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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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Feb 5, 2019 • 9min
State of the Union, Lunar New Year & AI Pizza App - Tuesday, February 5th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, February 5th, 2019! Today, what to expect from President Trump's State of the Union address, and how Pope Francis made history this week. Plus: we're talking electric cars, pictures on Flickr and how Domino's is using artificial intelligence. 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 the podcast Everyday Einstein. Sources: State of the Union: USA Today, Vox Inaugural Committee Subpoenaed: ABC News, WSJ, The Washington Post Interior Secretary: NYT, The Hill Pope's Trip: NBC News, ABC News, NYT Chinese New Year: Newsweek, BBC, CNN, The Guardian GM Jobs Cuts: CNBC, Reuters Cheap Electric Cars: Bloomberg, Quartz, FOX News Super Bowl Audience: Reuters, Bloomberg 21 Savage Arrest: USA Today, CNN Slack's IPO: Business Insider, TechCrunch Flickr Forewarning: USA Today, Gizmodo Domino's AI App: CNBC, Thrillist Oprah in Times Square: Oprah.com, Deadline

Feb 4, 2019 • 10min
Super Bowl Record, INF Treaty & Beyoncé Giveaway - Monday, February 4th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, February 4th, 2019! Today, the most-talked about things to know from the Super Bowl and why the game made history. Also, why Democrats demand a governor from their own party step down, and a new report about the economy. Plus: what it takes to get Beyoncé concert tickets for life, a sort-of sequel to the Groundhog Day movie and a Disney first. 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 Audible - get a free audiobook and 30-day trial. Go to www.audibletrial.com/theNewsWorthy to get started. Sources: Super Bowl Recap: CBS Sports, NFL/YouTube, CNBC, TechCrunch, Variety, People, The Washington Post, Reuters CBS Trump Interview: CBS News, USA Today, Reuters INF Treaty Suspended: CNN, FOX News, CNBC, NYT Virginia Gov. Controversy: AP, USA Today U.S. Economy: The Washington Post, NYT Foxconn Flip 2.0: NYT, FOX Business Facebook Turns 15: Business Insider, FOX Business Groundhog Day: NBC News, CNN VR Video Game: Variety, EW Weekend Box Office: THR, Variety Beyoncé Giveaway: ET, Health.com, Instagram, Sign Up Here Disney PRIDE: NBC News

Feb 1, 2019 • 9min
Super Bowl Stats, Juul's Sales & Ariana Grande's Mistake - Friday, February 1st, 2019
The news to know for Friday, February 1st, 2019! Today, what to know about the Super Bowl this Sunday, from the controversies to the commercials. Plus: what's happening as we near another government shutdown and what new thing you might see in the Uber app. 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 Social Media Marketing World. Sources: Super Bowl: CBS Sports , USA Today, CNBC, ET Online, Boston.com Warm-up on the Way: AP, The Weather Channel, Accuweather WSJ, NYT Border Negotiations: WaPo. USA Today, Time/AP, NBC News Senate Rebuke: CBS News, FOX News Trade Talks: NYT, Reuters Infants' Ibuprofen Recalls: NBC News, Newsweek Chicken Nuggets Recalls: TIME, USA Today Juul's $1B in Sales: Reuters Uber Transportation : The Verge Ariana Grande Tattoo: CNN Black Panther Free Showings: Mashable

Jan 31, 2019 • 16min
Deep Freeze, Foxconn Reconsiders & Roomba for Lawns (+ Virtual Reality with Joanna Popper) - Thursday, January 31st, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, January 31st, 2019! Today, we're talking about the effects of that extreme winter weather in the Midwest and when relief should arrive. Plus: the company backing out of a promise, the celebrity attacked and when you can see Black Panther in theaters for free. 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, after the day's news: we're talking about virtual reality with Hollywood and Silicon Valley media executive Joanna Popper. She's HP's Global Head of VR for location-based entertainment and was named one of "101 Women Leading the VR Industry." Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below... Sources: Deep Freeze: The Weather Channel, WSJ, USA Today, CNN Trump Responds: The Washington Post, USA Today, Time/AP Interest Rate Steady: WSJ, AP Foxconn Backs Out: Reuters, CNN Apple vs Facebook: TechCrunch, The Verge, Google, Too: TechCrunch, CNBC Facebook Earnings: CNBC Roomba for Lawns: Engadget, YouTube 'Empire' Star Attacked: Variety, FOX News Black Panther Free Showings: Mashable, CNET

Jan 30, 2019 • 9min
Polar Vortex, Screen Time Study & Airport Robot Valets - Wednesday, January 30th, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, January 30th, 2019! Today, we're talking about which cities will be colder than Antarctica and what a new report says about national security. Plus: what to know about kids + screens, airport robots parking your car and what's the #4PercentChallenge... 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 Rachel's Overnight Oats, where you can make tomorrow's healthy breakfast - today. Sources: Polar Vortex: USA Today, CNN, The Washington Post Climate Change: VOA, Quartz Intelligence Report: AP, NYT, NBC News SOTU Rebuttal: Time/AP, CBS News, FOX News FBI on Vegas Shooting: Las Vegas Review-Journal, CNN, AP PG&E Bankruptcy: WSJ, AP Cancer Cure?: CNBC, Jerusalem Post Kids & Screen Time: JAMA, The Guardian Apple Health App: TechCrunch FaceTime Bug: WSJ, The Verge Airport Robot Valets: CNN, MIT Tech Review #4PercentChallenge: The Hollywood Reporter, Mashable

