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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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Jul 11, 2019 • 17min
Hurricane Watch, Social Media Summit & Highest-Paid Celebrities (+ NASA Marks 50 Years After Apollo 11) - Thursday, July 11th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, July 11th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the U.S. storm that could turn into a hurricane by the weekend, and the fallout from top-secret emails leaked to the press. Plus: Trump's "social media summit," Snapchat's changes, and the number one highest-paid celebrity. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about the myths, mistakes and milestones of the first human walking on the moon. This month marks 50 years since NASA's Apollo 11 mission, so award-winning NASA historian Jennifer Ross-Nazzal helps break it all down... Today's episode is brought to you by Babbel. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Read more: Potential Hurricane: AccuWeather, Weather Channel, AP S&P 500 Record: CNBC, Bloomberg, NYT U.K.'s Ambassador to U.S. Resigns: CBS News, BBC, CNN Social Media Summit: Vox, WSJ Human Remains Discovery: Washington Post, Vox, Gizmodo Alexa Health Advice: The Verge, CNBC, AP Snapchat Shows: The Verge, Variety Highest Paid Celebrities: Forbes, Fox Business World Cup Victory Parade: CBS News, The Washington Post, CNN ESPY Awards: USA Today, ESPN Thing To Know Thursday: Apollo 11 History: History.com, BBC Celebrating 50 Years: Space.com, NASA, Forbes, AP, NBC News

Jul 10, 2019 • 8min
Acosta Controversy, Pentagon's 'War Cloud' & Last VW Beetle - Wednesday, July 10th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, July 10th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the controversy surrounding the U.S. Secretary of Labor, and what a court decided about Trump's Twitter use. Plus: a new development in the race to space, we're explaining the new 'Uber Comfort' option, and there's another new video subscription service on its way. 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 Babbel. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Acosta Controversy: WSJ, AP, Reuters, The Hill Ross Perot Died: CNN, WSJ, AP, FOX Business Trump's Twitter Ruling: Washington Post, Fox News, USA Today, New York Times DMV & Facial Recognition: Washington Post, NPR Pentagon's "War Cloud": AP Virgin Galactic Going Public: NPR, CNBC, WSJ Uber Comfort: The Verge, Engadget, CNN Last VW Beetle: TechCrunch, CBS News MLB All-Star Game: CBS Sports, USA Today Friends & HBO Max: People, CNBC

Jul 9, 2019 • 10min
New Subpoenas, DC Flooding & Stranger Things Record - Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, July 9th, 2019! We're talking about new subpoenas surrounding President Trump, the flooding that hit the nation's capital, and why you may want to look up to the sky tonight... Plus: what to know about an upcoming Amazon strike, a new Google coding program, and a Stranger Things 3 record. 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 Babbel. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump's Financial Records: AP, NYT, Reuters, Washington Post Jeffery Epstein Charged: Reuters, WSJ, Vox, ABC News Primary Race 2020: The Hill, CNN, Washington Post DC Flooding: Weather Channel, NBC News, AccuWeather See Saturn: AccuWeather, USA Today Coco Gauff Out: ESPN, NPR, ABC News World Cup Ratings: Variety, Fox Sports Amazon Strike: Engadget, Bloomberg IG's Anti-Bullying Efforts: The Verge, TIME, TechCrunch Google Coding: TechCrunch, Engadget Stranger Things 3 Record: Deadline, CNET

Jul 8, 2019 • 10min
World Cup Win, Second Earthquake & Netflix Promise - Monday, July 8th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, July 8th, 2019! Today, what to know about the World Cup champions and what fans were chanting in the stands when it ended. Plus: Iran's latest threat, a second earthquake in SoCal, why Starbucks is apologizing, and a new promise from Netflix. 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 Noom. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: World Cup Win: CBS Sports, ESPN, NYT Iran Nuclear Threat: NYT, BBC, AP, Politico Another Cali Earthquake: USA Today, Weather Channel, AP, CBS News Deutsche Job Cuts: Reuters, CNBC Starbucks Apology: Yahoo Finance, FOX News, NPR, Washington Post Autonomous Plane: TechCrunch, Engadget HIV Study: USA Today, CNN, Boston.com Stevie Wonder Transplant: ABC News, CNN Netflix Smoking: CBS News, Engadget, Mashable, Truth Initiative Box Office: Variety, LA Times, Forbes

Jul 5, 2019 • 9min
Census 2020, SoCal Earthquake & MoviePass Hiatus - Friday, July 5th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, July 5th, 2019! Today, what to know about the ongoing fight over the 2020 census, the president's Independence Day celebration, and the strongest earthquake to hit Southern California in two decades. Plus: a new feature on FaceTime, which movie service is shutting down for now, and which singer will star in the next Little Mermaid. 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. Today's episode is brought to you by Skillshare Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see the sources below... Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Census Question: NYT, AP, NPR Trump's Celebration: WSJ, NYT, Washington Post SoCal Earthquake: LA Times, ABC News Jim Beam Fire: USA Today, AP Tour De France: BBC World Cup: CBS Sports Hot Dog Eating Contest: CNN FaceTime Update: TechCrunch, The Verge Uber Eats Dine-In: CBS News, The Verge Facebook, IG Down: USA Today, Cnet, CNBC MoviePass Hiatus: Variety, Deadline Holiday Box Office: Variety, THR Little Mermaid: Vox

