The NewsWorthy

Erica Mandy
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Oct 4, 2019 • 8min

Request to China, MGM Settlement & Instagram "Threads" - Friday, October 4th, 2019

The news to know for Friday, October 4th, 2019! What to know today about President Trump's public request to yet another foreign government, a growing number of vaping-related illnesses, and a settlement for the Las Vegas shooting victims and families. Plus: Uber Copters, Instagram's new app, and the richest Americans... Those stories and many more in less than 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... Today's episode is brought to you by www.FabFitFun.com. Use the code 'newsworthy' for $10 off your first box. #fabfitfunpartner Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Request to China: NYT, WSJ, NBC News, Washington Post Volker Testimony: NYT, ABC News, AP North Korea Negotiations: Time, NPR Fox News, Fox News Vegas Shooting Settlement: CNN, NPR, Reuters Vaping Illness: CNBC, Washington Post, NYT Facebook Encryption: BuzzFeed News, Vox, Axios Uber Copter Flights: Cnet, Engadget, Reuters Uber Works: WSJ, NBC News, TechCrunch Threads App: TechCrunch, CNBC, Engadget Forbes 400 Richest: USA Today, Forbes
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Oct 3, 2019 • 14min

Bernie Hospitalized, Surface Duo & Joker Controversy (+ Talking Podcast Industry) - Thursday, October 3rd, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, October 3rd, 2019! Today, we're talking about Dems latest warning to the White House, and why Bernie Sanders ended up in the hospital. Plus: Google privacy, a surprise announcement from Microsoft, a $1 billion donation, and the controversy surrounding Joker. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview about the podcast industry. Paul Colligan shares what's changing and what to expect next. Today's episode is brought to you by FabFitFun. Use the code 'newsworthy' for $10 off your first box. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Dems Threaten Subpoena: NPR, Fox News, The Hill, NYT Bernie Sanders Hospitalized: ABC News, Washington Post, The Hill WWII Plane Crash: AP, CNN, CBS News Former Cop Sentenced: ABC News, USA Today Market Drops: NBC News, WSJ, Bloomberg MLB Playoffs: CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports Google Privacy Tools: TechCrunch, USA Today, CNBC Microsoft Surface: Cnet, CNBC, The Verge Melinda Gates Commits $1B: Time, The Verge Joker Premiere: AP, Variety, Hollywood Reporter
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Oct 2, 2019 • 10min

Intimidation Claims, Leaked Audio & UPS Drones - Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019! Today we're talking about the back-and-forth between top Democrats and the Trump administration as the impeachment inquiry continues. Also, what to know about Hong Kong protests, a ruling in a high-profile lawsuit against Harvard, and who the royal couple is suing. Plus: what leaked audio from Facebook tells us, and the major step toward deliveries by drone. Those stories and many more in less than 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... Today's episode is brought to you by Fab Fit Fun (use code NEWSWORTHY for $10 off your first box #fabfitfunpartner) and MM LaFleur. And thanks to our NewsWorthy Insiders! You can support the show and get some swag by becoming an Insider here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Impeachment Inquiry: Washington Post, ABC News, New York Times, Fox News, CBS News, Full Pompeo Letter Hong Kong Protests: NYT, BBC, Reuters Harvard Lawsuit Ruling: CBS News, NPR Royal Couple Sues: NBC News, Reuters, BBC Online Investing Changes: WSJ, Market Watch, CNBC, Yahoo Finance Facebook's Leaked Audio: The Verge (listen to audio), USA Today, Politico, TechCrunch UPS Drone Deliveries: WSJ, Gizmodo, Cnet Mars Sounds: AP, CNN Crying at Work: Monster.com, Fast Company, CNN
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Oct 1, 2019 • 10min

