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Recent episodes include "Gretchen Carlson: The fight isn't over", "Can tech companies stop AI deepfakes from spreading?", and "A record number of ICE employees are leaving. Why?". The latest went out on 30 Sep 2026 and ran about 15 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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The Excerpt publishes most weekdays, a median of 1 day between episodes. Episodes average about 15 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 90 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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The Excerpt

Hosted by Unknown Host · News · EN · 90 episodes

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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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What is The Excerpt?

The Excerpt is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 90 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Gretchen Carlson: The fight isn't over
Sep 30, 202615 min
Ten years after taking on Roger Ailes, Gretchen Carlson, former Fox News anchor, reveals what changed for women who speak out and where justice still fails them. She reflects on the personal cost of challenging workplace power and why many women never return to their careers. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com .  See 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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Can tech companies stop AI deepfakes from spreading?
Sep 29, 202615 min
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 Lantern, a system that allows companies to share warning signals and uncover harmful activity that might otherwise remain hidden. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com .  See 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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A record number of ICE employees are leaving. Why?
Sep 28, 20268 min
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 departures, Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com .  See 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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Why Republicans are suddenly worried about Texas
Sep 25, 202613 min
Texas 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, AI, data centers and frustration with Washington are reshaping the Senate race. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com .  See 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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Trump threatens Iran in fiery UN speech. What's next?
Sep 24, 202614 min
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 Trump heads into a high-stakes meeting with China's leader. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com .  See 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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Recent episodes

Gretchen Carlson: The fight isn't over

Can tech companies stop AI deepfakes from spreading?

A record number of ICE employees are leaving. Why?

Why Republicans are suddenly worried about Texas

Trump threatens Iran in fiery UN speech. What's next?

Guest Appearances

Alex Goldenberg

Daisy Fancourt

Davis Winkie

Shane Elipot

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Best industries to pitch The Excerpt for

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About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The Excerpt?

About the host

Recent episodes

Gretchen Carlson: The fight isn't over

Can tech companies stop AI deepfakes from spreading?

A record number of ICE employees are leaving. Why?

Why Republicans are suddenly worried about Texas

Trump threatens Iran in fiery UN speech. What's next?

Guest Appearances

Alex Goldenberg

Daisy Fancourt

Davis Winkie

Shane Elipot

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The Excerpt for

Podcasts like The Excerpt

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