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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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Tariffs Take Effect, Trump Boosts Coal & Dire Wolf Returns - Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, April 9, 2025! We'll tell you about the sweeping global tariffs that took effect overnight—upending trade all around the world…
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Wall Street Whiplash, Military Parade Plans & Gators' Epic Comeback - Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, April 8, 2025! We'll tell you about a wild ride on Wall Street—why markets plunged, spiked, and then plunged again. Also, how…
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Dramatic Weekend Storms, Millions Protest Worldwide & Gretzky's Record Broken- Monday, April 7, 2025
The news to know for Monday, April 7, 2025! We're talking about tornadoes, tariffs, and TikTok, starting with severe weather that devastated parts of the…
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Special Edition: Stuck in Space? Astronauts Talk Blame, Bravery & Breakthroughs
It was the space mission that captured headlines. Two astronauts who were supposed to spend just over one week in space ultimately spent more than 9 months on…
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100-Year Flood, Stock Market Meltdown & Springsteen's Surprise - Friday, April 4, 2025
The news to know for Friday, April 4, 2025! We're talking about how stocks spiraled to the worst day in five years on fears President Trump's new tariffs have…
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Trump's Tariff Blitz, Bids for TikTok & 'Tush Push' Debate - Thursday, April 3, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, April 3, 2025! We're talking about a major step in a massive global trade war. President Trump announced new tariffs on…
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Booker Makes History, Deportation Mistake & Billionaire Boom - Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, April 2, 2025! We'll tell you about a Democrat's protest speech against President Trump that broke records in the Senate and…
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Today's Big Elections, Hooters Goes Bankrupt & April Fools' Day - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, April 1, 2025! It's not just April Fool's Day—it's Election Day! At least in two states, where record-breaking donations are…
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Search for Survivors, Utah Bans Fluoride & USA Sweeps Competition - Monday, March 31, 2025
The news to know for Monday, March 31, 2025! We're talking about why President Trump is now threatening other countries—one he wants to sanction, another he…
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Special Edition: Get Travel-Ready: REAL ID Rules, Europe Visas & Summer Deals
In just one month's time, you'll need a REAL ID (or valid passport) to fly within the U.S., so we're making sure you have everything you need to be…
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Health Agency Cuts, Vances Visit Greenland & Partial Solar Eclipse - Friday, March 28, 2025
The news to know for Friday, March 28, 2025! We're talking about major cuts across the country's health agencies. And how President Trump wants to control…
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Signal Chat Transcript, New Tariffs on Cars & MLB Opening Day - Thursday, March 27, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, March 27, 2025! We're talking about the exact texts from that controversial group chat we've been telling you about. The…
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Group Chat Fallout, Reshaping Elections? & Spring Sales - Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, March 26, 2025! What to know about more fallout from that Signal group chat that exposed American officials' thinking ahead of…
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War Plans Group Chat, Record Heat & 23andMe Data Questions - Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, March 25, 2025! We're talking about what may have been a high-level national security breach—by President Trump's own national…
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New Migrant Targets, RIP George Foreman & Box Office Bust - Monday, March 24, 2025
The news to know for Monday, March 24, 2025! We'll explain how America's crackdown is widening to include hundreds of thousands of immigrants who—until…
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Special Edition: Truth About Measles- Outbreak Risks, Vaccines & Rural Health
Measles is said to be the most contagious virus on Earth, so during this latest outbreak, we're discussing the real-world impacts, what's different about this…
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Musk's Military Briefing?, Travel Hub Closes & Record Sports Deal - Friday, March 21, 2025
The news to know for Friday, March 21, 2025! We'll tell you about the latest controversy involving President Trump's top adviser, Elon Musk, who now seems to…
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End of Education Dept.?, Musk's Political Donations & Spring Equinox - Thursday, March 20, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, March 20, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's plan to shut down the Education Department and what's known so far about…
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Trump vs. Judges, NASA Astronauts Return (Finally) & Favorite Dog Breeds - Wednesday, March 19, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, March 19, 2025! We're talking about the latest rulings that seem to pit the White House against some judges… and what the U.S…
