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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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Mar 5, 2019 • 7min
HIV Cure, RIP Luke Perry & Mardi Gras - Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, March 5th, 2019! We're talking trade deals, the second HIV patient ever cured and the death of TV star, Luke Perry. Plus: Mardi Gras, Google's unexpected findings, and a chance to fly free for a year. 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... Sources: Dems Investigation Update: NYT, The Hill China Trade Talks: Reuters, WSJ Trump on North Korea: AP HIV Cure?: Reuters, CNN, TIME Luke Perry Dies: Variety, USA Today Mardi Gras: AP, NPR Google Underpays Men: Quartz, NYT Tesla's SUV: Axios, CNET Southwest Hawaii Flights: Fortune, USA Today Fly For Free: TechSpot, TheVerge, Jet Blue Details

Mar 4, 2019 • 9min
Severe Weather, Crew Dragon & Leaving Neverland - Monday, March 4th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, March 4th, 2019! Today, what to know about a major documents request to investigate the president, and the severe weather affecting much of the U.S. Plus: Space-X makes history and cameras are on your airplane seat. 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 Noom. Go to Noom.com/newsworthy to start your trial. Sources: Blocking Border Emergency: The Hill, Vox Documents Request: FOX News, ABC News Free Speech Executive Order: NYT, USA Today Joint Military Exercises: NBC News, The Hill Selma Anniversary: AP , ABC News, History.com Stephon Clark Ruling: CBS News, NPR Winter Storm: The Weather Channel, ABC News, AccuWeather Deadly Tornado: The Weather Channel, CNN Space Station Test: NYT, Bloomberg, CNN Lyft IPO: Bloomberg, Business Insider Cameras on Airplanes: USA Today, CNN Yelp Supporting Women: Fortune, INC.com Women in Sports: CNN, The Guardian Leaving Neverland Lawsuit: Vox, Variety, THR Weekend Box Office: EW, THR

Mar 1, 2019 • 8min
Summit Aftermath, Facebook Cryptocurrency & Dr. Seuss - Friday, March 1st, 2019
The news to know for Friday, March 1st, 2019! Today, what to know about the praise and pushback President Trump is facing today, the history-making corruption charges overseas, and Facebook's plans for its own digital currency. Plus: Martha Stewart partners with a cannabis company and a new book from Dr. Seuss. 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. 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 Fab Fit Fun. Use code NEWS for $10 off your first box. #fabfitfunpartner Sources: Vietnam Summit Reaction: The Hill, CBS News, Bloomberg, AP, BBC Cohen Follow-Up: WSJ, Politico, Time Israel PM Indicted: AP, CBS News, PBS Facebook Cryptocurrency?: Bloomberg, NYT, Business Insider Wireless Baby Sensors: AP, MIT Technology Review, Science Martha Stewart + Pot: Fox Business Gap & Old Navy Split: CNN Amazon Day: TechCrunch MLB Contract: CBS Sports, ESPN Lady Gaga: People, Jimmy Kimmel Dr. Seuss Book: USA Today

Feb 28, 2019 • 17min
No Deal, Chicago Mayor & A Star is Born (+ The Future of Drones) - Thursday, February 28th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, February 28th, 2019! Today, we're talking results from the two-day summit with North Korea's leader, and what two countries are on the brink of war. Plus: Chicago makes history, a teen video app in trouble and A Star is Born makes a comeback in theaters... Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes! Then, hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. Today, we're talking all about drones, from airport dangers to Amazon deliveries. Arthur Holland Michel is a founder and co-director of the Center for the Study of the Drone, a research institute at Bard College in New York State. 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 50% off your first month of personalized daily vitamin packs with promo code NEWSWORTHY50. Sources: Vietnam Summit: AP, FOX News, The Hill Cohen Testimony: CNN, AP, C-Span India-Pakistan Conflict: Reuters, BBC Chicago Mayor: USA Today, Chicago Tribune Oregon Rent Control: NYT, NPR TikTok Trouble: TechCrunch Tesla CEO Trouble: Forbes, FOX Business Tesla Rival: The Verge, CNBC A Star is Born Comeback: ET

Feb 27, 2019 • 9min
Trump-Kim Summit 2.0, Cohen Under Oath & Teenager's Nike Deal - Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, February 27th, 2019! Today, what to watch for as President Trump meets with North Korea's leader for the second time, and all eyes on Capitol Hill as Trump's former lawyer testifies in public. Plus: a new tech task force, Walmart's controversy and a 13-year-old making soccer history. 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. 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 Fab Fit Fun. Use code NEWS for $10 off your first box. #fabfitfunpartner Sources: Trump-Kim Summit 2.0: CNN, NYT, Reuters Cohen Testifies: Vox, The Washington Post, AP, Time/Bloomberg Migrants Sexually Assaulted: USA Today, U.S. News & World Report, Axios Fed Chair Warning: CNBC, Washington Post FTC Task Force: The Verge FTC Lawsuit: TechCrunch Fiat Chrysler Jobs: WSJ, AP Walmart Controversy: Business Insider, NPR Most In-Demand Jobs: Yahoo Finance Teenage Soccer Star: NYT, Bleacher Report Today Show Co-Host: Today, People Janet Jackson in Vegas: Variety

