Can tech companies stop AI deepfakes from spreading?Bad actors rarely remain on a single platform. Sean Litton, then-president and CEO of the Tech Coalition, explains how they can move between social media, gaming, messaging and payment services. On USA TODAY's The Excerpt, he also breaks down… Sep 29 26September 29, 2026Podcast at The Excerpt Podcast
A record number of ICE employees are leaving. Why?A record number of employees are leaving ICE, even as the agency hires thousands of workers to expand enforcement operations. Ignacio Calderon, a USA TODAY data reporter, breaks down what federal workforce records reveal about the surge in… Sep 28 26September 28, 2026Podcast at The Excerpt Podcast
Why Republicans are suddenly worried about TexasTexas is rarely considered a political battleground, so why are Republicans spending heavily to defend it? USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey explains James Talarico’s rise, Ken Paxton’s vulnerabilities and why affordability,… Sep 25 26September 25, 2026Podcast at The Excerpt Podcast
Trump threatens Iran in fiery UN speech. What's next?From Iran and Cuba to Ukraine and NATO, President Trump's UN visit touched nearly every major foreign policy challenge facing the United States. Francesca Chambers, USA TODAY White House correspondent, examines the biggest moment and what to watch as… Sep 24 26September 24, 2026Podcast at The Excerpt Podcast
What happens when the White House bans reporters?This fight is bigger than which reporters enter the White House. BrieAnna Frank, USA TODAY First Amendment reporting fellow, explains why fewer journalists with firsthand access could narrow what the public can independently learn and verify, and how… Sep 23 26September 23, 2026Podcast at The Excerpt Podcast
Andy Beshear talks faith and a possible 2028 run for presidentKentucky Governor Andy Beshear joins USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page on The Excerpt to talk about his new book, the midterms and if he will run for president in 2028.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to… Sep 22 26September 22, 2026Podcast at The Excerpt Podcast
Why women say doctors aren't listeningA pregnant mother's struggle with untreated depression became a lasting lesson in what can happen when patients don't feel listened to. Ken Alltucker, a national correspondent for USA Today, discusses new research on healthcare access and why women… Sep 21 26September 21, 2026Podcast at The Excerpt Podcast
Her father was denied a class trip to D.C. Now she may join the SenateIllinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton could make history if she's elected to the U.S. Senate, but her campaign is also rooted in a deeply personal family story. USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jay Stahl joins The Excerpt to discuss how her father's… Sep 18 26September 18, 2026Podcast at The Excerpt Podcast
AI insiders warn of danger. Will Congress act?After an Anthropic researcher quit and warned about the risks of advanced AI, pressure is mounting on lawmakers to respond. USA TODAY Congressional Correspondent Zach Schermele explains why the warning is getting lawmakers' attention and whether… Sep 17 26September 17, 2026Podcast at The Excerpt Podcast
Oprah Winfrey reveals how intuition has guided her career and lifeOprah Winfrey opens up about trusting her intuition and embracing reinvention as she promotes a new immersive event in Las Vegas April 2-4. In a wide-ranging conversation with USA TODAY Executive Editor of Entertainment Wendy Naugle, she shares why… Sep 16 26September 16, 2026Podcast at The Excerpt Podcast
His father was missing. Then his search for answers beganAuthor and USA TODAY nation editor Jeremy Redmon joins The Excerpt to discuss “Tell the Kids I Love Them,” his memoir about war, fatherhood, love and loss. Through audio tapes recorded during the Vietnam War, family memories and years of searching,… Sep 15 26September 15, 2026Podcast at The Excerpt Podcast
