On a recent episode of The Excerpt podcast, former President Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris’ racial identity at the National Association of Black Journalists Annual Convention, sparking backlash. President Joe Biden’s new Title IX rules were set to take effect, but legal challenges have stalled their implementation in some states. USA TODAY reporter Zach Schermele explains the controversy and confusion surrounding these changes. Additionally, wildfires in California and Colorado continue to spread, while USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub discusses the ALS ice bucket challenge and its resurgence ten years later. Swimmer Katie Ledecky aims for more history at the Paris Olympics.
During Trump’s appearance at the convention, he made controversial remarks about Harris, questioning her racial identity and receiving criticism for his comments. Harris responded by calling out his divisiveness and disrespect. Biden’s new Title IX rules, aimed at protecting against sex discrimination in education, have faced legal challenges in some states, leading to delays in their implementation. The controversy surrounds the protections for LGBTQ+ students and survivors of sexual misconduct.
The episode also covers ongoing wildfires in California and Colorado, with firefighters battling to contain the blazes. The ALS ice bucket challenge, a viral fundraising campaign from a decade ago, has made a comeback, and Katie Ledecky, a prominent swimmer, is set to make more history at the Paris Olympics. The episode provides insights into these current events and issues, with expert analysis and discussions from various reporters.
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