USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise explains why fires in Southern California have gotten so dangerous so quickly this week.It's a national day of mourning for the late President Jimmy Carter. You can watch the funeral service here.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down a decision by Attorney General Merrick Garland to release a Trump report on election charges, but not classified records.Affordable Care Act signups reach record levels.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Los Angeles area fires are turning entire neighborhoods into ash.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen puts Donald Trump's hush money sentencing in context.The Biden administration extends protections for nearly 1 million immigrants.USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down Friday arguments over TikTok.Earth passed a critical climate change threshold in 2024.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 dead, 12K structures destroyed in LA fires

At least 10 people have been killed in Los Angeles area wildfires, while more than 10,000 structures have been destroyed.USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz talks about the insurance impact from this week's wildfires.USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page recaps late President Jimmy Carter's funeral, and discusses his lasting legacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Death toll rises from raging LA wildfires

The practice of profiting from prison labor, both inside prisons and outside for private industries is complex and fraught. Last month in Alabama, a Hyundai supplier ended its work release program following intense pressure to do so. But, in California, Proposition 6, which would have banned involuntary prison labor, was defeated last November. Are laws that allow private industry as well as state governments to profit from prison labor constitutional? Darrick Hamilton, the Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy at The New School, and Chief Economist of the AFL-CIO joins The Excerpt to explain the way some of these programs work and to share what both proponents and detractors of the practice say about them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | Is prison labor constitutional? Is it ethical?

More than 100K forced to evacuate as deadly Los Angeles fires burn out of control

As President Joe Biden’s term as the 46th president of the United States draws to a close, we look at his legacy in the sweeping arc of history. What accomplishments is he most proud of and what regrets, if any, does he have? How does he hope history writes the first chapter of his single term in office? USA TODAY’s Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page was given the exclusive opportunity to speak with President Biden before he leaves office later this month. USA TODAY Editor-in-Chief Caren Bohan spoke with Susan about her insights and impressions from their conversation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 Biden's exit interview: USA TODAY's Susan Page shares her insights from her exclusive conversation with the president

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison takes a closer look at President-elect Donald Trump's comments about Greenland and the Panama Canal.California Gov. Gavin Newsom declares a state of emergency as the Palisades Fire rages.After record highs, illegal immigration plummets at the U.S.-Mexico border.USA TODAY Congress &amp; Campaigns Reporter Savannah Kuchar discusses the scene in Washington as the remains of President Jimmy Carter arrived Tuesday.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump won't rule out military force to acquire Greenland, Panama Canal

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen has the latest ahead of Friday sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump's hush money case.A Louisiana patient has died from bird flu.A judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt in a Georgia election worker defamation case.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison breaks down President Joe Biden's move to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling along most U.S. coasts.The McDonald’s flip on DEI brings another win for conservative critics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New York judge rejects Trump's request to delay Friday sentencing in hush money case

It's been four years since Donald Trump supporters attacked the Capitol to stop Congress from certifying his election loss. It's also the start to a new Trump era. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Michael Collins puts the day in context.Winter storms hit some 60 million Americans.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses why scientists are keeping a watchful eye on whether anyone is deliberately tampering with the atmosphere.Who won big at the Golden Globes?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new Trump era: Congress to certify election victory four years after Jan. 6 riot

Five years ago this month the COVID-19 virus started ravaging populations, changing life here in America and around the globe. Many shrugged it off initially. It wasn’t until March 9th when the CDC, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, declared it a pandemic. In Quinter, Kansas, a small rural town of about 1,000 and in surrounding Gove County, it devastated the population, killing 1 in 132. That made Gove the deadliest county in the U.S. in December of 2020. Five years on, how have residents recovered, or have they? USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes revisits Quinter and shares the lasting impacts in a place that suffered such huge losses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Five years on, have people recovered from COVID?

House Speaker Mike Johnson won back his job for another term Friday after a tight vote.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes reports from New Orleans after this week's devastating terror attack.A New York judge upheld the felony conviction of President-elect Donald Trump Friday and set sentencing for Jan. 10, but said Trump would receive no prison or probation.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé breaks down the surgeon general's advisory about alcohol and cancer.Boeing highlights quality improvements under a new production safety plan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Johnson wins the battle for House speaker

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison talks through some of the latest developments in the wake of this week's New Orleans terror attack.Will House Speaker Mike Johnson keep his job?Donald Trump will hold a 'victory rally' in Washington on the eve of Inauguration Day.USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning tells us about the latest American treasure hunt.The College Football Playoff semifinals are now set.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A timeline of driver's movements before New Orleans attack

For centuries, Native American art has been viewed through the lens of collectors, art historians, and tourists. But how have Native artists considered their own work? For many tribal artists, there was a financial incentive to create objects that would appeal to non-Natives. But that’s changing. Across the U.S., Indigenous artists are fighting stereotypes, protesting cultural appropriation, and carving spaces for their work in museums and galleries beyond those reserved for Native artists. Indigenous Affairs Reporter Debra Utacia Krol, a correspondent for The Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY network, joins The Excerpt to discuss how Native art has grown and evolved.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | Native art has a rich history, but young artists want to expand

At least 15 people were killed in a New Year's terror attack in New Orleans.USA TODAY Money and Consumer News Editor Charisse Jones discusses some economic optimism following Donald Trump's election win.Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts warns that courts' independence is under threat from violence.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks about the supervolcano under Yellowstone.It's been 40 years since seat belts became part of U.S. culture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New Orleans attack victims mourned

