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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!
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Deal to End Shutdown?, Baby Formula Recall & MLB Betting Scandal - Monday, November 10, 2025
The news to know for Monday, November 10, 2025! What to know about a bill that could finally end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history — and what…
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Special Edition: Teens, Trust & Truth - New Data on News Literacy
A new national survey shows many teens don't trust the news. It found, for example, many underestimate how often journalists follow ethical standards and…
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More Travel Headaches, Musk's $1T Pay Plan & Music Legends Honored - Friday, November 7, 2025
The news to know for Friday, November 7, 2025! We'll tell you how the shutdown is now forcing widespread flight cancellations — and whether lawmakers are any…
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Flight Cuts Planned, App Store Reforms & Bets Against AI - Thursday, November 6, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, November 6, 2025! We'll explain how this week's election results could affect negotiations to end the shutdown — and how more…
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Democrats Dominate, Shutdown Solution? & Shein Sex Dolls - Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, November 5, 2025! We'll tell you how Americans voted in the first major elections of President Trump's second term. Also, why…
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Election Day, Tylenol Maker Sold & Sexiest Man Alive - Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, November 4, 2025! What to know about today's elections — expected to test the momentum and divisions in both parties. Also, the…
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SNAP Lifeline, Trump Defends ICE Raids & Dodgers' Epic Win - Monday, November 3, 2025
The news to know for Monday, November 3, 2025! What to know about the government shutdown reaching its second month, and how judges are intervening as millions…
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Special Edition: Holiday Shopping - Save More & Stress Less
Now that Halloween's behind us, the holiday shopping season is underway, but this year brings new challenges for shoppers. From higher prices and tariff…
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'End the Shutdown', Lowest Refugee Cap & Skeletons Save Lives - Friday, October 31, 2025
The news to know for Friday, October 31, 2025! We'll tell you about the unprecedented step President Trump is calling for to end the government shutdown, just…
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Nuclear Weapons Testing, Healthcare Sticker Shock & Etsy Witches - Thursday, October 30, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, October 30, 2025! We'll explain President Trump's announcement about nuclear weapons testing, made just before his highly…
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Food Aid Fight, Monster Hurricane & Dr. Seuss Comeback - Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, October 29, 2025! What to know about one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic — from the damage so far to…
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Congress Faces Pressure, Year's Strongest Storm & Halloween Candy Trends - Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, October 28, 2025! We're talking about the latest on the government shutdown, a top union's new demand for Congress, and why the…
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Trade Tensions Rise, Louvre Heist Arrests & Sports Equinox- Monday, October 27, 2025
The news to know for Monday, October 27, 2025! We're talking about a potential trade truce-in-the-making between the U.S. and China, while talks are getting…
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Special Edition: AI Podcasts & Personalities – How 3,000 Shows a Week Are Made
What if your favorite podcast host wasn't human? AI-generated podcasts are on the rise, and one company is already producing thousands of AI-voiced episodes…
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NBA-Mafia Gambling Bust, Binance Founder Pardoned & Life-Changing GIF - Friday, October 24, 2025
The news to know for Friday, October 24, 2025! We'll tell you why some of the NBA's biggest names—including a Hall of Fame player turned coach—are now facing…
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U.S. Sanctions Russia, West Coast Storm & 'Polite' Wild Bear - Thursday, October 23, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, October 23, 2025! We'll update you on President Trump's first direct step to punish Russia as peace talks break down. Also, how…
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Shutdown's Next Impact, Trump Demands Millions & 'KPop Demon Hunters' Deal - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, October 22, 2025! What to know about the government shutdown that is now one of the longest in history—including what President…
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Airport Shooting Avoided, White House Demolition & Massive Outage Fixed - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, October 21, 2025! We're talking about America's push for peace in both Gaza and Ukraine. How tragedy may have been avoided at a…
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Ceasefire Tested, Louvre Daytime Heist & Happy Diwali - Monday, October 20, 2025
The news to know for Monday, October 20, 2025! We'll update you on the cease-fire in Gaza after the worst day of violence since President Trump declared peace…
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Special Edition: Politics, Power & the Price of a Shutdown
The federal government is on track for the longest shutdown in U.S. history, and frustration is growing in Washington and across the country. So why does this…
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Push for Ukraine Peace, Mass Protests Planned & New Streaming Bundle - Friday, October 17, 2025
The news to know for Friday, October 17, 2025! We're talking about why the White House thinks peace in Ukraine could be just around the corner. Also, the…
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Federal Layoffs Blocked, Crypto Scam Uncovered & Podcasts on Netflix - Thursday, October 16, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, October 16 2025! We'll tell you about the latest vote to secure funding for at least parts of the federal government as the…
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Fragile Ceasefire Tested, Protein Powder Warning & Paid Menstrual Leave - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, October 15, 2025! We'll tell you what lawmakers are now doing as the government shutdown drags on. And why the truce in Gaza…
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Hostages Freed, Federal Layoffs & Hollywood's Farewell - Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, October 14, 2025! We'll tell you what President Trump is calling a "historic dawn" in the Middle East—and what issues still need…
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Special Edition: Science of Scrolling & How to Stop
Are our phones rewiring our brains? Americans now spend more than four hours a day on their phones — and check them hundreds of times without even realizing…
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Gaza Deal Approved, Judge Blocks Troop Deployment & Unlikely Friendship - Friday, October 10, 2025
The news to know for Friday, October 10, 2025! We'll tell you the latest on the breakthrough in the Middle East—from the expected timeline to the role of U.S…
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Gaza Peace Deal Reached, Arrest in Deadly LA Fire & Billionaire Ronaldo - Thursday, October 9, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, October 9, 2025! We'll tell you about a cease-fire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas that's being called "Phase…
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Shutdown Backpay Threat, AG Bondi Grilled & Gold's Record Run - Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, October 8, 2025! What to know about a White House memo that could leave federal workers without back pay after the government…
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War's 2-Year Mark, MMR Vaccine Change? & Prime 'Big Deal' Days - Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, October 7, 2025! We're marking two years since the Hamas terror attack on Israel—and the start of the deadly war in Gaza. Also…
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Possible Gaza Deal?, NFL Analyst Arrested & McDonald's Monopoly Returns- Monday, October 6, 2025
The news to know for Monday, October 6, 2025! We'll update you on more attacks in the Middle East, despite new hope for a Gaza ceasefire and what's expected…
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Special Edition: Two Years of War – Israel, Gaza & Searching for Peace
We're just days away from the two-year mark of the Hamas attack on Israel and the start of the war in Gaza that continues today. We're speaking with Dr. Boaz…
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Shutdown Fallout, New Abortion Pill & 'Life of a Showgirl' Frenzy - Friday, October 3, 2025
The news to know for Friday, October 3, 2025! We'll tell you where President Trump is promising to make permanent cuts during this government shutdown. Also…
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Shutdown Stalemate, RIP Jane Goodall & Walmart Revamps Food - Thursday, October 2, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, October 2, 2025! We'll update you on the government shutdown that, as of this morning, has no end in sight—and what's expected…
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Gov't Shuts Down, 'Warrior Ethos' Speech & Deepfake Friends - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, October 1, 2025! What to know about the government shutdown now in effect as of midnight—and how millions of Americans will be…
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Trump's Gaza Plan, 'Mine Baby Mine' & Farewell Dial-Up - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, September 30, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's new 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza—and which key leaders have…
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Weekend Shootings, Troops to Portland & AI Actress Debuts - Monday, September 29, 2025
The news to know for Monday, September 29, 2025! We have to tell you about two mass shootings—and while they're not connected, investigators say both suspects…
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Special Edition: De-Extinction? Dire Wolves, Dodos & What's Next
Dire wolves are back — and dodos may be next. Colossal Biosciences is using cutting-edge genetics to revive extinct animals, from Ice Age predators to ancient…
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Ex-FBI Director Charged, Mysterious Military Meeting & Record Amazon Payout - Friday, September 26, 2025
The news to know for Friday, September 26, 2025! We'll tell you why charges have been brought against the former head of the FBI in an unprecedented…
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ICE Facility Attacked, TikTok Deal & Fat Bear Week - Thursday, September 25, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, September 25, 2025! We'll tell you about the deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Texas—and the heightened security now ordered…
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Trump vs. UN, Jimmy Kimmel Returns & Robot Umpires - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, September 24, 2025! We're talking about President Trump bashing the United Nations—and why he even told some world leaders…
