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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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US Calls Russia Liar, Cross-Country Storm & Airline Subscription- Thursday, February 17th, 2022
The news for Thursday, February 17th, 2022! What to know about the U.S. and other nations accusing Russia of lying and more cyberattacks that have been…
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Russia Pullback?, Gunmaker Liable & Hollywood Sign Makeover - Wednesday, February 16th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, February 16th, 2022! We'll talk about why the U.S. is not reassured, even as Russia says its troops are pulling back from…
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Canada's National Emergency, Accountants Drop Trump & Oscars Pick Hosts- Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, February 15th, 2022! We'll tell you about the rare emergency powers Canada's leader is now using to deal with massive protests…
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US-Canada Bridge Reopens, Avocado Import Ban & $7M Ads- Monday, February 14th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, February 14th, 2022! We'll tell you about the latest intelligence showing Russia could attack Ukraine this week. And protests over…
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Special Edition: Love Trends, Dating Data & V-Day Tips
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. So today, we're talking all about love, relationships, and dating trends for 2022 - from what the data shows, to…
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#MeToo Landmark, Super Bowl LVI & MoviePass 2.0- Friday, February 11th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, February 11th, 2022! We're sharing new details about how Russia's military is training for war and how the U.S. and other western…
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Europe Evacuation Plan, Mega Media Merger & Team USA Wins Golds- Thursday, February 10th, 2022
The news for Thursday, February 10th, 2022! What to know about some of the first assignments American troops are getting in Eastern Europe. They're preparing…
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USPS Overhaul, Protest Threatens Trade & Oscar Nominations - Wednesday, February 9th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, February 9th, 2022! We'll talk about something most Democrats and Republicans actually agree on: overhauling the U.S. Postal…
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Mask Mandates Lifted, Budget Airlines Merge & NFT Home Sale - Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, February 8th, 2022! From California to Connecticut, state leaders are loosening some Covid-19 restrictions. We'll explain. Also…
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Ottawa 'Emergency', Rogan Apologizes & Crypto Tax Refunds - Monday, February 7th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, February 7th, 2022! We'll tell you what the latest U.S. intelligence says about Russia's military buildup around Ukraine, and how…
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Special Edition: Mascots, Stereotypes & Rebranding in Sports
The Washington Football Team is now the Washington Commanders. The change came two years after the team faced pressure from sponsors to drop the old mascot…
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Terrorist Takedown, Winter Games Begin & Prime Price Hike - Friday, February 4th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, February 4th, 2022! We're sharing new details about the special ops mission that we now know took down the ISIS leader. And what…
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U.S. Troops Deployed, Cutting Cancer Deaths & Washington Commanders - Thursday, February 3rd, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, February 3rd, 2022! What to know about thousands of U.S. troops deployed in response to tensions between Russia and Ukraine. And…
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2,000-Mile Storm, Covid Shots for Toddlers & Bye, Brady- Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022! We'll talk about how Americans are bracing for the latest big winter storm: where flights, classes, and…
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New Vaccine Option?, Wordle Sold & Lunar New Year - Tuesday, February 1st, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, February 1st, 2022! We'll tell you about a public face-off between the U.S. and Russia. Also, developments in Covid-19 vaccines…
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Near-Record Snowfall, Heroic Bridge Rescue & Super Bowl Set - Monday, January 31st, 2022
The news to know for Monday, January 31st, 2022! We're talking about the historic winter storm that left 100% of New England covered in snow. We'll tell you…
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Special Edition: Countdown to Winter Olympics 2022
We're just days away from the start of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. More than 200 athletes are representing Team USA in sports like figure…
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Bracing for Blizzard, Truckers Revolt & Economy Surging- Friday, January 28th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, January 28th, 2022! What to know about a major winter storm heading toward nearly a dozen U.S. states. What's in the forecast, and…
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SCOTUS Job Opening, SpaceX Crash Coming & Young vs. Rogan- Thursday, January 27th, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, January 27th, 2022! We're talking about an open seat on the Supreme Court: who is retiring and when a new justice is expected to…
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Fed Rate Hike?, SAT Changes & Hidden Bad Reviews- Wednesday, January 26th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, January 26th, 2022! We have an update on the rising tensions in Eastern Europe. Russia seems to be taking more action, and the…
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NATO on Standby, Affirmative Action in Court & Meta's Supercomputer - Tuesday, January 25th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, January 25th, 2022! We'll tell you how the U.S. is collaborating with other countries as worries mount that Russia will invade…
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Americans Leave Ukraine, Big Sur Wildfire & Tax Season Begins - Monday, January 24th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, January 24th, 2022! We're talking about new intelligence that shows why Russia might want to invade Ukraine and how the U.S. is…
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Special Edition: COVID Testing Questions Answered
Now that every American household can sign up to get four at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government for free, we're talking all about COVID testing…
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Weapons for Ukraine, "Great American Sickout" & #BettyWhiteChallenge- Friday, January 21st, 2022
The news to know for Friday, January 21st, 2022! What to know about Ukrainian officials reportedly working against their own country and helping Russia from…
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Biden's First Year, Troops as Teachers & Stars at Sundance - Thursday, January 20th, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, January 20th, 2022! We're talking about President Biden's first year in office: what the president says he's most proud of and…
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Free Tests Roll Out, Microsoft's Biggest Deal & Grammys Go to Vegas- Wednesday, January 19th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, January 19th, 2022! We're detailing how you can now order free Covid-19 tests with a simple online form. And there's a new plan…
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Tough Weeks Ahead, Rabbi's Survival Strategy & Asteroid Watch - Tuesday, January 18th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, January 18th, 2022! We'll tell you what the nation's top doctor has to say about this latest Covid-19 surge and what to expect in…
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MLK Day, Hostages Freed & Tennis Star Ruled Out- Monday, January 17th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, January 17th, 2022! We're talking about MLK Day: Why it's not really considered a day "off" and which laws the King family will be…
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Special Edition: Battling Worker Burnout
You've probably heard of the "Great Resignation." What's the reason behind all those people quitting? A recent study by Limeade blames burnout as the top…
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Vaccine Rules Blocked, Student Loans Forgiven & Big Olympic Favor- Friday, January 14th, 2022
The news to know for Friday, January 14th, 2022! We'll explain the Supreme Court's decisions about Covid-19 vaccine mandates. Who will have to get their shots…
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Omicron Peak Over?, Surging Prices & Instagram Options - Thursday, January 13th, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, January 13th, 2022! We'll explain why the omicron variant of Covid-19 is now being compared to a flash flood and what big shift…
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Filibuster Fight, Extreme Cold & Smart Guns - Wednesday, January 12th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, January 12th, 2022! We're detailing a possible change to the rules in Congress. Why the president says he now supports it, and…
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Insurers Cover Tests, Human Gets Pig Heart & Georgia Wins - Tuesday, January 11th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, January 11th, 2022! What to know about ongoing security talks between the U.S. and Russia. And how many at-home Covid-19 tests do…
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Iran's Warning, Actors Remembered & College Football Championship - Monday, January 10th, 2022
The news to know for Monday, January 10th, 2022! We'll tell you what started one of the worst fire disasters in the modern history of New York City. Also…
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Special Edition: Manage Your Money in 2022
Today we're talking about your money and the best way to manage it in the new year. A recent survey from Bankrate found about two-thirds of American adults are…
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Dueling Riot Speeches, Supreme Court on Mandates & Hero Hockey Fan- Friday, January 7, 2022
The news to know for Friday, January 7, 2022! We're talking about how Presidents Biden and Trump are facing off once again. This time, they're attacking each…
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One Year Since Riot, Plessy Pardoned & Hottest Housing Markets - Thursday, January 6th, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, January 6th, 2022! We'll tell you where the federal investigations stand one year after a violent riot at the U.S. Capitol…
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Traffic Nightmare, 1M Daily Cases & CES Begins- Wednesday, January 5th, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, January 5th, 2022! We're detailing a harrowing journey for people traveling through Virginia during a winter storm. Cars…
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CEO Convicted, Boosters for Kids & RIP BlackBerry- Tuesday, January 4th, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, January 4th, 2022! We'll tell you how the omicron surge has schools and businesses rethinking reopening plans and another new…
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New Laws for 2022, RIP Betty White & Sideline Meltdown - Monday, January 3rd, 2022
The news to know for Monday, January 3rd, 2022! What to know about new laws being enforced now that it's officially 2022. Also, from tornadoes to snowstorms to…
