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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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Embassy Evacuations?, Giant Rocket Explodes & Earth Day- Friday, April 21, 2023
The news to know for Friday, April 21, 2023! We're telling you about severe storms that spread over a thousand miles and where they're headed next. Also…
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GOP Wants Cuts, 4.20 Laws Update & Coachella Shakeup- Thursday, April 20, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, April 20, 2023! We're telling you about how Republicans now say they want to spend taxpayer dollars and what the key differences…
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Fox News Settles, SWA Flights Grounded & Final Netflix DVDs- Wednesday, April 19, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, April 19, 2023! We're telling you about what could be the largest media defamation settlement ever in the U.S. and what Fox…
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Calls for Justice, Fox on Trial & Record NFL Contract- Tuesday, April 18, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, April 18, 2023! We're telling you about two cases that have sparked protests. One involves the police. Another involves a teen…
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Sweet 16 Shooting, World's Largest Rocket Test & First TikTok Ban?- Monday, April 17, 2023
The news to know for Monday, April 17, 2023! We'll update you about a deadly mass shooting at a crowded birthday party. Also, the notorious drug lord El Chapo…
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Special Edition: Buy, Sell or Wait? A Housing Market Analysis 🏠
Redfin's chief economist Daryl Fairweather is calling America's housing market a "desert" right now. She's here to explain how interest rates have affected…
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Pentagon Leak Arrest, Historic Downpour & Coachella Weekend- Friday, April 14, 2023
The news to know for Friday, April 14, 2023! We'll tell you who's been arrested for the highest-profile intelligence leak in years and what fallout is still…
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Inflation Relief, Record-Breaking Heat & 'Max' Streaming- Thursday, April 13, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, April 13, 2023! We're telling you about the latest inflation data that shows rising prices are finally slowing. Also, who is…
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GOP Lawmaker Sued, Strep Cases Surging & $2.2M Sneakers- Wednesday, April 12, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, April 12, 2023! We're talking about a conflict heating up between the prosecutor charging former President Trump with dozens of…
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Livestreamed Shooting, Lawmaker's Comeback & New 'Star Wars' Projects- Tuesday, April 11, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, April 11, 2023! We're telling you about another mass shooting and what police are saying about the investigation so far. Also…
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Abortion Pill in Limbo, Secret Files Leaked & 'Super Mario' Breaks Records- Monday, April 10, 2023
The news to know for Monday, April 10, 2023! What to know about two conflicting rulings over abortion access in the U.S. that could put the issue back before…
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Special Edition: What's Next for Trump- Legally and Politically
The world watched as former President Trump was arrested this week. Today, legal expert Jamil Jaffer explains what the charges are about. Then, Republican…
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Afghan Withdrawal Report, TN Dems Expelled & Easter Weekend- Friday, April 7, 2023
The news to know for Friday, April 7, 2023! Today, we're telling you about the government's review of how the American military left Afghanistan and why some…
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Severe Storm Damage, New Bathroom Bills & Pop Star Makes History- Thursday, April 6, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, April 6, 2023! We'll tell you about the latest destruction from this early spring storm season and an issue that keeps coming up…
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34 Felonies, Another Covid Booster & Happy Passover- Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, April 5, 2023! We'll tell you about former President Trump's big day in criminal court, what exact charges he's facing, what…
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Trump's Day in Court, Next Moon Crew & UConn Dominates- Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, April 4, 2023! We have updates about the largest city in the U.S. bracing for an unprecedented chapter in American history…
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More Storms Coming, Trump Preps for Court & Replacing Easter Eggs?- Monday, April 3, 2023
The news to know for Monday, April 3, 2023! What to know about storms that left a trail of destruction in several states and a similar storm system that's…
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Special Edition: Helping Children Cope: Talking About Tragedy
When we as adults can barely grapple with another school shooting in America, how can our kids? We'll hear from clinical psychologist Dr. Jazmine McCoy, host…
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First Ex-President Charged, NATO's New Member & Unexpected Final Four - Friday, March 31, 2023
The news to know for Friday, March 31, 2023! We're talking about a historic turning point after years of investigations. Former President Trump is actually…
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Life-Threatening Storms, Bans on Trans Care & "Ungrading" Trend- Thursday, March 30, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, March 30, 2023! We'll tell you where millions of Americans are bracing for powerful tornadoes this time. Also, the controversial…
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Search for Motive, Adnan Syed Felon Again & NFL Rule Changes- Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, March 29, 2023! We'll tell you about the heroes who stopped a school shooter from doing more damage as lawmakers debate what…
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Tragedy in Tennessee, Moon Discovery & iPhone Updates- Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, March 28, 2023! We have updates about a terrible tragedy out of Nashville: how people are remembering the children and staff who…
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Tornado Outbreak, New Social Media Law & Viral Budget Hack- Monday, March 27, 2023
The news to know for Monday, March 27, 2023! We'll update you about a severe weather outbreak that wiped out neighborhoods in the deep south, including one…
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Special Edition: Why Can't We Focus?
