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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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Devastating Earthquake, 22 Years Since 9/11 & Beyoncé's Silver Boom- Monday, September 11, 2023
The news to know for Monday, September 11, 2023! We're telling you about a devastating earthquake in Morocco and the latest on Hurricane Lee, which is still…
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Special Edition: Summer of Strikes
It seems organized labor is having a moment. ZipRecruiter chief economist Julia Pollak is here to explain why there have been so many walkouts across multiple…
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Cat 5 Hurricane, Explorer Trapped & Urgent Apple Update- Friday, September 8, 2023
The news to know for Friday, September 8, 2023! We're talking about the latest track of Hurricane Lee, now the strongest storm of this hurricane season. Also…
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Hottest Summer Ever, 'Tripledemic' 2.0? & Dictionary's New Words- Thursday, September 7, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, September 7, 2023! We're telling you about a summer weather record and a new rule that impacts the largest remaining stretch of…
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Next Hurricane?, United Airlines Grounded & Tech IDs Autism - Wednesday, September 6, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, September 6, 2023! We're talking about lawmakers' to-do list as the Senate returns to Capitol Hill and how long they have to…
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Burning Man Exodus, RIP Jimmy Buffett & New iPhone Chargers - Tuesday, September 5, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, September 5, 2023! We're telling you about Labor Day weekend weather across the country, from extreme heat to flooding rains, and…
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Special Edition: Behind the Scenes of Reality TV - A Real Housewife's Story
Reality TV performers are looking to unionize and there is talk of a class-action lawsuit against NBCUniversal. Our guest today, Kara Alloway from "The Real…
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New Gun Rule?, Labor Day Travel & Taylor Swift Movie- Friday, September 1, 2023
The news to know for Friday, September 1, 2023! We'll tell you what record was broken at the U.S.-Mexico border and what's being done about it. Also, the U.S…
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Idalia's Aftermath, Maui Wants Tourists & New Rules for Weed?- Thursday, August 31, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, August 31, 2023! We're telling you about Hurricane Idalia's impact as it pummeled parts of Florida and where it's headed now…
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Idalia Strengthens, Fake Online Accounts & Oscar-Worthy Debuts? - Wednesday, August 30, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, August 30, 2023! We're telling you about Hurricane Idalia's strength and potential impact on Florida's coast in what the…
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Hurricane Preps, Trump Ally Testifies & Little League Champs- Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, August 29, 2023! We're telling you about the latest track and preparations ahead of what could be the first major hurricane of…
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'Diary of a Madman', Hurricane Watch & Controversial Kiss- Monday, August 28, 2023
The news to know for Monday, August 28, 2023! We're telling you about a racist shooting rampage in Florida and where the shooter first tried to go before…
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Special Edition: Hackers Targeting Schools - Why & What to Do
It's back-to-school season – not just for kids and school districts – but also for the cyber criminals who target them. The FBI has warned cyber attacks on…
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Trump's Mugshot, Facebook Users' Deadline & $4 Movie Tickets - Friday, August 25, 2023
The news to know for Friday, August 25, 2023! We have updates about former President Trump's trip to jail, his mugshot now circulating online, and the new…
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Debate Takeaways, Historic Moon Landing & National Sick Day- Thursday, August 24, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, August 24, 2023! We're telling you about the key moments from the first GOP presidential debate and the takeaways from former…
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First GOP Debate, Another Tropical Storm & Messi Mania- Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, August 23, 2023! We're telling you about the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season happening today. And just as…
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More Extreme Heat, Screen Time Study & Fyre Festival Returns- Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, August 22, 2023! We're telling you about another serious heat wave impacting more than a dozen states. And we have an update…
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Hilary's Impact, Moon Crash & Spain's Historic Win- Monday, August 21, 2023
The news to know for Monday, August 21, 2023! We're telling you about the impact of the first tropical storm to hit southern California in decades and what…
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Special Edition: Paying Student Debt Again - Predictions, Problems & Prep
Tens of millions of Americans are preparing to make student loan payments again. We're examining what this means for the U.S. economy with Emerson Sprick from…
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Bracing for Hilary, Mortgage Rates Surge & Song of the Summer- Friday, August 18, 2023
The news to know for Friday, August 18, 2023! We have updates about the major storm heading for California as soon as this weekend. It could be the first…
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Abortion Pill Showdown, Tropical Storm Hilary & Pumpkin Spice Returns- Thursday, August 17, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, August 17, 2023! We're telling you about a new court ruling that could put the abortion issue back before the Supreme Court this…
