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The NewsWorthy
The day's news made fast, fair and fun – in 15 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always 'gets' both sides. She's a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a friendly twist). Join the tens of thousands of people already listening each weekday!
Episodes
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GOP's Final Push, Disturbing College Behavior & GLP-1 Warning - Tuesday, November 10, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, November 10, 2026! We'll explain what's on the Capitol to-do list as Republicans hope to make the most of their final weeks in…
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White House Shakeup, Nvidia Spy Probe & Holiday Airfare Spike - Monday, November 09, 2026
The news to know for Monday, November 09, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump's new choice for chief of staff, and how his decision could shape the…
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Special Edition: Midterm Analysis — What Changed, What's Next
The 2026 midterms delivered a sweeping shift in political power, but what exactly were voters trying to say? Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal…
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Dems Widen Lead, Clearing Death Row & OpenAI's New Promises - Friday, November 06, 2026
The news to know for Friday, November 06, 2026! We'll tell you about Democrats adding to their midterm wins and which races are still too close to call. Also…
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Democrats' To-Do List, GOP Reacts & Year of the Heist - Thursday, November 05, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, November 05, 2026! We'll tell you about some of the midterm results still coming in. And what Democrats are already planning to…
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Power Shift: Dems Take Congress, History is Made & Markets React - Wednesday, November 04, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, November 04, 2026! The political landscape in America is looking a lot different this morning. We'll tell you how Democrats…
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Election Day: Issues, Predictions, Weather & More - Tuesday, November 03, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, November 03, 2026! Election Day is finally here, meaning this is the last chance for candidates to fight for votes. We'll bring…
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Unlikely Endorsement, Oil Giants Reap Billions & Celebrity Costume Controversy - Monday, November 02, 2026
The news to know for Monday, November 2, 2026! In the final sprint before the midterm election, we'll tell you who's showing up for their party, and who's…
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Special Edition: The Science of Being Scared
Why do some people love being scared, while others want nothing to do with horror? Psychologist Dr. Coltan Scrivner explains why fear can sometimes feel good…
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Trump's Strategy Shift, Biggest Crypto Heist & Halloween Forecast - Friday, October 30, 2026
The news to know for Friday, October 30, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump's campaign strategy is changing for the final weekend before the midterms…
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Senate Race Scandal, Historic World Series Win & 'Waffle House Index' - Thursday, October 29, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, October 29, 2026! We'll tell you about two presidents' dueling rallies as they make their final pitches to voters. Also, how a…
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Football Meets Politics, Record-Breaking Tides & Sexiest Man Alive - Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, October 28, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump is turning to football stars in his final push to help Republicans hold…
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Final Campaign Sprint, Anthropic's IPO & Jay-Z at Halftime - Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, October 27, 2026! We'll tell you where things stand in the fight for Congress, with just one week left before Election Day. And…
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Plots Against Americans, Midterm Votes Challenged (Maybe) & Halloween Inflation - Monday, October 26, 2026
The news to know for Monday, October 26, 2026! We'll tell you about the new U.S. intelligence warning, raising questions about American security overseas…
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Special Edition: Strongest El Niño in Our Lifetime
A powerful El Niño is already underway, but what does that actually mean for the winter ahead? Weather and climate expert Dr. Marshall Shepherd breaks down…
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Watching the Polls, Unrest Meets Football & Kid-Free Flight - Friday, October 23, 2026
The news to know for Friday, October 23, 2026! We'll tell you about plans for more federal oversight at the polls, and how states are responding. Also, why the…
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Praise for Putin?, New National Park & 'Whimsymaxxing' - Thursday, October 22, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, October 22, 2026! We'll tell you why U.S. troops are being evacuated in one part of the world. And why a top American diplomat…
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Campaigns Get Personal, Pokémon Card Heist & Swimmer's Historic Triumph - Wednesday, October 21, 2026
We'll tell you about more money pouring into political campaigns, as some ads are getting more personal, and more disturbing. Also, there are new questions…
