Get context, not just headlines. Every weekday The Excerpt brings USA TODAY's award-winning journalists from across the nation together to unpack America's most pressing stories — from politics and culture to sports and entertainment — with host Dana Taylor.
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Signup to Generate a PitchGet context, not just headlines. Every weekday The Excerpt brings USA TODAY's award-winning journalists from across the nation together to unpack America's most pressing stories, from politics and culture to sports and entertainment, with host Dana Taylor.
The Excerpt is hosted by USA TODAY. The show has published 90 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Midterm election polls: Why a Democratic wave isn't guaranteed" (30 October 2026, 15 minutes), "The Ohio governor race gets personal after a controversial attack ad" (29 October 2026, 15 minutes), and "Trump’s $1 million voter fraud offer: How would it work?" (28 October 2026, 16 minutes).
The Excerpt publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 90 episodes.
Booking probability for The Excerpt is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Excerpt requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Excerpt's contact route on record: verified email.
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USA TODAY hosts The Excerpt, a news podcast with 90 episodes published.
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A blue wave could be on the horizon. But how accurate are the polls? USA TODAY chief political correspondent Phillip Bailey breaks down what's at stake in the 2026 midterms, hurdles that pollsters face and the races...
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Republican Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy faces criticism after releasing an attack ad that featured the estranged mother of his opponent, Democrat candidate Amy Acton. Senior correspondent Arit John joins...
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President Trump is offering $1 million for reports of voter fraud that lead to an arrest and conviction. But how would the reward actually work, and how widespread is voter fraud? USA TODAY White House Correspondent...
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President Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot, but he’s a major force in the midterms as the Senate battleground expands. USA TODAY National News Reporter Zac Anderson explains how Trump is shaping Republican strategy and...
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Republicans rank patriotism as the value America needs most. Democrats rank it last. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page examines what a striking new survey reveals about the values dividing the parties and why...
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One job seeker has submitted more than 500 applications over two years and still hasn't landed a permanent role. Carl Van Horn, public policy professor at Rutgers University, joins us to examine why hiring has slowed...
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In The Hidden Cost of Nuclear Deterrence , USA TODAY explores how New Mexico still lives with the legacy of the Trinity test , as the U.S. plans to expand nuclear weapons production. This project was produced by USA...
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What happens after a U.S. deportation flight lands in Haiti? USA TODAY National News Reporter Chris Kenning explains what deportees face after arrival, from limited assistance and separation from family to...
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Political insults aren't new, but they're becoming a central campaign strategy. Why are candidates in both parties betting on nicknames, personal attacks and viral moments? USA TODAY Senior Political Correspondent Arit...
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As water levels decline at Lake Powell, long-submerged sections of Glen Canyon are reemerging , fueling a renewed debate over the future of the dam itself. Trevor Hughes, national correspondent for USA TODAY, explores...
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Could Latino voters help turn Texas blue? Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY senior national news reporter, breaks down what she’s hearing from voters, why some Republicans may split their tickets and how the race involving James...
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A new diesel supply deal between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aims to ease pressure on fuel markets , but will it make a meaningful difference? Daniel de Visé, personal finance reporter for USA TODAY, breaks down why...
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Why are more people talking about ketamine? USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer explains what the drug does and why researchers say there's still limited data on its role in sexual assault cases. He...
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Why is DOGE back before the Supreme Court? USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe explains the fight over government transparency, what records watchdog groups want to see, and why the ruling could affect...
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USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler explains how reporters fought for months to obtain ICE records and what they uncovered inside an "agitator" tracking system . He also breaks down why the findings are...
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Five million Americans have already fallen off SNAP rolls, and experts say that may be just the beginning. Sarah D. Wire, senior national news reporter for USA TODAY, explains how new federal requirements are reshaping...
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America needs electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople . So why are newly trained workers still struggling to get hired? Rachel Barber, USA TODAY money reporter, explains the contradiction behind the skilled-worker...
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For years, Loudoun County, Virginia, treated data centers as an economic success story . Fast-track approvals attracted major developers, and the tax windfall paid for public services across the county. Now residents...
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With just over a month to go before the midterm elections, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins The Excerpt to discuss the rise of the DSA within the Democratic party, his private meeting with Trump adviser Jared...
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Cancer rates are declining across most of the United States. But Iowa is moving in the opposite direction. Iowa now has one of the nation's highest cancer incidence rates and is one of only three states where rates...
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