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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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Prisoner Swap, Phasing Out Old Bulbs & Pop Star Superhero - Thursday, April 28th, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, April 28th, 2022! We're talking about a surprise prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia and some heated moments in Washington…
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Majority Had Covid, Bitcoin for Retirement & Reddit Grants - Wednesday, April 27th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, April 27th, 2022! We'll tell you who President Biden decided to let off the hook for crimes that put them in prison. And new…
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Ukraine Endgame, 'Remain in Mexico' Future & Musk's Twitter Takeover - Tuesday, April 26th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, April 26th, 2022! We'll tell you what top U.S. officials say is their endgame in Ukraine and the controversial issue coming up in…
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U.S. Leaders in Ukraine, Tighter Tech Rules & MLB Milestone - Monday, April 25th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, April 25th, 2022! We're talking about top White House officials visiting Ukraine as fighting escalates in the country. Also, an…
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Special Edition: Examining Bias in News Coverage
Here at The Newsworthy, we work hard to deliver news roundups with as little bias as possible. We look at a variety of news sources, even for just one story…
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New Refugee Program, Florida Targets Disney & Earth Day - Friday, April 22nd, 2022
The news to know for Friday, April 22nd, 2022! We're talking about how the U.S. is stepping up with more help for troops in Ukraine and Ukrainians who have…
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Russia's Missile Test, Home Prices Record & Wimbledon Ban - Thursday, April 21st, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, April 21st, 2022! We're talking about another twist in the debate over mask mandates and another threat from Russia's leader…
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New Phase of War, Netflix Losses & Pot's Big Day- Wednesday, April 20th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, April 20th, 2022! We'll tell you how Russia is making some gains in eastern Ukraine and how much the war could impact the…
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Airlines Drop Mandates, Late-Season Snowstorm & Holograms in Space- Tuesday, April 19th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, April 19th, 2022! We're talking about the latest change to the national mask mandate for planes and trains and how airlines are…
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Search for Shooters, Covid-19 Breathalyzer & Historic Boston Marathon- Monday, April 18th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, April 18th, 2022! We'll tell you about Russia's ultimatum for Ukrainian forces and what the U.S. expects to happen next. Also…
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Special Edition: Spring Cleaning Made Simple
Spring is here and for many people, that means it's time for spring cleaning! A recent survey from the American Cleaning Institute found nearly 80% of American…
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Russia Warship Sinks, Presidential Debate Change & Holiday Trifecta- Friday, April 15th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, April 15th, 2022! We're talking about new hope for Ukrainians as Russia faced a big setback in the war. Also, hundreds of new…
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Border Backup, Formula Shortage & Music Becomes History- Thursday, April 14th, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, April 14th, 2022! We're talking about the arrest in the New York City subway attack: who police say tipped them off. And there…
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NYC Subway Attacked, New Gas Rule & Moon Dust Auction- Wednesday, April 13th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, April 13th, 2022! We'll tell you about the strongest sign yet that the war in Ukraine is nowhere close to ending and what's…
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'Ghost Guns' Rule, Magic Mushrooms Study & Gas Prices Down- Tuesday, April 12th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, April 12th, 2022! We're talking about tornadoes, wildfires, and a blizzard. They're all expected to hit the U.S. this week. Also…
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New War Commander, Covid Hits DC, & Etsy Sellers 'Strike'- Monday, April 11th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, April 11th, 2022! We'll tell you about a new Russian general in Ukraine and why the U.S. says bringing him on was not a good sign…
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Special Edition: WTF? We're Cursing More
How often do you use swear words? If they've become a more regular part of your vocabulary, you're not alone. Research shows Americans have been cursing more…
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High Court History, NFL Lawsuit Grows & Metaverse for Kids - Friday, April 8th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, April 8th, 2022! We're talking about soon-to-be Justice Jackson: how Washington is reacting to the historic Supreme Court…
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Eastern Ukraine Exodus, Oil Execs Confronted & Expect 'Zuck Bucks' - Thursday, April 7th, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, April 7th, 2022! We're talking about what some Ukrainians are finding after Russian troops leave and how others are preparing…
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Russia's Veto Power, Payments Paused (Again) & Viral Reddit Art- Wednesday, April 6th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, April 6th, 2022! We'll tell you what Ukraine's president is demanding from the United Nations to deal with Russia and any…
