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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!
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Historic Impeachment Vote, Alaska Snow Records & Elton John Wins Again- Wednesday, January 31, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, January 31, 2024! We're talking about a big step toward impeaching President Biden's border chief and what's holding up a deal…
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Deadly Drone Mix-Up, Top Skater Banned & Most-Streamed Shows- Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, January 30, 2024! We'll tell you how a mix-up may have led to the attack that killed three American soldiers. Also, a new storm…
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American Troops Killed, Trump Owes $83M+ & Super Bowl Set- Monday, January 29, 2024
The news to know for Monday, January 29, 2024! We'll explain what happened that killed American troops in the Middle East and the verdict in the latest trial…
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Special Edition: Streaming in 2024 – Ads, Live Sports, Movies & More
Today, we're talking all about streaming services and the trends affecting customers– from finding our favorite TV series, to when we get to watch Hollywood…
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Trump Testifies, Historic Fog & Holocaust Survivor Band- Friday, January 26, 2024
The news to know for Friday, January 26, 2024! We're telling you about former President Trump's testimony at a defamation trial and why one of his White House…
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Record Voter Turnout, Russian Plane Shot Down & Rat Hole Chaos- Thursday, January 25, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, January 25, 2024! We're telling you about the record turnout in New Hampshire and how things are looking so far in the next…
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Frontrunners Forge Ahead, Mexico vs. Gunmakers & Knockout Netflix Deal- Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, January 24, 2024! We're telling you about the results of the nation's first presidential primary. Also, NATO is one step closer…
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First Primary Election, Border Barrier Battle & Amateur Beats Pros- Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, January 23, 2024! We're telling you about the first primary election of the season as New Hampshire voters head to the polls…
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Trump-Haley Matchup, Moon Milestone & Movie Musicals Triumph - Monday, January 22, 2024
The news to know for Monday, January 22, 2024! We'll tell you which major presidential candidate just dropped out of the race and the biggest weather concerns…
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Special Edition: Jobs in 2024 - Changes, Advice & Roaring 20s Remix?
Today we're talking all about the U.S. job market. First, ZipRecruiter chief economist Julia Pollak shares her analysis and why she thinks we're on the verge…
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'Cascading Failures', Royals Hospitalized & Teddy Bear Toss- Friday, January 19, 2024
The news to know for Friday, January 19, 2024! We're talking about the spending bill lawmakers passed to avoid a government shutdown and a rally that's drawing…
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Another Deep Freeze, New Cancer Data & Cicada Mania- Thursday, January 18, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, January 18, 2024! We're telling you about another deep freeze expected to impact most of the country and when you can finally…
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Federal Powers Questioned, GOP Debate Canceled & Most Snubbed Series - Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, January 17, 2024! We'll explain why a Supreme Court case involving fishing companies could be far more wide-reaching. And what…
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Trump's Triumph, Brutally Cold Temps & Night of Nostalgia- Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, January 16, 2024! We'll tell you who came out on top in the first voting contest of the 2024 presidential race and which…
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First Votes of 2024, Federal Marijuana Review & TV's Biggest Night- Monday, January 15, 2024
The news to know for Monday, January 15, 2024! We'll update you about extreme, coast-to-coast winter weather: who is most impacted and how long it's expected…
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Special Edition: Primary Politics – Biden, Trump, & Legal Limbo
Americans are about to cast their first votes of the 2024 election season, and this year is set to look a bit different. To help us unpack it all, we're…
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U.S. Strikes Yemen, Trump's Closing Arguments & Hollywood Culture Shift- Friday, January 12, 2024
The news to know for Friday, January 12, 2024! We're telling you about America's retaliation in the Red Sea and what could come next for Iranian-backed militia…
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Countdown to Iowa, IRS Shortfall & Iconic Coach Retires- Thursday, January 11, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, January 11, 2024! We are now just days away from the first voting contest of the 2024 election season. We'll tell you what…
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Storm Causes Destruction, Ecuador in Crisis & Cookie Season- Wednesday, January 10, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, January 10, 2024! We're telling you about the impact of snow, rain, and tornadoes across several states and where the winter…
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War Changes, Grounded Jet Findings & College Football Champs- Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, January 9, 2024! We'll tell you about Israel's new phase of war. The fighting is getting more intense outside of Gaza. And…
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Troubled Jets Grounded, NRA Leader Resigns & Golden Globes Winners- Monday, January 8, 2024
The news to know for Monday, January 8, 2024! We're telling you about another massive winter storm moving across the country as Americans work to dig out from…
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Special Edition: Declutter Your Digital Life in 2024
Do your digital spaces – like your email inbox, downloads folder, and photos – make you feel overwhelmed? Digital organizer Lisa McHargue is sharing her top…
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School Shooting, Winter Storm Watch & Awards Season Kickoff- Friday, January 5, 2024
The news to know for Friday, January 5, 2024! We'll tell you what we know so far about a shooting at an Iowa school, how the top presidential candidates are…
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Epstein List Unsealed, Border Negotiations & Stanley Cup Frenzy- Thursday, January 4, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, January 4, 2024! We'll tell you some of the most prominent names on the so-called Epstein List just released to the public…
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Passenger Plane Fire, University President Out & Tourists Limited- Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, January 3, 2024! We're talking about one of Israel's key targets being taken out and why that could complicate the future of…
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2024 Law Changes, Waves Batter California & Taylor Tops Elvis- Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, January 2, 2024! We'll explain new state laws now in effect that hit on some hot-button issues. Also, what to know about a…
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Special Edition: 2024 Trends - Fashion, Home & More
As we say goodbye to 2023, we're having some fun and talking about the biggest lifestyle trends expected for the new year. Etsy's trend expert Dayna Isom…
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Trump Disqualified Again, Secret Space Mission & Good Riddance Day- Friday, December 29, 2023
The news to know for Friday, December 29, 2023! We're telling you about a second state deciding to keep former President Trump off the 2024 ballots. Also…
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Trump's Ballot Fight, Protesters Block Airports & New Wedding Record? - Thursday, December 28, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, December 28, 2023! We'll tell you the next step in the Colorado court battle about whether former President Trump can be on the…
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Migrants Head North, Ye Apologizes & Times Square Preps- Wednesday, December 27, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, December 27, 2023! We're telling you about thousands of people headed to the U.S.-Mexico border seeking asylum. It's thought to…
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Blizzard Snarls Travel, Fake Ozempic Warning & Happy Kwanzaa- Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, December 26, 2023! We'll tell you which states are dealing with a winter storm just as people start to travel home from the…
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Special Edition: The Best Good News of 2023
We're embracing the holiday spirit and looking back at some of the most popular "good news" stories of 2023! I'm joined today by two people passionate about…
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Holiday Travel Preps, 'America's Mayor' Bankrupt & MLB Rule Changes- Friday, December 22, 2023
The news to know for Friday, December 22, 2023! We're telling you about holiday travel: how many people are expected to be on the move, how airlines have been…
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Prisoner Swap, Obamacare Record & IRS Tax Relief- Thursday, December 21, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, December 21, 2023! We'll tell you about one of the biggest and most multifaceted hostage deals the U.S. has ever made with a…
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Trump Disqualified, Self-Serve Airport Security & 2025 Interns Wanted- Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, December 20, 2023! We're telling you about a historic court ruling that's keeping former President Trump off at least one…
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Texas Plans Crackdown, Catholic Church Reversal & Apple Pauses Sales- Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, December 19, 2023! We'll tell you about a deadly storm that's been pummeling parts of the U.S. and is still lingering this…
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Israel's Deadly Mistake, East Coast Flooding & Costco's Hottest Item- Monday, December 18, 2023
The news to know for Monday, December 18, 2023! We're telling you about three hostages in Gaza who were accidentally killed by the Israeli military and growing…
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Special Edition: 2023 Tech Trends & 2024 Predictions
From the impact of AI, to Elon Musk and X, to crypto controversies and more, we're taking a look back at the biggest tech headlines of 2023! Brian McCullough…
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Military Raises, Fashion Giant Sued & Holiday Shipping Deadlines- Friday, December 15, 2023
The news to know for Friday, December 15, 2023! We're talking about a new bipartisan compromise that addresses military pay, drug trials, a digital spying…
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Landmark Climate Deal, Pregnancy Mystery Solved & 'Thank my Driver'- Thursday, December 14, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, December 14, 2023! We'll tell you about a landmark agreement that could radically change how cars run, how electricity is…
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New Phase of War, Virtual Border Wall & Eras Tour Streaming- Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, December 13, 2023! We're telling you about a new phase in the Gaza war. Israeli troops are starting to move underground. And…
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Abortion Battlegrounds, Climate Divides Countries & Golden Globe Nods- Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, December 12, 2023! We're telling you about dramatic fights playing out in courts around the country over abortion bans. Also…
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Tornado Outbreak, Penn President Resigns & Record MLB Contract- Monday, December 11, 2023
The news to know for Monday, December 11, 2023! We're talking about a tornado outbreak that devastated parts of the South. Also, we'll tell you what the White…
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Special Edition: How to Decide? Decision Engineer is Here
Even the smartest people can feel stuck when faced with a life-changing choice. So, let our guest today help you out! Decision engineer and executive coach…
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UN Action on Gaza, Hunter Biden Charged (Again) & Color of the Year- Friday, December 8, 2023
The news to know for Friday, December 8, 2023! We're talking about a rare emergency move by the United Nations to address a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and how…
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Students Take Cover, Ousted Speaker Quits & Happy Hanukkah - Thursday, December 7, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, December 7, 2023! We're telling you about the latest shooting on an American college campus and who investigators say was behind…
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Military Block Ends, College Sports Surprise & Great Retention? - Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, December 6, 2023! We're talking about one senator's reversal that's already impacting hundreds of servicemembers and some say…
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Ukraine Aid Dwindling, Hotel Rezzie Scam & Urgent iPhone Update- Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, December 5, 2023! We'll tell you who federal prosecutors accuse of being a Cuban spy in what's being called a historic…
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American Warship Attacked, So Long Santos & Returnless Refunds- Monday, December 4, 2023
The news to know for Monday, December 4, 2023! We'll update you on the war in the Middle East that's now expanded to the entire Gaza Strip and what to know…
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Special Edition: AI v. Artists: The Copyright Clash
Is artificial intelligence stealing the work of authors and artists to generate answers for us? And what should you keep in mind before using AI tools? Here to…
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Fighting Resumes, DeSantis vs. Newsom & TikTok Ruling- Friday, December 1, 2023
The news to know for Friday, December 1, 2023! We'll tell you what's happening in Gaza now that the truce has expired and what message America's top diplomat…
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Biggest Climate Talks, Life-Extension for Dogs & Spotify Wrapped- Thursday, November 30, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, November 30, 2023! We're talking about what's expected at the biggest climate talks ever and another breakthrough in the Middle…
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Aid Reaches Gaza, 50 States Freezing & Amazon Launches Q- Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, November 29, 2023! We're telling you about new, large shipments of humanitarian aid the U.S. military is sending to Gaza and…
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Truce Extended, IG Algorithm Tested & Word of the Year- Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, November 28, 2023! We'll update you on the ceasefire in the Middle East and why it was extended. Also, aid for Israel is just one…
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Hostages Released, Winter Weather Warnings & Cyber Monday- Monday, November 27, 2023
The news to know for Monday, November 27, 2023! We're telling you about the situation in Gaza, including how many hostages have been freed and what comes next…
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Special Edition: The Sandwich Generation – Young Kids & Aging Parents
Today is about the "sandwich generation." First, we're talking logistics and emotions with parent coach and author Jaci Finneman, who shares her top advice on…
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Ceasefire Deal, Busiest Travel Day & Letters to Santa- Wednesday, November 22, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, November 22, 2023! We're telling you about the biggest diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East since the war in Gaza began…
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Rough Travel Weather, Voting Rights Challenge & Mystery Dog Illness- Tuesday, November 21, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, November 21, 2023! We're telling you about a coast-to-coast storm that could start impacting holiday travel plans as soon as…
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A First Lady's Legacy, Biggest Rocket Explodes & Cost of Thanksgiving- Monday, November 20, 2023
The news to know for Monday, November 20, 2023! We'll tell you why the world is honoring one of the most influential first ladies in U.S. history and the…
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Special Edition: America's Divide Explained & How We Heal
America's political divide has been growing in recent decades, and it's gotten to a point where people aren't just disagreeing with each other — they also…