Jul 3, 2019 • 8min
Border Report, Salute to America & Movie Subscriptions - Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019! Today, we're talking about a new government report that takes a closer look at conditions at the border, and what to expect from President Trump's Fourth of July celebration. Plus: the World Cup final, a balloon that provides internet service, and a new Instagram feature. 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 Skillshare. Get two months free here. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Gov't Watchdog Report: CBS News, FOX News, NYT Ruling on Asylum Seekers: AP Census Citizenship Question: CNBC, ABC News, Vox Lawsuit for Tax Returns : NPR, AP, NYT Salute to America: Washington Post, CBS News World Cup: CBS Sports, ESPN Anheuser-Busch Inbev IPO: CNBC, CNN, WSJ Loon Balloons: TechCrunch, CNet, Reuters Regal Cinemas Unlimited: Business Insider, Deadline Instagram Story Sticker: The Verge Independence Day: History.com

Jul 2, 2019 • 9min
Border Patrol Investigation, Bixby Marketplace & Total Solar Eclipse - Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019! What to know about Iran breaching an international agreement and a secret facebook group that's now caused a federal investigation. Plus: the youngest player at Wimbledon, how Samsung is now competing with Amazon's Alexa, and where to watch today's total solar eclipse. 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 Skillshare. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Iran Breaches Nuclear Deal: CBS News, FOX News, Vox, AP, NYT Border Patrol Facebook Group: ProPublica, Axios, The Hill Trump's July 4th: CBS News, The Washington Post, NBC News Antarctic Ice Melting: AP, , The Guardian Alaska Heat: USA Today Youngest Wimbledon Player: USA Today, CNBC Tyler Skaggs Dies: ESPN Total Solar Eclipse: CNet, Engadget, Watch Live Bixby Marketplace: The Verge, Engadget Warren Buffett Donation: WSJ, CNBC

Jul 1, 2019 • 9min
Historic North Korea Visit, Sports Betting & Tiny Drones - Monday, July 1st, 2019
The news to know for Monday, July 1st, 2019! Today, what to know about President Trump's historic, last-minute meeting with North Korea's leader. Plus: which state is now considered the sports betting capital of the country, the Army's plan for new tiny drones, and the top movie at the weekend box office... 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 Skillshare. Get two months free at www.Skillshare.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Historic North Korea Visit: AP, NBC News, CNN, NYT China Trade Talks: Reuters, CNBC, Fox Business, NYT Hong Kong Protest: The Guardian, Washington Post, Public Safety Emergency: USA Today NJ Sports Betting: Sports Illustrated, ESPN MLB in London: BBC, WSJ World Cup: ESPN, CBS Sports NBA: CBS Sports Army's Tiny Drones: The Verge Apple's Diabetes Monitor: CNBC, CNET Weekend Box Office: Variety

Jun 28, 2019 • 11min
G20 Summit, WorldPride & Google Maps Update - Friday, June 28th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, June 28th, 2019! Today, what to know about President Trump's meetings at the G20 Summit, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling about the 2020 census, and Twitter's new rules for politicians. Plus: WorldPride this weekend, NASA's new plan for moon rocks, and an update to Google Maps. 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. Today's episode is brought to you by Ancestry. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see the sources below... **Become a NewsWorthy Insider!** Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: G20 Summit: The Hill, Washington Post, Politico, USA Today, NYT, AP, FOX News Dem Debate Night 2: NBC News, WaPo, Newsweek, AP Border Funding Vote: ABC News, AP Citizenship Ruling: NYT, Fox News Twitter's New Label: CNBC, Vox, CBS News WorldPride: USA Today, Reuters World Cup: Forbes, NBC Sports, CBS News NASA Moon Rocks: AP Google Maps Update: TechCrunch, The Verge Amazon Counter: CNBC, Business Insider Prime Day Concert: USA Today, Billboard, LA Times

Jun 27, 2019 • 17min
#DemDebate, Google Auto-Delete & The Office - Thursday, June 27th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, June 27th, 2019! Today, we're talking about round one of the Democratic debate and what to expect in round 2 tonight, why an online furniture company is facing backlash, and a little good news from some new CDC data. Plus: the new tools giving you more control on both Google and YouTube and when The Office will be taken off Netflix. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. We're talking about SLEEP, including the impact (and new medical term) from those popular wearable sleep trackers. Dr. Sabra Abbott from Northwestern University helps break it down. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy helps break 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 Ancestry. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Democratic Debate: NBC News, AP, ABC News, LA Times, FOX News Humanitarian Aid Bills: NYT, NBC News, CNN, Axios Wayfair Boycott: CNBC, NPR, CBS News Overdose Deaths Down: ABC News, WSJ Europe Heat Wave: The Weather Channel, USA Today US Weather: Accuweather First Tropical Storm: The Weather Channel Google Auto-Delete: Engadget, The Verge Youtube Video Options: TechCrunch, Bloomberg Selfie Cam Hidden: CNN, Gizmodo Target's Deal Day: Fox Business, MarketWatch, CNBC The Office Off Netflix: Vox, USA Today


