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

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Dana Taylor
Host of The Excerpt, with experience in delivering insightful commentary on current events.
Taylor Wilson
Co-host and prominent voice providing engaging insights on daily news.

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • March 5 2025

    Boo. Stop your stories of old national guard discrimination. You are intentionally making these cases sound like they just happened. They are old. How about bringing forward some good things. I thought this was bipartisan news!

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    wyhomingnance
    United States2 months ago
  • Good reporting when not political

    Since election, reports have been more interesting and even [non-scientifically]educational. Leftist propaganda pops up on anything around Trump but it’s not relentless. Taylor Wilson has a great voice

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    The Shadow Nose
    United States4 months ago
  • Too left-leaning

    I used to like this but it’s gotten way too left-leaning for my taste.

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    Longtime Bach watcher
    United States4 months ago
  • Great every day morning news show.

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

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    Beggy3
    United States5 months ago
  • Strong pro hamas bias

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

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    Pro hamas podcast
    United States6 months ago

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Some reviews express desire for less opinionated news content and more straightforward reporting.
The hosts are often praised for their articulate delivery and ability to distill complex topics into digestible segments.

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The study found that 334 public officials in swing states have cast doubt on recent elections, many of whom are in influential roles that could impact future elections.
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Q: Dan, there are also efforts to get Trump the Congressional Gold Medal. Can you just remind us what is this medal and why do some Republicans argue Trump deserves it?
The Congressional Gold Medal is a prestigious award that Congress can bestow; some Republicans argue Trump deserves it for his foreign policy successes, specifically the Abraham Accords.
SPECIAL | Dr. Anthony Fauci on how COVID-19 and Trump turned him into a hero and villain
Q: Do you feel safe now?
He acknowledges a continuing concern for his safety despite the protection.
SPECIAL | Dr. Anthony Fauci on how COVID-19 and Trump turned him into a hero and villain
Q: Did you learn something in writing this book?
It provided a new perspective on his journey through major health crises.
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Q: What are we keeping an eye on as far as whether a recession might be working later this year?
We are looking at the Consumer Price Index Report, as it will indicate inflation trends, which could influence interest rates.

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