What to look forward to: 5 Things summer preview

<p>Summer. The weather, the sports, the cookouts, the optimism. What are you most looking forward to about summer? A new book? A blockbuster film in the theatre? Maybe some political races? The team at 5 Things asked around at USA TODAY to see what some of our collogues are looking forward to.</p><p>USA TODAY National Political correspondent David Jackson talked about one of the most expensive congressional primaries ever and the unlikely place its happening.</p><p>USA TODAY'S Entertain This host Ralphie Aversa talked about upcoming summer concerts, films and the release of a highly anticipated album.</p><p>USA TODAY'S Books Editor Barbara Vandenberg shared some of her favorite new releases including one that will soon have a movie sequel.</p><p>What are you looking forward to? Tell James Brown on Twitter<a href="https://twitter.com/jamesbrowntv" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here.</a></p><p>To follow David Jackson on Twitter, click <a href="https://twitter.com/djusatoday" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>To follow Ralphie Aversa on Twitter, click <a href="https://twitter.com/ralphieaversa" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>To read more Barbara Vandenberg's book reviews click<a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2022/05/23/david-sedaris-jennifer-weiner-michael-mann-20-sizzling-summer-books/7210650001/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Episode Transcript <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/01/kyle-rittenhouse-trial-begins-mcrib-back-5-things-podcast/6230747001/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a</a><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/05/29/5-things-summer-preview-what-you-looking-forward-summer/9976399002/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vailable here</a></p><p>Also available at <a href="https://art19.com/shows/5-things" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">art19.com/shows/5-Things</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>See Privac