An ancient, lost city in Southern Mexico hidden under jungle canopy for centuries, spotted via just searching on Google. Luke Auld-Thomas’ research on Mayan settlements had him poking around on the internet which led him to a LIDAR survey - a laser-based technology used in this case for terrain mapping. When he ran the data, he realized there was an entire city, of a significant size, entirely covered in dense vegetation. What’s it like, finding a whole city, without ever setting foot on the ground? And could there be more of these ancient settlements, just a few clicks away, waiting to be found? Tulane doctoral student Luke Auld-Thomas joins The Excerpt to share how he stumbled into the discovery of a lifetime. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | PhD student finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accident

New gun laws are coming in 2025.Drugmakers will raise U.S. prices on over 250 medicines starting January 1.USA TODAY National Trending Desk Editor Amanda Lee Myers discusses Dry January.What stories are we keeping an eye on in 2025?USA TODAY Reporter Karissa Waddick talks about the popularity of polar plunging.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New gun laws in 2025

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in state at the Capitol rotunda.Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached the Treasury Department's computer security and stole documents.USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Zach Wichter looks at some airline topics he's keeping an eye on in 2025.President-elect Donald Trump loses an appeal of a sexual abuse and defamation judgment in the E. Jean Carroll case.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé explains which documents you should keep and which ones you can toss.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jimmy Carter state funeral set for Jan. 9

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page remembers former President Jimmy Carter.A team of U.S. investigators is being assembled to aid South Korea's probe into a commercial plane crash Sunday that killed 179 people.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin looks ahead to a new Congress.A nonprofit helps foster dogs who accidentally cross over the border.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remembering Jimmy Carter

As the world changes, we must adapt to it. Enter AI. Type ‘losing jobs to AI’ in your search engine and the headlines generated: AI will shrink workforces, AI blamed for the most job losses ever, AI is coming for the professional class – are stark. How can we break out of the AI doom loop and focus on using it to our advantage? Best-selling author and life coach Jim Frawley joins The Excerpt to discuss how to not only embrace change, but master it.This episode originally aired on August 4, 2024.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 The AI doom loop is real. How can we harness its strength?

President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to pause a TikTok ban, arguing he can find a way to "save" the platform without compromising national security or Americans' free speech rights.A debate picks up steam between Trump supporters over the role of immigrant labor and American workers.USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Christopher Cann has the latest after the suspect in a New York City subway killing was indicted on murder and arson charges.Sportscaster Greg Gumbel has died at 78.USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield talks about the bald eagle finally becoming America's national bird.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause TikTok ban so he can 'negotiate a resolution'

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?Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guatemala open to accepting Trump's Central American deportees

"The Warriors," both a novel as well as a late 1970’s movie, is now a concept album from the creative minds of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, both of whom have too many credits to name. Eisa Davis, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her play Bulrusher, is also well known for the play Angela’s Mixtape which, in part, explores her relationship with her aunt, political activist Angela Davis. Lin-Manuel Miranda is, of course, known for his groundbreaking work in theater and beyond. His musical Hamilton remains a cultural phenomenon. Eisa and Lin-Manuel both join us on The Excerpt to discuss their newest project, "Warriors," released on October 18, 2024.This episode originally aired on October 23, 2024.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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.

Russia launches 'inhuman' attacks, Ukraine says

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 hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | Remembering comedic genius Robin Williams with son Zak

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.

Biden signs law mandating colleges report hazing incidents

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.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Man charged with killing health insurance CEO pleads not guilty

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.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biden commutes sentences of most federal death row inmates

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.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

Congress reached a last-minute, bipartisan deal to keep the government running after a midnight deadline.A driver rammed into a Christmas market crowd in Magdeburg, Germany Friday evening, killing at least two.USA TODAY Wellness Reporter David Oliver talks about giving the gift of genetic testing.The FAA warns the public to stop aiming laser pointers at the sky.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise explains how cute and hungry otters are eating up an invasive crab species in California.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congress passes bill to fund government after threat of holiday shutdown

Parts of the government may shut down Friday if a midnight deadline isn't reached.USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler takes a closer look at the anonymous world of 3D-printed guns.A Georgia court disqualifies DA Fani Willis in President-elect Donald Trump's election racketeering case.USA TODAY Education Reporter Zachary Schermele breaks down the Education Department's move to reopen two student loan repayment plans.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Government shutdown more and more likely as Friday deadline looms

From college arenas to the Olympics, women dominated their sports. Simone Biles racked up four gold medals while women's soccer beat Brazil to clinch the gold as well. The WNBA had its highest-viewed year ever, due in part to the powerhouse that is Caitlin Clark. Conversations around equity and inclusion also abounded with talk about transgender athletes. USA Today Sports Columnist Nancy Armour and NFL Insider Tyler Dragon tally up the wins from sports in 2024.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | 2024 in Sports: Women's athletics dominated

President-elect Donald Trump is throwing a new wrinkle into the fight to avoid a government shutdown.USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook breaks down the Pentagon's response to drones on military bases.The Fed lowers its key interest rate by another quarter point, but foresees just two cuts in 2025. The announcement spooked investors.USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler explains how delayed rape cases from an untested kit backlog can mean lower sentences.Amazon workers will strike at multiple U.S. warehouses.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donald Trump rejects bipartisan plan to avoid a government shutdown

What word had moviegoers buzzing in 2024? They may not want to admit it, but that word would be sequels. From “Inside Out 2” to “Gladiator II,” Hollywood racked up big wins with the tried and true. With the 2023 Hollywood strikes by both the Screen Actors Guild and the Writer’s Guild in the rearview, was Hollywood able to come roaring back in 2024? USA TODAY Entertainment Reporter Ralphie Aversa joins The Excerpt to discuss some of Hollywood’s biggest hits and misses this year.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | 2024 in Film: “Inside Out 2” and other sequels rule the box office 

The man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this month, is facing upgraded murder charges in New York.USA TODAY National Correspondent Rick Jervis stops by to break down how Elon Musk and SpaceX changed a Texas town.A grieving Wisconsin community struggles to make sense of this week's school shooting.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise explains why black plastic utensils aren't as dangerous as a study suggested.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Accused CEO killer hit with upgraded murder charges

A New York judge Monday upheld President-elect Donald Trump’s felony conviction for falsifying records to cover up a “hush money” sex scandal.Wisconsin police hail a hero second-grader for calling 911 during a deadly Monday shooting.USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick breaks down the conversation around subminimum wage for people with disabilities.TikTok asks the Supreme Court to temporarily block a law that could ban the site in the U.S.USA TODAY Wellness Reporter David Oliver gives an explainer on symbiosexuality.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NY judge upholds Trump hush money conviction

Why Trump's plans for U.S. oil drilling are unlikely to cut gas prices and fix inflation, experts told USA TODAY.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks through how to become a 401(k) millionaire.The U.S. deploys resources on drone sightings.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise takes a look at why Americans are obsessed with white Christmas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Trump's plan to 'drill, baby, drill' is unlikely to fix inflation

Who is 2024’s artist of the year? We all have our favorites, but you may recall Apple giving the early nod to Billie Eilish. The longest-running number one song of the year? "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey is not only the longest-running number one song of the year, but also of the decade. Madonna and Bad Bunny took the top spots on Pollstar’s list of the highest grossing tours of the year, but where did Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour land? A decade from now, what will we remember about 2024’s year in music? USA TODAY Music Reporter Melissa Ruggieri joins us on The Excerpt to break down some of the biggest music stories of the year.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2024 in Music: Adele exits the stage

USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield explains how Dr. Mehmet Oz - President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - held millions in companies tied to Medicare.A judge upholds the guilty plea of Trump co-defendant Kenneth Chesebro in the Georgia election case.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses how President Joe Biden is trying to Trump-proof his legacy.McKinsey will pay $650 million after advising an opioid maker on how to 'turbocharge' sales.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Oz had up to $33 million in companies doing business with agency he'd run

President Joe Biden Thursday announced he is commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people who were placed on home confinement during the COVID pandemic and pardoning 39 others convicted of nonviolent crimes. For more on presidential pardons, check out our special episode.USA TODAY National News Reporter Michael Loria talks about the rise in 3D-printed guns.College students may soon benefit from two new bipartisan federal laws.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses some of America's unusual Christmas food traditions.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biden commutes nearly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people

A foundational principle of the U.S. Constitution is the idea that no one is above the law. And yet, the power of the presidential pardon, based on the embrace of the concepts of mercy and amnesty, essentially guarantees that, in fact, a select few are actually not held accountable for crimes they have been found guilty of. President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son Hunter, after repeatedly promising he wouldn’t do it, is a case in point. What can the historical use of this awesome power tell us about how we should judge this political inflection point? USA TODAY Justice Correspondent Bart Jansen joins The Excerpt to dig into this complex and politically fraught topic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | The power of the presidential pardon: Is it equal justice for all or just a few?

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks at the decision by FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign.House Republicans pass a defense policy bill that includes a contentious provision to ban certain types of medical care for transgender children of military service members.USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Chris Quintana discusses how post-grad football lures players with a second shot at glory.The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends self-tests to screen for cervical cancer.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign amid criticism from President-elect Trump

Approximately 800,000 knee replacement surgeries are performed each year in the U.S. People living with chronic pain or in need of a better solution are taking the chance to go under the knife for a better quality of life. But it's an invasive procedure, often involving a several-days-long stay in the hospital followed by 6 months to a year of physical therapy. But what if there is another road to knee recovery, a less invasive one with a faster route to getting back to doing the things you love? CartiHeal implants, made from coral exoskeletons may just be the magic bullet for thousands whose knees are only partially damaged. Dr. Cassandra Lee, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at UC Davis, joins The Excerpt to discuss new treatment options.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | Another way to knee recovery that doesn't involve replacement surgery

USA TODAY Wellness Reporter Charles Trepany takes a closer look at the fascination some have over a murder suspect.President-elect Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James are sparring over the $485 million fraud case. Plus, Manhattan prosecutors urged a New York criminal court to keep Trump's hush money case alive.Syria's interim leader says the country faces a lack of foreign currency.USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz discusses 'dry promotions,' and what employees can do about them.77 Nobel Prize winners ask the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People are obsessing over the man charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO. Why?

