Dana Taylor

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Dana Taylor

On Sunday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: A rise in street crime tactics means that some wealthy crypto owners have fallen prey to physical attacks. These brazen assaults have come to be known as "wrench attacks." Nick Neuman, CEO of Casa, a cryptocurrency company specializing in security, joins The Excerpt to share his insights. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected].

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Dana Taylor

On a special episode (first released on June 12, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: Trump’s spate of controversial pardons hint at a two-tiered system of justice where only allies get clemency. Former U.S. Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer shares her insights on her former role and why recent clemency grants are so unprecedented. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected].

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Dana Taylor

On a special episode (first released on June 11, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: The story of the American alligator is one of survival. From 1967 to 1987, they were officially listed as an endangered species. But the wetlands of Louisiana, Florida’s Everglades National Park and many other southern habitats are now teeming with roughly five million alligators. And their story continues to evolve. Recent studies suggest alligators shape how carbon is stored in soil.

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Dana Taylor

On a special episode (first released on June 5, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: Ukraine, Russia, defense spending and Trump's general disdain for the 70 plus year-old agreement are all on the table at this year's NATO Summit. Max Boot, a senior fellow with the Council on Foreign Relations, shares his expert analysis on the issues at hand. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected].

3 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Dana Taylor

On a special episode (first released on June 4, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: As AI tools like ChatGPT become more common on campus, students and professors face tough questions: When is AI a study aid, and when is it cheating? Beth McMurtrie of The Chronicle of Higher Education breaks down how AI is changing classroom norms, grading, and the very definition of learning. Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it.