

The NewsWorthy
Erica Mandy
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!
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Dec 30, 2021 • 12min
Socialite Convicted, At-Home Test Accuracy & Champagne Shortage - Thursday, December 30th, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, December 30th, 2021! What to know about the verdict in the Ghislaine Maxwell trial and why President Biden is once again meeting with Russia's President Putin. Also, what the FDA is now saying about at-home Covid-19 tests when it comes to the new variant, omicron. Plus, the Red Cross wants to send you to the Super Bowl, finding your favorite bubbly may be harder than you expect this New Year's, and one type of music is making a comeback decades later. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Schwab.com/plan Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

Dec 29, 2021 • 13min
Severe Storms Coming, RIP John Madden & No-Return Refunds- Wednesday, December 29th, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, December 29th, 2021! We're detailing another round of severe weather in the U.S. We'll tell you which states will be most impacted. Also, we're remembering two legends: a man who was once one of the most powerful politicians in D.C. and another who changed football forever. Plus, why a popular video game developer is paying $100 million, why some retailers will refund your post-holiday returns but let you keep the items, and which companies were listed as the best places to work this year. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Schwab.com/plan and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Dec 28, 2021 • 12min
Quarantine Change, More Travel Troubles & Ozzy's NFTs- Tuesday, December 28th, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, December 28th, 2021! We'll explain how President Biden is counting on governors to get Covid-19 under control, as well as new recommendations about quarantines and New Years' celebrations. Also, we'll update you about air travel troubles and winter storms out west that keep coming. Plus, the types of foods expected to get more expensive in 2021, the device from nearly 20 years ago that's said to be making a comeback, and how one rock star's NFT collection is promising to be different from any other. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and Schwab.com/plan Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Dec 27, 2021 • 12min
Flights Canceled, Rare Snowstorms & Happy Kwanzaa- Monday, December 27th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, December 27th, 2021! What to know about holiday travel, and why tens of thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed. Also, how the world is remembering an iconic activist. Plus, there will be fewer college football bowl games this year, the CEO of DoorDash might deliver your next order, and 3D-printed houses could become a game-changer for families across the country. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Schwab.com/plan and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Dec 25, 2021 • 14min
Special Edition: Good News w/ Tank Sinatra
On this Christmas Day, we are focusing on good news. George Resch is joining me. You may know him as Tank Sinatra on Instagram and the guy behind the well-known account, "Tank's Good News." Today you'll learn a little more about why he started the page and the positive impact he hopes to make on the world. We'll also reflect back on some of his most memorable good news stories of 2021. This episode is brought to you by Schwab.com/plan and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Dec 24, 2021 • 12min
Santa Claus Rally, Ex-Officer Guilty & Lickable TV - Friday, December 24th, 2021
The news to know for Friday, December 24th, 2021! We're talking about a big boom for the stock market and what could be behind the upswing. Also, a jury's verdict for an ex-cop who says she accidentally shot a man instead of tasing him. Plus, what secrets could be unlocked by the world's most powerful telescope, how Amazon is paving the way for employee unions, and where you can go to shop and eat on this Christmas Eve and Christmas Day tomorrow. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Schwab.com/plan and kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

Dec 23, 2021 • 12min
Holiday Travel Boom, Covid Pill OKed & Most-Visited Website- Thursday, December 23rd, 2021
The news to know for Thursday, December 23rd, 2021! What to know before you venture out of town for the holidays: it's one of the busiest travel days of the year. Also, a new treatment to help Covid-19 patients in the U.S. and some relief for people with student loans. Plus, new data shows the supply chain didn't impact holiday gifts as much as experts expected. Then, we'll share what was found inside a hidden time capsule from the 1800s and the most popular place on the internet in 2021. All that and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Schwab.com/plan and Ritual.com/newsworthy Support the show and get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Dec 22, 2021 • 12min
Free Covid Tests, Prison Sentence Pushback & Mariah Makes History- Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021
The news to know for Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021! We're detailing President Biden's latest plan to slow the spread of the omicron variant and what new restrictions are coming for major cities around the country. Also, why lawyers, truck drivers, celebrities, and millions of other Americans are pushing back against one person's prison sentence. Plus, which Team USA athletes dropped out of the winter Olympics, a medical breakthrough that could help people avoid getting HIV, and how Mariah Carey is still setting records with a song that's nearly 30 years old. Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) and BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes and support the show by becoming an INSIDER: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Dec 21, 2021 • 12min
Omicron Takes Over, Sports on Hold & Winter Solstice - Tuesday, December 21st, 2021
The news to know for Tuesday, December 21st, 2021! We'll update you about how quickly the omicron variant of Covid-19 is spreading in the U.S. and how it's having an impact on sports and entertainment. Also, some Americans are in for a white Christmas. Others are going to feel a little more tropical this week. Plus, the tightest-ever pollution rules for automakers, the company that made its biggest deal ever, and what rules are now changing at the Emmys. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Schwab.com/plan and kiwico.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Dec 20, 2021 • 13min
'Test to Stay', TikTok Kitchens & Spider-Man Surprise- Monday, December 20th, 2021
The news to know for Monday, December 20th, 2021! We'll explain why some American hospitals are struggling, even before the new variant of Covid-19 takes hold. We also have updates about Covid-related policies at work and school. And the final votes of 2021: what Congress did and did not get done before the holiday break. Plus, popular hair products recalled, viral food trends you can order, and what brought huge crowds back to movie theaters over the weekend. Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Schwab.com/plan and Ritual.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider


