Laura J. Beatty
@laurajbeatty.bsky.social
Executive Producer at USA TODAY. Previously at The Recount, Reuters, HDNet and Al Jazeera English. Opinions my own.
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Join me for a crazy fish tale of unabashed sustainability and business success, with a Texas fisherman straight out of central casting, a marine biologist with a plan, and several hundred million tons of spawning biomass. My latest, at @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
How America's fisheries rebounded from collapse and over-regulation
An unlikely alliance saved U.S. fisheries from collapse - and made them more profitable.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Join me for a crazy fish tale of unabashed sustainability and business success, with a Texas fisherman straight out of central casting, a marine biologist with a plan, and several hundred million tons of spawning biomass. My latest, at @usatoday.com www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Twenty years after Katrina decimated New Orleans we can see so clearly the grit, resilience and community spirit that thrives in its wake. The story of Preservation Hall through the eyes of Creative Director Ben Jaffe is a testament to the spirit of this great city. m.youtube.com/watch?v=fa3J...
Twenty years after Katrina, New Orleans' Preservation Hall is thriving | The Excerpt
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August 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Twenty years after Katrina decimated New Orleans we can see so clearly the grit, resilience and community spirit that thrives in its wake. The story of Preservation Hall through the eyes of Creative Director Ben Jaffe is a testament to the spirit of this great city. m.youtube.com/watch?v=fa3J...
Excited to share that my team at USA TODAY is one of the grantees. We're thrilled to embark on this new journey with some of the most talented journalists out there. Stay tuned!
Excited to introduce the 23 recipients of our 2025 Love Grants! They're telling powerful nonfiction stories about love, compassion, connection, and beyond. Learn more and follow their work: tinyurl.com/ggsclovegrant
June 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Excited to share that my team at USA TODAY is one of the grantees. We're thrilled to embark on this new journey with some of the most talented journalists out there. Stay tuned!
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It's been 10 years since the Charleston church massacre. I joined Taylor Wilson on The Excerpt to discuss how some family members have worked to honor memories of their loved ones. Our conversation begins at seven minutes in. art19.com/shows/5-thin...
Assassination suspect arrested after fatal attack on Minnesota lawmakers
A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend.
Iranian missiles struck Tel Aviv and Haifa before dawn on Monday.
'No Kings' organizers say protests drew l...
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June 18, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It's been 10 years since the Charleston church massacre. I joined Taylor Wilson on The Excerpt to discuss how some family members have worked to honor memories of their loved ones. Our conversation begins at seven minutes in. art19.com/shows/5-thin...
Not since Lindbergh has "America First" been our foreign policy approach. What happens to Europe if Trump actually carries out his threat to leave NATO? @cfr.org's Max Boot joined @USATODAY's The Excerpt to dig into the issues on the table at this year's NATO Summit: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
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June 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Not since Lindbergh has "America First" been our foreign policy approach. What happens to Europe if Trump actually carries out his threat to leave NATO? @cfr.org's Max Boot joined @USATODAY's The Excerpt to dig into the issues on the table at this year's NATO Summit: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
Incredible work from @mississippifreepress.org.
June 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Incredible work from @mississippifreepress.org.
Does the Constitution guarantee equal access to hope and inspiration? Its an idea our guest on @usatoday The Excerpt supports. art19.com/shows/5-thin...
Is artistic expression a bedrock of our Constitution?
One of President Donald Trump’s focuses during his second term is his desire to reshape the arts in America. In February, he announced that he would serve as board chair of The John F. Kennedy Center ...
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June 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Does the Constitution guarantee equal access to hope and inspiration? Its an idea our guest on @usatoday The Excerpt supports. art19.com/shows/5-thin...
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NYC, it is happening here. ICE agents in plain clothes waited outside a courtroom earlier today to kidnap people. New Yorkers mobilized quickly to block them, but the NYPD, collaborating with ICE, aggressively broke it up and arrested people.
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May 29, 2025 at 1:50 AM
NYC, it is happening here. ICE agents in plain clothes waited outside a courtroom earlier today to kidnap people. New Yorkers mobilized quickly to block them, but the NYPD, collaborating with ICE, aggressively broke it up and arrested people.
See thread for more videos from @gwynnefitz.bsky.social.
See thread for more videos from @gwynnefitz.bsky.social.
Qatari PM’s ‘gift’ of a luxury 747 to Trump was accepted by DoD yesterday. Is this legal? Is it ethical? @usatoday.com’s The Excerpt gets into it with @columbiaup.bsky.social law professor Richard Briffault. Listen here: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
SPECIAL | Uncharted territory: US accepts 'gift' of $400 million Qatari plane
In 2018, the U.S. Air Force awarded a $3.9 billion contract to Boeing for two new Air Force One planes. For a variety of reasons, including delays tied to the need for workers with proper security cle...
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May 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Qatari PM’s ‘gift’ of a luxury 747 to Trump was accepted by DoD yesterday. Is this legal? Is it ethical? @usatoday.com’s The Excerpt gets into it with @columbiaup.bsky.social law professor Richard Briffault. Listen here: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
In a sea of bad news heres’s a plum of good news. Niall Harbison has been rescuing street dogs In Thailand for years. His vision to end the global street dog issue is inspirational. m.youtube.com/watch?v=QA23...https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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May 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
In a sea of bad news heres’s a plum of good news. Niall Harbison has been rescuing street dogs In Thailand for years. His vision to end the global street dog issue is inspirational. m.youtube.com/watch?v=QA23...https://www.youtube.com/watch?
How can you live a longer and healthier life? Dr. Eric Topol exposes the myth of "blue zones" while sharing evidence-based guidance on how to live better on @usatoday.com's The Excerpt. Listen here: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
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 outda...
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May 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
How can you live a longer and healthier life? Dr. Eric Topol exposes the myth of "blue zones" while sharing evidence-based guidance on how to live better on @usatoday.com's The Excerpt. Listen here: art19.com/shows/5-thin...
When I was a little girl and Pope John Paul II came to NYC, my grandmother waited in line for hours to be blessed. She also bought Pope cards and gave them to all of her grandchildren. Who was blessed by Pope Francis? www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Touched by Pope Francis: An artist, an ailing baby reflect big impact in small moments
Those touched − figuratively and literally − by Pope Francis, the "People's Pope," during his only visit to the U.S. reflect on their encounter.
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April 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
When I was a little girl and Pope John Paul II came to NYC, my grandmother waited in line for hours to be blessed. She also bought Pope cards and gave them to all of her grandchildren. Who was blessed by Pope Francis? www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
RFK Jr. has indisputably had an impact since he took office. Some in the medical community are adamant that it’s been terrible for public health. We spoke with Dr. Richard Besser, former interim CDC director, to get his thoughts on @USATODAY’s The Excerpt. Watch here: youtu.be/pbAVEm_UkpI?...
RFK Jr.'s impact on HHS so far has some worried | The Excerpt
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April 24, 2025 at 2:40 AM
RFK Jr. has indisputably had an impact since he took office. Some in the medical community are adamant that it’s been terrible for public health. We spoke with Dr. Richard Besser, former interim CDC director, to get his thoughts on @USATODAY’s The Excerpt. Watch here: youtu.be/pbAVEm_UkpI?...
Unelected, unconfirmed and unrestrained, Elon Musk is reshaping the federal government in profound ways. But who is this guy anyway? @karaswisher.bsky.social, who has covered him for over 3 decades, joins @USATODAY's The Excerpt to share her insights. art19.com/shows/5-thin...
SPECIAL | As Elon Musk remakes Washington, we ask: Who is this guy anyway?
If you’ve paid attention to Washington politics since the start of the new Trump administration, one name is impossible to ignore – Elon Musk. After his ventures with electric vehicles, spacecraft, an...
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March 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Unelected, unconfirmed and unrestrained, Elon Musk is reshaping the federal government in profound ways. But who is this guy anyway? @karaswisher.bsky.social, who has covered him for over 3 decades, joins @USATODAY's The Excerpt to share her insights. art19.com/shows/5-thin...
Are we in a constitutional crisis? From the Eric Adams case to the refusal of the Trump administration to resume NIH funding per a court order, we are definitely in uncharted territory. @USATODAY’s @bartjns.be breaks it all down in this special edition of The Excerpt. m.youtube.com/watch?v=BFwi...
Is the US government facing a constitutional crisis? | The Excerpt
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February 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Are we in a constitutional crisis? From the Eric Adams case to the refusal of the Trump administration to resume NIH funding per a court order, we are definitely in uncharted territory. @USATODAY’s @bartjns.be breaks it all down in this special edition of The Excerpt. m.youtube.com/watch?v=BFwi...
How do you show your love for forests? Forester and author Ethan Tapper has thoughts. m.youtube.com/watch?v=89Ss...
How do you love a forest? Ethan Tapper has thoughts.
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February 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
How do you show your love for forests? Forester and author Ethan Tapper has thoughts. m.youtube.com/watch?v=89Ss...
Beautiful snow last night in NYC. We got to play in it when it was newly fallen and pristine.
February 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Beautiful snow last night in NYC. We got to play in it when it was newly fallen and pristine.
Aside from all the politics that is monopolizing our attention right now, my team at @usatoday.com recently aired a fantastic episode out in space, literally. Who doesnt love NASA? m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca_R...
Astronauts on the ISS share their 'life-changing' view | The Excerpt
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February 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Aside from all the politics that is monopolizing our attention right now, my team at @usatoday.com recently aired a fantastic episode out in space, literally. Who doesnt love NASA? m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca_R...
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Luke Auld-Thomas made the phenomenal discovery of a lost Mayan city. He joined me on @usatoday.com’s The Excerpt to share the wonder of Valeriana.
PhD student finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accident | The Excerpt
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January 2, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Luke Auld-Thomas made the phenomenal discovery of a lost Mayan city. He joined me on @usatoday.com’s The Excerpt to share the wonder of Valeriana.
First post here on Blue sky! Hello X refugees!
November 17, 2024 at 10:29 PM
First post here on Blue sky! Hello X refugees!