Feb 26, 2019 • 8min
Secret Guilty Verdict, Microsoft Headsets & Grand Canyon Birthday - Tuesday, February 26th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, February 26th, 2019! Today, what to watch for in Washington, D.C., and a big-deal (but secret) guilty verdict is finally revealed. Plus: why Microsoft is defending itself, Alexa in hospital rooms and the Grand Canyon's celebration today. 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. 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 DROPPS convenient, plastic-free and eco-friendly detergents delivered to your door. Get 30% OFF your first order at www.Dropps.com/NewsWorthy and enter the code "NEWSWORTHY" Sources: Nat'l Emergency Vote: NBC News, Vox, The Hill 4th of July Event: USA Today, NYT Pell Guilty: BBC, NYT New Sanctions: AP, ABC News Millennials & Debt: Business Insider, Bloomberg Microsoft's Military Contract: CNN, CNET Microsoft's HoloLens2: Engadget, The Verge Alexa in Hospitals: TechCrunch World's Healthiest Country: Bloomberg Grand Canyon 100th Bday: CNN, NPS.gov

Feb 25, 2019 • 10min
Second Summit, NFL Owner Charged & Oscar Winners - Monday, February 25th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, February 25th, 2019! Today, we're talking about preps for a second summit between President Trump and North Korea's leader. Also, the most successful NFL owner of the season is now facing criminal charges. Plus: highlights from the Oscars and a mystery box of tech... 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. 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 Hello Fresh. Go to www.HelloFresh.com/NewsWorthy60 for $60 off. Sources: Second Summit Preps: AP, The Washington Post, Reuters, FOX News, USA Today Trade Talks: WSJ, CNBC, ABC News All-Male Military Draft: The Hill, USA Today, FOX News Patriots Owner Charged: AP, NYT Kelly in Jail: NBC News, CNN, FOX News, AP Winter Storm: The Weather Channel, NBC News, AccuWeather, CBS News Virgin Galactic History: The Verge, Reuters, Engadget Academy Awards: CNN, Variety, Brit+Co, THR (Complete Winners List) Smollett Latest: USA Today, Deadline More Foldable Phones: TechRadar, CNET, The Verge Verizon's Mystery Box: The Verge, Mashable

Feb 22, 2019 • 8min
New Election, Jussie Smollett Update & Academy Awards - Friday, February 22nd, 2019
The news to know for Friday, February 22nd, 2019! Today, we're talking about a midterm election do-over and what to know now about actor Jussie Smollett's criminal case. Plus: YouTube's 'predator problem,' Apple's new credit card and what's in store at this year's Oscars. 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. 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 Fab Fit Fun. Use code NEWS for $10 off your first box. #fabfitfunpartner Sources: Dems vs. Nat'l Emergency: The Hill, AP NC New Election: ABC News, NYT Roger Stone Instagram Post: PBS, FOX News, NBC News Jussie Smollett Latest : AP,, Deadline, Variety Sin City Snow: Weather Channel, CNN, LA Times Apple Credit Card: 9to5Mac, WSJ YouTube Problem: CNBC, Time, WIRED, CNET Amazon Computer Classes: TechCrunch Worlds Biggest Bee: Gizmodo, BBC Academy Awards: THR, Reuters, ABC News, GMA, Variety

Feb 21, 2019 • 16min
Vatican Summit, Smollett Charged & #BleedForTheThrone (+ Social Media Strategy at the Oscars with Erin Gargan King) - Thursday, February 21st, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, February 21st, 2019! Today, we're talking about the first-of-its-kind meeting at the Vatican today, a Coast Guard Lieutenant turned terror suspect, and an update in the case of actor Jussie Smollett. Plus: the fastest-growing high-paying job and a Game of Thrones good cause. 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. Then hang out after the news for Thing to Know Thursday's bonus interview. This week's guest, Erin Gargan King, is taking us behind-the-scenes of planning and running social media for one of the world's largest entertainment events: The Academy Awards. Visit www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... Today's episode is brought to you by Fab Fit Fun. Use code NEWS for $10 off your first box. #fabfitfunpartner Sources: Vatican Child Abuse Meeting: ABC News, BBC,, CNN Coast Guard Terror Plot: NYT, AP Hate Groups Report: CBS News, SPLC Escaping ISIS: Washington Post, The Guardian, NYT Supreme Court Unanimous: The Washington Post, WSJ Winter Storm: CNN, CBS News, AccuWeather Pinterest Blocks Vaccination Searches:WSJ, CNBC Samsung Galaxy Fold: Engadget, The Verge, WSJ Fastest-Growing Job: Nike Self-Tying Shoe: Quartz, CNET, THE Verge Southwest Problems: CNBC, CNN Jussie Smollett Suspect: NBC News, Variety Game of Thrones, HBO Blood Drive: CNN, Gizmodo

Feb 20, 2019 • 8min
Trump vs. California, Galaxy S10 & Ariana Grande's Record - Wednesday, February 20th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, February 20th, 2019! Today, we're talking about why the federal government wants billions of dollars back from California and why the FDA is warning people about a new kind of procedure. Plus: Samsung's big launch event today, the biggest contract in baseball and Ariana Grande ties with the Beatles. 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 sponsor is Babbel, the #1 selling language learning app in the world. Go to Babbel.com or download the app to try it for free. Sources: Trump vs. California: AP, LA Times Trump Investigations: NYT, NBC News Deputy AG Nominee: The Hill Bernie Sanders 2020: NBC News, CNN, BusinessInsider RBG is Back: AP, The Hill West Virginia Teacher Strike: ABCABC News, Time FDA Bans 'Young Blood' Treatments: TechCrunch, NBC News Samsung S10 Launch: The Verge, Forbes, CNET Biggest Baseball Contract Signed: ESPN USA Gymnastics New President: NPR, WaPo, Time/AP Michael Jackson Movie Trailer: ENews, Fortune Ariana Grande's Record: Billboard


