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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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Special Edition: Uncovering the Mysteries of UFOs
Today we are talking about unidentified flying objects (UFOs.) The Pentagon recently put out a report summarizing everything U.S. intelligence officials have…
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Global Weather Extremes, Mask Mandate Returns & Reunited After 24 Years- Friday, July 16th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, July 16th, 2021! We'll tell you about extreme weather around the globe: from wildfires out west to extreme temperatures in the…
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'Fundamental' FBI Errors, Medical Milestone & Cash for Kids- Thursday, July 15th, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, July 15th, 2021! We'll tell you about the latest multi-trillion-dollar proposal in Washington: what's included and what are the…
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Voting Bills Showdown, Inflation Rising, & Historic Emmy Noms- Wednesday, July 14th, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, July 14th, 2021! What to know about President Biden's push for voting rights and how Republicans say he should be fighting…
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New J&J Warning, Rare Cuba Protests & Cannes Jewelry Heist- Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, July 13th, 2021! We'll explain the new warning on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine about a rare side effect that could be…
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New School Guidelines, Biden vs. Monopolies & Billionaire Reaches Space- Monday, July 12th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, July 12th, 2021! We'll explain new guidelines for reopening schools this fall and how some of the COVID-19 rules might be tough to…
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Special Edition: Diving Into Shark Week 2021
We're diving deep into Shark Week! The world-famous, weeklong event starts tomorrow on the Discovery Channel and on Discovery+. This year's event has more…
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Americans Arrested in Haiti, Quiet Olympics & Historic Spelling Bee Champ- Friday, July 9th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, July 9th, 2021! We'll tell you about an updated timeline to get American troops out of Afghanistan and why President Bifen is…
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Rescue Turns Recovery, States Sue Google & Back-to-Back Champs- Thursday, July 8th, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, July 8th, 2021! We'll tell you about a worsening crisis in Haiti. The country's president was assassinated and now the U.S. and…
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Tracking a Hurricane, Olympic Favorite Out & Honoring Hometown Heroes - Wednesday, July 7th, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, July 7th, 2021! What to know about the latest track of what's now Hurricane Elsa: when it's expected to hit Florida, what…
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Tropical Storm Elsa, Biggest Ransomware Attack & Cannes Comeback- Tuesday, July 6th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, July 6th, 2021! What to know about a tropical storm that's already left a trail of damage in the Caribbean and how it's expected…
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Special Edition: Losing Religion in America
Today we're talking about why most Americans are turning away from organized religions. Recent surveys show that for the first time in our history, fewer than…
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Supremes Uphold Voting Laws, Boy Scouts Settle & Holiday Weekend Travel- Friday, July 2nd, 2021
The news to know for Friday, July 2nd, 2021! We'll tell you about the tax fraud case against the Trump Organization and what the former president is now saying…
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Trump's Company Charged, Cosby Set Free & Princess Diana Tribute- Thursday, July 1st, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, July 1st, 2021! We'll explain new criminal charges against former President Trump's company. They're over taxes. Also, Bill…
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Dozens of Wildfires, Global Lockdowns & Miss Nevada Makes History- Wednesday, June 30th, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, June 30th, 2021! What to know about a warning sent to condo residents in Florida just a couple of months before their building…
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Extreme Temperatures, Facebook's Antitrust Win & Team USA Roster- Tuesday, June 29th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, June 29th, 2021! We'll tell you about a historic, dangerous heatwave affecting millions of Americas. What's causing it, which…
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Search for Survivors, Chauvin Sentenced & Wimbledon Begins-Monday, June 28th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, June 28th, 2021! We'll update you on the hunt for survivors and victims in what may end up being the deadliest accidental building…
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Special Edition: Real Estate and Renovation Frenzy
Today we're talking about the booming housing market. The National Association of Realtors says home prices are at record-high levels and still climbing. The…
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High-Rise Collapse, Trillion-Dollar Compromise & Pride Weekend- Friday, June 25th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, June 25th, 2021! We'll tell you about a deadly collapse of a Florida high-rise and what's being done to help. Also, the former…
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Vaccine Caution, 'Cursing Cheerleader' Victory & Strawberry Moon - Thursday, June 24th, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, June 24th, 2021! We'll explain new warnings about COVID-19 vaccines and why health experts say people should get them anyway…
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Violent Crime Surge, Great Barrier Reef Warning & Britney Spears Testifies- Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021! We'll explain a recent increase in violent crime and how the White House plans to address it. Also, it looks…
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Virus Milestone, Justices Back College Athletes & Spielberg's Netflix Deal- Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021! We'll tell you about another sign showing the U.S. is turning a corner in the COVID-19 crisis and how the future…
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Dangerous Tropical Storm, 300 Million Shots & Prime Day Deals- Monday, June 21st, 2021
The news to know for Monday, June 21st, 2021! What to know about the path of a deadly storm that's left a trail of damage in at least five U.S. states so far…
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Special Edition: Countdown to the Olympics
We're less than five weeks from the start of the summer Olympics in Tokyo. Organizers are trying to keep things safe by keeping strict rules in place. We're…
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Obamacare Survives, New National Holiday & Star Athletes Sidelined- Friday, June 18th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, June 18th, 2021! What to know about two key decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court. One pitted religion against LGBTQ rights. The…
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U.S.-Russia Future, Record Heatwave & Victoria's Secret Angels Replaced- Thursday, June 17th, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, June 17th, 2021! We'll tell you about the red lines drawn at President Biden's first meeting with his Russian counterpart. Also…
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Biden-Putin Summit, Toxic Makeup? & Charitable Giving Record- Wednesday, June 16th, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, June 16th, 2021! We'll tell you what's on the agenda for a crucial meeting between President Biden and Russian President Putin…
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600K American Deaths, QAnon Warning & Theme Parks Comeback- Tuesday, June 15th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, June 15th, 2021! We'll tell you about a painful milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic and another vaccine that could help end it…
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DOJ Data Seizure, Netanyahu Out & $28B Space Ride- Monday, June 14th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, June 14th, 2021! We'll tell you about private emails and text messages seized by the U.S. government: who the targets were and…
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Special Edition: Movie Theaters Comeback in a Streaming Age
Big blockbuster movies are making a comeback this summer, both on the big screen and at home. Today we're talking about how the last year may have permanently…
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New Infrastructure Deal, Delta Variant Threat & Wedding Boom- Friday, June 11th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, June 11th, 2021! What to know about the current American president and British prime minister stepping into the shoes of FDR and…
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Biden's Overseas Goals, TSA Stretched & 'Ring of Fire' Eclipse- Thursday, June 10th, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, June 10th, 2021! We'll tell you how the U.S. plans to boost the vaccine supply worldwide. Also, two of former President Trump's…
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FBI Crime Sting, Billionaire Tax Records & Internet Outage- Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, June 9th, 2021! We'll tell you about an intricate FBI sting that targeted organized crime all around the globe and ended with…
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Ransom Recovered, Biden Team Defends Trump & Alzheimer's Breakthrough?- Tuesday, June 8th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, June 8th, 2021! We'll tell you about a first-of-its-kind effort to get money back from a cybercriminal group. Also, why President…
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Harris' Migration Mission, Western Water Crisis & New Royal Baby- Monday, June 7th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, June 7th, 2021! We'll tell you about the first foreign trips for President Biden and Vice President Harris since taking office…
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Special Edition: #VanLife Takes Off
Today we're diving into the "van life" trend that has picked up steam in the U.S. over the past year. Large numbers of people have been traveling around the…
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Vaccines Headed Overseas, UFO Mystery Deepens & Avengers Theme Park- Friday, June 4th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, June 4th, 2021! We have updates about where the White House is sending donated COVID-19 vaccines and why the World Health…
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New Vaccine Incentives, Missions to Venus & New 'Bachelor' Hosts- Thursday, June 3rd, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, June 3rd, 2021! We'll tell you about how the White House is hoping to inspire more Americans to get COVID-19 vaccines. From free…
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Food Plants Hacked, Western Heatwave & BTS Breaks Records- Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021! We'll tell you about two new plans from the Biden administration: one to address the racial wealth gap, the…
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Race Massacre: 100 Years Later, Rideshare Rates Up & French Open Exit- Tuesday, June 1st, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, June 1st, 2021! We'll tell you about what was known as Black Wall Street and how the U.S. is mourning and remembering 100 years…