A 26-year-old suspect has been charged with murder in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO Brian Thompson.USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discusses how President-elect Donald Trump's takeover on foreign policy has begun.The Supreme Court rejects a case pitting the 'spirit of Aloha' against gun owners' rights.USA TODAY Trump Reporter Zac Anderson talks about whether Donald Trump can use Jill Biden's image to sell perfume.Will the FDA ban red dye 3?Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 Suspect charged with murder in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Rebels have taken over Syria. What's next?USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Sudiksha Kochi takes a look at the possibility of bipartisanship, as some Democrats signal support for certain Trump picks and initiatives.Donald Trump says he'll begin pardoning Jan. 6 rioters on the 'first day' of his second term.USA TODAY Education Reporter Zach Schermele explains how some universities are shifting guidance for students potentially impacted by Trump immigration policies.Officials make it clear - some unpasteurized milk contains the bird flu virus.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rebels take over Syria as long-time President Bashar Assad flees country

Hidden beneath Earth’s surface are caverns and pathways that hold the secrets of our planet’s very beginnings. Even after decades of exploration, there are still new ecosystems and signs of past lives yet to be discovered. Trekking deep into the earth is not for the faint of heart. Enter a cohort of maverick scientists who strap on a harness and oftentimes scuba gear, and delve deep into the belly of the Earth. Who are these cave explorers, what have they found, and what do they still hope to discover? Phil Short, experienced cave diver and Research Diving and Training Lead at DEEP, joins The Excerpt to take us down below, back in time and into the future.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cave-diving scientists are exploring the past while charting the future

The search continues for a gunman in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Experts say the killer was maybe a professional. Meanwhile, many online have shown little sympathy. Why?Is the labor market bouncing back?Palm Beach Post Politics and Growth Editor Antonio Fins talks about Mar-a-Lago and how President-elect Donald Trump uses the property as a political hub.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses whether Donald Trump's election win will help him with his $600 million civil losses.It's the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. See photos of the attack that brought the U.S. into World War II.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Experts say killer was 'meticulous,' maybe professional in CEO shooting

The search continues for the shooter in this week's brazen New York killing.Three U.S. Army soldiers stationed in Texas have been charged in an alleged human smuggling operation involving noncitizens.It's been a historic week for Bitcoin.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé discusses what it really means to live paycheck to paycheck.China's ban on exports of gallium, germanium and more could cost the U.S. billions.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks about the return of wolves to California.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who brazenly killed a health insurance CEO in NYC? The search continues

Gen Z is the first generation of digital natives, young people who are literally growing up on social media. It’s where they explore their self-identities, where they make and lose new friends. During the pandemic, it was in fact the only place where they could socialize. But it’s also where they are exposed to dangerous levels of toxic culture, whether that’s through body shaming, overly sexualized content or cyberbullying. Director Lauren Greenfield captured all of this and more in an eye-opening 5-part docuseries on FX called “Social Studies” by following a group of teenagers who gave her an inside look into their online lives. She joins us on The Excerpt to discuss how social media has shaped the adults these teens are becoming.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | “Social Studies” exposes the toxic impacts of social media  

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe gives some of the main takeaways from Wednesday's oral arguments debating whether bans on puberty blockers for transgender minors are discriminatory.Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy may be exempt from ethics rules as Donald Trump's advisors. Plus, Donald Trump DEA pick Chad Chronister withdraws from consideration, and Trump taps Paul Atkins as SEC chairman.The search for a shooter continues after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in New York.USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier discusses the housing crisis, the American Dream and what the next Trump administration can do about it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What we learned from oral arguments in transgender care case

This year marked the end of a 20-year struggle to remove four hydroelectric dams from the Klamath River that runs along the California-Oregon state line. The first of the four dams was built in the 1910’s. Their construction ultimately resulted in a river basin high in phosphorus and toxic algae, which flowed downriver killing off fish such as salmon and steelhead, while creating river water that was unsafe for the tribes who called the Klamath River home. The hydroelectric dams also impeded fish migration for nearly a century. Now, all four dams have been taken down. So, what happens next? Indigenous Affairs Reporter Debra Utacia Krol with the Arizona Republic, part of the USA TODAY network, joins The Excerpt to discuss the Klamath River's recovery and the Indigenous tribes working to reclaim their way of life.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | The Klamath River recovery begins

President-elect Donald Trump wants his New York hush money case tossed.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers discusses how some Senate Republicans are calling for deeper vetting on Trump picks Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel.The Supreme Court will consider if states can keep transgender adolescents from puberty blockers and hormone therapy. Listen to arguments live on USA TODAY's YouTube channel at 10 a.m. ET.USA TODAY Wellness Reporter Alyssa Goldberg talks about Sabrina Carpenter and how views on sex are changing.Billboard names Beyoncé the greatest pop star of the 21st century.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump wants hush money case tossed due to election win

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down the varied responses to President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden.Mexican views of migration harden.E-cigarette makers hope the Supreme Court will give President-elect Donald Trump a chance to greenlight flavored vapes.USA TODAY Money Editor Charisse Jones discusses the potential impact on of Trump tariffs on consumers.What's next for help with weight loss drug costs?Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump links Hunter Biden's pardon to Jan. 6 rioters

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden.President-elect Donald Trump threatens BRIC nations with tariffs if they 'move away' from the U.S. dollar.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin discusses how President-elect Donald Trump is already testing checks and balances ahead of re-taking office.Donald Trump is planning to nominate Kash Patel as director of the FBI, tapping the longtime loyalist to lead the the law enforcement agency he has often criticized.USA TODAY National News Reporter Michael Loria discusses how Elon Musk is known for making radical cuts, and what it means for Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden

Can we talk about “the change”? Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently joined talk show host Gayle King and comedian Samantha Bee in speaking publicly about the hormonal and physical changes that come with perimenopause and menopause, a natural part of the aging process that up until now, has rarely been discussed openly. The question is, why not? As millennials age into perimenopause, how is their activism changing the conversation? Dr. Judith Joseph, a psychiatrist and chair of The Women in Medicine Initiative for Columbia University, joins The Excerpt to talk about "the pause."Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time we talk about perimenopause and menopause

