt to share insights from his new book "Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity."Have

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00:14:39

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

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2025/12/23

Patagonia is worth billions. But founder Yvon Chouinard never wanted the title of billionaire. From his days as a dirtbag climber to his reluctant role as CEO, Chouinard built one of the world’s most influential outdoor brands — then shocked the business world by giving it all away. Author David Gelles whose biography of Chouinard "Dirtbag Billionaire" is out now, joins The Excerpt to talk about Chouinard’s unconventional life, his fight to align business with values, and what his legacy means for

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00:15:33

How do you define American cuisine?

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2025/12/22

What is American cuisine and who gets to define it? Is it barbecue or blueberry pie, hot dogs or lobster rolls, chili or gumbo? American food culture is as complex and complicated as we are. And, in addition to what lands on our plates, there’s everything that comes along with it, from tipping to whether the check should come before dessert. While most of us walk or drive to try out new restaurants, British food writer Felicity Cloake chose to fly to the US with a green touring bike she calls Eddy,

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00:16:18

In 2025, music fans got Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift – and...

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2025/12/19

From Bad Bunny’s massive streaming numbers to Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl,” 2025 electrified music fans across the globe. There was a wild card this year, though – AI. As artificial intelligence continues to push the music industry into strange new territory, how might it impact what we call music? USA TODAY National Music Reporter Melissa Ruggieri joins The Excerpt to break down some of the year’s biggest stories in music. Have feedback on the show? Please send us an email at

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