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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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May 14, 2019 • 9min
Stocks Down, WhatsApp Hack & Uber PIN - Tuesday, May 14th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, May 14th, 2019! Today, we're talking about new details in the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and China, and why the tables have turned a bit in the Russia investigation. Plus: facial recognition, an Apple lawsuit, and the new way to catch an Uber at the airport. 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 Swap.com. Go to https://www.swap.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your first order. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trade Dispute Latest: WSJ, CNBC, MarketWatch, AP, NYT Russia Investigation: AP, NYT San Fransisco Face ID Vote: SF Chronicle, Gizmodo, AP Record High CO2: TechCrunch, CNN Apple Lawsuit: TechCrunch, NPR, Washington Post Apple TV App: The Verge WhatsApp Hack: Financial Times, CNBC Amazon v. Walmart Delivery: Business Insider, TechCrunch Amazon Packing Machines: Reuters, USA Today Uber PIN: Engadget, CNET New Oreo Flavors: USA Today, Delish

May 13, 2019 • 10min
Trade Talks, Helium Shortage & AI For Good - Monday, May 13th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, May 13th, 2019! Today, we're talking about everything from severe weather to the impact of the U.S.-China trade war. Plus: a global helium shortage, how AI is being used for good, and the movie that almost beat Avengers: Endgame at the box office. 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 Swap.com. Go to https://www.swap.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your first order. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Severe Weather: USA Today, CBS News AccuWeather, The Weather Channel Tariffs Latest: AP, Reuters, FOX News, CNBC, Washington Post Uber IPO Update: Business Insider, CNET, NYT Helium Shortage: USA Today, Gizmodo, CNN SpaceX Satellites: The Verge, Business Insider AI For Good: VentureBeat, Axios NBA Playoffs: CBS Sports, Yahoo! Sports, NYT NBA Player Hurt: ESPN, CBS News Record NFL Deal: ESPN, Bleacher Report, CBS Sports Weekend Box Office: Variety, USA Today This is Us: Variety, People VS Fashion Show: CNBC, Yahoo Veep: THR GoT Trailer: YouTube

May 10, 2019 • 10min
New Tariffs, Uber's IPO & Moon Mission - Friday, May 10th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, May 10th, 2019! What to know about trade talks with China and how new tariffs could impact what you buy, and the Pope's groundbreaking new law. Plus: Uber's IPO, a new way to get to the moon, and free babysitters for Mother's Day. 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 the American Beverage Association. Go to www.BalanceUS.org to learn more. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trade Talks & Tariffs: NYT, WSJ, AP, CNBC, Reuters Defense Secretary Nominee: Washington Post, AP Abortion Laws: Washington Post, CBS News Pope Francis New Rule: NPR, NBC News, AP Kids Tech Privacy: NYT, Vox, Business Insider Uber IPO: CNBC, WSJ, Techcrunch Facebook Too Big?: NYT, CNBC, The Verge Moon Mission: CNN, Reuters, CNBC, Space.com Delta Free Wifi: The Verge Nike AR App: Engadget, USA Today Mother's Day: Today, CBS News

May 9, 2019 • 16min
Trump Jr. Subpoena, Magic Mushrooms & Archie Harrison (+ Talking Pregnancy & Postpartum Care) - Thursday, May 9th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, May 9th, 2019! We're talking about why the president's son was just subpoenaed, the new thing drug companies will have to tell you on TV, and the first U.S. city to give the OK to so-called magic mushrooms. Plus: a big Bitcoin hack, the royal baby name, and Tyra Banks makes a comeback. 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 a new CDC report on pregnancy-related medical issues, the new drug for postpartum depression and the advice to new moms everywhere. You'll hear from Dr. Alison Stuebe as well as postpartum care practitioner Natalie Telyatnikov. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy helps breaks it all down for you. You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below... Today's episode is brought to you by the American Beverage Association. Go to www.BalanceUS.org to learn more. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Trump Jr. Subpoena: CNBC, NPR Executive Privilege: NYT, AP Contempt Vote: The Hill, CNN Pregnancy-Related Deaths: CBS News, Axios Magic Mushrooms OK: Forbes, Denver Post Drug Prices on TV: ABC News, Bloomberg, NYT Tobacco Age: CNBC, Reuters Bitcoin Hackers: CNN, Wired, Binance Buy a Bird: Tech Crunch, The Verge Tyra Banks SI Cover: CBS News, People Royal Baby Name: BBC, USA Today, People

May 8, 2019 • 9min
Iran's Threat, Uber Drivers Strike & Google's New Tech - Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, May 8th, 2019! Today, we're talking about a new threat from Iran, another school shooting, and why Uber and Lyft drivers are going on strike today. Plus: Google's tech announcements and Disney's plan for new movies. 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 Care/of. Go to www.takecareof.com and get 30% off your first month of personalized daily vitamin packs with promo code newsworthy30 Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Contempt Vote: TIME, Fox News, Vox, Politico McGahn Subpoena: CNN, Washington Post Trump Tax Returns: NYT Iran Latest: AP, NYT Colorado School Shooting: CNN, The Denver Post, CBS News Stocks & Trade: The Hill, CNBC, CBS News, AP Uber/Lyft Strike: Forbes, Vox, PBS Google Privacy Changes: Reuters, TechCrunch Google's New Tech: The Verge, BuzzFeed, CNET, Engadget Kentucky Derby Champ Sick: NBC News, USA Today, ESPN New Star Wars Movies: Engadget, Gizmodo, New Marvel Movies: CNET New Avatar Movies: Variety GoT Cup Gone: VICE, USA Today, CNBC