Canada's prime minister visited Mar-a-Lago Friday evening.USA TODAY Senior National News Reporter Rebecca Morin discusses President-elect Donald Trump's election success in the Rio Grande Valley, a Latino-majority area along the border in south Texas.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes talks through President Joe Biden's legacy on trains.French President Emmanuel Macron lauds artisans for restoring the Notre-Dame Cathedral ahead of its reopening next week.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau visits Trump for tariff talk

President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke this week, touting a positive conversation.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Savannah Kuchar discusses how anti-abortion leaders are approaching a second Trump term.Reporter Ella Adams talks about the struggles of one community in Black Appalachia after Helene.It was an eventful NFL Thanksgiving, featuring another heartbreaking Chicago Bears loss.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump touts Mexico's 'effectively closing' the border after talk with Sheinbaum. She disagrees

Americans hustle. We get after it. And, while having the ability, desire and energy to accomplish extraordinary things is commendable, it can also lead to burnout and high levels of stress. Is it time for some of us to slow down? Slow living is a radical approach to self-care which celebrates a less hectic pace of life along with making mindful choices to enhance our wellbeing. Is it possible to marry our desire to have it all with a slow living lifestyle? Author Rachel Schwartzmann, whose new book “Slowing” came out this fall, joins The Excerpt to give us a better understanding of the slow living movement.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | The rapid rise of the slow living movement

Israel killed more than a dozen Palestinians in Gaza strikes Thursday. Cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas conflict have stalled, while a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah appears to hold.The FBI says several of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees were targeted with 'violent' threats.American consumers say they're struggling. Tariffs will make inflation worse.USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey talks about how to navigate politics at the Thanksgiving table (if at all).A woman is set to reunite with her brother missing since 1999 after seeing his photo in a USA TODAY report.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Israel ups bombing of central Gaza

The tragic death of 31-year-old One Direction star Liam Payne earlier this year, after falling from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, has led some to question how young is too young for international stardom. Several have been charged in his death, including one person who was allegedly supplying him with drugs. Liam Payne was just 16 years old when One Direction was created. The world has watched as young stars, like Britney Spears and Justin Bieber, struggled to navigate the heights of celebrity. UCLA’s Dr. Adi Jaffe, a psychologist who specializes in addiction, joins The Excerpt to discuss whether it is reasonable to expect young people, even children, to be able to handle the psychological challenges associated with extreme fame.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | How young is too young for superstardom? 

Israel and Hezbollah have reached a cease-fire agreement.USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses the response in Mexico after President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy push for federal workers to return to the office.Millions of Americans could have expanded Medicare and Medicaid to cover blockbuster weight loss drugs.USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier discusses what this week's announcement by Fannie May and Freddie Mac means for the housing market.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Israel and Hezbollah reach cease-fire

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks at what's next for President-elect Donald Trump's legal cases after a judge dismissed his Jan. 6 case.Lawyers for Donald Trump have conducted a probe into reports that a top aide asked prospective political appointees for payments to promote their candidacies with Trump.The Fox News to government official pipeline is growing.USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe looks at the high court's decision not to review a case dealing with whether SWAT teams must pay for property damage.A newly discovered planet is one of the youngest.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Federal judge dismisses Jan. 6 case against Trump at request of special counsel Jack Smith

President-elect Donald Trump over the weekend tapped Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture. Plus, Trump tapped Russell Vought, a Project 2025 architect, to lead the budget office.Tennessean State Government and Politics Reporter Melissa Brown explains how a Tennessee teenager could change transgender rights nationwide.Public faith in US institutions continues to erode, as Trump takes aim at dismantling parts of the government.USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire examines what the next Democratic resistance movement might look like.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump rounds out Cabinet nominees

When people talk about the crime of sex trafficking they often think of girls and women. But there are male victims of sex trafficking too. The recent arrest and indictment of former Abercrombie &amp; Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries on charges of international sex trafficking and interstate prostitution could bring dozens of men out of the shadows to talk about their trauma. Could this be the beginning of a broader reckoning involving male victims of trafficking? Steven Procopio, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in men’s issues including sexual abuse and sex trafficking, joins The Excerpt to talk about this often overlooked community of survivors.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Boys and men are also victims of sex trafficking

President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York hush money case is indefinitely on hold and the judge will weigh tossing it completely. Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is Trump’s pick for ambassador to Israel – a big win for Christian Zionists. Liam Adams, who covers religion for The Tennessean explains.Students in Texas will be taught with reading lesson materials that prominently include stories from the Bible. Trump has vowed to reverse what he calls Joe Biden’s “woke takeover” of Washington. USA Today Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn explains how diversity, equity and inclusion will change. And finally, people are turning to Reddit for real estate advice. And it’s pretty uplifting to see.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sentencing in President-elect Trump’s hush money case indefinitely postponed