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Riots Fuel Midterm Debate, Sharing AI's Wealth? & NBA's Tip-Off - Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, October 20, 2026! We'll tell you why violent riots in France are becoming a flashpoint in America's midterm elections. And how…
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Midterm Polls, Russia Policy Shift & College Football Chaos - Monday, October 19, 2026
We'll tell you about new polling that shows how Americans are feeling with just two weeks to go before the midterms. And all about the latest White House staff…
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Special Edition: The Midterms – Stakes, Strategy & Swing Races
The 2026 midterms are just over two weeks away, with control of Congress on the line and a number of races still too close to call. Nathan Gonzales, Editor &…
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Oregon School Shooting, Livestream Plan Scrapped & Tesla's Flying Car - Friday, October 16, 2026
The news to know for Friday, October 16, 2026! We'll tell you what's known so far about the tragedy in Oregon, as a community deals with the horrific aftermath…
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Another Frat Party Assault Case, New Voting Rules & Winnie-the-Pooh Turns 100 - Thursday, October 15, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, October 15, 2026! We'll tell you about new questions over U.S. support for Ukraine, and why some critics think a string of…
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Cornell's Sweeping Changes, AI 'Worm' Warning & Flag Football Boom - Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, October 14, 2026! We'll tell you about Cornell University's sweeping new response to sexual assault concerns on campus — from…
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Hurricane Aftermath, Feds Search Omar's Home & MLB's Final Four - Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, October 13, 2026! We'll tell you what the weekend's two major storms left behind, from the Gulf Coast to Southern California…
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Special Edition: Sick Season Starts Now
Sick season is getting an early start this year with flu already picking up, COVID still circulating, and RSV likely not far behind. Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn…
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Bracing for Hurricane Isaias, Livestreamed Execution & Dolly's Growing Impact - Friday, October 09, 2026
The news to know for Friday, October 09, 2026! We'll tell you where Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall, and what conditions people in its path can…
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Two Hurricane Threats, Hegseth Takes Blame & ChatGPT Gets Visual - Thursday, October 08, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, October 08, 2026! We're talking about two storms expected to bring hurricane conditions to opposite sides of the U.S. And what a…
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3 Yrs Since Hamas Attack, Political Ads Push Limits & Halloween Costume Trends - Wednesday, October 07, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, October 07, 2026! We'll tell you how faculty and students at Cornell have helped turn a rape case into a much bigger reckoning…
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Cornell Campus Protests, Possible Plague Case & NBA Goes High-Tech - Tuesday, October 06, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, October 06, 2026! We'll tell you about an outpouring of anger that's been building on Cornell University's campus, and what…
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'I am Jane Doe,' Payments for Seniors & Tom Cruise Flops - Monday, October 05, 2026
The news to know for Monday, October 05, 2026! We'll tell you about the major fights landing before the U.S. Supreme Court in the term that starts today. And…
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Special Edition: Holiday Shopping Deals Start Now
The holiday shopping season is about to start with Amazon's October Prime Day sale just days away. Consumer expert Trae Bodge breaks down how to tell whether a…
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Mideast Military Buildup, School Choice Tax Break & Music Meets Politics - Friday, October 02, 2026
The news to know for Friday, October 02, 2026! We'll tell you how many more troops are now on their way to the Middle East. And what new details are emerging…
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Pilot's Midair Attack, Failed Execution & Phone-Free Concerts - Thursday, October 01, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, October 01, 2026! We're talking about heroic actions that helped stop an attack on board a passenger flight, saving everyone on…
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U.S. Exits Iraq, Flood Risk Grows & 50-State Torch Relay - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, September 30, 2026! We'll tell you about the formal end of the deadliest U.S. war of the 21st century, and why there are…
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Marines Under Attack, Cornell Case Reopened & MLB Playoffs - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, September 29, 2026! We'll tell you about a previously undisclosed Iranian attack that injured eight U.S. Marines. Also, why…
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Air Base Security Scare, Gov't Ad Blitz & VMAs Highlights - Monday, September 28, 2026
The news to know for Monday, September 28, 2026! We'll tell you what's known about a terror investigation near an air base that's housing U.S. troops. And why…
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Special Edition: Is Ed Tech Failing Kids?
