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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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End of Affirmative Action, Record Travel Expected & Sriracha Shortage- Friday, June 30, 2023
The news to know for Friday, June 30, 2023! We're telling you about the Supreme Court's historic decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions…
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'Bidenomics' Push, Madonna's Health Scare & Pickleball Problems- Thursday, June 29, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, June 29, 2023! We're telling you about ongoing air quality issues in some parts of the U.S. as smoke spreads from the wildfires…
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Air Quality Alerts, Pregnant Worker Law & Ryan Seacrest's New Job - Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, June 28, 2023! We'll tell you which major cities are the latest to deal with unhealthy air quality, what's going on, and how…
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Heatwave Expands, CDC's Malaria Warning & Dispatched for Dancing- Tuesday, June 27, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, June 27, 2023! We're talking about a wave of record-breaking heat that's expected to spread across several states this week…
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Russian Revolt, Mars Experiment & 50 Years of Hip-Hop- Monday, June 26, 2023
The news to know for Monday, June 26, 2023! We're telling you about an armed mutiny in Russia that ended as quickly as it began: what it means for the future…
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Special Edition: Top TV Shows Delayed? Writers Strike Explained
Today, we're talking about the ongoing standoff between Hollywood's writers and the studios that employ them. Los Angeles Times staff writer Anousha Sakoui is…
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"Catastrophic Implosion", Tornado Outbreak & Musk vs. Zuck- Friday, June 23, 2023
The news to know for Friday, June 23, 2023! We'll tell you what happened to that missing tour sub that was trying to reach the Titanic, and we'll discuss the…
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Final Chance for Rescue, Lab-Grown Meat & Wemby Fever- Thursday, June 22, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, June 22, 2023! We're telling you about what search crews have been hearing near where a Titanic tour group went missing as time…
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New Hope in Deep Sea Search, Hunter Biden Guilty Plea & Summer Solstice - Wednesday, June 21, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, June 21, 2023! We'll update you about underwater noises detected in the search for a missing deep-water vessel with tourists…
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Hurricane Expected, Titanic Tour Missing & Drinking Myth Disproved- Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, June 20, 2023! We're talking about two storm systems. Both are considered rare for this time of year. Also, there's an urgent…
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Brutal Heatwave, Juneteenth Holiday & Box Office Flops- Monday, June 19, 2023
The news to know for Monday, June 19, 2023! We're telling you about a brutal heatwave that brought severe storms to the east and wildfire concerns to the west…
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Special Edition: Legal Case & Media Bias Against Trump
We're doing a deep dive into the federal charges against former President Donald Trump. We're discussing it from a lot of different angles: National security…
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Adoption Law Ruling, XBB Variant Shots & Netflix Bites - Friday, June 16, 2023
The news to know for Friday, June 16, 2023! We're talking about a cyberattack that targeted some of the biggest government agencies, universities, banks, and…
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Fed Holds Steady, Banning Book Bans & Morality Research- Thursday, June 15, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, June 15, 2023! We're telling you about a change in the Federal Reserve's strategy to get inflation under control. Also, how…
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Trump's Latest Plea, Inflation Cools & New Hockey Champs- Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, June 14, 2023! We're telling you about a history-making court date for President Trump and how he explained the classified…
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Trump Faces Judge, Giant NATO Drills & New NBA Champs- Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, June 13, 2023! We're telling you about the next big step in former President Trump's classified documents case: what to expect…
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Nuclear Secrets Found, Reddit Protest & Grand Slam Record- Monday, June 12, 2023
The news to know for Monday, June 12, 2023! We've read the now-unsealed indictment detailing dozens of federal criminal counts against former President Trump…
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Special Edition: Learn ChatGPT - How NOT to be Left Behind
AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT are quickly advancing – and our guest today says it's time to embrace this tech or at least experiment with it, or risk…
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DOJ Charges Trump, Historic Smoke Spreads & Bud Light Dethroned- Friday, June 9, 2023
The news to know for Friday, June 9, 2023! We're talking about what could be the most politically controversial case in the history of the U.S. Justice…
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Smoky Skies, House on Hold & Messi to Miami- Thursday, June 8, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, June 8, 2023! We're telling you about the impact of worsening air quality in the northeastern U.S. and how long it's expected to…
