The Excerpt

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USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt (formerly 5 Things), brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. We also deliver special deep-dive episodes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons on the most compelling topics in culture, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Give us fifteen minutes a day, we'll give you all of the headlines, none of the chaos. Hosted by Taylor Wilson and Dana Taylor.

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Guatemala open to accepting Trump's Central American deportees

Guatemala is open to accepting President-elect Donald Trump's Central American deportees from other countries. USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses why a center for coordinating U.S. efforts to counter foreign disinformation shut down this week. Sources say a Russian air-defense system downed an Azerbaijan plane this week, killing dozens. USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub takes a look at the FDA's new rules on "healthy" food labels, set to take effect in February. Do you qualify for an IRS stimulus check? 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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20 HR. AGO

SPECIAL | Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis present "Warriors"

Eisa Davis and Lin-Manuel Miranda discuss a new concept album inspired by the movie "The Warriors."

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1 DAY AGO

Russia launches 'inhuman' attacks, Ukraine says

Ukraine says Russia carried out attacks on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Russia says it has foiled Ukrainian plots to kill senior officers with disguised bombs. A plane crashed in Kazakhstan Wednesday, killing at least 38 people. USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Zach Wichter discusses the future of snow sports amid climate change. President-elect Donald Trump taps Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama. USA TODAY Books Reporter Clare Mulroy talks about some of her favorite reads of the year. 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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1 DAY AGO

SPECIAL | Remembering comedic genius Robin Williams with son Zak

Robin Williams was an Oscar-winning actor and comedian best known for his improvisational skills. From his role as a radio broadcaster in “Good Morning Vietnam” to his portrayal of a man grappling with the karmic repercussions of his wife in “What Dreams May Come,” he had a powerful repertoire. Robin died 10 years ago today at the age of 63. The official cause of death was ruled a suicide. On the anniversary of his passing, we remember the incredible person he was, and celebrate his many successes on and off the big screen with his son Zak. This episode originally aired on August 11, 2024. Episode Transcript available here Also available at art19.com/shows/5-Things 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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2 DAYS AGO

Biden signs law mandating colleges report hazing incidents

President Joe Biden has signed legislation mandating that colleges report hazing incidents. Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been sued by a former male employee for sexual battery, according to reports. USA TODAY Graphics Editor George Petras takes a look at the history behind model trains and Christmas. The start of Hanukkah falls on the same day as Christmas this year. That's a rarity. USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz talks about the voice actors behind popular toys, and what's next for them amid a rise in AI. 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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3 DAYS AGO

Man charged with killing health insurance CEO pleads not guilty

USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Claire Thornton has the latest after Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state murder and terrorism charges in New York. President Joe Biden might pardon others before leaving office. How does that work? USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer breaks down a Matt Gaetz ethics report that found 'substantial evidence' of statutory rape and prostitution. Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized with a fever. NORAD and Google have live tools to track Santa this Christmas Eve. 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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4 DAYS AGO

Biden commutes sentences of most federal death row inmates

President Joe Biden announced that he is commuting the sentences of nearly every inmate on federal death row to life in prison without the possibility of parol. President-elect Donald Trump says he will rename the country's tallest mountain, reverting to a former name. USA TODAY Trending News Reporter Eric Lagatta looks back at the year in space exploration. Honda and Nissan have begun talks on a potential merger. USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks through some financial resolutions for 2025. 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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5 DAYS AGO

‘Homecoming’: Invited to Africa as a guest of the U.S. president

For years, Wanda Tucker has used her family's story to encourage others to explore and preserve their family history. Tucker has traced her history from Virginia to the shores of present-day Angola. Earlier this month, when President Joe Biden became the first U.S. President to visit Angola, Wanda Tucker traveled there as his guest. USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry, who traveled to Angola for this story, joins The Excerpt to discuss why Wanda Tucker and other members of the Tucker family have remained open to confronting a painful past and what they hope others take away from their journey. 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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1,163 Ratings

Taylor Wilson is fantastic!!

Sep 26

db721

Very good/great show! Go USA Today! Thank you
Too left-leaning

6 days ago

Longtime Bach watcher

I used to like this but it’s gotten way too left-leaning for my taste.
Great every day morning news show.

Nov 21

Beggy3

Listed for years, however during election season, news are very obviously biased. Finding non biased news is difficult but there are few.. this is not one of them.
Strong pro hamas bias

Oct 25

Pro hamas podcast

Very strong pro Hamas/pro terrorism bias in this podcast. Its astounding they care more about aligning with qatar and iran vs US and israel. Shame on them. Its possible that qatar helps fund this podcast.

USA TODAY’s daily news podcast, The Excerpt (formerly 5 Things), brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. We also deliver special deep-dive episodes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons on the most compelling topics in culture, entertainment, sports, politics, and more. Give us fifteen minutes a day, we'll give you all of the headlines, none of the chaos. Hosted by Taylor Wilson and Dana Taylor.