Podcast Episodes

Senate plods along as Republicans negotiate key parts of Trump's bill

The Senate early this morning was still voting and negotiating on President Donald Trump's bill on tax cuts, Medicaid and more.

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe discusses the court…

Published on 2 months ago

Senators to begin morning vote on Trump's major tax, Medicaid, border bill

Senators on Monday will vote on President Donald Trump's legislative priorities.

USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler discusses how mentally ill detained immigrants are being forced to …

Published on 2 months ago

Victims retraumatized and perpetrators glorified: The ethical reckoning of true crime

True crime is a cultural obsession. But beneath the gripping stories of ghastly crimes and elusive perpetrators are tough questions about ethics, representation and respect. Who gets to tell these st…

Published on 2 months ago

Supreme Court wraps term with decisions on birthright citizenship, Obamacare and more

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe recaps the final day of the high court's term. We discuss decisions ranging from birthright citizenship to Obamacare, LGBTQ+ books in public schoo…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court sides with South Carolina in effort to cut Planned Parenthood funding

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe breaks down the implications of the high court's decision siding with South Carolina in its effort to cut Planned Parenthood funding.

President Don…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

SPECIAL | LGBTQ+ pride under pressure: Fighting back, then and now

In 1969, LGBTQ+ patrons at the Stonewall Inn fought back against a violent police raid — and sparked a global movement. More than 50 years later, the fight continues. Under President Donald Trump’s s…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Trump says US, Iranian officials to hold talks after bombing of nuclear sites

Iranian officials are expected to meet with U.S. officials next week. Plus, NATO leaders back a big increase in defense spending.

USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey discusses wh…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

SPECIAL | Record heat, a climate reckoning: How will humans respond?

Climate change, global warming – we've all heard the steady drumbeat of doom. But a recent five-year forecast, by the World Meteorological Organization and the U.K. Meteorological Office, puts it sta…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

US strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear sites, according to intelligence report

U.S. strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear sites. Plus, USA TODAY Government Accountability Reporter Erin Mansfield looks back on the last 70 years of history between the U.S. and Iran.

Zohran Mamd…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Israel says Iran violates ceasefire, orders new strikes

Israel says Iran has violated a ceasefire. Plus, USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers breaks down how Middle East tensions will impact this week's NATO summit.

The Supreme Court lift…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago