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• How a Chicago native became pope

  USA TODAY National Correspondent Phaedra Trethan gives us an introduction to Pope Leo XIV.The acting FEMA administrator has been replaced after contradicting President Donald Trump on abolishing the agency.USA TODAY White House Reporter Zac Anderson breaks down a trade deal between the U.S. and U.K.President Trump's budget aims to cut billions from environmental programs.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• SPECIAL | Dr. Eric Topol shares a new vision for living longer and better

  What if the second half of life could be just as healthy, active, and fulfilling as the first? Drawing on the latest science, world-renowned cardiologist and researcher Dr. Eric Topol challenges outdated ideas about aging and reveals how factors like exercise, sleep, social connection and cutting-edge AI tools can help us extend not just our lifespan—but our healthspan. Dr. Topol joins The Excerpt to share insights from his new book "Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity."Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Fed chair cites 'uncertainty' as central bank holds key rate steady

  The Fed left its key interest rate unchanged again Wednesday and gave no hint it plans to lower it soon.Commercial Appeal Criminal Justice Reporter Lucas Finton has the latest from Memphis after former police officers were found not guilty of murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols. All three former officers were separately convicted in federal court and still face time in federal prison.A nonpartisan analysis said millions of Americans could lose Medicaid health insurance coverage under different Republican Congressional proposals to cut spending.Airline CEOs rally behind Trump's air traffic control plan.USA TODAY Education Reporter Zach Schermele discusses how some think China could benefit from Trump defunding university research.Today is VE Day, marking 80 years since the end of the European theater in World War II.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• SPECIAL | A beacon of American freedom and democracy may soon go silent

  As a bulwark against the flood of propaganda and misinformation coming from China and Russia, the United States Agency for Global Media is a global beacon of American freedom and democracy, reaching nearly 500 million listeners every day. Two of the six entities underneath USAGM are Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. While a March executive order by President Donald Trump to dismantle them has been reversed by the courts, their continued existence is uncertain as Republicans hammer out a new budget that aims to deliver on the president’s agenda. Why should Americans care? Japhet Quitzon, an associate fellow at the Center for Strategic & International Studies, joins The Excerpt to talk about the agency's historic role in spreading American culture and values.Episode Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Supreme Court allows ban on transgender troops to take effect

  There was some mixed news out of the courts Tuesday for President Donald Trump. The Supreme Court allowed his ban on transgender troops to take effect. Plus, a judge blocked him from shuttering an agency that funds museums and libraries.USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes tells us about a women's group that quilts for democracy.The Trump administration continues to suggest the Federal Emergency Management Agency could go away.USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn talks about the waning support from brands ahead of Pride Month.The REAL ID deadline is here.A papal conclave begins.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] Transcript available hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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