Impeachment Inquiry Updates, Fair Pay to Play & Stranger Things - Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, October 1st, 2019! More updates surrounding the impeachment inquiry, what to know about "Real ID" and a first of its kind law for college athletes. Plus: we're talking flying cards, smart jackets and Stranger Things. Those stories and more in less than 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... Today's episode is brought to you by www.FabFitFun.com. Use code 'newsworthy' for $10 off your first box. #fabfitfunpartner Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Pompeo on Call: WSJ, Read the Call Record Giuliani Subpoenaed: Washington Post, NYT Australia Call: AP, NYT, NBC News , Reuters, The Guardian, Washington Post Real ID: CBS News Student Athlete Law: CBS News, USA Today, ESPN Stores Pull Zantac: CNN, NBC News, USA Today Amazon Go Tech: CNBC, Engadget Hyundai Flying Car: Cnet, TechCrunch Levi + Google: The Verge, TechCrunch, Digital Trends Stranger Things Season 4: Hollywood Reporter, RollingStone DoorDash + Penny Big Macs: Business Insider
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Sep 30, 2019 • 11min

'Historic' Storm, Starship Rocket & Apple in Theaters - Monday, September 30th, 2019

The news to know for Monday, September 30th, 2019! Today, we're providing several updates about the whistleblower complaint investigation, including what to expect this week. Also, we're talking about a "historic" winter storm impacting parts of the U.S. Plus: what to know about space tourism, Rent the Runway's notice to customers, and reported plans for Apple to debut movies in theaters. Those stories and more -- in less than 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... Today's episode is brought to you by FabFitFun. Use the code 'newsworthy' for $10 off your first box #fabfitfunpartner Also, thanks to our "Money Monday" sponsor, MyWallSt. Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Whistleblower Update: Washington Post, NYT, NBC News, 60 Minutes, The Hill Hong Kong Protests: CNN, NPR, CBS News Winter Storm in September: ABC News, Weather Channel , AccuWeather, AP MLB Records: CBS Sports, USA Today, ESPN, MLB WNBA Finals: Sports Illustrated Space X Rocket: WSJ, Reuters, Space.com Tesla Update: The Verge, CNN Rent the Runway Problems: Business Insider, WSJ Forever 21 Bankruptcy: AP, CNN, Box Office: Variety, Forbes Apple Feature Films: WSJ, Reuters Rosh Hashanah: USA Today, Chabad.org Money and Happiness: CNBC
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Sep 27, 2019 • 11min

Whistleblower Complaint, Uber App Changes & Super Bowl Halftime Show - Friday, September 27th, 2019

The news to know for Friday, September 27th, 2019! What to know today now that the whistleblower complaint has been released to the public. We'll talk about what it shows and reaction to it. Plus: a new report about Boeing's grounded planes, big changes coming to the Uber app, who will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, and a study about cats... Those stories and many more in less than 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... Today's episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more here: www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Whistleblower Complaint: CBS News, NYT, Washington post, Fox News, Read Complaint Here Boeing Review: CNBC, Reuters, Fox Business US Income Gap: NPR, Axios, NBC News Home Run Record: CBS Sports, ESPN Super Bowl Halftime Show: USA Today, ABC News Uber Changes: TechCrunch, CNBC, The Verge DoorDash Data Breach: TechCrunch, Engadget, DoorDash Apple Screen Repair: Cnet, Engadget Galaxy Fold: CNN, TechCrunch McDonald's Beyond Meat: The Verge, USA Today Bonding Cats: CBS News, Fox News
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Sep 26, 2019 • 17min

Call Record Released, "Apply Thru" & Gender-Neutral Dolls (+ Impeachment Process Breakdown) - Thursday, September 26th, 2019