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Trump's Tylenol Warning, Kimmel Returns & #RaptureTok - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, September 23, 2025! What to know about President Trump's new message to pregnant women about preventing autism—and how scientists…
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Charlie Kirk's Memorial, Cyberattack Hits Airports & Cost of American Dream - Monday, September 22, 2025
The news to know for Monday, September 22, 2025! We'll tell you about the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, from an especially emotional moment from Kirk's…
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Special Edition: Russia's War, NATO's Test & America's Role
It's been over three and a half years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But even as headlines shift, the war rages on—with major…
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Trump Threatens Broadcasters, New Vaccine Recs & Nvidia Backs Intel - Friday, September 19, 2025
The news to know for Friday, September 19, 2025! There's more reaction on both sides of the decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air—and how it could be just…
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Jimmy Kimmel Suspended, Interest Rate Cut & Iconic Toys - Thursday, September 18, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, September 18, 2025! We'll tell you why late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has been pulled off the air indefinitely—and why it's…
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Shooter's Confession?, RIP Robert Redford & Fyre Festival Sold - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, September 17, 2025! We're talking about new court documents that shed light on a confession and possible motive in the Charlie…
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Liberal Groups Crackdown?, Fed Shuffle & Meet iOS 26 - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, September 16, 2025! What to know about the White House now promising to crack down on certain liberal groups. And who took over…
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Alleged Assassin Arrested, Google's AI Challenged & 'The Studio' Wins Big - Monday, September 15, 2025
The news to know for Monday, September 15, 2025! We're talking about the person now in custody for killing Charlie Kirk, and the clues authorities are…
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Special Edition: CDC Shake-Up – Trust, Vaccines & Future of Public Health
The CDC is in turmoil after its director was fired and several senior leaders resigned in protest. At the same time, new vaccine guidelines are fueling…
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Shooting Divides Nation, Fed Eyes New Data & Emmy Awards - Friday, September 12, 2025
The news to know for Friday, September 12, 2025! We'll bring you the latest on the manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer—and how even his death seems to be…
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Charlie Kirk Assassinated, 9/11 Tributes & Historic Payday - Thursday, September 11, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, September 11, 2025! What's known so far about the assassination of a conservative activist on a college campus, and a shooting…
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Israel Strike in Qatar, Kids' Health Plan & 'iPhone Air' - Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, September 10, 2025! We're discussing how the war in the Middle East might have expanded with an unprecedented attack. Also, new…
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SCOTUS Backs ICE Raids, Murdoch Succession Settled & SNL Shakeup - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, September 9, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's latest win at the Supreme Court—this time over immigration raids in…
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Historic Immigration Raid, Trump's 'Last Warning' & World's First Trillionaire? - Monday, September 8, 2025
The news to know for Monday, September 8, 2025! We're talking about a historic immigration raid at the site of a major investment project in Georgia. Also, the…
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Special Edition: Housing in Crisis? Costs, Challenges, & Changes Ahead
Housing costs have surged in recent years, leaving many Americans wondering: is this a temporary spike or a long-term crisis? In this episode, we break down…
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RFK Jr on Defense, RIP Armani & Free Compliments - Friday, September 5, 2025
The news to know for Friday, September 5, 2025! We'll tell you about an especially heated hearing on Capitol Hill, as senators from both parties grilled Health…
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Vaccine Showdowns, Gel Nails Toxic? & NFL Season Kickoff - Thursday, September 4, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, September 4, 2025! We'll tell you about vaccine battles playing out across the country, which specific state might drop all…
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Trump's Takeover Ruling, Epstein Accusers Rally & $1.3B Jackpot - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, September 3, 2025! We're talking about the latest court ruling raising questions about President Trump's crime crackdown. And a…
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Shutdown Fight, New State Laws & Swift's New Milestone - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, September 2, 2025! We're talking about the top item on lawmakers' agendas as they return to the nation's capital. And President…
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Special Edition: Work in 2025 – RTO, Rise of 'Job Hugging' & Role of AI
From "job hugging" to return-to-office policies and the changing role of artificial intelligence, new trends and expectations are reshaping the modern…