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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met separately with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Thursday. Harris defends Israel but laments "suffering" in Gaza.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson discusses how the age question has flipped in the presidential election.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes talks about how Vice President Kamala Harris might fill an enthusiasm gap for teachers.The economy grew 2.8% in the second quarter.Most violent crimes in U.S. cities are back down to pre-pandemic levels.California's largest wildfire burns over 125,000 acres in under 36 hours.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 Joe Biden spoke from the White House to the nation on Wednesday evening, following concerns about his mental fitness that have dogged him since his disastrous debate performance in June. What led to his unprecedented decision to bow out of the presidential race, and was he able to reassure Americans that he’s mentally fit to remain as the world’s most powerful leader for the next six months? And what will his legacy be? USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins The Excerpt to reflect on President Biden's time in office and what he will be remembered for most.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Joe Biden spoke to the nation Wednesday, passing the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi has the latest on investigations into the shooter's motive in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington.Mattel announces a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome as additions to its its growing line of diverse and inclusive dolls.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.

Reaching speeds of nearly 40 miles per hour, BMX racers at the 2024 Paris Olympics will have more than just a medal on the line. This sport can also be deadly. A relatively new competition in the Olympics, BMX racing was added to the 2008 Beijing games as part of a strategy to attract a younger audience. And based on the recent addition of other action sports to the games such as climbing, skateboarding and surfing, that strategy is working. Cam Wood is a 22-year-old racer from Montana who is currently America’s top hopeful. He joins The Excerpt to talk about his journey and what’s at stake in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry discusses how Black women are mobilizing for Vice President Kamala Harris' push for the White House.Sen. Bob Menendez will resign, following his corruption conviction.Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.USA TODAY Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson discusses the possible roles that Trump family members could play in a second administration.A retirement surge is here.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.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page looks ahead to the next weeks and months after President Joe Biden's historic decision. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris secures the delegates needed to become nominee.Delta Air Lines continues to see major disruptions after last week's IT outage.USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer recaps a tense hearing over Secret Service failures surrounding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.Police snipers and AI cameras will watch over the Paris Olympics.Simone Biles headlines Team USA after finding a better work-life balance.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.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses President Joe Biden's decision to end his bid for reelection.How's the Trump campaign responding after Biden's decision?Is America ready for a President Kamala Harris?USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub breaks down new findings into the worldwide risk of animal-to-human disease spread.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.

Athletes have lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency, also known as Wada. That’s what we heard from Michael Phelps, the U.S. Olympian with the most medals in history. Phelps made the statement during Congressional testimony he gave in June referring to drug tests given in the leadup to the 2021 games in Tokyo which found that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance. Eleven of those swimmers will be competing this summer in Paris. Is there any way to restore faith that the Paris Olympics will be fair, or is the taking of banned substances simply the new normal? USA TODAY Sports Columnist Christine Brennan joins The Excerpt to discuss how officials are handling the issue and what to expect next.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 tech outage affected businesses, travel and more around the world Friday. What happened?USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses whether Secret Service agents followed protocols in the moments after a shooter opened fire on former President Donald Trump a week ago.A Russian court sentences Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on charges of espionage.USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn discusses new survey findings on DEI in the workplace.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.

Was this a new Donald Trump on stage for his acceptance speech? USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page says there were signs of a candidate pushing for unity, while still using some of his trademark tactics.Melania Trump raises eyebrows by not making a speech at the Republican National Convention.USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler asks whether history should remember the Trump shooter.Bob Newhart has died at 94.The Paris Olympics will feature an ambitious broadcast plan.Episode Transcript linked 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.

Last year’s strikes by both the Screen Actors Guild and the Writer’s Guild, new technology such as generative AI, and a global pandemic have all drastically changed film production in Hollywood. Adding to the issues facing the big screen is the continuing trend of moviegoers bypassing theatrical releases in favor of watching films on the small screen. Is Hollywood ready for a reboot? Henry Jenkins, Professor at the University of Southern California, joins The Excerpt to talk about the current state of moviemaking here in America.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.

JD Vance accepted his vice presidential nomination Wednesday at Day 3 of the Republican National Convention.As Republicans focus on the border at the convention, USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses how immigration is transforming the American South - and its politics.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson sat down with Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts to discuss Project 2025.President Joe Biden continues facing calls to bow out of the presidential race. Plus, he tested positive for COVID-19 Wednesday.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.