Research shows all the screens we use each day might be reshaping our brains and shortening our attention spans. Later, I'm speaking to an expert who has spent…
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App Ban Coming?, Autism Rates Rise & Asteroid Flyby- Friday, March 24, 2023
The news to know for Friday, March 24, 2023! We'll tell you what lawmakers had to say about banning TikTok and what a court has decided about the parents of a…
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TikTok CEO Testifies, Massive Seaweed Belt & Ramadan Begins - Thursday, March 23, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, March 23, 2023! We'll tell you what the Fed decided about interest rates this week, and what the CEO of TikTok is expected to…
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Patient Pinned Down, Spring Break Travel Boom & Circus Comeback - Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, March 22, 2023! We'll tell you what lawmakers, prosecutors, and protesters are saying after former President Trump did not get…
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Trump Arrest Coming?, Covid Origins Info Declassified & Ted Lasso IRL- Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, March 21, 2023! We'll tell you what preparations are happening behind the scenes since today is the day former President Trump…
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Trump Expects Arrest, Mega Bank Merger & Brackets Busted - Monday, March 20, 2023
The news to know for Monday, March 20, 2023! What to know about former President Trump's posts that say he's getting arrested this week: are they true? And…
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Special Edition: Bank Failures & High Inflation Explained
Today, we're focusing on two major money events impacting the economy and possibly your own bank account: The seemingly sudden failure of some U.S. banks, and…
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Banks to the Rescue, Talk of TikTok Ban & St. Patrick's Day- Friday, March 17, 2023
The news to know for Friday, March 17, 2023! We'll tell you what stopped a third American bank from failing and why its competitors were willing to take part…
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Bank Crisis Spreads, Passport Delays & Top Dog Breed- Thursday, March 16, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, March 16, 2023! We'll tell you about the latest bank struggling to survive as financial fears spread across the globe and the…
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Russia Downs U.S. Drone, Gun Control Order & 'Body Doubling' at Work- Wednesday, March 15, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, March 15, 2023! We'll tell you about a Russian warplane bringing down an American aircraft. And the president is taking new…
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Banking Crisis Impact, Massive Oil Project & 'Pi Day'- Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, March 14, 2023! We'll tell you what the president is now saying about the bank collapse and what this could mean for interest…
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Major Bank Collapse, Iowa Faceoff & Hollywood's Biggest Night - Monday, March 13, 2023
The news to know for Monday, March 13, 2023! What to know about the largest American banking failure in 15 years, including what the government is promising…
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Special Edition: Emojis - The Good, Bad, & Misunderstood 🤔
Today we're talking about one of the most commonly-used tools in messaging conversations across the globe – emojis! Those little cartoon characters on our…
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Biden's Opening Bid, New Mammogram Rules & Oscars Preview- Friday, March 10, 2023
The news to know for Friday, March 10, 2023! We'll tell you how President Biden wants to spend taxpayer money over the next year and how Republicans are…
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Damaging Police Report, Next Weather Threat & ChatGPT's Comedy- Thursday, March 9, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, March 9, 2023! What to know about a new kind of storm coming to parts of the country that already dealt with rounds of heavy…
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Biden's Budget, Army's Recruiting Push & International Women's Day- Wednesday, March 8, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, March 8, 2023! We'll tell you about a plan President Biden says will save Medicare for the next generation and which Americans…
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Americans Kidnapped, Concert Stampede & Joyful Holidays - Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, March 7, 2023! What to know about a search for Americans kidnapped in Mexico and why some border patrol agents are being moved to…
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Deadly Storms, Historic Oceans Treaty & Chris Rock Slaps Back - Monday, March 6, 2023
The news to know for Monday, March 6, 2023! What to know about the impact of severe storms in the South – and yet another train derailment in Ohio. Also, a…
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Special Edition: AI Chatbots May Change Everything
It seems everyone is talking about the artificial intelligence chatbot Chat GPT. It launched a few months ago and versions of it are now being used by…
