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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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High Court's Tax Decision, Campus Protesters Cleared & Limited Too Relaunch - Friday, June 21, 2024
The news to know for Friday, June 21, 2024! We'll tell you about a drop in the number of people crossing the southern border illegally and what could be behind…
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Putin-Kim Alliance, Summer Solstice & Ditching Dating Apps?- Thursday, June 20, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, June 20, 2024! We're talking about a new, historic pact between Russia and North Korea and how American officials are…
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Celebrating Juneteenth, RIP Willie Mays & Justin Timberlake's Arrest- Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, June 19, 2024! We're talking about how Juneteenth is being celebrated today. And we'll update you about the intense weather…
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Path to Citizenship, Social Media Warning Labels & NBA Champs- Tuesday, June 18, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, June 18, 2024! We'll update you on a heatwave that's impacting hundreds of millions of Americans this week. Also, President Biden…
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Weather Extremes, Bump Stocks Ban Ruling & CEO Pay- Monday, June 17, 2024
The news to know for Monday, June 17, 2024! We're talking about an extreme heatwave, snow, and wildfires hitting the U.S. this week. Also, the Supreme Court…
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Special Edition: Safeguarding the 2024 Election
We are less than five months away from election day and as we deal with a contentious political atmosphere, there are concerns about potential violence…
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Abortion Pill Ruling, Ex-Rivals Embrace Trump & Musk's Record Payday- Friday, June 14, 2024
The news to know for Friday, June 14, 2024! We're telling you about the Supreme Court's ruling over the abortion pill and what comes next. Also, former…
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AG Held in Contempt, Florida Flooding & Divorce Registries - Thursday, June 13, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, June 13, 2024! We're talking about a new agreement President Biden is expected to sign with Ukraine, and why Russian warships…
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Hunter Biden Guilty, Credit Scores Changing & Eating Champ Banned- Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, June 12, 2024! We'll tell you the verdict in Hunter Biden's criminal trial and the response from his dad, the president. Also…
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Weather Warnings, Shark Attacks & New Flight Upgrades- Tuesday, June 11, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, June 11, 2024! We're talking about the latest push to end the war in Gaza and how both sides are responding. Also, a dangerous…
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Hostages Freed, Unexpected Texts & Apple's AI - Monday, June 10, 2024
The news to know for Monday, June 10, 2024! We're telling you about four Israeli hostages who were rescued, but why some people are condemning the mission…
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Special Edition: Welcome to the Third Space Age
Whether we realize it or not, our everyday lives are heavily impacted by what's happening in space. It affects everything from our smartphones and weather…
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Hallie Biden's Testimony, New 'Tornado Alley' & National Donut Day- Friday, June 7, 2024
The news to know for Friday, June 7, 2024! We're telling you about another devastating strike in Gaza and the latest response from Hamas about a ceasefire…
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Turning Point in History, Cucumber Recall & NBA Finals- Thursday, June 6, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, June 6, 2024! We'll tell you how the world is commemorating a day that changed history forever with some of the last few…
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Border Shutdown?, Hunter Biden Trial & Quiet Vacationing- Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, June 5, 2024: We're talking about a broad asylum ban that's now in effect, and why there's pushback from both sides of the…
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Dr. Fauci Grilled, Triple-Digit Heat & Cancer Vaccine- Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, June 4, 2024! We'll tell you about President Biden's action that might close the southern border immediately. Also, there was…
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Mexico's Historic Election, Men's Birth Control & Concerts Canceled- Monday, June 3, 2024
The news to know for Monday, June 3, 2024! We'll tell you what former President Trump has to say about his upcoming sentencing and how he'd deal with a…
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Special Edition: Trump is Guilty. Now What?
For the first time in American history, a former U.S. president has been convicted of a crime. Today, you'll hear from a reporter who was inside the courtroom…
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Guilty on All Counts, What's Next for Trump? & Inspirational Feats- Friday, May 31, 2024
The news to know for Friday, May 31, 2024! For the first time in American history, a former U.S. president has become a convicted felon. What's next for former…
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Jury Deliberations, Girls' Early Puberty & Panda Diplomacy- Thursday, May 30, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, May 30, 2024! We're telling you about the final stage in a historic criminal trial and what could happen once a jury reaches a…
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Trump Trial Wraps Up, Peanut Allergy Prevention, MLB's Historic Change- Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, May 29, 2024! We're talking about two versions of the same story: both sides laid out their final cases in former President…
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Another Tornado Outbreak, Google's AI Backlash & Summer Movies Flop- Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, May 28, 2024! We'll tell you about a massive tornado outbreak that ripped across more than a dozen states over the weekend. Also…
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Special Edition: Imposters Stole $8K. How 'Money with Katie' Got Scammed
Americans lost more than $2.7 billion to imposter scams in 2023. While we'd all like to think we would never fall for something like this, the truth is, anyone…
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Holiday Weekend Travel, DOJ Sues Concert Giant & College Sports Overhaul- Friday, May 24, 2024
The news to know for Friday, May 24, 2024! We'll tell you what you need to know this Memorial Day weekend, from the events to the weather to the travel…
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Trump's Bold Claims, Bird Flu Spreading & Wayfair's First Store- Thursday, May 23, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, May 23, 2024! We're telling you about the European countries pushing for a long-term solution in the Middle East and why the…
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Tornado Outbreak, Extreme Turbulence & Historic Bball Deal- Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, May 22, 2024! We're talking about a devastating tornado outbreak that ripped through the middle of the United States. Also…
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War Crime Warrants?, Trump Team's Turn & Ozempic Alternative- Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, May 21, 2024! We'll tell you why the leaders of both Hamas and Israel could face arrest warrants and what it could mean for the…
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Iran's President Killed, Chaotic House Hearing & Diddy's Apology- Monday, May 20, 2024
The news to know for Monday, May 20, 2024! We're telling you about a helicopter crash that might mean a major power shift in the Middle East, what's being…
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Special Edition: Anxiety, Burnout & Therapy - What's Going On?
Studies show more people than ever are getting professional treatment for their mental health. And yet – when Americans are asked to rate how good their mental…
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Deadly Storms, HPV Self-Screening & Pop Stars Go Country- Friday, May 17, 2024
The news to know for Friday, May 17, 2024! We're talking about Israel's controversial plans for Gaza and how the U.S. is now helping the Palestinians who live…
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Presidential Showdown, Air Travel Upgrades & Visa Card Changes- Thursday, May 16, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, May 16, 2024! The stage is set for this year's presidential debates. We'll tell you how President Biden and former President…
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Cohen's Turning Point, Trade War Heats Up & Bumble Backlash- Wednesday, May 15, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, May 15, 2024! We'll tell you what happened when former President Trump's team grilled a top witness in his hush money trial…
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Trump 'Fixer' Testifies, Meme Stocks Comeback & Biggest Film Festival- Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, May 14, 2024! We'll tell you what former President Trump's ex-personal lawyer said on the witness stand about his old boss. Also…
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Gaza War Review, Extreme Solar Storm & Top Baby Names- Monday, May 13, 2024
The news to know for Monday, May 13, 2024! We'll tell you what a new report from the U.S. State Department found about Israel's actions in Gaza. And the next…
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Special Edition: Campus Protests - Gaza, Grievances & Grey Areas
We've been regularly covering key developments in the war in Gaza and the protests happening on college campuses here in the U.S. Today, we're taking a closer…
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'Fight with Fingernails', Target's Pride Decision & Mother's Day - Friday, May 10, 2024
The news to know for Friday, May 10, 2024! We'll tell you what happened when former President Trump's team questioned a top witness in his criminal trial…
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Biden's Israel Ultimatum, Southern Storm Threat & Beauty Queens Resign- Thursday, May 9, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, May 9, 2024! We're telling you about President Biden's most direct warning to Israel since the war in Gaza began. Also, it was…
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Stormy Daniels Testifies, TikTok Sues & Boy Scouts Rebrand- Wednesday, May 8, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, May 8, 2024! We're telling you about a key witness in former President Trump's criminal trial: what adult film actress Stormy…
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Storms Batter Oklahoma, Boeing Skips Inspections & Music Legend Uses AI - Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, May 7, 2024! We're talking about a tornado outbreak in the plains and the threat that's sticking around today. Also, Israel began…
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Viral Campus Conflict, Severe Storm Threat & Fashion's Biggest Night- Monday, May 6, 2024
The news to know for Monday, May 6, 2024! We're telling you about more tense confrontations on college campuses, including one that has gone viral. Also, major…
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Special Edition: Investigating Online Shopping & How to Know Your Items are Legit
If you're like me, you shop online a lot. But here's the thing: there aren't many rules that popular online marketplaces like Amazon must follow when it comes…
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Biden Condemns Violence, TikTok Music Returns & 150th Kentucky Derby- Friday, May 3, 2024
The news to know for Friday, May 3, 2024! We'll tell you about President Biden's message to protesters on university campuses around the country. Also, we have…
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Campus Violence, Abortion Law Updates & Airbnb Icons- Thursday, May 2, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, May 2, 2024! We're telling you about a violent clash between some university protesters and counterprotesters and why the chaos…
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Protesters Occupy Buildings, New Age for Mammograms & iPhone Alarm Issue- Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, May 1, 2024! We'll tell you about more arrests as protesters have taken over new parts of university campuses. Also, historic…
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Netanyahu's Arrest Warrant?, New Car Safety Rules & Swift Dominates Again- Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, April 30, 2024! We're talking about international action that could put Israel's prime minister on the same level as leaders of…
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Tornado Outbreak, Dueling Protests & Rising Childcare Costs- Monday, April 29, 2024
The news to know for Monday, April 29, 2024! We're telling you about a severe weather outbreak that left a trail of destruction across several states and where…
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Special Edition: Sell or Be Banned – TikTok Ultimatum
The countdown has started for the owner of one of the most popular social media apps in America – TikTok – to either sell its stake or be banned in the U.S. To…
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Severe Storm Threat, Weinstein's New Trial & Alien Day- Friday, April 26, 2024
The news to know for Friday, April 26, 2024! We'll tell you about a severe weather threat across several American states, as well as which major university…
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Presidential Power Debate, School Lunches Changing & NFL Draft- Thursday, April 25, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, April 25, 2024! We'll tell you how a case in front of the Supreme Court today could impact former President Trump's future and…
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High Court's Abortion Case, Cicadas Arrive & Caitlin Clark's Shoe- Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, April 24, 2024! We're telling you about an overwhelming bipartisan vote to send aid to Ukraine and other American allies. Also…
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Colleges in Turmoil, First High-Speed Rail & Celebrity Designer in Prison- Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, April 23, 2024! We're talking about intense protests across several college campuses that have left some students so shaken that…
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Homeless Camp Case, Title IX Change & Earth Day - Monday, April 22, 2024
The news to know for Monday, April 22, 2024! We'll tell you how the U.S. government might punish an Israeli army unit, just as Congress passes another big aid…
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Special Edition: Above the Law? Presidential Power in Question
Can a former U.S. president face criminal prosecution for things they did while in office? The case the Supreme Court is taking up next week could have major…
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Israel Strikes Back, Trump's Jury Picked & Swift Drops Album- Friday, April 19, 2024
The news to know for Friday, April 19, 2024! We're talking about Israel's much-anticipated retaliation against Iran and a controversial veto from the U.S…
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Senate Rejects Impeachment, NBA Player Banned & Honeybee Boom- Thursday, April 18, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, April 18, 2024! We'll tell you how an impeachment trial over issues at the U.S.-Mexico border got dismissed before it began…
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U.S. Retaliates, Space Junk Crash & Kelce's New Gig- Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, April 17, 2024! We're talking about how the U.S. now plans to respond to Iran's attack on Israel and why former President Trump…
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Trump Trial Day 1, Pregnant Workers' Rights & Free Cone Day- Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, April 16, 2024! We'll bring you the key takeaways from the first day of former President Trump's historic criminal trial. Also…
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Iran Attacks Israel, Trump on Trial & Tax Day- Monday, April 15, 2024
The news to know for Monday, April 15, 2024! We're talking about an unprecedented attack on Israel and how the rest of the world is responding. Also, for the…
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Special Edition: Measles Uptick, Next Pandemic? & Vaccine Confusion
Today we're talking about what's happening with one of the most contagious viruses on Earth. And later: a different virus that's near the top of the list for…
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New Gun Control, OJ Simpson Dies & Coachella Begins- Friday, April 12, 2024
The news to know for Friday, April 12, 2024! The White House is once again stepping into one of the most politically charged issues: gun control. Also, from…