Jan 29, 2019 • 10min
Winter Weather, Cybersecurity Shortage & Youngest Champion - Tuesday, January 29th, 2019
The news to know for Tuesday, January 29th, 2019! Today, we're talking about the record-setting winter weather this week, how it could impact the Super Bowl and what the former head of Starbucks says about running for president. Plus: what to expect next from Apple, and which athlete just became the youngest champion in her sport. 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... Be sure to connect with me at Podcast Movement! It's today's sponsor, and the world's largest gathering of new and veteran podcasters. Use code "NEWSWORTHY" for $50 off registration. Sources: Record Cold Temps: The Weather Channel Super Bowl Travel Concerns: ESPN Super Bowl Interview: The Hill, CBS News SOTU Rescheduled: CNN, USA Today Shutdown Cost: NBC News, CBO Afghan Deal: NYT, The Guardian, Al Jazeera, WSJ Huawei: CNET, WSJ Venezuela: Bloomberg, WSJ, CNBC Tax Law Report: Reuters, NYT Starbucks to White House?: AP, CBS News Cybersecurity Shortage: TechCrunch, Fox Business Facebook Review Board: TechCrunch, WIRED, The Guardian, Mashable Apple Streaming: Cheddar, MacRumors, The Information Dropbox + HelloSign: CNBC, Business Insider Stamp Prices: NBC News, AP Youngest Figure Skating Champ: USA Today, People, Reuters

Jan 28, 2019 • 9min
Shutdown Paused, Record Low Temps & Smart Coolers - Monday, January 28th, 2019
The news to know for Monday, January 28th, 2019! Today, we're talking about what happens now that the government is back open. Plus: a big development in the Russia investigation, record-breaking temperatures hit the U.S., Facebook's big plan and a how a movie just made 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. Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes.' Today's episode is brought to you by Molekule. Go to www.Molekule.com, and get $75 off your first order with the promo code mentioned in today's show. Sources: Shutdown Paused: AP, Washington Post, WSJ, Reuters, USA Today Roger Stone Indicted: NBC News, ABC News, FOX News, WSJ Race to 5G: NYT, CNBC Brazil Dam Collapse: Reuters, WSJ Philippines Bombing: BBC Holocaust Remembrance Day: AP, NPR Record Low Temps: AccuWeather, ABC News Facebook Merging Apps: NYT Samsung Packaging: The Verge Galaxy S10 Rumors: TechCrunch Smart Coolers: The Atlantic, WSJ Australian Open: ESPN, USA Today SAG Awards: CNN, The Hollywood Reporter

Jan 25, 2019 • 9min
Missed Paychecks, Space Tourism & Happy Bday Mac - Friday, January 25th, 2019
The news to know for Friday, January 25th, 2019! Today, we're talking about new negotiations in the works as federal workers miss their second paycheck. Plus: more cold weather on the way, space tourism gets a boost and Netflix in hotel rooms. 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: Shutdown Latest: CNN, FOX News, CNBC, AP, USA Today, Reuters 2020 Election: NBC News, Politico, CNN Cohen Subpoena: NYT Bank Shooting: CNN Closs Reward: NBC News, CBS News Cold Weather: The Weather Channel Space Tourists: Space.com, Forbes Google's Response: Business Insider, Irish Times Layoffs (BuzzFeed, Verizon, Tesla, Apple): CNBC, WSJ, NYT, CNBC Mac Turns 35: Mashable, Fortune, TechRadar, Twitter Netflix + Hilton: TechCrunch Sopranos Prequel: Deadline SAG Awards:People Sundance: The Atlantic Sundance.org

Jan 24, 2019 • 13min
State of the Union, Amazon Scout & V-Day Candy Unavailable (+ Talking Cannabis Trends with Patrick Rea) - Thursday, January 24th, 2019
The news to know for Thursday, January 24th, 2019! Today, we're talking about how the government shutdown is causing more delays - and not just at the airport. Plus: Amazon's newest delivery robot and those popular conversation candy hearts won't be on shelves this Valentine'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. Then, after the day's news: we're talking about trends and challenges in the cannabis industry in 2019. Co-founder and CEO of CanopyBoulder, Patrick Rea, is here to share his insights. 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 Social Media Marketing World. Sources: State of the Union: The Hill, WSJ, ABC News Shutdown Proposals: CBS News, AP IRS Employees :Washington Post, Forbes PB Donation: CBS News Cohen Cancels: NBC News, USA Today Venezuela Chaos: CBS News, BBC, Bank Docs Data Breach: TechCrunch 23andMe Cancer Test: Bloomberg, Time Amazon's Scout: Engadget, CNBC Hulu Prices: AP Youtube Streaming Expanding: Fortune Most Innovative Countries: Bloomberg Hall of Fame History: Bleacher Report, CBS News V-Day Candy Missing: CNBC, MarketWatch

Jan 23, 2019 • 8min
Transgender Ban, Marijuana Ad & Netflix Nod - Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019
The news to know for Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019! Today, we're talking about the Supreme Court decision affecting transgender troops, and what lawmakers will vote on this week to try and end the shutdown. Plus: the Super Bowl ad you won't see, a new service like Uber and the two ways Netflix just made 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. 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 Social Media Marketing World. Sources: Shutdown Latest: NYT, USA Today, AP, CNN, NBC News State of the Union Address: AP, Washington Post Transgender Ban Ruling: CNN, TIME, FOX News Supreme Court's Gun Case: NYT, WSJ Stocks Down: WSJ, CBS News LA Teachers Deal: LA Times BMW Ride Hailing: Reuters, TheDrive Marijuana Ad: USA Today Viacom Buys Pluto.TV: CNBC Oscar Nominations: NYT, The Hollywood Reporter Netflix Joins Motion Picture Assoc. Of America: Variety


