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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 2, 2019 • 9min
Health Care 2020, Google+ Dead & Impossible Whopper - Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019! Today, we're talking about everything from President Trump's late-night tweets to why it's a historic day in Chicago. Plus: a hotel boycott, the most profitable company in the world, and the fast food restaurant going meatless. 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 to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Health Care Timeline: USA Today, Politico, Twitter, Reuters Disaster Relief: The Washington Post, AP Joe Biden Accused Again: Politico, The Hill Measles Numbers: NBC News, CNN Chicago's Historic Election: NBC Chicago, NPR NY Plastic Bag Ban: WSJ, CBS News, NYT Celebrities Boycott Hotels: Deadline, CNN, NBC News, The Washington Post Most Profitable Company: WSJ, Bloomberg, CNBC Google+ Shutdown: PC Mag, BBC Happy Bday Gmail: TechCrunch Impossible Whopper: CNET, VegNews
Apr 1, 2019 • 9min
Border Threat, Final Four & RIP Nipsey Hussle - Monday, April 1st, 2019
The news to know for Monday, April 1st, 2019! Today, we're talking about Trump's border threat, why former VP Joe Biden is defending himself and why the music industry is mourning. Plus: the history-making Final Four, more CBD in convenience stores, and April Fools' 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 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: Trump's Border Threat: Washington Post, Politico, The Hill Joe Biden Allegations: NBC News, AP, The Hill Facebook Regulations: Washington Post, Gizmodo, ABC News, Engadget, Facebook Cold Weather: ABC News, Weather Channel Final Four: CBS Sports, ESPN, NYT No Pranks at Microsoft: The Verge, TechCrunch Google's Game: Engadget Walgreens CBD: Delish, USA Today, NBC News RIP Nipsey Hussle: NBC News, Variety Mick Sick: Rolling Stone, Page Six, AP Weekend Box Office: Variety, Forbes
Mar 29, 2019 • 7min
Airline Collapse, Lyft IPO & Olympic Breakdancers - Friday, March 29th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, March 29th, 2019! Today, new details about the Mueller report, Facebook under fire again, and the airline that suddenly shut down. Plus: Lyft debuts on Wall Street, and the four sports that could debut at the Olympics. 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 tohttps://www.swap.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your first order. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: More Mueller Report: WSJ, FOX News, NYT Special Olympics Funding: NYT Wow Air Shuts Down: CNBC, AP Jussie Smollett Fine: Fox News, CNN, AP, Variety Lyft IPO: CNET, CNBC, WSJ Facebook Housing Discrimination: Reuters, AP, WSJ Facebook's Ad Library: TechCrunch, Ad Library Netflix Fastest Growing: PR Newswire, Variety Olympic Breakdancing: BBC, ESPN/AP
Mar 28, 2019 • 16min
Boeing's Fix, Robocalls Crackdown & Peeps Coffee (+ Talking E-Cigarettes) - Thursday, March 28th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, March 28th, 2019! Today, we're talking about Boeing's new plan for its planes, and controversy over government funding for the Special Olympics. Plus: a new crackdown on scam robocalls, MLB's Opening Day, and a Easter-inspired coffee. 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 about e-cigarettes with Robin Koval, CEO and President of Truth Initiative and NYT best-selling author. 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 Swap.com. Go tohttps://www.swap.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your first order. Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Just click here to sign up: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Boeing Update, Hearing: NYT, AP, CNN, CNBC Special Olympics Cuts?: Politico, ABC News, NYT Brexit Deadline: The Guardian, WSJ, Fox News Facebook Ban: Reuters, Engadget, Facebook, TechCrunch FTC Robocalls: TechCrunch, Engadget, CNET Verizon's Robocalls Tool: CBS News, USA Today MLB Opening Day: CBS Sports, MLB, USA Today Powerball Winner: AP, FOX News Peeps-Flavored Coffee: USA Today, People
Mar 27, 2019 • 8min
ObamaCare Debate, Smollett Surprise & UPS Drones - Wednesday, March 27th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, March 27th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the latest ObamaCare debate and what changes could mean for you. Also: why charges were dropped in the surprise ending of the case against actor Jussie Smollett. Plus: UPS tests out drones, Uber's biggest deal ever, and McDonald's goes high-tech. 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 Swap.com. Go tohttps://www.swap.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your first order. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: ObamaCare Debate: The Hill, AP Mueller Report Latest: Reuters Smollett Charges Dropped: NYT, Variety, NBC News Drugmaker Settlement: WSJ, Reuters, CNBC NYC Congestion Charge: NYT NFL Rule Change: USA Today, CBS Sports, SB Nation UPS + Drones: The Verge Uber Deal: WSJ, CNBC McDonald's Tech Menu: TechCrunch, Engadget, CNBC
Mar 26, 2019 • 9min
Celebrity Attorney Arrested, Apple TV+ & Biggest T. rex - Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, March 26th, 2019! Today, a follow-up about the Mueller report, what to know about a famous attorney now accused of threatening Nike, and today's the day bump stocks are officially banned. Plus: why the all-female spacewalk was canceled, highlights from Apple's big event this week, and Dr. Dre's deleted post. 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.swap.com/newsworthy Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Mueller Report Follow-Up: WSJ, AP, NBC News Celebrity Attorney Arrested: FOX News, WSJ, VOX Bump Stock Ban: CNN, CNBC, Courier Journal Israel Executive Order: NYT, AP All-Female Spacewalk Canceled: CNET, CNN, NASA Apple Event Details: The Verge, TechRadar, WSJ, Recode, TechCrunch Video Streaming Subscribers: Mashable, MPAA Dr. Dre Post: Variety, NBC News World's Biggest T-Rex: Gizmodo, Fox News
Mar 25, 2019 • 9min
Mueller Findings, Gronk Retires & Apple's "Show Time" - Monday, March 25th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, March 25th, 2019! Today, what to know about Special Counsel Robert Mueller's final report. It's finally here. Plus: an avocado recall, Apple's big announcement today, and the highly-anticipated movie that broke records over the weekend. 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 tohttps://www.swap.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your first order. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Mueller Report: NYT, Washington Post, AP Cruise Rescue: BBC, CBS News, NYT Avocado Recall: CNN, Company Statement Tyson Recall: USA Today Healthy Food Prescriptions:? TuftsNow, Reuters, Fast Company Apple Event Today: CNET, Gizmodo, Live Stream Gronk Retires: ESPN, USA Today, Instagram Shaq + Papa John's: CNN, ESPN Kids Choice Awards: ENews, Yahoo, Hollywood Reporter Weekend Box Office: Variety, Rolling Stone
Mar 22, 2019 • 7min
Spring Flooding, Facebook Password Mistake & Amy Schumer Talks Autism - Friday, March 22nd, 2019
The news to know for Friday, March 22nd, 2019! Today, we're talking about everything from more historic flooding on the way to Facebook notifying hundreds of millions of users about a mistake. Plus: the longest-living U.S. president ever, CBD comes to CVS, and two A-list celebrities get personal. 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... Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Spring Flooding: AccuWeather, AP, NOAA, NYT, The Hill NZ Ban; CNN, WSJ Colleges & Free Speech: CBS News, Washington Post, FOX News Longest Living President: CBS News, NBC News Facebook Exposed Passwords: Engadget, Reuters New Ford Factory: CNBC, WSJ CBD at CVS: CNBC, MarketWatch GOT Actress Had Brain Surgeries: The New Yorker, USA Today, People Amy Schumer on Autism: People, Inside Edition, CNN
Mar 21, 2019 • 15min
FAA Investigation, AI-Powered Doodle & Woodstock 50 (+ Spring Cleaning with Clean Mama) - Thursday, March 21st, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, March 21st, 2019! Today, we're talking about what happened the day before the first Boeing plane crash, and there's new word from the Fed that affects your bank account. Plus, Google's new AI-powered Doodle, Apple's new AirPods and Woodstock 50. Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. Spring is officially here, so we're talking with "Clean Mama" about how to overcome overwhelm and tackle that spring cleaning. 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... Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Just click here to sign up: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: FAA & Boeing Investigation: Seattle Times, AP, Bloomberg Interest Rate: Bloomberg, CNBC, USA Today Brexit Delay: AP, Washington Post Google Fined by EU: CNN, NYT Peloton Sued: WSJ. CNET Most Expensive Cities: The Economist Apple AirPods: The Verge, Apple Google AI Doodle: Engadget Woodstock 50: NBC News Purim: Chabad.org First Bird Fossil with Egg: National Geographic, Fox News
Mar 20, 2019 • 9min
Postpartum Depression Drug, Google Gaming & Springtime - Wednesday, March 20th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, March 20th, 2019! Today, we're talking about new details in the special counsel's investigation, devastating weather around the world, and a first-of-its-kind drug for some pregnant women. Plus: Google's new gaming platform, a K-Cup for cocktails, and the first day of spring. 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 below... Today's episode is brought to you Noom. Go to Noom.com/newsworthy to start your trial. Become a NewsWorthy Insider! Click here to learn more: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sources: Michael Cohen Investigation: AP, Washington Post, WSJ Mozambique Flooding: NYT, AP, PBS (How to Help) Midwest Flooding: AccuWeather, AP, PBS (How to Help) First Postpartum Depression Drug: NYT Disney + 21st Century Fox: Entertainment Weekly, NBC News, FOX News Levi Strauss IPO: CNBC, NYT MLB Starts Season: CBS Sports Mike Trout Biggest Deal: ESPN Apple Business Chat: TechCrunch Drinkworks Machine: WSJ, MarketWatch Google Gaming: The Verge, Ars Technica Powerball Drawing: CNBC, ABC News Spring + Supermoon: AccuWeather, USA Today, Forbes