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Likely Cause of Hawaii Fires, Child Influencer Law & Cable Cheaper Than Streaming? - Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, August 16, 2023! We're telling you about new evidence showing what likely sparked the deadliest U.S. wildfires in a century and…
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Georgia v. Trump, 'Blind Side' Claims & Free Tacos - Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, August 15, 2023! We're breaking down the fourth indictment against former President Trump. This one includes more than a dozen…
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Death Toll Rising, Removing CO2 & Grocers vs. Restaurants - Monday, August 14, 2023
The news to know for Monday, August 14, 2023! We have new information about the catastrophic wildfires in Hawaii that have become the deadliest in modern…
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Special Edition: Is Our Water Safe? Filtering Facts on 'Forever Chemicals'
A government study found drinking water sources contaminated with PFAS. But how much of these "forever chemicals" are actually in our water, and what can you…
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Devastation in Maui, New Space Race & 13-Year-Old Goes Pro- Friday, August 11, 2023
The news to know for Friday, August 11, 2023! We have updates about one of America's deadliest wildfires in decades in one of the country's most beloved…
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Catastrophic Wildfires, 100 Days of Striking & Rising Cost of Streaming- Thursday, August 10, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, August 10, 2023! We're telling you about catastrophic wildfires burning through a historic tourist town in Hawaii. Both…
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4th Trump Indictment?, ESPN Sports Betting & Swifties Drive Sales- Wednesday, August 9, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, August 9, 2023! We're talking about the Supreme Court's decision on gun regulations and why that still might not be the final…
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Severe Storm Damage, Brawl Breaks Out & Monster Hunters Wanted- Tuesday, August 8, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, August 8, 2023! We're telling you about severe weather impacting millions of Americans and thousands of travel plans. And weather…
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First PPD Pill, Influencer Causes Chaos & Team USA Out- Monday, August 7, 2023
The news to know for Monday, August 7, 2023! We're talking about the latest legal fight for former President Trump that centers around what he wrote on social…
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Special Edition: Historic Heat Waves - A 'Silent Killer' We Can Stop
Heat is the top weather-related killer in the U.S. each year, and our heat waves are getting both hotter and longer. I'm chatting with Dr. Ashley Ward, the…
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Who's Blocking Who?, New Way to "Google" Yourself & Lizzo Responds- Friday, August 4, 2023
The news to know for Friday, August 4, 2023! We're talking about a historic and controversial moment in the nation's capital: who turned up for former…
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Trump Faces Judge, Heat Causes Lockdown & NFL Preseason Begins- Thursday, August 3, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, August 3, 2023! We're telling you about former President Trump's court appearance today and what potentially bogus call had…
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Trump's Third Indictment, Ocean Waves Bigger & Dinner with Gwyneth Paltrow- Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, August 2, 2023! We'll break down all the charges in the newest indictment against former President Trump. This one accuses him…
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Desert on Fire, Light Bulb Ban & Billion-Dollar Jackpot- Tuesday, August 1, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, August 1, 2023! We're talking about what's become the largest wildfire in California so far this year and where other fires are…
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Chinese Malware, Monsoon Thunderstorms & Michael Phelps' Record Broken- Monday, July 31, 2023
The news to know for Monday, July 31, 2023! We're telling you about how Russia's war in Ukraine is getting more personal for the Russian people. And where the…
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Special Edition: Ozempic - Beyond the Hype
Ozempic is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. But because the drug can also lead to weight loss, its popularity has surged. Dr. Omer Awan explains how the drug…
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Trump's New Charges, Coast-to-Coast Heat & Barbie Sequel?- Friday, July 28, 2023
The news to know for Friday, July 28, 2023! We're telling you about new criminal charges against former President Trump and when his trial will begin. Also…
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Another Rate Hike, Kevin Spacey Acquitted & Automakers Team Up - Thursday, July 27, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, July 27, 2023! What to know about another interest rate hike that brings the rate to the highest we've seen since 2001. Also…
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UFO Hearing, LeBron's Son Collapses & Pay Gap Closing- Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, July 26, 2023! We'll tell you why the federal government might have to change how it handles immigration on the southern…
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Chaos in Israel, Feds vs. Texas & Twitter on TikTok- Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, July 25th, 2023! We're talking about a controversial law in Israel that could sink the country further into a political crisis…
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Tourists Evacuate, "Weekend Warriors" & Bye Bye (Twitter) Birdie- Monday, July 24, 2023
The news to know for Monday, July 24, 2023! We're talking about more extreme heat across the U.S. and the world. A popular tourist spot is now dealing with…
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Special Edition: America's Fastest-Growing Sport (Pickleball!)
We're talking about the fastest-growing sport in America: pickleball! I'm chatting with someone who has a lot of influence on the game's future – Tom Webb, who…
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Violent Crime Down, Record NFL Fine & 'Barbenheimer' Bonanza - Friday, July 21, 2023
The news to know for Friday, July 21, 2023! We're telling you about a so-called sanctuary city now telling migrants not to come and why thousands of…
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Hunter Biden Hearing, History Lessons Changed & Team USA Three-Peat?- Thursday, July 20, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, July 20, 2023! We'll tell you what two whistleblowers had to say about "special treatment" allegedly given to the president's…
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Another Trump Indictment?, Banning Cash Bail & Loud Quitting- Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, July 19, 2023! We're telling you about the latest sign former President Trump could be indicted again soon. Also, an American…
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Second Bridge Attack, Smoky Skies & Swift's New Record- Tuesday, July 18, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, July 18, 2023! We're talking about a key bridge for the Russian military that was attacked for the second time in nine months and…
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Heat Sweeps Globe, Tourists Damage History & 'Fountain of Youth' Pill? - Monday, July 17, 2023
The news to know for Monday, July 17, 2023! We're telling you about a life-threatening heat wave that's impacting about a third of the country. It's expected…
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Special Edition: "How to be Well in an Unwell World"
We know news headlines can often be depressing, plus we all deal with stressors and setbacks – so today, we want to take some time to talk about what we can do…
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Military Funding Fight, OTC Birth Control & Hollywood Shut Down- Friday, July 14, 2023
The news to know for Friday, July 14, 2023! We have an update about intense heat stretching thousands of miles across the country, breaking records from coast…
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Inflation Cools, FBI Director Grilled & Actors on Strike?- Thursday, July 13, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, July 13, 2023! We're telling you what the latest inflation numbers show and what they could mean for interest rates. And the…
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Vermont's Emergency, Bank's Fake Accounts & Taylor Fans vs Ticketmaster (Again)- Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, July 12, 2023! We're telling you about what could be record-breaking flooding in New England and what the forecast looks like…
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32nd NATO Member, Hillside Homes Collapse & Prime Day Deals- Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, July 11, 2023! We're telling you about a breakthrough in negotiations, paving the way for another historic NATO expansion, and…
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Extreme Flooding, Hazing Allegations & Harry Styles Hit- Monday, July 10, 2023
The news to know for Monday, July 10, 2023! What to know about flash flooding affecting several states, including the impact on travelers and how long it's…
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Special Edition: Design Your Ideal Summer w/ The Lazy Genius
Summer is in full swing. If you tend to set high expectations for this season, only to have your plans sometimes fall flat, you're not alone! "The Lazy Genius"…
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Controversial Weapons, 'Forever Chemicals' in Water & Twitter Threatens Threads- Friday, July 7, 2023
The news to know for Friday, July 7, 2023! We're talking about the weapons the U.S. plans to send Ukraine and why they're so controversial. Also, we'll tell…
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Largest Economies Meet, Looming UPS Strike & Launching 'Twitter Killer' - Thursday, July 6, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, July 6, 2023! We're telling you about the latest high-profile trip to China and what to know about cocaine found in the west…
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Search for Shooters, Post-Holiday Travel, & Grammys Allow AI- Wednesday, July 5, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, July 5, 2023! We're telling you where millions of Americans can expect a round of severe storms today and what to know about…
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Controversial Rulings, French Riots & Flying Car Preorders- Monday, July 3, 2023
The news to know for Monday, July 3, 2023! We're talking about rulings in some of the most anticipated cases of this Supreme Court term, from student debt…
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Special Edition: Redefining Fairness – Affirmative Action Overturned
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled affirmative action in college admissions is unconstitutional. Today, we're replaying the conversations we had back in April…