Matt Gaetz couldn’t beat the criticism and controversy. He withdrew his nomination to be President-Elect Donald Trump’s Attorney General. Trump quickly named Florida’s top prosecutor, Pam Bondi, in his place. USA TODAY Congress &amp; Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin gives the inside details on what happened.Matt Gaetz isn’t the only controversial pick President-elect Donald Trump has announced. He continues to fill his Cabinet at a breakneck speed, outpacing other recent presidents, including himself during his first term. The architect of two of the most controversial policies from Donald Trump’s first term – the Muslim ban and the family separation police at the border – will again play a prominent role in Trump’s second presidency, likely leading the rollout of Trump’s promise for mass deportation. For more on this story, we're joined by USA TODAY National News Reporter Lauren Villagran.Judges at the International Criminal Court have issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense chief for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity for its military response in Gaza.Bluesky – the relatively new social media platform created by the founders of Twitter – continues to rapidly grow, reaching 20 million users – many, who signed up after Donald Trump was elected earlier this month.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Gaetz withdraws, Pam Bondi becomes Trump’s new AG nominee

In the US, demand for power from AI data centers is skyrocketing, driven by the intensive computational requirements of its models, which often require vast amounts of energy for both training and operation. Then there are also AI’s carbon emissions. In many cases, the electricity used to power the AI data centers today relies on nonrenewable energy sources such as coal or gas. Can we afford AI’s huge environmental costs? Landon Marston, an associate professor at Viriginia Tech’s Environmental and Water Resources Engineering program, joins The Excerpt to discuss how engineers and policymakers are approaching solving for AI in the long-term.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | Is AI worth the environmental costs?

California police have released details about a sexual assault report on Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department. Plus, the House Ethics Commission has reviewed records detailing $10,000 in Venmo payments Matt Gaetz allegedly made to two women in the panel's probe. Gaetz is Trump's nominee for attorney general.USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield discusses allegations of sexual abuse against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy outline plans for 'large-scale firings' in the federal workforce under Donald Trump.USA TODAY Education Reporter Zach Schermele takes a look at the future of higher education, and examines Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Education - Linda McMahon.House Speaker Mike Johnson announces a transgender bathroom ban in the Capitol.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Police release details of Pete Hegseth sexual assault report

AI applications in vertical farming have the potential to usher in a new model that not only yields a high volume of quality product, but also offers a much smaller carbon footprint in terms of resources and the space necessary to deploy them. By incorporating AI, robotics and vertically stacked crops in controlled environmental conditions, the vertical farming model might be a gamechanger in the agricultural sector. Hiroki Koga, co-founder and CEO of Oishii, the company behind the world's largest indoor vertical farm, joins The Excerpt to share his insights into how AI is transforming farming potential.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | AI in vertical farming could transform global agriculture

What's next for President-elect Donald Trump's hush money sentencing?USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers talks through how the Biden administration is addressing aid to Ukraine in its final weeks.Donald Trump taps TV personality Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Plus, he picks Linda McMahon to be education secretary.USA TODAY National Correspondent Rick Jervis discusses immigrant advocates' concerns about children under Trump immigration plans.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Prosecutors ask to delay Trump hush money sentencing, but oppose case dismissal

Israel has intensified its bombardment in and around Beirut, and Hezbollah has kept up missile fire into Israel, while U.S.-led diplomacy progresses.USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses President-elect Donald Trump's comment about using the military to carry out mass deportations.President Joe Biden asks Congress for $100 billion to aid recovery from hurricanes and other disasters.President-elect Donald Trump picks Fox host Sean Duffy for Transportation secretary.USA TODAY Wellness Reporter Charles Trepany talks about why some Gen Z men are shifting to the right.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Israeli strike in Beirut kills five; U.S.-led diplomacy progresses

The Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use U.S. weapons to strike deep inside Russian territory.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers discusses how world leaders are approaching the transition from Biden to Trump.As President-elect Donald Trump retakes the White House, climate-change experts are preparing for another fight.USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Sudiksha Kochi talks about how Donald Trump could still face some pushback from members of his own party, despite GOP trifecta control in Washington.Forensic science failures persist as labs fail to adopt standards.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biden lifts ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike deep inside Russian territory

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a multitude of promises from mass deportations to banning transgender athletes. But perhaps the area that American voters said they were most persuaded by is the economy. From enacting tariffs on foreign goods to slashing taxes for both individuals and businesses, Trump’s vision of economic populism is about to be put to the test. How might the Trump administration impact the economy in his second term? USA TODAY Money Reporter Medora Lee joins The Excerpt to decode what his various proposals might mean for the economy.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does Trump 2.0 mean for the economy?

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will request the House Ethics Committee not release a potentially damaging report on the conduct of President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general - former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.Trump's Defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth was involved in a 2017 sexual assault probe.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Savannah Kuchar looks at what's next for Democrats after a rough November.Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in their highly anticipated boxing bout.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses how scientists revived frogs in Yosemite lakes.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes Ethics Committee to keep Matt Gaetz report secret

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.Is Trump signaling a retribution agenda with Gaetz, and other picks for his administration?USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé relays what economists say about blaming the Biden-Harris administration for inflation.The global cryptocurrency market has topped $3 trillion on hopes of a post-election Trump boom.USA TODAY National News Reporter Jeanine Santucci explains why The Onion acquired Alex Jones' Infowars.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump chooses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead HHS

DIY medical tests offer the convenience of monitoring your health at home, but they also come with ethical and medical concerns. For one, some carry the risk of misdiagnosis. Still, against the backdrop of high medical costs and an imbalance of access to care, is there reason to be optimistic about the future of DIY medical tests? Dr. Karen Kaul, Chair of Pathology at Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals, joins The Excerpt to discuss.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | What is the future of DIY medical tests?

