

The NewsWorthy
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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Sep 13, 2018 • 14min
Hurricane Florence, E-Cigs Warning & iPhone XS Max (+ Interview with Glenn Hebert) - Thursday, September 13th, 2018
All the news to know for Thursday, September 13th, 2018! Today, we're talking about Hurricane Florence, an FDA warning to the makers of e-cigarettes and the highlights from Apple's big iPhone reveal... 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 the bonus "Thing To Know Thursday" expert interview. This week we're talking with the founder of the Horse Radio Network, Glenn Hebert. He's sharing what it takes to evacuate horses in the Southeast because of Hurricane Florence as well as the storm's impact on "the Olympics" of horse events, the World Equestrian Games. It's a huge event happening right now in North Carolina, and people from around the world came in town for it. Now, they may be in the path of the storm. For more info and links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes (or see sources below). This episode is brought to you by the Million Pound Mission podcast and Transformation Reboot program. Sources: Hurricane Florence: The Weather Channel, AP, The Washington Post, TechCrunch Primary Season: The Hill CBS Fires '60 Min' Exec: CBS News, NYT, WSJ FDA Warns E-Cig Makers: NYT, WSJ Apple Reveal: TechCrunch, CNET, TIME, WSJ JPMorgan Chase "AdvancingCities": CNBC NASA Sponsorships?: NYT White Castle Meatless Burger: CNBC

Sep 12, 2018 • 7min
Apple's Big Reveal, Hurricane Florence Update & Amazon Xmas Trees - Wednesday, September 12th, 2018
All the news to know for Wednesday, September 12th, 2018! Today, we're talking Hurricane Florence, a proposal from the EPA and Apple's reveal of new iPhones. Plus:Tesla's key fob security and Amazon's Christmas trees. 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. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes (or see below): Sources: Apple Event: TechCrunch, The Verge, CNBC, Watch Live, NYT Hurricane Florence: The Weather Channel, AP, CNN, NYT Trump on Hurricane Maria: Bloomberg EPA Proposal: NBC News, NYT Criticizing China: Reuters, NYT Tesla Key Fob: Digital Trends, WIRED Facebook Meme Reader: Mashable, Facebook Amazon Christmas Trees: AP, TechCrunch Best Colleges: U.S. News & World Report

Sep 11, 2018 • 8min
Tower of Voices, Mandatory Evacuations & EGOT - Tuesday, September 11th, 2018
All the news to know for Tuesday, September 11th, 2018! Today, we're talking about a new memorial for victims of the 9/11 attacks and one-million people were told to evacuate because of Hurricane Florence. Plus: what teens say about social media, and the fate of the Subway $5 footlong. 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. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes and find today's date.

Sep 10, 2018 • 9min
Hurricane Florence, CBS CEO & U.S. Open - Monday, September 10th, 2018
The news to know for Monday, September 10th, 2018! Today, we're talking about Hurricane Florence, the military's artificial intelligence investment, and CBS's CEO stepping down. Plus: the U.S. Open, Miss America and Rosh Hashanah. 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 (click episodes) or see below: Hurricane Florence - Read more: Weather, AP, NBC News CBS CEO Out- Read more: The New Yorker, NYT, CBS Pentagon's AI - Read more: The Verge, CNN U.S. Open - Read more: ESPN, NYT, TIME, People // BBC Sports Ford Recall - Read more: Reuters Elon Musk + Pot - Read more: NPR, YouTube, The Verge Alibaba's Jack Ma- Read more: WSJ, TechCrunch Apple + Shazam- Read more: The Telegraph, Rolling Stone Barbie Movies- Read more: CNBC, MarketWatch Weekend Box Office- Read more: Variety, MarketWatch, Forbes Best Value Colleges- Read more: WSJ Miss America 2.0- Read more: NYT, CNN Rosh Hashanah- Read more: TIME, LA Times