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Special Edition: What to Expect in 2022
Happy New Year! As we kick off 2022, we're talking about several trends researchers expect will influence our lives this year and beyond, including how we…
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Thousands Evacuated, NYE Celebrations & Harry Potter Reunion - Friday, December 31st, 2021
The news to know for Friday, December 31st, 2021! We'll tell you about wildfires that have forced thousands of Americans to evacuate and the latest impact of…
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Socialite Convicted, At-Home Test Accuracy & Champagne Shortage - Thursday, December 30th, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, December 30th, 2021! What to know about the verdict in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial and why President Biden is once again meeting…
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Severe Storms Coming, RIP John Madden & No-Return Refunds- Wednesday, December 29th, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, December 29th, 2021! We're detailing another round of severe weather in the U.S. We'll tell you which states will be most…
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Quarantine Change, More Travel Troubles & Ozzy's NFTs- Tuesday, December 28th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, December 28th, 2021! We'll explain how President Biden is counting on governors to get Covid-19 under control, as well as new…
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Flights Canceled, Rare Snowstorms & Happy Kwanzaa- Monday, December 27th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, December 27th, 2021! What to know about holiday travel, and why tens of thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed. Also…
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Special Edition: Good News w/ Tank Sinatra
On this Christmas Day, we are focusing on good news. George Resch is joining me. You may know him as Tank Sinatra on Instagram and the guy behind the…
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Santa Claus Rally, Ex-Officer Guilty & Lickable TV - Friday, December 24th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, December 24th, 2021! We're talking about a big boom for the stock market and what could be behind the upswing. Also, a jury's…
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Holiday Travel Boom, Covid Pill OKed & Most-Visited Website- Thursday, December 23rd, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, December 23rd, 2021! What to know before you venture out of town for the holidays: it's one of the busiest travel days of the…
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Free Covid Tests, Prison Sentence Pushback & Mariah Makes History- Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021! We're detailing President Biden's latest plan to slow the spread of the omicron variant and what new…
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Omicron Takes Over, Sports on Hold & Winter Solstice - Tuesday, December 21st, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, December 21st, 2021! We'll update you about how quickly the omicron variant of Covid-19 is spreading in the U.S. and how it's…
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'Test to Stay', TikTok Kitchens & Spider-Man Surprise- Monday, December 20th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, December 20th, 2021! We'll explain why some American hospitals are struggling, even before the new variant of Covid-19 takes hold…
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Special Edition: News Defining 2021
2021 is coming to a close in just a couple of weeks. Today, we're taking a look back at the stories that dominated the news this year. To do that, we're…
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J&J Vaccine Limited, TikTok Threats & Driverless Delivery- Friday, December 17th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, December 17th, 2021! We'll explain a new warning about one of the Covid-19 vaccines. And a decision by the FDA could stir up the…
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Severe Storms Again, Fed Tackles Inflation & Cream Cheese Shortage - Thursday, December 16th, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, December 16th, 2021! What to know about even more severe weather that brought tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hurricane-force…
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Omicron Spreading Fast, California Deluge & Holiday Shipping Deadline - Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, December 15th, 2021! We're detailing new evidence that found the omicron variant of Covid-19 is different from any other…
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Miles of Destruction, Gymnasts Compensated & 'Person of the Year' - Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, December 14th, 2021! We'll update you on the rescues and recovery in the aftermath of a once-in-a-century tornado outbreak. Also…
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Deadly Tornado Outbreak, New Omicron Data & Heisman Trophy Winner - Monday, December 13th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, December 13th, 2021! What you need to know about an unprecedented tornado outbreak across six states. Also, new data about the new…
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Special Edition: Cybersecurity for You & U.S.
Cybersecurity has become more important than ever as the number and severity of online threats are rising. That's true whether hackers are going after our…
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Booster for Teens, Starbucks Union & New Metaverse App - Friday, December 10th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, December 10th, 2021! We'll tell you how the National Guard is stepping up to knock out this latest wave of Covid-19 and another…