Kaely Monahan

Haunted hotels and creepy campsites. Listen to these terrifying Arizona ghost stories Podcast Episode · Valley 101 · 10/16/2023 · 33m

Time to get creepy. Check out this ghost story episode I did a few years ago at @azcentral.com -- that a listen! If you dare: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

YouTube video by USA TODAY Twenty years after Katrina, New Orleans' Preservation Hall is thriving | The Excerpt

Now, I've produced this powerful remembrance with the support of my @usatoday.com colleagues. 20 years on, this is how people are remembering a once-in-a-lifetime storm, which might not be so singular anymore.
#HurricaneKatrina #Journalism #NewOrleans #ClimateChange
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20 years ago, I looked at going to a small private university in Mobile, Alabama. I ended up staying in AZ and attending @uarizona.bsky.social. I always thought it was fortuitous since Hurricane Katrina slammed into Louisiana and its neighbors shortly after my freshman year began.

Trump tax bill supercharges Coast Guard’s Arctic icebreaker fleet USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes breaks down a part of the recent tax bill that adds new ships to the Coast Guard's fleet in the Northwest Passage, and the broader context in that region...

I had the honor of talking about the anniversary of the Scopes Monkey Trial on today's episode of The Excerpt. The trial kicked off in a small town in Tennessee 100 years ago today, starting what some say was the country's first culture war.

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El Jefe isn't the only famous Arizona cat. We explore 'celebri-kitties' Podcast Episode · Valley 101 · 01/29/2024 · 1h 29m

It's National Kitten Day, so it's only fitting that I reshare my episode on cats from @azcentral.com 's Valley 101. #cats #kittens
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It be like that tho....

Should fireworks be illegal in Arizona? Your neighbor might think so Arizonans have mixed opinions on fireworks that should be banned and the times they should be used. Valley 101 explores the law and more.

An oldie but a goodie. Our intern did this story about fireworks in Arizona. Take a listen! #july4 www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...

YouTube video by EWTN Is Catholicism Cool Right Now? | EWTN News In Depth June 20, 2025

Is it "cool" to be Catholic right now? It is seeing a boost in popularity, but does that translate to true faith? Interesting questions to ponder. @ewtnews.bsky.social #Catholic
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How 2 Notes In 'Jaws' Can Create Such An Emotional Effect The Hollywood classic “Jaws” turns 45 this year. And, that means, so does its iconic score. So, this got us wondering, why does music have such an emotional effect on us? The Show talked to Don Traut,...

The 50th anniversary of "Jaws" is coming up! Check out this fun story I produced for the 45th -- it still holds up!

#jaws50th

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YouTube video by Amazon MGM Studios Spaceballs 2 | Announcement

!!!!!!!!! 😯😮😲
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YouTube video by USA TODAY Has the pronatalism movement gone mainstream? | The Excerpt

In light of the tragedy that happened at the Palm Springs fertility clinic, it seems strangely apropos to share The Excerpt episode on the rise of pronatalism that aired on Sunday. Learn what it is and who's supporting the trend here: youtu.be/syyiZW_wnMI

Anxious or Depressed? Turn to Saint Dymphna: 7 Things to Know About the Patron of Mental Afflictions Today, many Catholics look to St. Dymphna as a model of faith and courage, praying to her for protection, healing, and peace in difficult times.

Mental health is so important and more broadly recognized and accepted. As such, I've seen, anecdotally, a rise in popularity of St. Dymphna. May 15 is her feast day. You can learn more about this Irish saint here: tinyurl.com/2xjbcsr6

A humanitarian aid crisis in Gaza The Excerpt · Episode

Please listen to today's Excerpt. The plight of Gazans is becoming ever more dire. We spoke to a humanitarian org to hear the latest on the situation: open.spotify.com/episode/4nIx...