Sep 7, 2018 • 8min
Cyber Spy, Lyft Rollout & 'New' Dictionary Words - Friday, September 7th, 2018
All the news to know for Friday, September 7th, 2018! Today, we're talking about the U.S. Supreme Court nominee, a North Korea spy and the U.S. Open. Plus: Uber's new safety features, Lyft's new rollout in Denver and new words in the dictionary. 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. Today's episode is brought to you by FabFitFun. Get $10 off your first seasonal subscription box with the coupon code NEWSWORTHY at FabFitFun.com. #fabfitfunpartner For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes or see below... Sources: Kavanaugh Hearings: NBC News, WSJ, NYT, FOX News North Korea Spy Charged: USA Today, BBC, NYT Earthquake in Japan: CNN, AP Historic Day in India: The Guardian, NYT Burt Reynolds Death: THR, LA Times U.S. Open: TV Schedule, NYT, ESPN Hotel Panic Buttons: AP Uber Safety: Recode Lyft's Scooter-Share App: Digital Trends, The Verge Twitter Bans Alex Jones: Twitter, Business Insider No More 'Popular Film': LA Times New Dictionary Words: CBS News, Merriam-Webster

Sep 6, 2018 • 15min
"Senior Official" Op-Ed, NFL Opener & NYFW (+ The Fantasy Footballers Interview) - Thursday, September 6th, 2018
All the news to know for Thursday, September 6th, 2018! Today, we're talking about everything from an unprecedented op-ed about the president and a Toyota recall to a controversial commercial and New York Fashion Week. 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. Then, hang out after the news for the bonus "Thing To Know Thursday" expert interview. This week we're talking with Mike Wright. He's the co-creator of the popular, award-winning podcast, The Fantasy Footballers. He's known equally for his hot takes, his infectious laugh, and making incredibly obscure pop culture references. For more info and links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes. This episode is brought to you by the Million Pound Mission podcast and Transformation Reboot program. Sources: Senior Official vs. Trump: NYT, FOX News, AP Kavanaugh Hearings: The Washington Post, AP Plane Quarantined: CBS News Controversial Commercial: ESPN, AP TSA + 3D: TechCrunch 'Serial' Returns: Variety, Refinery29, Trailer NYFW: NYT, USA Today, E! News, NY Post

Sep 5, 2018 • 8min
Big Tech Hearing, $1,000,000,000,000 & Ruby Slippers - Wednesday, September 5th, 2018
All the news to know for Wednesday, September 5th, 2018! Today, big names in tech face tough questions on Capitol Hill and Tropical Storm Gordon takes its toll. Plus: Amazon's $1 trillion milestone, more electric SUVs and ruby slippers return... 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. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes and find today's date (or see below)... Big Tech Hearing Read more: NBC News, TechCrunch, CNN Kavanaugh Day 2 Read more: AP, NPR, FOX News Woodward's Book Read more: The Washington Post, CBS News, The Hill New Members of Congress Read more: Ayanna Pressley The Guardian, NYT // John McCain's Successor: AZCentral, ABC News Tropical Storm & Typhoon Read more: Tropical Storm The Weather Channel, AP // Typhoon: BBC Kids & Concussions Read more: JAMA, CNN, ABC News, AP Amazon Hits $1,000,000,000,000 Read more: VentureBeat, WSJ, CNBC, TechCrunch Electric SUVs Read more: WIRED, Business Insider Skype Recording Read more: TechCrunch Ruby Slippers Found Read more: CNN

Sep 4, 2018 • 8min
Tropical Storm Gordon, Nike's Ad Campaign & Twitter Chat - Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
All the news to know for Tuesday, September 4th, 2018! Today, we're talking about everything from the president's pick for the U.S. Supreme Court and the threat of a hurricane to college tuition and Nike's latest "Just Do It" ad campaign. 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. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes and find today's date.

Aug 31, 2018 • 9min
Federal Pay Freeze, Scooter Wars & Labor Day - Friday, August 31st, 2018
All the news to know for Friday, August 31st, 2018! Today, we're talking about a federal pay freeze and Aretha Franklin's funeral. Plus: e-scooters, Harry Potter and Labor 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. For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes. Today's episode is brought to you by FabFitFun. Get $10 off your first seasonal subscription box with the coupon code NEWSWORTHY at FabFitFun.com. #fabfitfunpartner

Aug 30, 2018 • 14min
Trade Talks, Two Farewells & Flying Taxis (+ Interview with Ayana Elizabeth Johnson) - Thursday, August 30th, 2018
All the news to know for Thursday, August 30th, 2018! Today, we're talking about trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada, tech controversy with Google and President Trump and two famous farewells. Plus: the longest flight in the world, self-driving cars with 'eyes' and flying taxis... 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. Then, hang out after the news for the bonus "Thing To Know Thursday" expert interview. This week we're talking with marine biologist and Ocean Collectiv founder, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, about the trend for cities and businesses to ban plastic straws. For more info and links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.


