USA TODAY 5 Things Podcast
1) Why “We Do Not Care” became a rallying cry for menopausal women
The phrase “we do not care” may sound flippant—but for many women, it’s a form of freedom. Melani Sanders, founder of the We Do Not Care Club, joins The Excerpt to explain how her viral posts opened u...Show More
2) Renee Good shooting galvanizes protests across the country
The video of Renee Good's shooting instantly went viral. Meanwhile, investigations by state and local authorities have been blocked by federal officials.
3) What’s really at stake in the battle for Warner Bros?
A brewing battle over Warner Bros. reveals how tech giants, legacy studios and politics are colliding in the streaming era.
4) Supreme Court hears arguments in landmark transgender athletes’ cases.
Plaintiffs argued that Title IX and the 14th Amendment protected their rights. Government lawyers argued that the bans protect a wider swath of women.
5) Trump has recently talked about military moves in Iran and Greenland.
In the aftermath of recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, Trump is considering targeting even more countries, including Greenland, Iran and Cuba.
6) Stay or go? Venezuelan immigrants react to Maduro's capture
On January 3, 2026, US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him to New York to face drug charges. While his arrest has led to questions regarding who will control Venezuela’s v...Show More
7) Trump's attempt to rewrite Jan 6 history leaves facts unchanged
The White House has created a new webpage to mark the fifth anniversary of the January 6th riots, painting an ominous picture of Democrats.
8) Will affordability remain out of reach in 2026?
Regardless of where you sit on the political spectrum, 2025 was a year of economic uncertainty for many Americans. Shifting tariff policies, stubbornly high inflation and skyrocketing healthcare costs...Show More
9) Inside the push to modernize the US nuclear arsenal
How much will it cost to modernize the land leg of America’s nuclear arsenal?
10) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife are in US custody
Early in the hours of Saturday morning, US forces descended on the Venezuelan capital of Caracas. Hours later, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were in US custody. While President Dona...Show More