The news to know for Thursday, September 26th, 2019! Today, we're breaking down what was released in a call record (rough transcript) from that controversial call between President Trump and Ukraine's leader, and we'll tell you what's happening today in this impeachment process. Plus, we'll talk about other news, like why the federal government is suing Match.com, gender-neutral dolls, and a first-of-its-kind tech for job applications. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. Expert Laurie Levenson joins the show to help explain the basics of impeachment -- from the process to the history. Today's episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news. Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Call Record Released: AP, NPR, ABC News, NYT, WSJ, Fox News, Washington Post Netanyahu's Second Chance: NBC News, BBC, Jerusalem Post UN Climate Change Report: CBS News, CNN, USA Today, AP JUUL Changes: NPR, CNN, NYT FTC Sues Match: WSJ, The Verge, USA Today Gender-Neutral Dolls: NPR, Time, CBS News Facebook VR Tech: Cnet, TechCrunch, CNBC Amazon Hardware Event: The Verge, CNBC, TechCrunch High-Tech Job Application: Axios, Engadget Impossible Burger Expands: Engadget, Cnet
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Sep 25, 2019 • 10min

Impeachment Inquiry, Amazon Care & Job Ghosting - Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

The news to know for Wednesday, September 25th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the impeachment inquiry: why it's happening, what it means, and what to expect next. Plus: Facebook's mind-reading tech, Amazon's virtual health clinic, and job ghosting. Those stories and many more in less than 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... Today's episode is brought to you by Blinkist and MM LaFleur. And thanks to our NewsWorthy Insiders! You can support the show and get some swag by becoming an Insider here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Impeachment Inquiry: WSJ, NBC News, NYT, AP, Washington Post, CBS News ,FOX News, The Hill, ABC News Trump-Ukraine Meeting: CNN, NBC News, CBS News, Politico Ruling Before Brexit : BBC, The Guardian, CNN, NYT "Right to be Forgotten": TechCrunch, BBC, NPR Mind-Reading Tech: Business Insider, The Verge Amazon Care: CNBC One Device, Many Voices: Cnet. Reuters Lyft Update: Engadget, Business Insider Job Ghosting: CNBC, CNN
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Sep 24, 2019 • 10min

UN General Assembly, Travelers Stranded & Amazon Earbuds - Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

The news to know for Tuesday, September 24th, 2019! World leaders are gathering in New York City: what to expect today and what's already happened. Also, we're talking about why 600,000 travelers are stranded, an Olympic controversy, and the new device expected soon from Amazon... Those stories and more in less than 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... Today's episode is brought to you by Blinkist. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: UN General Assembly: NPR, Politico, Washington Post, AP, Al Jazeera UN Climate Summit: CBS News, NYT, USA Today, Washington Post Travel Company Collapse: Vox, CNN, NBC News, Reuters Tropical Storm Karen: USA Today, Weather Channel, ABC News Puerto Rico Quake: AP Russia Banned?: ESPN, The Guardian Apple in US: WSJ, Axios, CNN Amazon Alexa Earbuds: CNBC, The Verge Google Play Pass: 9to5Mac, WSJ Emmy Viewership: Variety, Deadline, AP
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Sep 23, 2019 • 11min

Trump's Ukraine Call, Common Cold Cure? & Game of Thrones - Monday, September 23rd, 2019

The news to know for Monday, September 23rd, 2019! There are new details about that whistleblower complaint against President Trump, and Trump himself is responding. Also, what to know today about the UN climate summit. Plus: a cure for the common cold?, Tinder's so-called 'Swipe Night,' and the big winners at last night's Emmy Awards. Those stories and more -- in less than 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... Today's episode is brought to you by Blinkist and MyWallSt. Thanks to the NewsWorthy INSIDERS for the support! Learn more or become an INSIDER here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump's Ukraine Call: WSJ, Fox News, The Hill, Washington Post, NYT Climate Protests: CBS News, NPR, NBC News Climate Summit: AP, Vox Imelda Update: PBS, AP, USA Today, AccuWeather First Day of Fall: Weather Channel Common Cold Cure?: BBC, Washington Post Antonio Brown Out: NBC News, ESPN Twitter Hide Replies: The Verge, TechCrunch, USA Today Tinder "Swipe Night": The Verge, Engadget TiVo Commercials: The Verge, Gizmodo Emmy Awards: Variety, CNN, Yahoo Entertainment Box Office: Variety, Deadline Money Monday: Retiring Early? NBC News

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