Michael McCarter

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Michael McCarter

I was nearly 40 years old when I first heard of Juneteenth. I was living and working in Cincinnati at the time. I didn’t know the significance of the date at all, I figured it was just another summer festival or a day in June to hop in the pool or go to a cookout. Juneteenth was not covered in my history classes, nor publicly celebrated in any of the numerous towns where I previously lived. Here’s what I know now.

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Michael McCarter

On a bonus episode (first released on May 19, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: Do you think DOGE has helped to shrink the federal government or was it all for show? We asked and you answered on Forum. The series from USA TODAY's Opinion team is dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans are starkly divided on. Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it.

2 weeks ago | pjstar.com | Michael McCarter

On a bonus episode (first released on May 19, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: Do you think DOGE has helped to shrink the federal government or was it all for show? We asked and you answered on Forum. The series from USA TODAY's Opinion team is dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans are starkly divided on. Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it.

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Michael McCarter

On a bonus episode (first released on May 19, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: Do you think DOGE has helped to shrink the federal government or was it all for show? We asked and you answered on Forum. The series from USA TODAY's Opinion team is dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans are starkly divided on. Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it.

2 weeks ago | starcourier.com | Michael McCarter

On a bonus episode (first released on May 19, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: Do you think DOGE has helped to shrink the federal government or was it all for show? We asked and you answered on Forum. The series from USA TODAY's Opinion team is dedicated to showcasing views from across the political spectrum on issues that Americans are starkly divided on. Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it.