Forbes maintains a real-time billionaires list. All ten of the richest people on the list have each amassed fortunes greater than $130 billion. While some have pledged to give most of their wealth to charity, that still puts them in an enormous position of undemocratic, unvarnished power. The average CEO now brings in over 300 times the average worker’s pay according to the Economic Policy Institute. All of which begs the question, should this level of unbridled wealth even exist? In her new book, “Limitarianism, The Case against Extreme Wealth," Ingrid Robeyns argues strongly that it shouldn’t. She joins The Excerpt to discuss how more people need to have this conversation about capping extreme wealth.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 Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted on all counts at his corruption trial.USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler has the latest on the gun used in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.Day 2 wraps at the Republican National Convention.The fatal shooting of a homeless man is raising questions about out-of-state police at the convention.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé discusses how home equity has soared in recent years.Climate change is making days longer.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.

Former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance were formally selected Monday as the GOP's 2024 presidential and vice presidential nominees. USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson breaks down Trump's decision.President Joe Biden rejected accusations that his rhetoric fueled the assassination attempt on Trump, during an interview with NBC News' Lester Holt.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses the decision by a judge to toss Trump's classified documents case.Dental care access is in crisis.Globetrotting butterflies traveled 2,600 miles to cross the Atlantic.It's Amazon Prime Day. Here are some of the best deals.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 Republican National Convention begins Monday in Milwaukee, two days after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.President Joe Biden decried political violence during an address Sunday evening.USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page puts the shooting in historical context, and looks at its impact on the presidential election.How did Secret Service allow a shooter to get so close to Donald Trump?USA TODAY Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson discusses whether we should expect anything different during this week's convention.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.

This month, the Department of Justice shut down nearly 1,000 pro-Russia social media bots masquerading as American citizens. Their goal was to promote stories that showed Russia and President Vladimir Putin in a favorable light while sowing discord here in the U.S. With the proliferation of fake news on social media, is it possible to vaccinate ourselves against untruths and lies? What is the psychology behind persuasion and influence that makes people fall prey to fake news? Sander van der Linden, professor of social psychology at the University of Cambridge, joins The Excerpt to discuss what it takes to resist persuasion on social media.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.

USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub discusses the challenges caregivers face, and how they might be reflected at the ballot box.Alec Baldwin's 'Rust' case has been dismissed by a judge over 'suppressed' evidence.USA TODAY Election Reporting Fellow Sam Woodward tells us about USA TODAY's (virtual) backstage pass to the Republican National Convention.AT&T says nearly all of its cell customers' call and text records were exposed in a massive breach.40% of cancers were found to be preventable with lifestyle changes, according to new research.The Euros and Copa America wrap up Sunday.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 Joe Biden wrapped up a NATO summit with a press conference Thursday, where he had a number of verbal snafus, but was defiant that he will remain in the presidential race. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers reports.A new poll found that most Democrats want Joe Biden to drop out of the race. Plus, more Democratic lawmakers call on Biden to drop out.Inflation eased more than expected in June.USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn discusses the retirement savings crisis.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 been four years since pandemic lockdowns utterly transformed how we work, spurring the Great Resignation, quiet quitting and higher rates of burnout. And we still haven’t quite figured it out. Employees’ stress levels remain higher now than they were before 2020, according to a recent Gallup poll. What are business leaders not getting right years into this new paradigm of work culture? Harvard professor and bestselling author Arthur Brooks, whose work focuses on meaning and happiness, joins The Excerpt to offer advice to leaders and employees navigating hybrid work.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 first Senate Democrat has called on President Joe Biden to leave the presidential race. Plus, Biden campaign officials will meet with Senate Democrats Thursday as concerns spike over his reelection bid.USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele breaks down a Supreme Court ruling that curbed federal oversight of schools.Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has filed articles of impeachment against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.An Israeli strike hit a Gaza soccer match, killing dozens, witnesses say.USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Savannah Kuchar discusses how Democrats are taking aim at Project 2025.Team USA's roster is set for the Paris Olympics.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.

Picture the devastation left behind in the path of a tornado: crumpled mobile homes, roofs ripped off, broken and shredded trees. Now imagine that, multiplied by 1,000 and that’s just in the U.S., just this year. Our vulnerability is only going to grow from here. How can we mitigate the loss of life and property we face from these extreme acts of nature? Stephen Strader, severe weather expert and associate professor at Villanova University, joins The Excerpt to share how we can protect ourselves from tornadoes.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.

Worries over the U.S. presidential election cast a shadow over the start of the NATO summit Tuesday.USA TODAY Senior National News Reporter Rebecca Morin breaks down what Democratic lawmakers discussed about President Joe Biden during closed-door meetings.More than 160 million Americans were under some kind of excessive heat alert Tuesday.Social conservatives rattle former President Donald Trump on abortion ahead of the Republican convention.The Federal Reserve is waiting on rate cuts for more evidence inflation is easing.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé has the latest on the housing market, and how it may be shifting toward buyers.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.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers breaks down this week's NATO summit and why it's so pivotal for President Joe Biden.A Republican convention committee signs off on a Donald Trump RNC platform - including abortion.Mishandled bodies and mixed-up remains prompt tougher funeral home regulations.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at a study's findings with a clear winner between weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Ozempic.The Euros and Copa America move to the semifinals.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.

Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the Texas coast early Monday.Lawmakers return for a pivotal week as Democrats sweat over President Joe Biden.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes talks about those working to bring civility back to politics.A left-wing alliance is projected to win the most seats in France's parliamentary elections, as the far-right underperforms.USA TODAY National Reporter Lauren Villagran explains what bridal shops can tell us about 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.

Swatting is when someone makes a false report to emergency services to trigger an armed police response to an unsuspecting victim. It is a hoax that is dangerous, illegal and pervasive. Even members of Congress have fallen prey to swatting. Earlier this year, a 17-year-old from California was extradited to Florida after allegedly orchestrating a swatting call on a Florida mosque and may be behind hundreds of swatting calls. Lauren Shapiro, author of "Cyberpredators and Their Prey" and a professor at John Jay College School of Criminal Justice, joins The Excerpt to discuss the risks involved with swatting.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.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison breaks down what we learned from President Joe Biden's exclusive interview with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos.Former President Donald Trump raked in big money from foreign nations. Experts fear he'd do it more if re-elected.Beryl has weakened to a tropical storm, but may re-strengthen as it moves toward Texas.USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele talks about how AI is throwing a wrench in the debate around college degrees.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.

USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard looks at the future of British politics as the Labour Party moves into power.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will send a delegation to resume stalled negotiations on a hostage release deal with Hamas.Former President Donald Trump's campaign and some allies are going on the offensive on Vice President Kamala Harris, as talk continues that she might replace President Joe Biden as the party's 2024 presidential nominee.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks about research into what would happen if all American workers were auto-enrolled in retirement savings.New records were set amid hot dog eating drama on the Fourth of July.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.

These gentle giants of the ocean have long been a source of fascination for us humans. And while researchers have made huge gains in fostering a greater understanding of these majestic creatures in recent decades, the use of AI may have just cracked open the mother lode of all puzzles: their language. Could this lead to one day the possibility of talking with whales? David Gruber, the founder & president of Project CETI, an interdisciplinary scientific and conservation project aimed at listening to and translating the communication of sperm whales, joins The Excerpt to share this exciting new development.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. didn't deny a sexual assault allegation.President Joe Biden tells his campaign he won't withdraw from the race, while calls continue for him to bow out following his struggles in last week's debate.USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless discusses how a website profiled students and accused them of 'hatred' amid Gaza War protests.Millions of hungry kids are being denied access to summer EBT funds.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub talks about a procedure that allows patients with an amputated leg to walk naturally.Happy 4th of July! One small Rhode Island town is home to one of the country's oldest Independence Day celebrations.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 recent spate of shark attacks on both coasts have swimmers and surfers concerned. But are these Jaws-esque fears warranted? As Americans head to the beach en masse, we look at whether their proximity to beachgoers is cause for alarm. Stephen Kajiura, a professor of biological sciences at Florida Atlantic University, explains how shark behavior might be changing and how to stay safe this summer.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.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi explains why Donald Trump's sentencing in his New York hush money case has been delayed in the wake of this week's Supreme Court immunity ruling.President Joe Biden will meet Wednesday with Democratic governors in the wake of his debate debacle.Rudy Giuliani loses his New York law license after a court found he lied about the 2020 election.Palm Beach Post Investigations Editor Holly Baltz examines Jeffrey Epstein's grand jury transcript, and how prosecutors blamed a teen victim.Panama's new president is vowing a migration crackdown with U.S. help.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.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page talks about a big hit to President Joe Biden's core Democratic support in new exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling.Hurricane Beryl may be a sign of what's to come this storm season.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson breaks down the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, and what it means for former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden going forward.U.S. military bases in Europe have been placed on higher security.The U.S. men's soccer team has been eliminated from Copa America.An Italian teen becomes the first millennial saint following his 2006 death.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 drumbeat of concern about President Joe Biden as the Democrats' nominee continues, following a disastrous performance in the first 2024 campaign debate.USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey discusses how Black voters view the candidates.Hurricane Beryl intensifies into a Category 4 storm.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks about what may be the summer of jellyfish.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.

If you are a parent or know someone with young children, you’ve heard the complaint. Child care is simply unaffordable, costing families more than $10,000 a year on average. And, more than half of Americans have no access to it at all; they live in what are called child care deserts. Meanwhile, the end of COVID-era subsidies has forced some providers out of the business altogether. What can working families do? Julie Kashen, director for women's economic justice at The Century Foundation, joins The Excerpt to talk about some possible solutions.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 U.S. Supreme Court issued a number of substantive decisions on Friday. Among them was a ruling on the obstruction charges that hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters face or have faced; a couple of rulings that will significantly weaken enforcement of federal regulations; and lastly, one that will effectively sanction laws that make being homeless a crime. USA TODAY Justice Correspondent Bart Jansen explains.After a disastrous debate performance with former President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden remains defiant, saying he has no plans to end his reelection campaign. But influential Democratic donors are calling for him to drop out of the race. Meanwhile, House Republicans, are considering asking Biden’s cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment to oust him from the White House.Hard rains have pummeled much of the north-central U.S. in June, breaking records.A woman with a rare brain disease is not just fighting it, she's helping herself and potentially millions of others along the way. USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub has the story.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 first presidential debate of 2024 is in the books. For President Biden, it wasn't a good night. What were some of the key takeaways and how did undecided voters react? USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey shares his insight into the night’s big moments.The U.S. Supreme Court issued three substantive rulings on Thursday, including emergency abortions in Idaho, a six billion dollar opioid settlement and cross-state pollution. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe joins The Excerpt to unpack the big decisions. And for a deeper look at the underlying issues of the opioid case, listen to our podcast featuring then USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent John Fritze from last fall.A grand jury in Texas indicted former Uvalde school district police chief Pete Arredondo yesterday over the police response to the 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School, a mass killing which resulted in the deaths of 19 students and two teachers.Oklahoma Schools Superintendent Ryan Walters ordered all 5th to 12th grade classrooms in the state to incorporate the Bible.U.S. gymnastics Olympic trials have begun. Catch our live blog of the trials along with NBA draft updates and other sports news at USATODAY.com/sports.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.

Thirty-eight states and Washington, D.C. now allow any adult to place a bet on their favorite sport – even with the click of a button on the phone. But what happens when the athletes themselves are placing bets? Several athletes have been banned from their respective leagues in recent months for doing just that. USA TODAY Sports Reporter Steve Gardner joins The Excerpt to discuss this moment and what sports fans can expect next.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 Supreme Court may be about to allow emergency abortions in Idaho.USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler explains why Hunter Biden's purchase at a Delaware gun shop was illegal for another reason.Senate Democrats are raising concerns that the U.S. Postal Service's decision to re-route some mail processing may hurt the delivery of mail-in ballots during this year's elections.Journalist Evan Gershkovich goes on trial in Russia.COVID-19 cases are ticking up, as summer gatherings get into full swing.USA TODAY Election Reporting Fellow Melissa Cruz discusses the decision by the Commission on Presidential Debates to step down. Watch tonight's debate on USA TODAY's YouTube channel. Plus, use our presidential debate bingo card to play during the Biden-Trump showdown.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 age-old question has been debated for centuries. Might we soon get an answer? The planet that is the current focus of international inquiry is called Gliese 12b, an Earth-sized exoplanet that’s only 40 light years away. The first step in answering this question has to do with determining a planet's habitability. In this respect, Gliese 12b shows some promise. What’s next on the road to solving one of mankind's oldest riddles? Michael McElwain, a NASA scientist at the James Webb Space Telescope center, joins The Excerpt to share insights regarding this revolutionary new development.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 federal judge in charge of former President Donald Trump's classified documents case appears set to allow prosecutors to use documents seized by the FBI from the former president's private club. Plus, Monica Lewinsky wants the judge impeached.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Michael Collins discusses President Joe Biden's approach to Thursday's debate.President Joe Biden pardons thousands of veterans convicted under a military law that banned gay sex.The National Transportation Safety Board says that burning off chemicals after a train derailed in Ohio last year was unnecessary.The NBA Draft begins!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.

Julian Assange will be freed after pleading guilty to breaking U.S. espionage law.Texas' anti-abortion heartbeat law aimed to save babies. But more infants died.USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe discusses the high court's move to take on gender-affirming care for minors.The U.S. surgeon general wants to issue warnings on guns like cigarettes.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson takes a look at former President Donald Trump's strategy ahead of Thursday's debate.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.

Severe heat led to deaths at the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, while heat warnings and advisories spread across the U.S.USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick discusses how Democratic candidates are approaching transgender issues in 2024.Are the economy and job growth slowing? Not based on sales of worker uniform patches.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks about millionaires next door.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.