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High-Stakes Talks, Free Harvard Tuition & 'Tour of the Century' - Tuesday, March 18, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, March 18, 2025! We're talking about a fragile ceasefire breaking down in Gaza, just as President Trump works to cement a new one…
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Dozens of Tornadoes, Rowdy Town Halls & March Madness Begins - Monday, March 17, 2025
The news to know for Monday, March 17, 2025! We're talking about a severe weather outbreak that spawned dozens of tornadoes, leaving a trail of damage across…
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Special Edition: COVID's Legacy - How Tech, Trust, & Isolation Changed Us
It's been five years since the start of one of the most pivotal chapters in modern history: the COVID-19 pandemic. But beyond its impact on health, how has it…
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Severe Storm Outbreak, Russia Responds & Festival of Colors - Friday, March 14, 2025
The news to know for Friday, March 14, 2025! We'll tell you where Americans are bracing for what could be a historic severe weather outbreak. Also, more…
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Climate Rules Rollback, 'Have You No Decency?' & Rare Lunar Eclipse - Thursday, March 13, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, March 13, 2025! We're talking about the latest chapter in the trade war… with Canada and Europe now targeting American products…
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Ukraine OKs Ceasefire, Tariff Turmoil & SWA Bag Fees - Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, March 12, 2025! We'll tell you about a new deal American officials reached with Ukraine… and how Russia might respond. Also…
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Ukraine Attacks Russia, Stock Sell-Off & Dog Emotions - Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, March 11, 2025! We'll tell you what's behind Wall Street's worst day of the year so far and what concessions the U.S. wants…
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Ivy League Punishment, Vaccine Investigation & America's Top Donors - Monday, March 10, 2025
The news to know for Monday, March 10, 2025! We're talking about more fallout from last year's campus protests and what the next leader of Canada is saying…
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Special Edition: Beyond Outrage - Unsung Heroes & Doing the 'Next Needed Thing'
We're discussing the stories of the unsung heroes who shaped America and what they teach us about navigating today's political chaos, working with our enemies…
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Trump's Tariff Twist, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve & Spring Forward - Friday, March 7, 2025
The news to know for Friday, March 7, 2025! We'll tell you about President Trump's turnaround on his own tariffs and how he's taking some power away from top…
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Ukraine Info Freeze, Tariff Break for Cars, & Goals for Good - Thursday, March 6, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, March 6, 2025! We're talking about the White House cutting off Ukraine—not just from weapons, but information now, too. Also, a…
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Trump: 'America is Back,' Millions Face Storms & Oscars Ratings - Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, March 5, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's high-stakes speech in front of a divided Congress and how it was different…
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Ukraine Cut-Off, Trade War Begins & Mardi Gras Storms - Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, March 4, 2025! We're talking about President Trump pulling the plug on military aid for Ukraine and adding new tariffs against…
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Oval Office Blowup, Official U.S. Language & Hollywood's Biggest Night - Monday, March 3, 2025
The news to know for Monday, March 3, 2025! We're talking about a rare moment of public hostility in the Oval Office, with President Trump and Ukrainian…
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Special Edition: Quademic? This Year's Sick Season Explained
This has been the worst flu season in years – on top of threats like RSV, norovirus, and more. Today, an epidemiologist and data scientist discusses why flu…
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Government Rehires, Economic Blackout & Oscars Gambling - Friday, February 28, 2025
The news to know for Friday, February 28, 2025! We'll tell you about the latest court ruling over fired federal workers as the Trump administration tries to…
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Cabinet Celebrates Musk, 'Trump Gaza' Video & Alexa+ Debuts - Thursday, February 27, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, February 27, 2025! We'll tell you why the first gathering of President Trump's new cabinet ended up centered around a…
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GOP's Tax Cuts, DOGE's "Receipts" & iPhone's Glitch - Wednesday, February 26, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, February 26, 2025! We're talking about Republicans' latest moves to slash government programs and cut taxes. Also, the White…
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U.S. Sides with Russia, Wild Temperature Swings & 100 World Cup Wins - Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, February 25, 2025! We'll tell you how the U.S. sided with Russia at the United Nations this week, marking a major shift in…
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Pentagon Shakeup, Measles Cases Multiply & Robot Umpires - Monday, February 24, 2025
The news to know for Monday, February 24, 2025! We're talking about more shakeups at the highest levels of government and the response from federal workers now…
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Special Edition: 3-Year Invasion - How to End Russia-Ukraine War?
