Podcast Episodes

The hidden crisis of Black land loss in the wake of slavery

Black Americans have lost millions of acres of land due to systemic failures and legal loopholes. Saul Blair’s story is one of heartbreak, resilience and resistance. USA TODAY’s Andrea Riquier breaks…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Ghislaine Maxwell tells DOJ she never saw Trump behave inappropriately

Jeffrey Epstein's imprisoned former girlfriend and associate Ghislaine Maxwell absolved President Donald Trump of wrongdoing.

USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson takes a look at the GOP's prep…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

GOP on verge of big Texas win, but redistricting battles are only starting

USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey takes a closer look at redistricting battles, and how the conversation is shifting to California.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent A…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

SPECIAL | US in a tight squeeze as water demands soar

The US water supply is struggling under the combined pressures of drought, aging infrastructure, thirsty AI data centers, and over extraction. The need is evident, but how can the US source more wate…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map

Texas Republicans have passed a new state congressional map intended to flip five Democratic-held U.S. House seats up for grabs in the 2026 elections.

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Gro…

Published on 2 weeks ago

SPECIAL | How to spot a con artist

Jonathan Walton thought he was being helpful to a neighbor. But his good nature was taken advantage of, and he was ultimately scammed out of nearly $100,000. He's not alone. Con artists can be neighb…

Published on 2 weeks ago

37 former intel officials stripped of their security clearances

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump had directed her office to revoke security clearances from 37 former intelligence officials.

USA TODAY Rep…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump calls Putin to arrange meeting with Zelenskyy

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers breaks down Monday's meeting between President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and others.

Texas Democrats return home, end…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

European leaders to join Zelenskyy in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders will meet with President Donald Trump in Washington Monday. Plus, details of the Alaska summit were left on a hotel printer.

USA TODAY Nati…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

How do you define American cuisine?

What is American cuisine and who gets to define it? Is it barbecue or blueberry pie, hot dogs or lobster rolls, chili or gumbo? American food culture is as complex and complicated as we are. And, in …

Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago