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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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Apr 16, 2019 • 9min
Notre Dame Fire, Boston Marathon & Lyft Line - Tuesday, April 16th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, April 16th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the massive fire that badly damaged a Paris landmark, and the billionaire promising to help rebuild. Plus: what Trump now says about Boeing, Tiger Woods gets another award, and Lyft brings back the taxi line... 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: Notre Dame Cathedral Fire: CBS News, Reuters, NYT, AP, FOX News More Measles Cases: CNN, USA Today, MayoClinic, ABC News More Flights Canceled: CNBC Trump Tweets Boeing: Washington Post Trump Shuttle: Business Insider Tiger Woods Medal: CBS News Woods + Nike: Boston Marathon: Boston.com, ESPN, USA Today Lyft Pulls E-Bikes: The Verge, CNN, NYT Lyft's "Taxi" Line: TechCrunch Amazon Music: Billboard, The Verge GoT Record: Variety, EW Vegan Menu: USA Today
Apr 15, 2019 • 10min
Tax Day, Tiger Wins Masters & Netflix is a Joke - Monday, April 15th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, April 15th, 2019! Today: what to know about Tax Day, Trump's reelection campaign funds, and severe weather in the South. Plus: a big comeback for Tiger Woods, marijuana at work, and why Netflix is a joke... 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: Tax Day: Forbes, ABC News, The Motley Fool Trump Tax Returns: NYT, FOX News Sanctuary Cities Latest: CNN, FOX News, The Washington Post, USA Today Trump Reelection Campaign: AP Rep. Omar Controversy: CNN, The Washington Post, Time, The Hill Severe Weather: AP, USA Today, AccuWeather, The Weather Channel Tiger Wins Masters: CBS Sports, USA Today Boston Marathon: Boston Marathon Guide, NYT NBA Playoffs: Sporting News, USA Today World's Largest Plane: Space.com, Ars Technica, CNN Marijuana at Work: WSJ, CBS News, The Motley Fool Rite Aid E-Cigs: WSJ, CNBC Netflix Is a Joke: The Verge, TechCrunch Weekend Box Office: Variety
Apr 12, 2019 • 9min
Assange Arrested, NASA Twins Study & Game of Thrones - Friday, April 12th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, April 12th, 2019! Today, what to know about the arrest of the WikiLeaks founder, and why a top medical association is pushing back against a new military policy. Plus: the results from the NASA twins study, who else is listening when you talk to Alexa, and get ready for Game of Thrones... 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 Zola. Start your free wedding website at www.Zola.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Assange Arrested: CBS News, AP, BBC, NYT Transgender Troops: AP/Time, PBS National Enquirer for Sale: NYT, CNN, Fox Business NASA Twins Study: Gizmodo, NYT, USA Today Alexa Listening: CNN, Bloomberg Uber IPO: CNBC, TechCrunch Samsung Galaxy Fold: USA Today, CNET Disney+ Update: Variety Game of Thrones: Deadline, Variety Coachella: Billboard, E News, LA Times
Apr 11, 2019 • 16min
FBI Spying, Disney+ Details & New Human Species (+ Streaming Video with Dan Rayburn) - Thursday, April 11th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, April 11th, 2019! We're talking about everything from the FBI spying and Brexit to Disney's newest video service. Plus: Walgreens newest health care and a new human species... 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 video streaming services with the "voice in the industry," Dan Rayburn. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy 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 Care/of. Go to TakeCareOf.com and use code NEWSWORTHY50 for 50% off for your first box. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Just click here to sign up: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: "Spying" on Trump Campaign: AP, NBC News, NYT Trump's Tax Returns: WSJ, NYT, FOX News Possible Cooperation? AP Brexit Decision: NYT, The Guardian, AP Disney+ Announcement: WSJ, THR YouTubeTV: Variety TVision: USA Today, Deadline Walgreens Primary Care: Forbes, CNBC Magic Johnson Resigns: ABC News Amazon Employees Climate Change: CNBC, Engadget Amazon Stores Accept Cash: CNBC, The Verge First Black Hole Pic: The Verge, NYT, Forbes New Human Species: WSJ, Reuters, USA Today
Apr 10, 2019 • 10min
Spring Snow, Medicare Scheme and First Black Hole Pics - Wednesday, April 10th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, April 10th, 2019! We're talking about the spring snow affecting millions today, and what federal officials call one of the largest healthcare fraud schemes ever investigated. Plus: today we might see the first ever picture of a black hole in space, Walmart gets more robots and a 'Thank U, Next' trademark. 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 below... Today's episode is brought to you by Hello Fresh. Go to www.hellofresh.com/newsworthy80 for $80 off. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Spring Snow: AccuWeather, Weather Channel, USA Today Barr Testimony: CNN, NYT Facebook/Google Testify: Reuters, Washington Post Brexit Emergency Summit: AP, NBC News, Washington Post Israel Election Results: The Guardian, AP, WSJ, NYT Medicare Scheme: ABC News, NYT AT&T Expands 5G: USA Today, Engadget Black Hole: The Verge, NBC News, USA Today SpaceX Launch: NBC News, Space.com Walmart Robots: CNN "Thank U, Next" Trademark: E! News
Apr 9, 2019 • 8min