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Western Outrage, 'Diversity Quota' Defeat & Historic Win- Tuesday, April 5th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, April 5th, 2022! We're talking about a global outcry over apparent war crimes in Ukraine: what new consequences are coming for…
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Brutal War Images, Sarah Palin's Comeback? & Grammy Winners- Monday, April 4th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, April 4th, 2022! We'll tell you what happened that has western nations considering even more punishment for Russia and help for…
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Special Edition: Untold Stories of Non-Ukrainian Refugees
Today we're taking another deep dive into the human impact of the war in Ukraine and sharing the stories of some refugees you may not have heard about yet…
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Historic Oil Release, Human 'Blueprint' Complete & April Fools' Day - Friday, April 1st, 2022
The news to know for Friday, April 1st, 2022! We're talking about an unprecedented move by the White House that could push gas prices down, but some analysts…
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Border Rules Lifting, Bruce Willis Diagnosis & Back to World Cup- Thursday, March 31st, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, March 31st, 2022! We're talking about a major policy shift that could bring a rush of migrants to the U.S.-Mexico border. And…
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Relief for Kyiv?, 2nd Booster OKed & Allergy-Free Cats - Wednesday, March 30th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, March 30th, 2022! What to know about Russian troops making away from the capital in Ukraine: could it be the first step toward…
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Wealthy Tax Hikes?, Will Smith's Apology & Rooney Rule Changes- Tuesday, March 29th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, March 29th, 2022! We'll tell you about President Biden's priorities for the next federal budget, including more money for the…
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Russia's New Strategy?, Capitol Reopens & Oscars Outburst- Monday, March 28th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, March 28th, 2022! What to know about Ukraine's progress in its fight against Russia, even though the war is still far from won…
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Special Edition: All Things Oscars w/ PEOPLE
It's award show season and we're just one day away from what's considered the most prestigious of them all: the Academy Awards, aka the Oscars. Today we're…
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Refugees to U.S., Brain Implant First & Uber for a Taxi - Friday, March 25th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, March 25th, 2022! We're talking about how some of the world's most powerful leaders are cracking down harder on the war in…
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Biden's Wartime Trip, Trailblazer Remembered & Sweet 16 - Thursday, March 24th, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, March 24th, 2022! We're talking about President Biden's top goal for his wartime visit to Europe and what happens now that the…
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Storms Hit Deep South, Judge Jackson Grilled & 'Super-Earths' Found - Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, March 23rd, 2022! What to expect from President Biden's trip to Europe and what new compromises Ukraine's president says he's…
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Tornado Outbreak, Gas Taxes Paused & Happiest Countries - Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022! We'll tell you about one of the most powerful explosions to hit Ukraine's capital since the Russian invasion…
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10M Forced to Flee, Railroad Strike & Medical Debt Wiped - Monday, March 21st, 2022
The news to know for Monday, March 21st, 2022! What to know about the latest fighting in Ukraine, Russia's latest demands, and new numbers from the United…
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Special Edition: Hate Changing Clocks? Here's Why We Do It
It's been almost a week since Daylight Saving Time began. Why we do change our clocks twice a year? Polls have shown most American adults don't like it. The…
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Russian Losses, Covid Czar Replaced & Amazon Buys MGM - Friday, March 18th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, March 18th, 2022! What to know about the losses Russian forces have endured in Ukraine, and we'll update you on the search for…
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Plea to 'Do More', Higher Airfares & St. Patrick's Day - Thursday, March 17th, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, March 17th, 2022! We'll detail some of the Ukrainian president's speech to Congress and President Biden's response to it. Also…
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Zelensky's Speech, No More Changing Clocks? & Selena's New Music - Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, March 16th, 2022! What to know about President Biden's plan to travel to Europe, the Ukrainian president's speech to U.S…
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Ukraine "Decimated", Equal Pay Day & Dolly Bows Out - Tuesday, March 15th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, March 15th, 2022! What to know about the ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, a warning from the U.N., and a new plan…
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War Nears NATO Border, China's Lockdown & Tom Brady is Back - Monday, March 14th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, March 14th, 2022! What to know about Russian airstrikes hitting a Ukrainian military base just miles from Poland, and we'll tell…
