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
Virus Worse Before Better, Census Debate Explained & Instagram Fundraisers- Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020!
What to know about how President Trump is changing his tone on COVID-19 and what's keeping Congress from passing the next relief bill.
Also, we'll ex…
Florida Teachers Sue, Trader Joe's Rebranding & No Preseason Football- Tuesday, July 21st, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, July 21st, 2020!
What to know today about another promising vaccine, a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that has Florida teachers taking their governor to court, and which cit…
‘Pool Testing’ Approved, Civil Rights Icon Remembered & Historic Mars Mission - Monday, July 20th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, July 20th, 2020!
What to know today about reports of U.S. hospitals overwhelmed, and we'll explain a new kind of coronavirus testing just approved.
Also, we remember a c…
Vaccine Research Hack, RNC Scaled Back & Emoji Day- Friday, July 17th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, July 17th, 2020!
We’re covering a new hacking allegation. This time, Russia may be trying to steal coronavirus-related research.
Also, President Trump's big plans for t…
Disaster Response, Twitter Hack & Single Shoe Sales (+ NBA Bubble Life)- Thursday, July 16th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, July 16th, 2020!
What to know today about another COVID-19 record in the U.S. and how the response efforts compare to other disasters.
Also, an unprecedented and high-…
Promising Vaccine, Tax Day & New Streaming Service- Wednesday, July 15th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, July 15th, 2020!
What to know about new vaccine findings and the next phase that will be key.
Also, a rule reversal involving colleges and new policy plans from both…
Online-Only Schools, Record Heat Wave & Comfort Food Boom - Tuesday, July 14th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, July 14th, 2020!
What to know today about the new announcements from some of the largest school districts in the country. Their plans for the fall and what the Trump ad…
Florida Shatters Record, NFL Team Name Change & Model Makes History- Monday, July 13th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, July 13, 2020!
We’re covering Florida breaking a national record when it comes to COVID-19, the president's recent decision that prompted a rare reaction and a big annou…
Trump Taxes Ruling, Glee Star Vanished & Disney World Reopens - Friday, July 10th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, July 10th, 2020!
We’re covering:
- the Supreme Court's landmark ruling about President Trump's tax returns
- the search for a celebrity who mysteriously disappeared
- new cam…
School Funding Threat, Facebook Failed & Tinder Video Chat (+ Ethics in a Crisis) - Thursday, July 9th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, July 9th, 2020!
What to know today about:
- President Trump's threat to cut funding for schools
- a Supreme Court ruling about religious rights and birth control
- the audit…
Back-to-School Push, Banning TikTok? & MLS Returns- Wednesday, July 8th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, July 8th, 2020!
We’re covering:
- President Trump's push to reopen schools in the fall
- the reason one top official says the U.S. could ban the hugely social media app, …
Billionaires Got Gov’t Loans, Uber Buys Postmates & Blackout Day 2020- Tuesday, July 7th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, July 7th, 2020!
What to know today about:
- the impact of reversing reopening plans
- how large companies got their hands on taxpayer dollars meant for small businesses
- the…
Airborne Virus Debate, Kanye for President? & Happiness Study - Monday, July 6th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, July 6th, 2020!
What to know today about:
- a key difference between the COVID-19 outbreak now and the one that swept through the U.S. in the spring
- the next steps for Kan…
July 4th Warning, Smell Tests & “Hamilton” at Home- Friday, July 3rd, 2020
The news to know for Friday, July 3rd, 2020!
We’re covering:
- Independence Day closures and celebrations
- testing labs getting overwhelmed
- controversy at Mount Rushmore
- the woman arrested after year…
Mask Mandate Debate, Most Valuable Automaker & 90s Cartoon Comeback (+ Voting in a Pandemic)- Thursday, July 2nd, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, July 2nd, 2020!
What to know today about:
- announcements to slow down or reverse reopening plans
- guidance for schools from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- a reported…
100K Daily Cases Possible, New NAFTA & Baseball is Back- Wednesday, July 1st, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, July 1st, 2020!
We’re covering:
- the newest prediction for the pandemic
- a historic trade deal taking effect today
- why China's crackdown on Hong Kong comes at such a si…
Six Month Mark, Supreme Court’s Abortion Ruling & Tip Your Cap Campaign- Tuesday, June 30th, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, June 30th, 2020!
What to know today about:
- what world leaders say is the key to getting the pandemic under control
- decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court concerning abor…
Coronavirus Milestones, Historic Votes & BET Awards- Monday, June 29th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, June 29th, 2020!
What to know today about:
- COVID-19 cases worldwide
- Russia reportedly plotting to hurt Americans
- two historic votes (one of which will lead to a state ch…
# of Cases 10x Higher, First Team Sport Returns & 50 Years of Pride- Friday, June 26th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, June 26th, 2020!
We’re explaining:
- how many people the CDC chief says have been infected with COVID-19
- updated coronavirus risk factors, including pregnancy
- how an onli…
New Virus Records, Bottled Water Warning & Fireworks Sales Boom (+ Pandemic Travel Guide)- Thursday, June 25th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, June 25th, 2020!
What to know today about:
- a new record peak in daily COVID-19 cases
- the travel advisory trying to slow the spread of the virus
- President Trump sending…