Staff Shakeup, Alexa Health Care & Virginia's Big Win - Tuesday, April 9th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, April 9th, 2019! Today, we're talking about who's in the hot seat and a staff shakeup on Capitol Hill today, and the historic baseball agreement with Cuba just cancelled. Plus: ask Amazon's Alexa about your health care, celebrities plead guilty, and Virginia's big win. 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 to lose weight and be healthy at Noom.com/newsworthy. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Staff Shakeup : Vox, AP, NYT William Barr on Capitol Hill: AP, CBS News Cuba Deal Cancelled: Reuters, Washington Post, NBC News More Measles Cases: TIME, ABC News Alexa Health Care: WSJ, CNBC Ikea Speakers: The Verge, TechCrunch Ikea Sustainable: Ikea, Edie.net NCAA Champs: CBS Sports, USA Today Huffman Guilty: CNN, NPR Allison Mack Guilty: Variety Beyonce Netflix Trailer: Rolling Stone, Quartz, YouTube
Apr 8, 2019 • 8min
Sec. Nielsen Out, Wild Weather & Beyoncé Homecoming - Monday, April 8th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, April 8th, 2019! Today, we're talking about who's leaving the Trump administration (and why), and the changing weather to watch for this week. Plus: NCAA championship games, new tech rules and Beyoncé rumors. 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. Go to Blinkist.com/news to start your free seven day trial. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Kirstjen Nielsen Resigning: CBS News, USA Today, CNN, FOX News, Washington Post 25 Years Rwanda Genocide: PBS, AP, BBC UK's New Tech Rules: CNN, Financial Times, BBC Boeing Groundings: USA Today, CNN, NYT Severe Weather: AccuWeather, Weather Channel NCAA Men's: CBS Sports, USA Today NCAA Women's: NCAA iPhone Scam: NYT, Quartz Netflix vs. AirPlay: The Verge, Gizmodo Beyonce + Netflix: Instagram, AP/Time Beyonce + Adidas: Business Insider, USA Today Weekend Box Office: Variety, Forbes
Apr 5, 2019 • 9min
Boeing's Apology, HPV Vaccine & Cat Study - Friday, April 5th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, April 5th, 2019! Today, Boeing's CEO just admitted something for the first time, and what a new study found about a recommended vaccine. Plus: who just became the fourth richest woman in the world, and why Snapchat and Tinder are teaming up. 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 Audible. Start your 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/newsworthy or text "newsworthy" to 500500. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Boeing's CEO Responds: Reuters, USA Today, Washington Post, AP Auto Tariffs Threat: WSJ, The Hill, USA Today, LA Times Jobs Report: CNBC, Axios Mormon Church Change: AP, NPR, Salt Lake Tribune, CBS News HPV Vaccine Results: BBC, The BMJ Jeff Bezos Divorce: Business Insider, Fortune, CNN Amazon's Global Internet: CNBC, GeekWire Amazon's Earbuds: Bloomberg Snapchat + Tinder: Mashable, The Verge Cat Study: WSJ, Nature Kathie Lee Gifford's Last Day: TODAY ACM Awards: People
Apr 4, 2019 • 13min
Boeing Crash Report, AI Bias & Royal Insta Record (+ Spring Flooding with Meteorologist Jennifer Watson) - Thursday, April 4th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, April 4th, 2019! Today, we're getting the first official word about what may have caused the deadly plane crash in Ethiopia, and there are some new concerns about e-cigarettes. Plus: the first 5G, LinkedIn's top companies list, and the latest royal record. 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 historic spring flooding in 2019 with meteorologist Jennifer Watson. Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy 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 Audible. Start your 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/newsworthy or text "newsworthy" to 500500. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Just click here to sign up: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Boeing Report:Reuters, CNN Trump's Tax Returns: WSJ, FOX News, NYT Mueller Report Subpoena: NYT, CNN, CNBC Joe Biden Video: The Hill, Washington Post, NBC News E-Cig Seizures?: The Verge, LA Times, FDA LinkedIn's Top Companies: LinkedIn, Inc Verizon Early 5G Release: CNBC, TechRadar, Verizon Facial Recognition Flawed: The Verge, NYT, Medium (full letter) Celebrity Google Voice: Engadget, The Verge Royal Insta Record: ET Online, ABC News, Instagram "Captain Marvel" Billionaire: Gizmodo, Variety
Apr 3, 2019 • 9min
Subpoena Vote, Space Debris & Top Baby Names - Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019! What to know about the expected vote on Capitol Hill, and the dangerous space debris putting some astronauts at risk. Plus: why Walmart and Google are teaming up, more good news for the CBD industry, and the top baby names of 2019 so far... 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 below... Today's episode is brought to you by Audible. Start your 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/newsworthy or text "newsworthy" to 500500. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Subpoena Vote: Reuters, The Hill, Politico, NPR Border Economics: Reuters, NYT, AP, NBC News, FOX News Brexit Latest: WSJ, AP, The Guardian Dangerous Space Debris: NPR, NYT Chicago's New Mayor: Chicago Tribune, USA Today CBD Regulations: Business Insider, CNN Walmart Voice Shopping: Engadget, TechCrunch Whole Foods Discounts: CNBC, TechCrunch Avengers PreSales: Entertainment Weekly, USA Today Top Baby Names: HuffPost, Nameberry