Technology has become a normal part of school for millions of kids, but is all that ed tech actually helping students learn, or doing more harm than good?…
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Trump-Xi Friendship, Two Powerful Hurricanes & Macklemore's Next Move - Friday, September 25, 2026
The news to know for Friday, September 25, 2026! We'll tell you what President Trump's summit with China's leader actually accomplished, and where the two…
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Media Ban Blocked, Dolly Parton Estate Fight & Oktoberfest - Thursday, September 24, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, September 24, 2026! We'll tell you what's changed in the fight over Trump's White House media ban. Also, how three world leaders…
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Trump's Annihilation Threat, AI Rebranded & Viral Iced Coffee Debate - Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, September 23, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump's message to world leaders, and the threats that had some people…
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Trump TV Blackout, Northeast Flight Chaos & Fall Equinox - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, September 22, 2026! We're talking about the priorities for more than 100 presidents and prime ministers, who are all in the U.S…
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ICE-Involved Shooting, Trump's Military Arch & Converse Ad Backlash - Monday, September 21, 2026
The news to know for Monday, September 21, 2026! We'll tell you what we know so far about the latest shooting involving an ICE officer. Also, how the U.S. got…
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Special Edition: Could AI Really Kill Us?
AI "doomsday" warnings have been around for years, but lately, they've started to feel less theoretical. MIT researcher Dr. Neil Thompson explains how…
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U.S. War Crime?, Heatwave Holds On & Grades for Grabs - Friday, September 18, 2026
The news to know for Friday, September 18, 2026! We'll tell you what a new U.N. report says about whether America may have committed a war crime in Iran, and…
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Fed Raises Rates, AI Oversteps (Again) & Spider-Man Beats Star Wars - Thursday, September 17, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, September 17, 2026! We'll tell you about the Fed's latest interest rate decision and what President Trump is now threatening to…
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Bipartisan Midterm Concerns, News Chopper Crash & Viral Snoopy Cup - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, September 16, 2026! We'll tell you what's known so far about a deadly news helicopter crash — as details are still coming out…
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Trump Rejects AI Warnings, America's First Space Weapon & Macklemore's Tour Exit - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, September 15, 2026! We're talking about how the world is responding as A.I. giants call for a slowdown — with pushback now coming…
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AI 'Speed Limit', Rising Insurance Costs & Sweeney Ad Backlash - Monday, September 14, 2026
The news to know for Monday, September 14, 2026! We'll tell you why some of the biggest names in A.I. are calling for a slowdown, while Trump says the U.S…
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Special Edition: Voting by Mail – What to Know Now
With the November general election less than two months away, and some mail ballots already going out, a legal fight over proposed new mail ballot rules is…
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25 Years Since 9/11, Landmark Social Media Laws & 'Revenge Dress' Auction - Friday, September 11, 2026
The news to know for Friday, September 11, 2026! 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks — we'll tell you how the nation is remembering the thousands of people…
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Trump's Cash Promise, AI Doomsday? & First Foldable iPhone - Thursday, September 10, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, September 10, 2026! We'll tell you what President Trump promised at the first-ever Republican midterm convention, and which…
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Canadian Products Banned, AI's Math Breakthrough & NFL Season Begins - Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, September 9, 2026! We'll tell you which Canadian products President Trump is now banning from coming to the U.S. Also, where…
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Deadly Plane Crash, Gas Prices Hit Record & One-Sec Controversy - Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, September 8, 2026! We're talking about a deadly cargo plane crash at Miami's airport, and why it's reigniting a debate about what…
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Special Edition: Helping Moms Before Crisis
The Lindsay Clancy trial has put maternal mental health back in the national spotlight. Adrienne Griffen, Executive Director of Maternal Mental Health…
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Parties' Midterm Priorities, RIP Gloria Steinem & Personality Genetics - Friday, September 4, 2026
The news to know for Friday, September 4, 2026! We'll tell you why the fight over new mail-in ballot rules is back at the Supreme Court, just as the first…
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National Voter Fraud Search, Schools Ban AI & NBA's Historic Punishment - Thursday, September 3, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, September 3, 2026! We'll tell you how the Trump Administration is mounting a nationwide search for voter fraud. Also, how Google…
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Whistleblower's Warning, Sailors Finally Hit Port & Jobs of the Future - Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, September 2, 2026! We'll tell you how the U.S. conflict in Iran has erupted again, and what could come next. Also, could a new…
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Pentagon's Latest Shakeup, Tupac's Murder Verdict & Messi's Farewell - Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, September 1, 2026! We're talking about new signs the war in Iran could last several more months, if not longer. And why another…
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Grand Canyon Flooding, Historic Oil Deal & Mapping the Universe - Monday, August 31, 2026
The news to know for Monday, August 31, 2026! We'll tell you about flash flooding at the Grand Canyon, and update you on the floods that impacted thousands of…