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
Historic Peace Deal, Fortnite Feud & 15-Cent Movies- Friday, August 14th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, August 14th, 2020!
We’re covering:
- a surprise agreement in the Middle East: how President Trump played a role and what it could mean for future peace talks
- the Justice…
Biden-Harris Campaign Debut, Power Five Divided & Broadway on Netflix- Thursday, August 13th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, August 13th, 2020!
What to know today about:
- what happened in the first 24 hours since Biden announced his historic VP pick: their public debut, record fundraising nu…
Historic VP Pick, Fall Football Canceled & Blockbuster Airbnb- Wednesday, August 12th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, August 12th, 2020!
We'll tell you about:
- Joe Biden's VP pick: why it's historic, where she stands on the issues, and the reaction from the Trump campaign.
- what happe…
Kids’ Covid Cases, Rare Midwest Storms & Meteor Shower Show - Tuesday, August 11th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, August 11th, 2020!
We have updates about:
- new research showing a surge of new COVID-19 cases in American kids, even before most schools reopen
- Chicago dealing with loo…
Economic Aid Extended, Expanding Onion Recall & Amazon Enters Malls? - Monday, August 10th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, August 10th, 2020!
What to know about:
- President Trump's four new executive orders to address economic relief
- the countries trying to target the next presidential electi…
Special Edition: Is TikTok Really a Threat?
Today's "Special Edition Saturday" is all about the popular, and now controversial, video app: TikTok.
As the president plans a ban on the Chinese-owned app because of national security concerns, we'…
Trump Targets TikTok, NRA Corruption Lawsuit & ‘A League of Their Own’ Reboot- Friday, August 7th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, August 7th, 2020!
We’re covering:
- President Trump's formal action that could effectively ban WeChat and TikTok
- what could save them both
- why the New York attorney gene…
Beirut Blast Arrests, Mail-in Voting Debate & Instagram Reels - Thursday, August 6th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, August 6th, 2020!
What to know today about:
- the aftermath of the Beirut explosion and the international effort to help the city
- how the world is looking back on the H…
Beirut Explosion, Promising COVID Research & Flight to Nowhere- Wednesday, August 5th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, August 5th, 2020!
We'll tell you about:
- a deadly explosion in the Middle East
- new promising COVID-19 research
- which sports leagues seem to be doing better than other…
Isaias Makes Landfall, Teachers Protest & “The Rock” Buys XFL- Tuesday, August 4th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, August 4th, 2020!
We have updates about:
- Hurricane Isaias: where it made landfall and where it's expected to go next
- President Trump's TikTok ultimatum: meet one condi…
TikTok Talks, Bracing for Isaias & Space Mission Success- Monday, August 3rd, 2020
The news to know for Monday, August 3rd, 2020!
What to know about:
- TikTok's potential future: the latest on the president's threat to ban it and Microsoft's plan to buy it
- an ongoing wildfire in Cal…
Special Edition: Uncovering Mysteries of Mars
Today's "Special Edition Saturday" interview features space journalist and author Elizabeth Howell. She shares what NASA's fifth and most sophisticated Mars rover (just launched!) will be doing, and …
Economic Crash, Hurricane Isaias & Oprah Gives Up ‘O’ Cover- Friday, July 31st, 2020
The news to know for Friday, July 31st, 2020!
We’re covering:
- the nation's fastest economic crash on record
- where negotiations stand on the next relief bill
- why the president floated the idea t…
COVID ‘Red Zones’, Mars Rover Launch & NBA Returns - Thursday, July 30th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, July 30th, 2020!
What to know today about:
- red and green zones in the U.S.
- the deal that has federal agents packing up to leave Portland
- which presidents will, and…
AG Barr on Defense, Mystery Seeds Warning & #ChallengeAccepted Explained- Wednesday, July 29th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, July 29th, 2020!
We'll tell you about:
- which states health officials think could be the next COVID-19 hot spots
- what to expect from the top four leaders of 'Big Tec…
HEALS Act Proposed, Pilgrimage in a Pandemic & MLB Season in Jeopardy- Tuesday, July 28th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, July 28th, 2020!
We have updates about:
- the latest progress in the race for a coronavirus vaccine
- what's included in the new GOP relief bill
- who from President Trum…
Nationwide Protests, RIP Regis Philbin & Double Meteor Showers- Monday, July 27th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, July 27th, 2020!
What to know about more protests and riots around the country: where they're happening and what inspired them.
Also, the latest from a COVID-19 hot spot…
Special Edition: Broadway Star Ali Stroker on ADA’s 30th Anniversary
Today's "Special Edition Saturday" interview features history-making Broadway star Ali Stroker. She shares what the 30th anniversary of the landmark civil rights legislation, Americans with Disabilit…
New Tools for Schools, RNC Events Canceled & ‘Redskins’ Rebranded- Friday, July 24th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, July 24th, 2020!
We’re covering new guidelines for getting kids back in classrooms, and how federal health officials say it can still happen safely this fall.
Also, w…
Testing Backlog, Nat’l Park Improvements & MLB Opening Day- Thursday, July 23rd, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, July 23rd, 2020!
What to know today about COVID-19 testing delays, including what some of the largest testing companies have to say about it.
Also, what's in a histori…