Three years after Russia's all-out assault on Ukraine, America's role in the conflict seems to be shifting under President Trump. Today, an expert on the…
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FBI's New Era, Israel Grieves & Searching for Good - Friday, February 21, 2025
The news to know for Friday, February 21, 2025! We're talking about the latest federal employees to lose their jobs and which conservative firebrand is just…
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Trump-Zelensky Feud, US Travel 'Not Ready' & Budget iPhone Unveiled - Thursday, February 20, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, February 20, 2025! We're talking about how the U.S. and Ukraine went from being key allies to pointing fingers. Also, President…
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Ukraine Sidelined, Who's Running DOGE? & Record-Breaking Cold - Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, February 19, 2025! We'll catch you up on what's considered a major turnaround in American-Russian relations, despite pushback…
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Delta Plane Crash, Trump Channels Napoleon & Unusual Awards Season - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, February 18, 2025! We'll tell you about a Delta jet that flipped, becoming the latest in a series of plane crashes. Also, we'll…
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Special Edition: Love in 2025 - Dating Apps, AI, Politics & More
What's the latest in love? For Valentine's Day weekend, we're talking about dating app trends, the impact of AI, the role of politics, and more on dating and…
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Secretary RFK Jr, TikTok Returns & SNL Turns 50 - Friday, February 14, 2025
The news to know for Friday, February 14, 2025! We're talking about a mass exodus of federal employees. Thousands of Americans are leaving their government…
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Ukraine Peace Talks?, Inflation Rising & Most-Watched Halftime - Thursday, February 13, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, February 13, 2025! We're talking about how President Trump says he's moving toward the end of Russia's war in Ukraine. And which…
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Expanding Musk's Power, Coast-to-Coast Storms & Best in Show - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, February 12, 2025! We're talking about a deal that's bringing an American teacher back to the U.S. after three and a half years…
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Trump's Latest Tariffs, Rapper's Antisemitic Stunt & Philly's Victory Lap - Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, February 11, 2025! We'll tell you about the latest chapter in President Trump's trade war—this one impacting all other countries…
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Super Bowl Blowout, DOGE Eyes Military & Travel on a Budget - Monday, February 10, 2025
The news to know for Monday, February 10, 2025! We're talking about all the Super Bowl surprises — from the game to the halftime show to the commercials. Also…
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Special Edition: DeepSeek's AI Breakthrough – Is China Changing the Game?
We're diving into the Chinese chatbot DeepSeek and what it means for America's AI race with China. Why did DeepSeek send shockwaves through the U.S.? How does…
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Remaking the Government, 'Sanctuary City' Sued & Super Bowl LIX- Friday, February 7, 2025
The news to know for Friday, February 7, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's latest, drastic plans for downsizing the federal government and how the…
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Trans Athletes Banned, DeepSeek Security & NY Fashion Week- Thursday, February 6, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, February 6, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's latest action on transgender issues. This time, it's to keep transgender…
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Trump's Gaza Takeover?, Flu Surges & Super Bowl Ticket Prices- Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, February 5, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's plan to "take over" and "own" Gaza and how the world is responding to…
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Tariff Truce, Transplant Milestone & New TikTok Plan- Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, February 4, 2025! We'll explain why President Trump paused tariffs against America's top trade partners. And there is new…
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Trade War Looming, Asteroid to Hit Earth? & Beyoncé's Big Win- Monday, February 3, 2025
The news to know for Monday, February 3, 2025! We're talking about the second horrific plane crash in less than a week and what investigators have learned…
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Special Edition: DEI Backlash - What Comes Next?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have taken a hit recently, from President Trump's recent comments to a wave of corporations dropping their…
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Plane Crash Blame, New Tariffs Tomorrow? & Grammy Awards- Friday, January 31, 2025
The news to know for Friday, January 31, 2025! We've learned more about the devastating plane crash near Washington, D.C. We'll tell you who was killed, how it…
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DC Plane Crash, Trump's Education Overhaul & Super Bowl Security- Thursday, January 30, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, January 30, 2025! We're talking about a deadly plane crash in Washington D.C. Rescue efforts are now underway. Also, President…
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Trump's Spending Freeze, Questioning RFK Jr. & Year of the Snake- Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, January 29, 2025! We're talking about President Trump's boldest effort yet to remake the federal government and re-examine…