Over two years into Russia’s war in Ukraine have left the country and its soldiers running short of ammunition, weapons, manpower, money and worst of all, morale. A particularly troubling recent quote from a Ukrainian soldier on the frontlines by Reuters was: “worse than hell.” Russian drone and artillery relentlessly target Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines. Ukrainian military leaders openly admit that the situation on the eastern front is decidedly worse in recent months. Russia, meanwhile, has executed a savage onslaught on Ukraine. Can U.S. and European support help turn things around for Ukraine? USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison joins The Excerpt to unpack significant new developments.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 Supreme Court has upheld a law banning domestic abusers from owning guns.USA TODAY Election Reporting Fellow Melissa Cruz breaks down how Georgia is mandating election training for police.Iowa's Board of Education has approved rules that require educators to tell parents and caregivers if their child asks to use different pronouns.USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Kathleen Wong discusses how little vacation Americans take compared with other countries.Is this the summer of rock?The U.S. men's national team begins its Copa América tournament Sunday.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.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks at the upcoming three days of hearings, beginning Friday, in Former PresidentDonald Trump's classified documents case.The Supreme Court upholds a controversial tax on foreign income. Plus, the court prepares for a flurry of decisions in the coming days.Excessive heat continues, and is as dangerous for animals as it is for people.USA TODAY Money, Markets and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee talks about Americans' fading purchasing power.Donald Sutherland has died at 88.Thursday night's MLB game at Rickwood Field honored the history of Black baseball.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.

With the advent of CRISPR as a gene editing technology, there are new opportunities to develop breakthrough treatments that weren’t possible before. Could this be a turning point that revolutionizes how doctors treat some of the biggest medical challenges, while also being a more effective and cheaper solution for the patient? Shengdar Q. Tsai, associate member and principal investigator of the Department of Hematology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, joins The Excerpt to talk about how this new technology could shape the future of medicine.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.

Louisiana becomes the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms.USA TODAY Deputy Washington Editor Dan Morrison discusses a flurry of bills aimed at honoring former President Donald Trump.Robert F. Kennedy Jr. misses a deadline to meet criteria set by CNN to participate in this year's first presidential debate.USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield looks at how hundreds of officials in swing states have cast doubt on elections.Can a newly discovered genetic trait help delay Alzheimer's?135 million Americans are baking under a massive heat wave. Plus, Tropical Storm Alberto has formed.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.

Anthony Fauci was one of the nation’s leading public-health doctors, working on the world’s deadliest emerging infectious diseases, from AIDS to Zika. Then came COVID-19. He soon became a voice millions of Americans trusted -- a straight-talker even when his candor put him at odds with President Trump. But it also made him the target of conspiracy theories and worse. In an exclusive interview about Fauci's new memoir, “On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service,” USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page sits down with Fauci to talk about his years in public health and whether he will ever again feel safe. 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.

USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Zach Wichter breaks down the Boeing CEO's testimony, after a new whistleblower complaint.Cities are breaking temperature records in parts of the Midwest and Northeast. Check out our Sunday Deep Dive episode on extreme heat.California wildfires force evacuations, while Sonoma County wineries avoid worst-case-scenario fears.USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Cybele Mayes-Osterman talks about Black veterans celebrated on a Juneteenth trip to Washington.Willie Mays has died at 93.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.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Michael Collins looks at today's announcement of a new immigration rule from the Biden administration.Severe heat bakes much of the country, while the first alert of the 2024 hurricane season is issued.Firefighters battle a wildfire 60 miles from Los Angeles.USA TODAY Trending News Reporter Kinsey Crowley breaks down U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's calls on Congress to pass a warning label for social media.What do we know a year after the Titan sub disaster?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.

USA TODAY Campaign 2024 Breaking News Editor Austin Bogues discusses how President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are approaching Black voters.Culture war clashes in Congress risk stalling must-pass bills.A crazy week of weather is on the way.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub puts the bird flu outbreak in context.Bryson DeChambeau wins the U.S. Open.Angelina Jolie and Daniel Radcliffe win their first Tony Awards.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.

May 2024 marked the twelfth straight month of record-high temperatures for the planet. Here in the U.S., temperatures across the country are likely to break records again this summer, increasing health risks to those spending long periods outdoors – from construction workers to migrants illegally crossing the border. Government and business leaders have long struggled to cope with protecting people from the heat. Kathy Baughman McLeod, founder and CEO of Climate Resilience for All, a non-profit dedicated to protecting vulnerable communities from extreme heat, joins The Excerpt to explain how people should prepare for a hotter world.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.

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe puts a high court decision surrounding gun bump stocks in context.A judge orders Alex Jones' personal assets to be liquidated and paid to Sandy Hook families.A Southwest Airlines jet was damaged during a flight last month after it experienced a Dutch roll manuever.USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele discusses how one Montana mayor is refusing to recognize Pride.Forecasters warn of a dangerous and potentially record-breaking heat wave next week.Euro 2024 kicks off.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.

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe discusses the high court's decision on mifepristone, as well as a pair of other cases.President Joe Biden signs a 10-year security agreement with Ukraine.President Joe Biden says he won't commute any sentence given to his son Hunter Biden over gun felonies.USA TODAY Congress Reporter Ken Tran discusses former President Donald Trump's return to Capitol Hill.A shift in global climate patterns - from El Niño to La Niña - is unfolding.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 U.S. Supreme Court has had its ethical compass called into question periodically over the decades, but not nearly as much as it is right now. From Justice Clarence Thomas’ recent disclosure of receiving millions of dollars in vacation benefits to Justice Samuel Alito’s admission of flying an American flag upside down at one of his homes, a politically charged symbol, the court’s integrity is under scrutiny and public faith in the court has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded. Can the public’s trust in this institution of American democracy be restored? USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe joins The Excerpt to put the court's recent ethical blunders into context.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.

USA TODAY Congress Reporter Ken Tran breaks down the move by House Republicans to hold the attorney general in contempt of Congress.Southern Baptists condemn the use of IVF.The Oklahoma Supreme Court dismisses a lawsuit from survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady.USA TODAY Network Florida First Amendment Reporter Douglas Soule discusses how one school board banned a book about banning books.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.

The Roman Catholic Church hasn’t been known for its inclusive stance with the LGBTQ+ community historically. But over the past decade, Pope Francis has steered a course that is decidedly more liberal and accepting by welcoming trans sex-workers at the Vatican, for instance. Is this progressive repositioning a signal of a broader policy shift for the Roman Catholic Church? Sister Jeanine Gramick, co-founder of New Ways Ministry, a Catholic outreach group focused on education and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people in the church, joins The Excerpt to share her experiences.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.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down the guilty verdict in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial.Rudy Giuliani posts bail in Arizona in the fake electors case.ICE agents arrest eight foreign nationals suspected to have ties with ISIS.A federal judge strikes down Florida's ban on transgender health care for children, and restrictions for transgender adults.USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub looks at the impact of space travel on the human body.The U.S. takes on India at the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup.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 U.S. proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza gets U.N. Security Council backing with a 14-0 vote.USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook looks at numbers around soldier suicides, and what's being done to try and prevent them.An FDA advisory panel has endorsed the experimental Alzheimer's drug donanemab.USA TODAY Education Reporter Alia Wong discusses chronic absenteeism and its consequences in American schools.AI emojis? Apple unveils new developments at WWDC.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.

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is heading to Egypt and Israel, as U.S. officials continue to push for a cease-fire in Gaza.USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire looks at the presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson talks about former President Donald Trump's shift on mail-in balloting.Jimmy Carter's grandson shares an update on his grandfather's health.The NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final roll on.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.

Summer movies can be an exhilarating escape. Whether you go for action-adventure, captivating thrillers, or the return of a few favorites in the world of animation, the summer of 2024 promises not to disappoint. And, as a bonus, catching a movie in theaters is a sure-fire way to beat the heat in what’s expected to be a long hot summer. Who are the biggest stars headed back to the big screen? USA TODAY entertainment reporter Ralphie Aversa joins The Excerpt to give us the scoop on this summer’s movie lineup.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.

USA TODAY Network Delaware Breaking News and Public Safety Reporter Isabel Hughes has the latest from Hunter Biden's federal gun trial.Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas received millions in gifts over 20 years.USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses how migrants find themselves caught in a tug-of-war between federal and Texas state authorities.The U.S. economy added 272,000 jobs in May.Flamingos are being spotted along the East Coast.The Belmont Stakes are Saturday.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 Joe Biden talked of Ukraine on the anniversary of D-Day.USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson has the latest on former President Donald Trump's search for a VP.People with early-stage Alzheimer's disease may be able to slow their cognitive decline through diet and exercise, according to a new study.If you want to retire in comfort, do you really need $1 million in savings?USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn discusses microfeminism.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.

These gentle giants of the ocean have long been a source of fascination for us humans. And while researchers have made huge gains in fostering a greater understanding of these majestic creatures in recent decades, the use of AI may have just cracked open the mother lode of all puzzles: their language. Could this lead to one day the possibility of talking with whales? David Gruber, the founder & president of Project CETI, an interdisciplinary scientific and conservation project aimed at listening to and translating the communication of sperm whales, joins The Excerpt to share this exciting new development.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 Georgia Court of Appeals has temporarily halted the 2020 election racketeering case involving former President Donald Trump and 14 others.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Michael Collins reports from Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day.An FDA panel finds that the new COVID-19 vaccine for fall should target the JN.1 lineage.USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele discusses how school civil rights complaints are piling up.A crewed Boeing Starliner launched Wednesday from Florida.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.

Last week’s unprecedented conviction of a former president on 34 felony counts in the hush money trial continues to reverberate in political circles and across the country. New polling by several organizations shows that while Trump’s support is holding at around 31%, about half of all Americans feel the guilty verdict was correct and that he should end his campaign for the presidency. As we enter these uncharted waters of political turmoil, how might this historic verdict continue to play out? USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins The Excerpt to share her insights.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.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen has the latest from Hunter Biden's felony gun trial.President Joe Biden issues a directive on the border.Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has charged Kenneth Chesebro and other Trump aides in a fake elector scheme.What obstacles remain to President Joe Biden's Gaza cease-fire plan?USA TODAY Reporter Sara Chernikoff talks about young adults living with their parents.A heat dome bakes the Southwest.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.

Republican lawmakers are plotting revenge after former President Donald Trump's hush money conviction.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise breaks down Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony on Capitol Hill over the COVID-19 pandemic response.The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals blocked Fearless Fund from awarding grants to businesses owned by Black women.A San Francisco program gives homeless alcoholics booze.USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry talks about her experience as an election poll worker.You may get another chance to see the northern lights.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.

Mexico has elected Claudia Sheinbaum as president. Listen to Saturday's episode on the candidate here.USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen previews Hunter Biden's felony gun trial.LGBTQ+ communities and allies around the country are taking steps to promote safety at Pride events.Millions of children are now caregivers at home without any government recognition, pay or support.USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn discusses whether companies have kept promises made to Black Americans after George Floyd's murder.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.

With the world’s largest economy and its highest GDP, you might think the United States would have the world’s happiest citizens. But you’d be wrong. This year, when the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network released its annual World Happiness Report, the U.S. had dropped out of the top 20, landing at 23rd on the list. The reason? America's youth are deeply unhappy. What societal and cultural factors are at play here? Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, director of Oxford University’s Wellbeing Research Centre and a professor of economics and behavioral science, joins The Excerpt to share his insights into what truly makes people happy.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.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks at former President Donald Trump's Friday comments following his hush money case conviction.President Joe Biden said Israel has offered a new cease-fire proposal.Some pro-Palestinian student protesters say schools are withholding diplomas.USA TODAY National Reporter Lauren Villagran puts Mexico's presidential election Sunday in context.Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died.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.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi breaks down the jury's guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money case.Across battleground states, voters react to Trump's guilty verdict with a mix of emotions.USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Zach Wichter discusses a plan Boeing has submitted to the FAA to address quality-control issues.The NBA Finals matchup is 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.

National landmarks hold a special place in American history in their celebration of the unique American places that tell our story. Whether that story is the incredible natural beauty of the Grand Canyon, or the man-made wonder carved into Mount Rushmore, these are the places that inspire awe and invite reflection. But some historic landmarks reflect competing visions of American history, and in an election year, may be used to stoke a cultural divide. Which view of our American national landmarks resonates with you? USA TODAY National News Reporter Lauren Villagran joins The Excerpt to discuss who controls the narrative.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.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson reports on how campaigns for former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are preparing post-verdict strategies.Bird flu outbreaks continue nationwide.The nation's top hurricane forecaster has five warnings as hurricane season begins.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks about how many Americans are viewing fast food as a luxury.Negro Leagues' statistics will be incorporated into Major League Baseball’s historical records.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.

As another very hot summer approaches, a surge in demand for air conditioning is inevitable. But the nation’s electrical grid is aging and overtaxed in some areas. There were major failures last year in Texas. Meanwhile, solar and wind projects want access to new customers while oil and gas interests would prefer that this not happen so fast. The established utilities want to keep their monopolies after all. How can regulators, businesses and government leaders navigate this minefield successfully to benefit the American people? Ari Peskoe, the director of the Electricity Law Initiative at Harvard Law School’s Environment and Energy Law Program, has some ideas for what could help reinforce the country's electrical infrastructure.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.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi has the latest after closing arguments in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial wrapped up.Democrats will nominate President Joe Biden in a virtual session to ensure he's on the Ohio ballot.USA TODAY Investigative Data Reporter Austin Fast has the latest on PFAS chemicals and efforts by some utilities to get them out of the water supply. Check out the PFAS levels in your neck of the woods.Americans keep leaving big cities for smaller towns even after COVID.NASA has discovered a potentially habitable exoplanet 40 light years from Earth.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.

Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial moves to closing arguments.USA TODAY World Affairs Correspondent Kim Hjelmgaard looks at the implications of a decision by Ireland, Norway and Spain to recognize the state of Palestine.Financial aid experts are raising new concerns about a difficult timeline for students hoping to rely on financial aid this summer.USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn discusses how some brands are pulling back on Pride Month merch and promotions.Basketball legend Bill Walton has died at 71.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 airstrikes have killed at least 35 in southern Gaza.USA TODAY Reporter Karissa Waddick explains what Vietnam War activists are saying decades later, amid current college protests against Israel's war in Gaza.Tornadoes kill at least 15 in the central U.S.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise explains why orcas near Spain have been ramming and sinking boats in recent years. Check out our Deep Dive episode on orcas with Michael Weiss, research director at the Center for Whale Research.It's Memorial Day. Take a minute of silence to remember fallen soldiers.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.