YouTube video by USA TODAY In baseball, women will soon have a league of their own | The Excerpt

Super excited for the pro women's baseball league, but I learned so much about the history of women's baseball in this story. Discover it here! youtu.be/aDq5FlS1iuo?... #baseball #womenssports

YouTube video by USA TODAY You're not crazy. Allergy season is getting worse. | The Excerpt

As I blow my nose for the umpteenth time.... allergies are gett worse, y'all. Here's why: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOHZ...

I'm tired of being mocked and hated because I'm a conservative woman | Opinion In mainstream media, women like me are portrayed through a singular lens: Our conservative beliefs. As such, we are easy to hate, mock and scorn.

This op-ed gave me a lot to think about. Women shouldn't be tearing down women, regardless of whether they're opposites of each other.
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The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

Wild. @theatlantic.com
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A vintage photo from the National Archives shows smog hanging over the New York skyline

A vintage photo from the National Archives shows damaged oil drums piled high at an Exxon refinery.

A vintage photo from the National Archives shows cars driving down a road as smoke spews from factories in the distance and air pollution hangs over everything.

A vintage photo from the National Archives shows smog in Los Angeles taken from a high vantage point.

Just thinking about what the US looked like before the EPA existed

Texas court issues rare stay of execution for Death Row inmate who fought for DNA testing The order came just over 48 hours before David Leonard Wood was set to be executed by lethal injection on Thursday.

And after you watch, check out this development on his story: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

YouTube video by USA TODAY David Leonard Wood says he's innocent. His execution is now in 4 days. | The Excerpt

True crime is not my beat. It's hard for me to stomach. But I got my chance to produce a piece about a man on death row who might be innocent. Here's that vodcast:
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Is Arizona erasing Black history? These leaders say contributions 'systemically oppressed' There's a wealth of African American history in Arizona. But few Arizonans know about it. Valley 101 explores if there is an erasure of Black history.

It's Black History Month, so I wanted to share this great conversation I had with Black leaders, thinkers, and conservators about Phoenix and Arizona's Black history -- and whether or not it's being erased: www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... #blackhistorymonth #podcast

More from Washington: The Associate Press is being barred from the Oval Office. Read more here: www.ap.org/the-definiti...

President Trump's stunning start: Reshape the government, remake the world Forget the first 100 days. In the first 17, Trump has moved with a velocity faster than any modern president. Here are five lessons learned.

Two weeks in and Trump is making good on his promises. Remains to be seen how Americans will react.
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An artist gifts 1,000 drawings of homes destroyed by fires One artist’s offer to create free portraits of homes destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton Fires generated hundreds of requests.

Bingham started doing these drawings two days after the fires began. She realized she couldn’t afford to donate to all of her friend’s recovery funds. So she put out a call on Instagram asking people to send her pictures of their homes, which she'd draw for free. via @kcrw.com

Derp. Guess I better check my bill.

New Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with counterpart in Mexico shortly after confirmation Rubio was the first of President Trump’s cabinet picks to be confirmed. His mandate now is to advance Trump’s priorities abroad, including border policies that require cooperation with Mexico.

Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump’s new secretary of state, spoke by phone with his counterpart in Mexico on Tuesday, according to Mexico’s president.

YouTube video by USA TODAY Love, marriage and disability | The Excerpt

To date, this is my favorite story I've worked on so far for The Excerpt. Please watch (or listen!) to this heartwarming couple's love story: #TheExcerpt #vodcast @usatoday.com youtu.be/pmk5_4d7EYk?...

If this isn't a mood, I don't know what is. Freya enjoys her couch very much. #cats #orangecat

Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza cease-fire, hostage release After months of deadlock, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached a fresh Gaza cease-fire and hostage release agreement.

Breaking News: Ceasefire agreement struck between Israel and Hamas #israelhamaswar
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From unhoused folks to beachfront Malibu homeowners, wildfires hit all of LA society Wildfires don't care about the size of your bank account. From people in tents to luxury homeowners, every part of Los Angeles society is affected.

If you read any story on the LA Fires, you should read this one by Will Carless @usatoday.com : www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...