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Ukraine Flooding, UFO Whistleblower & Unexpected Golf Merger- Wednesday, June 7, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, June 7, 2023! We're telling you about a new, major problem on the front lines of Russia's war on Ukraine. And we'll explain a…
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Ukraine's Advance, Prince Harry in Court & Apple's Big Reveal - Tuesday, June 6, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, June 6, 2023! We're telling you about what could be a new phase of the war in Ukraine, with the Ukrainians reportedly putting…
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Higher Gas Prices?, Rare Sonic Boom & Wedding Budgets Surge- Monday, June 5, 2023
The news to know for Monday, June 5, 2023! We'll tell you how a new decision out of Saudi Arabia could impact summer gas prices for Americans and what likely…
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Special Edition: Digital Cleaning 101
Surveys show three-quarters of Americans plan to clean their homes every spring. But our online spaces can feel just as messy! Today, digital organization…
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Default Averted, Birthrates Dip & Richest Self-Made Women- Friday, June 2, 2023
The news to know for Friday, June 2, 2023! We're telling you about a big relief for the U.S. economy. Congress passed a debt limit deal just days before the…
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Growing Presidential Race, New Car Rules & NASA Talks UFOs- Thursday, June 1, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, June 1, 2023! We're telling you what other big names are stepping into the 2024 presidential race. And find out how the votes…
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Moscow Under Attack, AI Extinction Risk & Air Travel Hits Record- Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, May 31, 2023! We'll tell you how, for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine, neighborhoods in Russia's capital came under…
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Debt Limit Deal, Texas AG Impeached & 'Little Mermaid' Dominates- Tuesday, May 30, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, May 30, 2023! We're telling you about a breakthrough in the debt limit debate. What's included in the deal and what happens next…
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Special Edition: Simple Guide to Debt Ceiling
If Congress doesn't reach a deal, the U.S. government could default on its debt in less than a week. Today, Rachel Snyderman of the Bipartisan Policy Center…
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Weekend Travel Trends, Aging Americans & Indy 500- Friday, May 26, 2023
The news to know for Friday, May 26, 2023! What you need to know ahead of the Memorial Day weekend- from how to honor fallen heroes to this weekend's travel…
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History-Making Nomination, RIP Tina Turner & Mosquito Magnets - Thursday, May 25, 2023
The news to know for Thursday May 25, 2023! We'll tell you who was picked for the top military job in the country and how the Chinese government may be hacking…
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DeSantis Joins Race, Social Media Warning & Menopause-Friendly Offices - Wednesday, May 24, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, May 24, 2023! We're telling you about a widely-expected campaign launch set to happen today. Florida's governor will likely…
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Days from Default, Fake Pic Goes Viral & Venmo for Teens- Tuesday, May 23, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, May 23, 2023! We're telling you about the countdown to default: the status of high-stakes negotiations at the White House with…
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Another Presidential Bid, Air Quality Alerts & Uber for Teens- Monday, May 22, 2023
The news to know for Monday, May 22, 2023! We'll tell you which high-profile Republican is the latest to enter the 2024 presidential race. Also, the FBI is…
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Special Edition: Beyond the Emergency - Covid & Long Covid
The official COVID-19 public health emergency is over. "Your Local Epidemiologist" Dr. Katelyn Jetelina explains the state of the virus today and what it means…
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Tech's Legal Victory, Disney Ditches Plans & Griner's Comeback- Friday, May 19, 2023
The news to know for Friday, May 19, 2023! We'll tell you where the debt limit talks stand now and how some Democrats and Republicans want to punish themselves…
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Border Help Dispatched, Prince Harry Chased & First TikTok Ban - Thursday, May 18, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, May 18, 2023! We'll explain a new report that says record-breaking heatwaves are likely here to stay and what the Supreme Court…
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Hope for Debt Deal, ChatGPT Boss Testifies & Most Popular Baby Names- Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, May 17, 2023! We're telling you what President Biden will be doing in Japan this week and why he's decided to come home early…
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Report Faults FBI, Lawmaker's Office Attacked & Martha Stewart Makes History- Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, May 16, 2023! We're telling you about a new report that's been years in the making: why it's criticizing the FBI for…
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Border Crossings Drop, Historic Heatwave & Tipping at Self-Checkout?- Monday, May 15, 2023
The news to know for Monday, May 15, 2023! We're talking about the surprising outcome at the southern border once a strict immigration policy ended and another…
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BONUS: Mindfulness Meditation for Mother's Day
Because it is Mother's Day and mental health awareness month, we teamed up with our friends at the Women's Meditation Network to create a special bonus…
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Special Edition: Hustle Culture Reimagined at Work & Home
When it comes to careers and parenting, you don't have to do things the way they've always been done. Our guest, Sarah K Peck, talks about reimagining hustle…
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Border Chaos, Peanut Allergy Patch & New Twitter CEO- Friday, May 12, 2023
The news to know for Friday, May 12, 2023! We're telling you about a rush on the U.S.-Mexico border and how it's being managed in overcrowded border cities…
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Biden Family Finances, OTC Birth Control? & Streaming Apps Merge- Thursday, May 11, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, May 11, 2023! We're telling you about what happens today now that the Covid-19 national and public health emergencies are…
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Trump Held Liable, New Mammogram Guidelines & Historic Best in Show- Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, May 10, 2023! We're telling you about the outcome of a case against former President Trump: what a jury decided and how the…
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Deal or Default?, Canada Wildfires & More TV Shows Stopped- Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, May 9, 2023! Debt or default? We'll explain the options being presented to the top lawmakers in Washington today. Also, the U.S…
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Outlet Mall Shooting, Kentucky Derby Investigation & Year of Live Music- Monday, May 8, 2023
The news to know for Monday, May 8, 2023! We're talking about another mass shooting over the weekend, this one at a mall in Texas. And there's an update about…
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Special Edition: Dog Toy Dispute & Future of the Internet
What do a squeaky dog toy and a Tennessee whiskey company have to do with the Supreme Court? Attorney Luke Behnke is breaking down the case causing some…
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Chokehold Justified?, 'Godfather of AI' Quits & Cinco de Mayo- Friday, May 5, 2023
The news to know for Friday, May 5, 2023! We're telling you about Russia's new accusation against the U.S. and how America is responding so far. Also, what to…
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10th Rate Hike, Major Mafia Takedown & King's Coronation Guide- Thursday, May 4, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, May 4, 2023! We'll tell you the latest message from the Federal Reserve as interest rates go up again. Also, an assassination…
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U.S. Readies Border, Loneliness Epidemic & Celebs Join Strike- Wednesday, May 3, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, May 3, 2023! We're telling you about how and why America's military is stepping in at the U.S.-Mexico border. Also, the latest…
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Debt Limit Deadline, Hollywood on Hold & AI Mind-Reading- Tuesday, May 2, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, May 2, 2023! America's lawmakers need to make a deal, and time is running out. We'll explain what's at stake If they can't…
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Flood Alerts, First Republic Takeover & Fashion's Biggest Night- Monday, May 1, 2023
The news to know for Monday, May 1, 2023! We'll update you about flooding impacting almost all areas in the U.S. in different ways and the reason behind what's…
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Special Edition: Bed Bath & Bankruptcy
Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy this week. We're talking to retail analyst Neil Saunders about what went wrong, why hundreds of other stores are closing…
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Pence Testifies, New Weight Loss Drug? & RIP Jerry Springer- Friday, April 28, 2023
The news to know for Friday, April 28, 2023! We'll tell you new details about the suspect in a major national security leak and why former Vice President Mike…
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Disney v. DeSantis, Bipartisan Social Media Bill & NFL Draft- Thursday, April 27, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, April 27, 2023! We'll tell you about a fight between a global entertainment giant and a likely presidential contender. It's…
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Campaign Promises, New Gun Law Challenged & Marijuana with a Mission- Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, April 26, 2023! Now that President Biden is officially in the 2024 race, we'll tell you what he's promising and how his top…
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Biden 2024 Launch, Broadcasting Breakups & Blockbuster NFL Trade- Tuesday, April 25, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, April 25, 2023! We're telling you about President Biden's big announcement planned today and the two big-name cable news hosts…
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Abortion Pill Ruling, Big Box Bankruptcy & Bud Light Boycott - Monday, April 24, 2023
The news to know for Monday, April 24, 2023! We're telling you about the Supreme Court's latest decision about abortion in the U.S. Also, how Americans were…
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Special Edition: The End of Affirmative Action?
Should colleges and universities be allowed to consider race when deciding which students to let in? Supreme Court reporter Amy Howe was there in-person when…