Sales for electric vehicles in the U.S. and worldwide will reach their highest levels ever this year. But a big sticking point remains. Even with tax incentives and rebates, the price for EVs is still thousands of dollars higher than their gas-guzzling cousins. The Biden administration set 2030 as the goal for when half of all new vehicles sold would be electric powered. The question is, can we get there? Duncan Wood, vice president for strategy & new initiatives at the Wilson Center, a non-profit thinktank, joins The Excerpt to talk about the possibilities and what it will take for this growing market to mature.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.

For a moment, George Floyd's murder changed everything. Are those days gone? USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey discusses.The U.N.'s top court orders Israel to halt its military offensive into Rafah.USA TODAY Sports Columnist Dan Wolken talks through the implications of an NCAA deal to let schools pay their players.Documentarian Morgan Spurlock has died at 53.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 2024 NOAA hurricane season forecast is here - and a record number of storms are expected.USA TODAY Congress Reporter Riley Beggin discusses how a failed Senate border bill is creating a campaign opportunity for vulnerable Democrats.Hijacking, mobs and combat are threatening Gaza humanitarian aid from a new U.S. pier.The Justice Department is suing Live Nation and Ticketmaster to reduce ticket prices.USA TODAY Money, Markets and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee talks about surging home insurance prices.Today marks the 2-year anniversary of the Uvalde school shooting.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.

As the world warms and aspirations to reach net-zero carbon emissions slide further and further away, climate scientists and engineers are looking at solutions, that to some, might sound like they’re straight out of science fiction. By taking on climate control with technology, experts say geoengineering can be a tool to help mitigate and remove greenhouse gases from the climate system and may be essential to reducing global temperatures. Wake Smith, author of “Pandora’s Toolbox: The Hopes and Hazards of Climate Intervention,” and a lecturer at the Yale School of the Environment, joins The Excerpt to discuss these developments in climate intervention.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.

Ireland, Norway and Spain are recognizing a Palestinian state.USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless discusses how former President Donald Trump is spreading QAnon posts as he campaigns.Nikki Haley says she'll vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race.Another controversial flag flew over a home of Supreme Court Justice Alito.USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé discusses why first-time homebuyers are waiting to buy.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.

On March 27th, 2023, a mass shooter at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, opened fire, killing three students and three staff members. In the aftermath of yet another U.S. school shooting, Tennessee legislators passed a bill permitting teachers and other school faculty to arm themselves. They’re not alone. According to the Giffords Law Center, roughly half of all states allow school employees who have concealed carry permits to carry firearms on school grounds. Opposition to the Tennessee bill has been fierce. Still, the question remains: how do we keep our schools safe from gun violence? Rachel Wegner, children’s reporter for The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY network, joins The Excerpt to discuss Tennessee’s controversial new law.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.

Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial is heading for closing arguments.USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless discusses an activist group with ties to old groups that funded Hamas.A key pro-Israel group is spending big this year to elect people to Congress.USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler discusses how U.S. guns end up in the hands of Mexican cartels.The free COVID-19 vaccine Bridge Access Program is expiring soon.Amid closings, court filings and trouble for Red Lobster, diners and experts reminisce about what the chain has meant to American culture.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.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi has the latest from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has won an appeal to fight extradition to the U.S.The International Criminal Court has requested arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, and others.The Doomsday Glacier in Antarctica is melting faster than scientists thought.The Tennessean's Keith Sharon discusses a new podcast - Murder on Music Row.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.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is dead after a helicopter crash.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes discusses a seccession push in Oregon.A Biden rule will let states cover adult dental care under the Affordable Care Act.Americans are getting more therapy than ever - and spending more.USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise looks into storm chasing tourism.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.

Early-onset cancer is now considered a global health crisis. While rates of gastrointestinal cancer in populations 65 and older are declining, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under the age of 50 and the second among women of the same age. The question is why? Dr. Kimmie Ng, founding director of the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, joins The Excerpt to explain how the medical and research community is tackling this troubling development.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 man who attacked Paul Pelosi has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.The Dow Jones Industrial Average hits a new milestone.USA TODAY National Correspondent Terry Collins looks at the influence or lack thereof from celebrities this election cycle.The bodies of three Israeli hostages kidnapped and killed by Hamas militants have been recovered in Gaza.USA TODAY Money, Markets and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee talks about what to look out for in your taxes if your company offers a Roth 401(k) match.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.