The GOP has won a trifecta in Washington. Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next staff.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison takes a closer look at the tasks Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will be asked to do as part of a new 'Department of Government Efficiency.'USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier explains how mass deportations could make a housing shortage worse.Inflation is still here, according to the latest Consumer Price Index.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep

While the U.S. is, on the whole, a wealthy country, currently one in eight Americans is food insecure. Meanwhile, more than a third of food produced goes uneaten or unsold. That’s roughly 90 million pounds according to ReFED, a research and advocacy group focused on eliminating food waste. Most of that food ends up in landfills where it becomes a big contributor to climate change because of the huge amounts of methane gas that are released as it decomposes. Is there a way to solve these two problems together by simply using the food surplus to feed more people instead of sending it to landfills? ReFED President Dana Gunders joins The Excerpt to dig into this meaty issue.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | Might we solve the problems of food insecurity and food waste together?

President-elect Donald Trump continues sketching out what his next presidency will look like.USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless discusses Donald Trump's promises about pardoning January 6 insurrectionists, and what such pardons would potentially mean for the far right movement.A New York court suspends all current deadlines in Donald Trump's New York hush money case.USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe looks at the future of several issues circling the high court.The Pentagon classified document leaker has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump taps Musk, Ramaswamy to lead new 'Department of Government Efficiency'

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together Monday for a Veterans Day ceremony.USA TODAY Congress &amp; Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin takes a lot at the race for Senate leader.President-elect Donald Trump asks Rep. Mike Waltz to be national security adviser.USA TODAY Wellness Reporter Alyssa Goldberg discusses how some women are stockpiling Plan B and abortion pills following the election.2024 is 'virtually certain' to be the warmest year on record, scientists say.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biden, Harris participate in Veterans Day ceremony

President-elect Donald Trump has made some early decisions about his Cabinet.USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran takes a look at what a new Trump administration means for immigrants nationwide.Democrats' working-class exodus has set off a reckoning within the party.An Idaho health agency has halted its COVID vaccine program, joining a backlash elsewhere.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise previews the COP29 climate summit beginning Monday, and what impact the aftermath of the U.S. election will hold.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What to expect from Trump's Cabinet picks

Close to 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today. However, that number is expect to balloon to 13 million by 2050 which will put strains on families and the healthcare system. What can you do to prepare for a potential future with Alzheimer's? We ask Dr. Joanne Pike, CEO of the Alzheimer's Association to help explain the challenges and hopes when it comes to this debilitating disease.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alzheimer's numbers expected to balloon to 13 million by 2050

House races will still be counted through the weekend, as the GOP nears control of the chamber.USA TODAY Trending News Reporter Kinsey Crowley discusses how voters approached a number of ballot issues. Plus, what does this election mean for the transgender community?Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly congratulated Donald Trump, after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Trump earlier this week to congratulate him.Three men have been charged in a murder-for-hire plot, including one accused of trying to kill Donald Trump in revenge for the death of a top Iranian military commander.USA TODAY Education Reporter Zachary Schermele breaks down what a new Trump administration might mean for higher education.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who will control the House? Dozens of races not decided

USA TODAY Congress &amp; Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin discusses what a GOP trifecta in Washington would look like.President-elect Donald Trump pledged to follow though with mass deportations, in an interview with NBC News.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi breaks down several reasons why President-elect Donald Trump may never be sentenced in his New York criminal hush money case.The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point Thursday. What does that mean for mortgages and more?Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What to expect from a GOP trifecta

The Department of Justice is accusing the tech giant of maintaining an illegal monopoly in its search and advertising sectors. If Google is dismantled, how might that impact the way Americans access information? Florian Ederer, a professor at Boston University's Questrom School of Business, joins The Excerpt to discuss what happens next in the federal case that could lead to an historic breakup.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | Should Google be broken up?

Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded. Plus, USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page takes a look at what's next.How did President-elect Donald Trump win?USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé explains how business leaders could influence the next Trump presidency.Stocks rallied to record highs Wednesday.The Justice Department is weighing how to drop charges against Donald Trump.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vice President Kamala Harris concedes election

Bob Manson is a retired teacher from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He’s also a superfan of independent bookstores. So much so that he has now visited over 600 of them across the country. At each one, he talks with the owners and some regulars and then writes about what makes that particular bookstore special in his ongoing blog, The Indie Bob Spot. While he wasn’t named as anyone’s running mate on the presidential ticket, Bob’s story of a small-town regular guy who took a passion and made it his own, is now inspiring book lovers and readers all over America. Bob Manson joins us on The Excerpt to discuss his travels and why he finds independent bookstores so captivating.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | Bookstore lover inspires readers across America

Former President Donald Trump will return to the Oval Office after winning several critical battleground states. Find the full results here.USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire reports from Philadelphia on how Pennsylvania voters viewed the candidates and the polarizing politics in their state.Republicans have won control of the Senate.Americans voted to protect abortion rights in several states, while a ballot amendment in Florida failed.USA TODAY National News Reporter Lauren Villagran relays what some voters said about their experiences at the polls.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump reclaims White House

Election Day has arrived. How are the candidates spending their final hours on the campaign trail?USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses some of the things that could swing today's outcome.Whatever happens, Donald Trump will leave behind a changed Republican Party.USA TODAY National Music Writer Melissa Ruggieri looks at the musical legacy of Quincy Jones.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Election Day in America

Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris made some of their final pitches to voters over the weekend.USA TODAY Congress &amp; Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin talks through the allies Kamala Harris or Donald Trump would have in Congress if elected.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Donald Trump would seek to remove fluoride from water if elected.Quincy Jones has died.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise gives us some surprising facts about apples.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trump says he "shouldn't have left" the White House in 2020; Harris pitches Gen Z voters

There's have been two assassination attempts, a last-minute candidate switch. There are not one, but two global wars, both of which are heating up. The news is overflowing with dire predictions of dictatorship and death threats against election workers. And all of this, sits atop an economy that almost no one feels is going well, despite record stock market gains, low unemployment and rising wages. Americans are feeling anxious. What’s happening? USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes has been talking with voters and poll workers across the nation and shares stories from the frontlines of the 2024 election.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Election anxiety is gripping the nation

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down how Tuesday's election could impact Republican nominee Donald Trump's fate in several cases.Hiring slowed down in October.The Supreme Court rejects a GOP request to stop Pennsylvania from counting some provisional ballots. Plus, hear what new exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk polling found in the key battleground state.USA TODAY Host and Producer Zulekha Nathoo talks about 'Healing After Helene,' a new documentary looking at the devastation and rebuilding in North Carolina's mountain communities.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How the election could shape Trump's legal fate

USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses preparations ahead of Tuesday at election offices nationwide.New polls show mixed results in battleground states.USA TODAY Education Reporter Zach Schermele talks about the importance of the college vote.Police reveal the description of the suspect in ballot box burnings.On Día de Los Muertos, activists honor the dead and decry social ills.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ahead of Election Day, officials prepare for protests and possible violence

In a groundbreaking federal class action lawsuit, 40 of America’s wealthiest colleges and universities are accused of conspiring to overcharge students with divorced or separated parents. The lawsuit claims these institutions required students to disclose the financial assets of their noncustodial parents, reducing the amount of financial aid available to them. USA TODAY Education Reporter Zachary Schermele joins The Excerpt to share how these universities got away with this alleged scheme until now.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | Harvard, Yale, MIT and more are accused of overcharging students with divorced parents

The high court allows Virginia to resume its voter roll purge. Studies have found a negligible number of suspected noncitizens vote, but Republicans have made removal of suspected noncitizens a focus of their voter integrity lawsuits this year.USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran talks about the election's impact on companies involved with deportations.What do foreign betting markets say about the election?We learn about the history of trick-or-treating from Halloween historian Lisa Morton.The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Supreme Court lets Virginia resume its purge of voter rolls

Deepfake videos are spreading rapidly, fueled by sophisticated open-source AI models. MIT researchers reveal that most of these videos are non-consensual porn, targeting celebrities like Taylor Swift. But now even high school and middle school students, predominantly females, are being targeted. UCLA Professor John Villasenor joins The Excerpt to parse through the legislative and technological efforts to curb this surge of illicit content. We discuss the challenges of regulating AI-generated images, the importance of international cooperation, and offer practical advice for parents to protect their children from cyber sexual violence.Episode Transcript is available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SPECIAL | Can legislation combat the surge of non-consensual deepfake porn? 

Hear the latest from Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump on the campaign trail.The latest polls show a tight race less than a week before Election Day.Voter roll lawsuits show how Trump allies could challenge the election.Montana could hold all the cards for control of the Senate.USA TODAY National Correspondent Rick Jervis tells stories of heroism and heartbreak from North Carolina a month after Helene.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harris and Trump make final pitches to voters

President Joe Biden voted early Monday, while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris blasted Republican nominee Donald Trump's Sunday MSG rally, which has been marred by racism. Trump said Monday Democrats are using 'disgusting' rhetoric.USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses Trump's allies for a potential post-election fight.The Pentagon says 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia are headed for Ukraine.USA TODAY Wellness Reporter Alyssa Goldberg explains how crisis hotlines are preparing for a surge in Election Night calls. If you are struggling with election anxiety, help is available. Call or text 988 or contact Crisis Text Line by texting "ELECTIONS" or "ELECCIONES" to 741-741.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Biden votes early, calls out Trump's NYC rally

It was a busy penultimate weekend on the campaign trail for Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses what our reporters found speaking with election workers in swing states around the country. USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless discusses whether we should be worried about cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure.The World Series shifts to New York.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle Obama blasts Trump at Harris rally; Trump MSG rally marked by racist tropes and vitriol

On January 6th, 2021, the nation watched as a violent attack unfolded in Washington D.C. That’s when thousands of supporters of Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol building. But how did we get here? In 2009, a Yale educated attorney and former Army paratrooper named Stewart Rhodes founded a far-right anti-government militia called the Oath Keepers. How did Rhodes come to create, recruit and lead the group whose name would become synonymous with the attack on the Capitol? And why is his family terrified that, should Donald Trump win the 2024 presidential election, the man they fear most could be pardoned and released? USA TODAY National Correspondent and Extremism Reporter Will Carless has spent years covering the Oath Keepers and the trial of Stewart Rhodes. He joins The Excerpt to share his conversations with Stewart Rhodes's family.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oath Keeper leader's family fears Trump pardon 

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris held a Houston rally with Beyoncé and others Friday, while Republican nominee Donald Trump prepares for an event at New York's Madison Square Garden Sunday.USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry discusses how several Black women are trying to make history in the U.S. Senate. Find more of the three-part series here.Israel completes military strikes in Iran.USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee looks into how inflation is still slamming low- and middle-income Americans.Episode Transcript available hereAlso available at art19.com/shows/5-ThingsSee 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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