On the latest episode of The Excerpt podcast, it was discussed how Democratic nominee Kamala Harris held a rally in Houston with Beyonce, while Republican nominee Donald Trump prepares for an event at Madison Square Garden. USA TODAY correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry talked about how several Black women are trying to make history in the U.S. Senate. Israel completed military strikes in Iran, and inflation is still affecting low- and middle-income Americans. Black women candidates are vying for Senate seats, with Lisa Blunt Rochester in Delaware, Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland, and Valerie McCray in Indiana running as Democrats. These candidates could make history if elected. Berry also highlighted the challenges faced by female candidates, especially women of color, in politics. Inflation continues to impact low- and middle-income Americans, with many struggling to afford discretionary spending. Medora Lee, a reporter for USA TODAY, shared stories of individuals tightening their belts to cope with rising costs. The effects of inflation on holiday spending and the outlook for the future were also discussed. The episode also teased an upcoming discussion on Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes’s potential pardon by Trump, as well as a new episode featuring Will Carless’s interview with Rhodes’s family in Montana. The Excerpt podcast is available on all platforms, with new episodes released regularly.
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