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Special Edition: 'Molly' as Medicine? Psychedelics & PTSD
Today we're talking about psychedelic drugs and their potential use as medicine. A new study looked at whether small doses of MDMA, better known by street…
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Biden's Big Budget, Vaccine Lotteries & Memorial Day Weekend - Friday, May 28th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, May 28th, 2021! We explain what's in President Biden's first budget proposal. It includes some big numbers causing controversy…
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Rail Yard Rampage, Amazon Buys MGM & Hide Your 'Likes' - Thursday, May 27th, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, May 27th, 2021! We'll tell you about a tragic workplace shooting in northern California. Also, there's a new kind of…
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Covid Origin Debate, Amazon Sued & Supermoon Eclipse- Wednesday, May 26th, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, May 26th, 2021! We'll tell you about another COVID-19 vaccine option that could soon be available for kids and how a new report…
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Plane 'Hijacking,' Big Cities Back in Class & Chicken Coop Caution- Tuesday, May 25th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, May 25th, 2021! We'll tell you about a passenger plane forced to land and why it's sparking outrage around the world. Also, three…
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Antisemitic Attacks, Gas Prices Up Again & History-Making Athletes- Monday, May 24th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, May 24th, 2021! What to know about weekend celebrations that took a tragic turn: where police are investigating three deadly mass…
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Special Edition: Baby Bust & Mental Health for Moms w/ Dr. Harvey Karp
Today we're talking about baby-related news. We're discussing the COVID-19 vaccine for kids, how the pandemic accelerated the so-called "baby bust" and the…
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Ceasefire Deal, Jobless Claims Drop & Princess Diana Deceived- Friday, May 21st, 2021
The news to know for Friday, May 21st, 2021! What to know about a now-approved ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and the U.S. response to it. Also, an…
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Capitol Riot Probe, 'Heartbeat' Abortion Ban & EU Open for Travel?- Thursday, May 20th, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, May 20th, 2021! We're talking about the latest contentious debate in Congress over a 9/11-style commission to investigate the…
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'Justified' Police Shooting, New Cancer Screening Age & Pre-Flight Weigh-ins?- Wednesday, May 19th, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, May 19th, 2021! We'll tell you about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the latest violence to a widespread protest…
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High Court Takes on Abortion, Major Media Merger & Google's New Products- Tuesday, May 18th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, May 18th, 2021! We have updates about the U.S. Supreme Court taking up a case that could allow justices to revisit Roe v. Wade…
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UN Urges Ceasefire, Mask Mandates End & Tax Day- Monday, May 17th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, May 17th, 2021! What to know about some of the worst violence yet in the middle east and how the rest of the world's leaders are…
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Special Edition: Variants & Vaccines
Today we're talking about COVID-19 variants. You've probably heard about the new strains of the coronavirus circulating around the U.S. and the world. We'll…
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Masks Come Off, Hackers' Pay Day & Basketball Hall of Fame- Friday, May 14th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, May 14th, 2021! What to know about a turning point in the pandemic in the U.S.: what the CDC says now about wearing masks Also…
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Panic-Buying at the Pump, GOP Leader Ousted & Ellen Show to End- Thursday, May 13th, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, May 13th, 2021! We're talking about where people are panic-buying at the pump, making a gas shortage worse. Also, one of the…
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Biden Meets Big Four, Mideast Violence Escalates & Broadway's Comeback- Wednesday, May 12th, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, May 12th, 2021! We'll tell you about a first-of-its kind meeting between top Democrats and top Republicans, and which GOP…
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Vax for Teens, Middle East Tension & Golden Globes Canceled? - Tuesday, May 11th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, May 11th, 2021! We have updates about: when more teens can get a COVID-19 vaccine: what U.S. health regulators are saying about…
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Pipeline Shuts Down, Cicadas Comeback & Derby Drug Scandal- Monday, May 10th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, May 10th, 2021! What to know about: a cyberattack that forced one of the country's largest pipelines to shut down where a falling…
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Special Edition: Border Crisis? Conditions, Causes & What Comes Next
Today we're talking about the massive number of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. Thousands of them have been children arriving without their parents…
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Real Death Toll?, Space Debris to Hit Earth & No Pants Day - Friday, May 7th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, May 7th, 2021! What to know about: what new analysis found about what could be the real COVID-19 death toll around the world the…