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Special Edition: On the Ground in Ukraine
Today we want to take the time to make sure you're hearing the human side of war. We're bringing you a firsthand account from a Ukrainian who was born and…
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Minorities Miscounted, Travel Mandate Cont'd & 'Spring Forward' - Friday, March 11th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, March 11th, 2022! We'll update you on another round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine and tell you which cities are now…
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Airstrikes Hit Hospitals, Biden's Crypto Order & Famous Shipwreck Found- Thursday, March 10th, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, March 10th, 2022! We're talking about a rare fight within NATO about how to help Ukraine and how Vice President Harris found…
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Russia Oil Ban, "Don't Say Gay" Bill Explained & Quarterback Frenzy- Wednesday, March 9th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, March 9th, 2022! We'll talk about a new step the U.S. is taking to punish Russia and how it could impact prices in the U.S. And…
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Russia's Latest Terms, Gas Price Record & Int'l Women's Day - Tuesday, March 8th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, March 8th, 2022! We'll update you about another round of peace talks and a growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. How western…
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Ceasefire Fails, Midwest Tornadoes & Batman's Big Bucks - Monday, March 7th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, March 7th, 2022! We'll tell you about the Ukrainians promising to fight Russian forces and the ones trying to evacuate and whether…
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Special Edition: Our 'Space Junk' Problem
What happens to the stuff we send to space when it breaks or collides with something else? A lot of it turns into what's often referred to as 'space junk.'…
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Nuclear Plant Fire, Refugees Welcome & Unplugging Day- Friday, March 4th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, March 4th, 2022! We'll tell you what Russia and Ukraine agreed to during peace talks and what to know about a fire at Europe's…
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Targeting Russian Oligarchs, 'Test to Treat' & Spring Break Travel Boom - Thursday, March 3rd, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, March 3rd, 2022! What to know about Russian forces advancing in Ukraine and how the U.S. is going after some of Russia's richest…
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Freedom Over Tyranny, Texas Tests Trump & Opening Day Canceled - Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022! We'll talk about President Biden's first State of the Union address: new announcements he made and how…
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Russia Financial Meltdown, State of the Union & Fat Tuesday- Tuesday, March 1st, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, March 1st, 2022! We'll update you about the war in Ukraine: from what Russian troops are doing now to any progress from peace…
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Nuclear Alert, New SCOTUS Nominee & NCAA History- Monday, February 28th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, February 28th, 2022! We'll tell you where the war in Ukraine stands now. Russia's troops are advancing, Russia's leader has an…
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Special Edition: Russia's War on Ukraine
Ukraine is now fighting off the biggest European attack since WWII. Russia has invaded the Democratic country with missiles, air raids, tanks, and troops…
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Europe War Zone, Worldwide Protests & Largest Family Tree - Friday, February 25th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, February 25th, 2022! We have updates about the largest European ground war since WWII: the damage that's been done so far and how…
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"Unjustified Attack", Oil Prices Surge & QR Codes Warning - Thursday, February 24th, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, February 24th, 2022! Russia has moved into Ukraine with what President Biden is calling an unjustified attack. What you need to…
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Russia Invades, 'Rest in Power', & Reels Go Global- Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022! We'll talk about America's response to what's now being called the "beginning of an invasion". And a jury…
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Russia's 'Kill List', Arctic Cold Front & Britney Spears Memoir - Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022! We'll tell you about Russia's latest actions that triggered an immediate response from the U.S. and its…
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Russia Ordered Invasion, Trump Debuts 'Truth' & Olympics Over - Monday, February 21st, 2022
The news to know for Monday, February 21st, 2022! We'll tell you about Russia's latest steps toward war and the small chance left for negotiations. Also…
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Special Edition: Waging War? Russia-Ukraine Conflict Explained
The world is watching Russia and Ukraine closely. Even though Russia says it's not planning to attack Ukraine, American and NATO officials say Russia's…
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Russia's Playbook, American Immunity & All-Star Weekend- Friday, February 18th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, February 18th, 2022! We have updates about a war in Eastern Europe that some say has already begun. America's top diplomat is…