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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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Nov 9, 2020 • 13min
Biden Plans Presidency, Trump Legal Challenges & RIP Alex Trebek- Monday, November 9th, 2020
The news to know for Monday, November 9th, 2020! What to know about: President-elect Biden's plans for his first few days in office why President Trump says the race isn't over yet the presidential race results and transition process from here fans mourning the death of an iconic game show host Tesla making good on an April Fools' Day joke Starbucks bringing back holiday cups with a new slogan Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh.com/NEWSWORTHY90 and ButcherBox.com/NEWSWORTHY Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Latest Electoral Count: AP, Politico, AJC, WaPo Biden, Harris Victory Speeches: NY Times, CBS News, NBC News, CNN World Leaders Congratulate Biden: Axios, CNN, USA Today, AP Trump Doesn't Plan to Concede: Reuters, AP, Politico, Axios, CBS News Trump Campaign Legal Challenges: WSJ, Bloomberg, FOX News, The Hill How News Outlets Call Elections: AP, Vox, LA Times, Tampa Bay Times Biden Planning for Presidency: Reuters, WaPo, AP, Axios White House COVID-19 Outbreak: WaPo, Axios, ABC News, Politico U.S. Breaks More COVID-19 Records: CBS News, WSJ, CNN Tropical Storm Eta Hits Florida: Miami Herald, AP, Weather Channel, NHS Alex Trebek Dies: AP, USA Today, Jeopardy!, Sajak Tweet, Jennings Tweet Raiders Fined, Lose Draft Pick: ESPN, NY Times, Bleacher Report Tesla Launches Tequila: Engadget, CNBC, CNN, Tesla Starbucks Holiday Cups Return: USA Today, CBS News, Starbucks Monday Monday- Pickup Truck Sales Climb: Detroit Free Press, CNBC

Nov 7, 2020 • 4min
NEWS UPDATE: Biden Wins, Trump Won't Concede
This Saturday, November 7th, 2020, we are taking the rare step of putting out a short news update because every major news outlet has called the 2020 presidential race for Joe Biden. Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in ~10 minutes! Sources: Joe Biden Elected President: AP, NBC News, WSJ, WaPo, Biden Statement, Trump Statement Why AP Called the Race: AP

Nov 7, 2020 • 19min
Special Edition: Two Takes on Election Aftermath
It's the weekend after Election Day, so today you'll hear analysis from two different political strategists, one Democrat and one Republican. We discuss how they're feeling about the presidential race right now, what they make of President Trump's legal challenges and claims, what they think this election says about America, and much more... This episode is brought to you by JUST Egg and Apostrophe.com (Listen for the discount code) Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in ~10 minutes!

Nov 6, 2020 • 13min
Waiting on a Winner, New Coronavirus Milestones & Pac-12 Returns- Friday, November 6th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, November 6th, 2020! What to know about: each presidential candidate's possible path to victory as we wait to learn a winner the status of each race still counting ballots where President Trump's legal challenges stand updates on the pandemic and a vaccine more college football beginning a luxury car company going all-electric Apple's latest iPhone update new Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by Apostrophe.com and NativeDeo.com/newsworthy (Listen for the discount codes) Vote for The NewsWorthy: https://awards.discoverpods.com/ Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Latest Election Results: Politico, WSJ, CNN, AJC Georgia to Conduct Audit: NBC News, The Hill Trump Attacking Election Integrity: AP, Politico, Reuters, Axios Judges Reject 3 Trump Lawsuits: WaPo, FOX News, ABC News New Trump Lawsuit in Nevada: FOX News, CNBC, Newsweek Biden Urges Patience: Politico, CNN, WaPo, Axios Election-Related Protests: USA Today, Reuters, NY Times, CBS News More Coronavirus Records: WaPo, CNN, Johns Hopkins, COVID Tracking Project Vaccine Could Arrive in January: AP, CBS News, WSJ Pac-12 Football Opening Weekend: USA Today, CBS Sports, ESPN, WaPo Bentley Transitioning to Only Electric Cars: TechCrunch, Fortune, CNBC New Emoji Now Live: The Verge, Cnet Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction: Billboard, Variety, CNN, R&R Hall of Fame Feel Good Friday- School Turned Solar Savings into Teacher Raises: Energy News, KAIT