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Severe Weather Outbreak, Ohioans Confront Railroad & Phones of the Future- Friday, March 3, 2023
The news to know for Friday, March 3, 2023! We'll update you about the severe weather that pummeled the south last night and how storms earlier this week had a…
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Insulin Price Cut, Football Star Arrested & TikTok Limits Teens- Thursday, March 2, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, March 2, 2023! We'll tell you about a major change the the price of a life-saving drug that millions of Americans use every day…
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Afghan Withdrawal Report, First RSV Vaccine? & Dictionary's New Words- Wednesday, March 1, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, March 1, 2023! We'll tell you what a new report says led up to the collapse of the Afghan government, despite the U.S. spending…
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Another Surprise Trip, DeSantis Ends Disney District & 'My AI' on Snapchat- Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, February 28, 2023! What to know about another top official's visit to Ukraine and how the U.S. is cracking down on the growing…
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'Lab Leak' Likely, Ohio Health Checks & 'Dilbert' Dropped- Monday, February 27, 2023
The news to know for Monday, February 27, 2023! We'll tell you which American agency now thinks the "lab leak" theory is the most likely cause of the pandemic…
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Special Edition: One Year of War - What's Next?
It's been one year since Russia first invaded Ukraine. What's changed in that time, what's expected next, and what role does America's support play in all of…
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Day 365 of War, Adderall Shortage & Sports on Streaming- Friday, February 24, 2023
The news to know for Friday, February 24, 2023! We'll update you about the war in Ukraine one year since Russia invaded: how the U.S. and the world are marking…
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Record Weather, Malcolm X Lawsuit & Chatbots Go Mobile - Thursday, February 23, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, February 23, 2023! We'll tell you about a massive snowstorm and heatwave hitting the U.S. at the same time. Also, there's a new…
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'Bitter Days Ahead', Wild Winter Weather & Oil-Infused Coffee- Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, February 22, 2023! We'll tell you about two leaders with opposite visions for the world's future, drawing battle lines in…
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Biden's Surprise Trip, Internet's Fate in Court & Happy Mardi Gras- Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, February 21, 2023! What to know about President Biden's surprise trip to Ukraine: how the White House kept it a secret and what…
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Pres. Carter on Hospice, Cross-Country Storm & Instagram Pay-to-Verify- Monday, February 20, 2023
The news to know for Monday, February 20, 2023! We're talking about America's latest warnings for China and Russia, including what's considered the strongest…
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Special Edition: Should Kids Play Tackle Football?
Americans love football. Last weekend's Super Bowl was the third-most-watched television event of all time. But despite its popularity, statistics show youth…
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Trump Grand Jury Report, Bot Gets Belligerent & Carnival Comeback- Friday, February 17, 2023
The news to know for Friday, February 17, 2023! We'll update you about a grand jury out of Georgia that's been investigating former President Trump and his…
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Active Storm Warning, Apple Security Issue & Anti-Influencers- Thursday, February 16, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, February 16, 2023! We'll tell you about more unusual weather that brought snow to the desert and could bring tornadoes to the…
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Trump's GOP Challenger, Inflation Slows (Some) & Pharrell's High-Fashion Job- Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, February 15, 2023! We'll update you about the deadly mass shooting on a college campus. There are new details about the…
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Shooting at MSU, Teen Girls in Crisis & Barney's Comeback- Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, February 14, 2023! We'll tell you about a shooting on a college campus and what's being called unprecedented data about teen…
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Super Bowl Highlights, UFOs Shot Down & Historic Quarter- Monday, February 13, 2023
The news to know for Monday, February 13, 2023! We'll tell you what's known so far about more flying objects the U.S. military shot down over the weekend. And…
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Special Edition: What's New in Dating + How Couples Thrive
With Valentine's Day in just a few days, we are focusing on love, relationships, and dating in 2023. What does it take to sustain a healthy romantic…