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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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Lawmakers Assaulted, TikTok Censorship? & KPop Demon Hunters Toys - Wednesday, January 28, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, January 28, 2026! We're talking about two members of Congress who say they were violently confronted over immigration. A…
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Trump's Shift in Minnesota, Doctors Defy CDC & Hollywood Sign Stunt - Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, January 27, 2026! We'll tell you how the Trump administration is shaking up its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Also: what…
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Second Deadly MN Shooting, Storm Grips 34 States & Super Bowl Set - Monday, January 26, 2026
The news to know for Monday, January 26, 2026! We're talking about the fallout from a second deadly shooting involving immigration officers in Minneapolis. And…
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Special Edition: On the Ground in Minneapolis – Enforcement & Resistance
The ICE crackdown in Minneapolis has put the city and the nation on edge. So today, we explore this moment through two different perspectives: first with…
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Historic Winter Storm, ICE Detains 5-Year-Old & Movie Breaks Oscar Records - Friday, January 23, 2026
The news to know for Friday, January 23, 2026! We're talking about a life-threatening storm that's starting to move across the country — and the biggest…
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Possible Greenland Deal, ICE's Next Target & Viral 'Buttons' Meme - Thursday, January 22, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, January 22, 2026! We'll tell you what we know about Trump's "framework" for a Greenland deal and his new message to world…
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MN Police Criticize ICE, Thousand-Mile Storm & Hybrid Creep - Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, January 21, 2026! We're talking about new tensions in Minnesota as local law enforcement officials lay out new demands for ICE…
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Walkouts Planned, Trump's Greenland Text & Indiana Makes History - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, January 20, 2026! We'll tell you about the latest developments out of Minneapolis — including a new court order and a new…
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Special Edition: Your Rights to Record, Protest, & Speak Out – Explained
Videos of immigration enforcement in Minnesota have gone viral, fueling intense reactions and debate. In this Special Edition, we step back from the moment…
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'Flames of Chaos,' Basketball Rigging Scheme & Snow in Florida? - Friday, January 16, 2026
The news to know for Friday, January 16, 2026! We're talking about rising tensions over violence and unrest in Minnesota, and the potential of the U.S…
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More ICE Clashes, Journalist's Home Searched & Verizon Outage - Thursday, January 15, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, January 15, 2026! We'll break down the latest on tensions with Iran — including where U.S. troops are now evacuating and what…
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MN Prosecutors Quit, Cancer Survival Milestone & Olympics Tickets Lottery - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, January 14, 2026! We're talking about confrontations between protesters and federal agents in Minnesota. And President Trump's…
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Minnesota v. ICE, Trans Athletes Reach SCOTUS & Grok's Undressing Scandal - Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, January 13, 2026! We'll tell you about yet another new video from the deadly shooting involving an ICE agent and why Minnesota is…
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Anti-ICE Protests, Trump's Next Military Action? & Golden Globes Upset - Monday, January 12, 2026
The news to know for Monday, January 12, 2026! We're talking about rising tensions over a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent, and the protests that brought…
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Special Edition: Venezuela, U.S. Power, & What Comes Next
A dramatic U.S. move to arrest Nicolás Maduro has put Venezuela in the global spotlight and raised big questions about power, precedent, and what comes next…
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Another Federal Agent Shooting, West Wing Remodel? & Golden Globes - Friday, January 9, 2026
The news to know for Friday, January 9, 2026! We'll tell you about another shooting involving federal immigration officers—this time in Portland, Oregon—and…
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Deadly ICE Shooting, 3-Step Venezuela Plan & ChatGPT Health Tab - Thursday, January 8, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, January 8, 2026! What happened when an ICE agent shot an American citizen in Minneapolis, and how it sparked outcry around the…
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Venezuela Oil Deal, Record Flu Season & NFL Coaching Carousel - Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, January 7, 2026! We're talking about the people now in charge of Venezuela, both condemning the U.S. and striking an oil deal…
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Maduro's First Comments, New Child Vaccine Schedule & Biggest Tech Show - Tuesday, January 6, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, January 6, 2026! We're talking about the Venezuelan leader's first public comments since his capture, as well as new plans for…
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U.S. Captures Maduro, Terror Plot Prevented & Oscar Frontrunners? - Monday, January 5, 2026
The news to know for Monday, January 5, 2026! We'll tell you about the U.S. military raid that captured Venezuela's leader, what the Trump administration wants…
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Special Edition: Find the Fun in 2026
As 2026 gets underway, many people feel pressure to set big goals and hit the ground running — but that mindset can quickly lead to stress or burnout. In this…
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Biggest NYE Celebrations, New Laws in 2026 & Betty Boop Goes Public - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, December 31, 2025! We're talking about New Year's Eve celebrations—from where the biggest events are happening, to what…
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CIA Strikes Venezuela, Flu Season Worsens & Beyoncé's New Milestone- Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, December 30, 2025! We're talking about what could be a dramatic escalation between the Trump administration and Venezuela, and…
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Winter Storm Warnings, Massive Fraud Investigation & Double NYE Ball Drop - Monday, December 29, 2025
The news to know for Monday, December 29, 2025! We'll tell you how winter weather is putting millions of Americans on alert, including those trying to get home…
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Special Edition: Ending 2025 with Good News
As we wrap up 2025 and head into a new year, we're taking a moment to focus on something we could all use more of: good news. Branden Harvey from Good Good…
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Largest Epstein Files Release, Holiday Storm Warnings & Road Trip Relief - Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, December 24, 2025! We're talking about the largest batch of Epstein Files released so far. They contain many more mentions of…
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2026 Migrant Crackdown, 'Trump-Class' Warships & First GLP-1 Obesity Pill - Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, December 23, 2025! We're talking about the next push to expand the immigration crackdown in the U.S. in the new year. And why…
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Redacted Epstein Files Out, U.S. Targets ISIS & $1.6B Jackpot - Monday, December 22, 2025
The news to know for Monday, December 22, 2025! We'll tell you what is and isn't in the latest big batch of Epstein Files, and why some lawmakers are now…
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Special Edition: Is the Economy Getting Better or Worse?
For a lot of Americans right now, the economy feels uncertain. There's a lot of noise and politics around what's happening, but what does the data actually…
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Murder Manhunt Ends, Trump's Marijuana Order & TikTok Deal Done - Friday, December 19, 2025
The news to know for Friday, December 19, 2025! We'll tell you how the manhunt for a mass shooter finally ended, and how investigators now say he kept killing…
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Trump's End-of-Year Address, '50 State Challenge' & Oscars' New Era - Thursday, December 18, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, December 18, 2025! What to know about President Trump's primetime address to the nation last night—how he rates his first year…
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Act of War?, Chief of Staff Tell-All & Instagram on TV - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, December 17, 2025! We'll tell you about the latest escalation from the U.S. that could be a step toward war with Venezuela…
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Trump Criticizes Slain Director, Terror Attack Prevented & Mistletoe Milestone - Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, December 16, 2025! We're talking about the timeline leading up to the murders of a famous Hollywood director and his wife, and…
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Deadly Violence, Extreme Winter Weather & Historic Heisman Win - Monday, December 15, 2025
The news to know for Monday, December 15, 2025! Unfortunately, we have to tell you about multiple tragedies, from mass shootings to targeted attacks. And some…
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Special Edition: 2025 in Tech - Winners, Surprises, & What's Next
We're taking a look back at the biggest tech stories of 2025, from surprising breakthroughs to the moments that didn't live up to the hype. Tech Brew Ride Home…
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Dramatic Rescue, Dueling Healthcare Bills & Disney's AI Deal - Friday, December 12, 2025
The news to know for Friday, December 12, 2025! We'll tell you how Americans played a role in the dramatic rescue of this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, just…
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Oil Tanker Seized, Flooding Emergency & 'Pride Match' Backlash - Thursday, December 11, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, December 11, 2025! We're talking about a major escalation in the Caribbean, as the U.S. military is now targeting Venezuela's…
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Trump's Economy Tour, Teen Social Media Ban & TikTok's Retro Hit - Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, December 10, 2025! We'll tell you about President Trump's economic message as he returns to rallies — just as Democrats pick up…
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Bailout for Farmers, Winter Storm Watch & Hollywood's Bidding War - Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, December 9, 2025! We'll tell you what message President Trump is trying to send to voters as he heads back to battleground…
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Presidential Power Tested, New Vaccine Guidance & Financial Flexing - Monday, December 8, 2025
The news to know for Monday, December 8, 2025! What to know about a case before the U.S. Supreme Court today that tests President Trump's power over the…
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Special Edition: Grief Therapist's Guide to Holidays After Loss
The holidays can bring joy and connection — but they can also deepen grief and heartache. Whether you're navigating the loss of a loved one yourself or trying…
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Pipe Bomber Arrest, Fake Earthquake Warning & 2025's Top Searches - Friday, December 5, 2025
The news to know for Friday, December 5, 2025! We'll tell you about the video of boat strikes played for lawmakers on Capitol Hill, and the two very different…
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New Epstein Release, Dementia Vaccine? & Spotify Wrapped - Thursday, December 4, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, December 4, 2025! We're talking about growing pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — and it's not only about that…
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Ex-President Pardoned, 'Trump Accounts' Boost & Workplace Influencers - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, December 3, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's latest controversial pardon — this time, a foreign leader convicted of…
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White House Defends Hegseth, Bitcoin Prices Drop & Travel / Giving Tuesday - Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, December 2, 2025! We'll tell you about the meeting President Trump held with top officials in the face of growing questions about…
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Trump's Military Moves, Winter Travel Chaos & Cyber Monday - Monday, December 1, 2025
The news to know for Monday, December 1, 2025! What to know about the gunman who shot two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., and how the shooting is…
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Special Edition: 'Are You Happy?'
For the weekend after Thanksgiving, we turn to a personal question for this episode: Are you happy? Filmmaker and content creator Atdhe Trepca joins us to…
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Holiday Travel Delays, FBI Investigates Dems & Macy's Parade Updates - Wednesday, November 26, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, November 26, 2025! We'll tell you how the holiday travel rush is going so far. And why the FBI is looking to interview a group…
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Criminal Cases Dismissed, Crowded Airports Expected & Crypto Selloff - Tuesday, November 25, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, November 25, 2025! We'll tell you why criminal charges against President Trump's opponents were dropped and what's expected to…
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Ukraine Faces Deadline, Trump Embraces Mamdani & 'Wicked' Breaks Records- Monday, November 24, 2025
The news to know for Monday, November 24, 2025! We'll tell you about high-stakes talks that could help bring peace to Ukraine. Also, we're talking about a…
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Special Edition: How to Disagree This Holiday Season (Without Losing Your S***)
Political tension may be the uninvited guest at the table this Thanksgiving. Research shows roughly a quarter of Americans are estranged from at least one…
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'Punishable by DEATH', CDC's Vaccine Reversal & Thanksgiving Grandma's Tradition- Friday, November 21, 2025
The news to know for Friday, November 21, 2025! We're talking about another American city preparing for an immigration crackdown. Also, we'll tell you why…
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Trump Signs Epstein Bill, Harsh Flu Season & Ex-Olympian Becomes Fugitive- Thursday, November 20, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, November 20, 2025! We'll tell you who is facing fresh fallout from the Epstein files, even before they're released. Also, we're…
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Trump Praises Saudi Prince, Meta's Big Win & Santa's Helpers Needed- Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, November 19, 2025! We're talking about the votes in Congress to make the Epstein files public and what could still get in the…
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Epstein's Survivors Rally, Saudi Ruler's Visit & Facebook Payouts - Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, November 18, 2025! What to know about mounting support for releasing the Epstein Files. And a key step for the future of Gaza as…
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Trump's Epstein Reversal, Flight Restrictions Lifted & 50-Year Mortgages? - Monday, November 17, 2025
The news to know for Monday, November 17, 2025! What to know about President Trump's new stance on the so-called Epstein Files — and why he wants only some…
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Special Edition: After the Shutdown - Families, Food Banks & Flights
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be over — but its fallout is hitting families, nonprofits, and travelers nationwide. Today, we're breaking…
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New Epstein Revelations, Next ICE Target & Netflix's Party Games - Friday, November 14, 2025
The news to know for Friday, November 14, 2025! We're talking about how long it will take for things like paychecks and SNAP benefits to get back to normal now…
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Historic Shutdown Ends, Epstein Discussed Trump & Red Cup Rebellion? - Thursday, November 13, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, November 13, 2025! We'll tell you how the longest government shutdown in history finally came to an end — and what the new deal…
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Shutdown-Ending Vote, Flight Chaos Continues & WFH Baby Boom? - Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, November 12, 2025! We're talking about the deal to end the government shutdown that could make it out of Congress before the…