Nov 5, 2020 • 13min
Vote Counts Continue, More Congress Diversity & Election Comforts- Thursday, November 5th, 2020
The news to know for Thursday, November 5th, 2020! We're talking about: how more states have called projected winners in the presidential race legal challenges that could mean it still might not be over even if a winner is declared the balance of power in the House and Senate how Joe Biden set a new election record which Google searches spiked on election night an explanation of the electoral college All that and more in around 10 minutes... Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned. This episode is brought to you by JUST Egg and Apostrophe.com (Listen for the discount code) Vote for The NewsWorthy: https://awards.discoverpods.com/ Support the show and become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Latest Presidential Race Results: Politico, AP Record Number of Biden Votes: CBS News, USA Today Trump Sues PA, MI, GA: AP, WaPo, WSJ, The Detroit News USPS Untraced Ballots: WaPo, Politico Reporter, Reuters, Vox Senate Balance of Power: CNN, WSJ, AP, Reuters More Diversity in Congress: The Hill, Business Insider. NY Times Oregon Decriminalizes Hard Drugs: AP, FOX News, NY Times New MS State Flag Approved: NBC News, CBS News, AP Americans Seek Comfort Food & Booze: CNN, Newsweek, Google Trends Drake Set Billboard Record: AP, Billboard Cosmic Radio Burst Source: AP, USA Today, Engadget, CNN Thing to Know Thursday: Electoral College: AP, CBS News, USA Today

Nov 4, 2020 • 12min
Election Results Roundup, Record Gun Sales & Baby Shark Milestone- Wednesday, November 4th, 2020
The news to know for Wednesday, November 4th, 2020! We'll tell you about: where things stand the morning after Election Day which key swing states both Trump and Biden have won so far & what to watch for next the one thing both parties can celebrate how the U.S. left a major international agreement at midnight gun sales soaring why robots disappeared from some retail stores LinkedIn's newest tool to help you change careers Those stories and more in about 10 minutes! Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by JUST Egg and Apostrophe.com (Listen for the discount code) Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Election Results So Far: Politico, AP, Reuters, WSJ, Trump Tweet McConnell Wins Re-election: NBC News, AP Graham Wins Re-election: Politico, NY Times Hickenlooper Wins in South Carolina: The Hill, Bloomberg Jones Loses Re-Election: Axios, CNN House & Senate Majorities: FOX News, NY Times, NBC News 3 States Legalize Recreational Marijuana: ABC News, AP FL Raises Minimum Wage: The Hill, FOX Business CO Abortion Ban Fails: Denver Post, Vox CA Gig Workers: LA Times, Axios Voter Turnout Latest: WaPo, Elect Project Few Voting Issues Reported: CNN, AP, Roll Call Tweets "Stay Safe and Stay Home" Robocalls: USA Today, Reuters, Axios, The Hill SCOTUS to Hear Catholic Adoptions Case: NBC News, WSJ, WaPo U.S. Leaves Paris Climate Accord: Politico, ABC News, AP, NPR Gun Sales Soar to Record Highs: CBS News, The Hill, Fox News Walmart Abandons Shelf-Stocking Robots: AP, CNBC, WSJ YouTube's Most-Viewed Video: CNN, The Verge, YouTube Work Wednesday: LinkedIn's Career Explorer: USA Today, TechCrunch, LinkedIn, Career Explorer

Nov 3, 2020 • 12min
Final Day to Vote, Races to Watch & Election Day Freebies- Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020
The news to know for Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020! We have updates about: President Trump and Joe Biden's final campaign pitches, their possible paths to victory, and how long it could take before we know the winner which powerful lawmakers are vulnerable where voters will decide on controversial ballot measures about marijuana, abortion, minimum wage, and more Election Day betting that could break records where voters can score some freebies Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below... This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Final Presidential Campaign Stops: AP, The Week, NY Times, Reuters, WSJ Early Voting Totals: CNN, Reuters, Elect Project How Long Will Vote Counting Take?: NY Times, AP, CNBC U.S. Senate, House Races to Watch: CNBC, CNN, USA Today, NBC News, WSJ State Legislature Seats at Stake: NY Times, NPR, AP, NBC News States Considering Cannabis Legislation: CNN, Politico, Newsweek FL Considering $15 Minimum Wage: WaPo, WSJ, CBS News More Ballot Issues: NY Times, CBS News, The Hill, Politico Voter Guides and Sample Ballots: USA.Gov Find Your Polling Place, Rules: Vote.Org Hurricane Eta Latest Track: CNN, WaPo, NHC Vienna Terror Attack: AP, BBC, Reuters, WSJ, Vienna PD States Ready the National Guard: WaPo, NY Times, Military Times Election Betting Could Break Records: USA Today, Fox Business, The Guardian Election Day Freebies: USA Today, AJC, CNN

