Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate

On Wednesday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast, USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice for a running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. An Iran-linked plotter who may have targeted former President Donald Trump has been arrested. The EPA bans a pesticide that causes irreversible damage to fetuses. The stock market recovers after days of losses. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise explains what fossils reveal about ‘ancient hobbits’, smaller cousins of humans. Walz’s background and appeal to rural voters were key factors in his selection as Harris’ running mate over other contenders like Josh Shapiro. Walz is seen as a strong messenger in key Midwest battleground states. The podcast also covers the arrest of a Pakistani national with ties to Iran in a murder-for-hire plot, the suspension of a harmful pesticide by the EPA, and the stock market’s rebound after economic concerns. Additionally, ancient human fossils shed light on the evolution of human species. The episode also previews an upcoming interview with Nancy Pelosi on her new book, “The Art of Power.” Pelosi shares personal stories and her political journey in the book. The podcast episode is available for listening on various platforms, and a special episode with Pelosi will be released later in the day. The Excerpt provides a mix of current events, political analysis, and historical insights.

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