May 7, 2019 • 9min
UN Report, Journalists Freed & Royal Baby Boy - Tuesday, May 7th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, May 7th, 2019! Today, what to know about the latest legal battle in Washington, two Pulitzer Prize winning journalists freed from prison, and why an eighth of all species on Earth could be at risk of extinction. Plus: what to know about new voting software, the royal baby born, and a Game of Thrones gaffe. 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 Hello Fresh. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: UN Report: NPR, USA Today, NYT, YouTube Tax Returns Request: WSJ, Washington Post, NYT Cohen Before Prison: ABC News, Reuters Journalists Freed: Reuters, AP, TIME Microsoft Election Software: TechCrunch, NPR, Engadget CBS News Changes: CBS News Facebook Privacy: The Verge, Reuters Royal Baby Born: BBC, CBS News, People Game of Thrones Coffee Cup: The Verge, Deadline, NYT Wendy's Social Promise: Business Insider

May 6, 2019 • 10min
Cohen to Prison, Derby Drama & $2B Box Office - Monday, May 6th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, May 6th, 2019! Today, what to know about a standoff on Capitol Hill, which former Trump campaign official heads to prison today, and a promising study about what could end AIDS. Plus: the first of its kind drama at the Kentucky Derby, and fashion's biggest night. 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 Noom. Start your trial at Noom.com/newsworthy. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Barr Deadline: The Washington Post, The Hill, Yahoo News Mueller Testimony: CNN, FOX News, CNBC Cohen Goes to Prison: The Hill, AP, FOX News Russia's Emergency Landing: BBC, FOX News, NYT Plane in River: AP, USA Today Israeli Airstrikes: Reuters, Washington Post, NYT China Tariffs: WSJ, CNBC, Reuters AIDS Study: The Guardian, NBC News Kentucky Derby: NBC Sports, ESPN, USA Today, YouTube Tiger Woods Medal: NBC Sports, NYT New Box Office Record: Variety Jeopardy Winning Streak: USA Today, THR Historic Miss USA: CNN, CBS News, E! News Met Gala: NYT, Refinery29, CBS News Cinco de Mayo: History, NPR, KGUN

May 3, 2019 • 9min
Contempt Threat, Facebook Cryptocurrency & Meteor Shower - Friday, May 3rd, 2019
The news to know for Friday, May 3rd, 2019! Today, we're talking about the feud on Capitol Hill that just got more heated, a cruise ship quarantine, and who Facebook is now banning. Plus: earn cryptocurrency in the car, a Starbucks recall, and the rapper breaking records. 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 Ancestry and Primary Ride Home podcast. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Contempt Threat: AP, CNN, NYT Fed Withdrawal: WSJ, PBS India Cyclone: NYT, The Weather Channel Cruise Ship Quarantine: CBS News, CNN Ramadan Starts: LA Times, VOX Facebook Ban: Washington Post, USA Today, CNN Facebook Cryptocurrency: WSJ Jaguar Land Rover Tech: Mashable, Forbes Starbucks Recall: WSJ, CBS News Women's Hockey League Boycott: ESPN, FOX Sports, Forbes Weekend Meteor Shower: AccuWeather, Space.com, Astronomy Magazine Drake Breaks Billboard Record: US Weekly, Yahoo!

May 2, 2019 • 16min
Testosterone Ruling, Google Auto-Delete & Mood Meals (+ Work Trends with Career Contessa) - Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, May 2nd, 2019! Today, we're talking about why the White House wants more money for the border, and a controversial sports call about women's genetics. Plus: a first for drones, how to keep your Google history more private, and McDonald's "Happy Meals" has new competition. 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 all things work with Lauren McGoodwin, Founder and CEO of Career Contessa. She's sharing what to know about the job market, workplace trends and negotiating your salary. 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 Ancestry and Primary Ride Home podcast. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Barr Testimony: The Hill, AP, NYT, USA Today More Border Money: CNBC, NYT, NBC News Interest Rate Stays: AP, Washington Post, MarketWatch Holocaust Remembrance Day: Times of Israel, TIME/AP Testosterone Ruling: NYT, ESPN, NPR Drone Organ Delivery: CNN, Engadget Google Auto-Delete: Engadget, The Verge FanDuel Fee: TechCrunch, Engadget Monthly Scooter Rentals: The Verge New Hulu Shows: Techcrunch, CNBC, ENews Burger King "Real Meals": Fox Business

May 1, 2019 • 9min
AG Barr Testifies, Facebook Facelift & Billboard Music Awards - Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, May 1st, 2019! Today, what Mueller himself said about the Mueller report summary, a shooting at a university, and a newly approved alternative to cigarettes. Plus: what to know about Facebook and Instagram's big changes, and the big awards show happening tonight... 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 Ancestry and the Primary Ride Home podcast. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Mueller's Response: NYT, WSJ, The Washington Post, FOX News Trump Meeting, Lawsuits: NPR, AP, Reuters, CNN UNC Charlotte Shooting: USA Today, CNN, TIME Venezuela Tension: NYT, AP, The Guardian May Day: History.com, CNN, The Washington Post, The Guardian FDA Approves New "Cigarette": CBS News, Reuters, Washington Post Facebook Changes: WSJ, Gizmodo, Quartz, Engadget Instagram Changes: The Verge, Techcrunch, Quartz Obamas + Netflix: CBS News, NYT, Axios Billboard Awards: Billboard Tony Nominations: NYT