Nov 2, 2020 • 13min
Election Day Preps, Record Hurricane Season & 'Day of the Dead'- Monday, November 2nd, 2020
The news to know for Monday, November 2nd, 2020! What to know about: why and how law enforcement is preparing for Election Day tomorrow a new COVID-19 warning from the nation's top infectious disease expert which country is seeing no new coronavirus cases A 20-year milestone of what's being called one of humanity's greatest engineering feats a celebrity going to prison the newest streaming service that just launched Those stories and more in just 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by JUST Egg and Apostrophe.com (Listen for the discount code) Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Police Prepare for Post-Election Violence: NY Times, WaPo, USA Today FBI Investigating Biden Bus Harassment: CNN, Texas Tribune, NPR, Axios, Trump Tweet, Texas GOP Final Days of Campaigning: WaPo, Reuters, AP, Elect Project Most COVID Cases in One Day: CNN, CNBC, Axios, Johns Hopkins Fauci Warns of COVID-19 Surge: WaPo, CNN, NBC News Europe COVID-19 Cases Rise: Reuters, CBS News, WSJ, NY Times Australia Records Zero COVID-19 Cases: CNN, Reuters, BBC Tropical Storm Eta Forms: NY Times, USA Today, NBC News, CBS News, NHC ISS Marks 20 Years: Space.com, WaPo, Business Insider Sean Connery Dies: Reuters, The Verge, Variety Lori Loughlin Begins Prison Sentence: NBC News, FOX News, TMZ T-Mobile Launches TVision: USA Today, Cnet, Tmo News Día de los Muertos: CNN, LA Times, NBC News, NPR Monday Monday - Millennials Control Sliver of U.S. Wealth: Newsweek, CNBC, Bloomberg

Oct 31, 2020 • 15min
Special Edition: Conspiracy Theories in 2020
Today we're talking about conspiracy theories. We cover everything from the roles of the pandemic and politics to the personality type that tends to be most vulnerable to believing these theories, and more… This episode is brought to you by www.MunkPack.com. Listen for the discount code. Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in 10 minutes!

Oct 30, 2020 • 13min
Election Countdown, Economic Growth & Expert Advice for Halloween - Friday, October 30th, 2020
The news to know for Friday, October 30th, 2020! What to know about: record voter turnout as Election Day nears another record number of new daily COVID-19 cases new data showing record economic growth (but will it last?) Apple launches a new service while Netflix raises prices CDC's advice for safe trick-or-treating and Halloween celebrations reminder about Daylight Saving Time Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by MunkPack.com and NativeDeo.com/newsworthy (Listen for the discount codes) Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Record Voter Turnout: WaPo, Reuters, Fox4Dallas, The Hill, U.S. Elections Project Swing State Showdown: WSJ, AP, WaPo, The Hill US Record Infections: NY Times, NBC News, USA Today, Johns Hopkins US Economy Sees Record Growth: USA Today, Reuters, WSJ, CNBC French Terror Attack: AP, BBC, CNN Zeta Update: USA Today, AP, NY Times, NOAA Walmart Pulls Gun, Ammo: WSJ, NPR, NBC News, Bloomberg Facebook Losing Users: Engadget, CNBC, Business Insider Other Tech Reports Earning: WSJ, AP, CBS News Apple One Launches Friday: The Verge, TechCrunch, Bloomberg Netflix Raising its Prices: The Verge, Engadget, Axios, CNBC, Reuters Rare "Rogue" Planet: Engadget, Space.com, The Atlantic CDC on Halloween: USA Today, Fox News, CDC Full Moon/Blue Moon: Cnet, CNN, LiveScience, Farmer's Almanac Daylight Saving Time Reminder: CNN, NJ.com Bookstore Flooded with Orders: WaPo, The Guardian


