The NewsWorthy
The day’s news made fast, fair and fun – in 10 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 fun twist). Join the thousands of people already listening each weekday!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 2315
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Controversial Military Comments, Record-Breaking Wildfires & Kentucky Derby Upset- Tuesday, September 8th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, September 8th, 2020!
We have updates about:
- the latest COVID-19 trend
- what President Trump is accused of saying about fallen service members and how he's defending him…
Special Edition: What’s Next at Work? We Examine the Data
Today we hear from two guests providing key data and research about the future of the workplace.
Not only are they providing fascinating new insights about working during and after the pandemic, but …
Police Officers Suspended, Double-Voting? & Blockbuster Movies Debut- Friday, September 4th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, September 4th, 2020!
We’re covering:
- another controversial police incident and why seven officers are now suspended
- what President Trump said that has election official…
Fall Vaccine Possible, Detecting Deepfakes & College Football Returns- Thursday, September 3rd, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, September 3rd, 2020!
We're talking about:
- a possible sped-up timeline for COVID-19 vaccines
- the newly-recommended four-phase approach for who gets a vaccine first
- pre…
Global Vaccine Effort, Evictions on Hold & Venice Film Fest- Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020!
We'll tell you about:
- a global vaccine effort the U.S. won't be joining
- new research about fake online accounts tied to Russia
- what renters shou…
Candidates Tackle Unrest, Airlines Ditch Change Fees & ‘Fresh Prince’ Reunites - Tuesday, September 1st, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, September 1st, 2020!
We have updates about:
- how social unrest is shaping the presidential race: both President Trump and Joe Biden are condemning violence, but also po…
Portland Clashes, ‘Black Panther’ Star Remembered & U.S. Open Begins- Monday, August 31st, 2020
The news to know for Monday, August 31st, 2020!
What to know about:
- a deadly shooting during a protest in Portland: why the city's mayor and President Trump are blaming each other for the violence
- w…
Special Edition: ‘Black & Blue’ - Police Sgt. & Social Advocate
After another week of protests stemming from a white police officer shooting a black man, today’s "Special Edition Saturday" shares the perspective of someone who knows what it’s like to be both a po…
March on Washington, Walmart Wants TikTok & Amazon’s Wellness Wristband- Friday, August 28th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, August 28th, 2020!
We’re covering:
- President Trump's pitch for a second term
- why social distancing guidelines are being questioned
- Japan's prime minister stepping down
- …
Laura Makes Landfall, NBA Players Protest & Apple’s Augmented Reality - Thursday, August 27th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, August 27th, 2020!
We're talking about:
- one of the most powerful storms to ever hit Louisiana: updates about Hurricane Laura, which made landfall early this morning
- n…
Hurricane Laura Evacuations, Melania Trump’s Speech & Pumpkin Spice Lattes - Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, August 26th, 2020!
We'll tell you about:
- Hurricane Laura as hundreds of thousands of people are forced to evacuate
- how some colleges are making changes to deal with …
Police Shooting Protests, First Confirmed Reinfection & Zoom Outage - Tuesday, August 25th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, August 25th, 2020!
We have updates about:
- another controversial police shooting, this time in Wisconsin and why protesters are demanding action
- one man with two cases …
Dual Storm Threat, RNC Begins & Kobe Bryant Day- Monday, August 24th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, August 24th, 2020!
What to know about:
- dual hurricane threats: which states could face two severe storms within just three days
- the newest FDA-authorized treatment for C…
Special Edition: Pandemic’s Impact on Kids
Today's "Special Edition Saturday" is all about the pandemic’s short-term and long-term impacts on children.
We discuss the data that shows how COVID-19 physically impacts kids as well as other poten…
Biden’s Big Speech, Airbnb’s New Guest Limit & Indy 500 - Friday, August 21st, 2020
The news to know for Friday, August 21st, 2020!
We’re covering:
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Joe Biden's biggest speech of his political career so far
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California wildfires as they continue to force evacuations
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where at le…
DNC’s Final Night, California Burning & Apple Hits $2T - Thursday, August 20th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, August 20th, 2020!
We're talking about:
- the big takeaways from the DNC as we head into the final night
- why government officials are looking at sewage for insights abo…
Election Interference Report, Wall Street Record & New Girl Scout Cookie- Wednesday, August 19th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, August 19th, 2020!
We'll tell you about:
- a change of plans for the USPS and why lawmakers say its leader needs to explain himself
- a DNC recap as Democrats officially…
College Reversal, 100 Years of Women Voting & New Alcohol Guidelines- Tuesday, August 18th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, August 18th, 2020!
We have updates about:
- the importance of this day in history 100 years ago: what it did and didn't do to change America
- what investigators uncovered…
Postal Service Showdown, California ‘Firenado’ & NBA Playoffs Begin- Monday, August 17th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, August 17th, 2020!
What to know about:
- controversy with the U.S. Postal Service: how its new leader is making changes and why he's warning every vote might not count thi…
Special Edition: Unprecedented Conventions, Mail-In Voting & Campaign Strategies
Today's "Special Edition Saturday" is all about the upcoming (and unprecedented) Democratic and Republican conventions, the mail-in voting debate, and each party's strategy heading into Election Day.…