

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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Mar 13, 2024 • 13min
Nominations Clinched, Weapons for Ukraine & Workplace Etiquette- Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The news to know for Wednesday, March 13, 2024! We're talking about a tense hearing on Capitol Hill as a former special counsel defended his report about how President Biden handled classified documents. Also, we'll explain a first-of-its-kind delivery to Gaza and how millions of dollars in weapons are being sent to Ukraine without Congress giving the okay. Plus, teenagers say they're not the only ones dependent on smartphones; plans for a big Disneyland expansion are moving forward, and companies are having to send their employees to etiquette training. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sponsors: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/newsworthy. Go to Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Mar 12, 2024 • 13min
Trump Driver’s Testimony, ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Clarified & Princess Kate’s Apology - Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, March 12, 2024! We'll talk about President Biden's new budget proposal that showcases a real divide between him and Congressional Republicans. Also, intelligence officials have warned about a new Chinese influence campaign on TikTok, and there's new clarification about what critics have dubbed Florida's 'don't say gay' law. Plus, we'll explain the photo editing debacle involving Princess Kate, a change Airbnb is making in the name of guest privacy, and why reports say this year's Oscars was the most-watched awards show in four years. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sponsors: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/newsworthy. Go to Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Mar 11, 2024 • 13min
Winter Storm Warning, Pentagon’s ‘UFO’ Report & Hollywood’s Biggest Night- Monday, March 11, 2024
The news to know for Monday, March 11, 2024! We'll tell you where millions of Americans are going to be facing the elements at the start of the workweek. Another winter storm is hitting several states. Also, we'll explain the findings from the Pentagon's new wide-ranging report into UFO sightings. Plus, the fallout from ongoing hacks at major American companies, which small Trader Joe's item Is now reselling for nearly 200 times its retail price, and the biggest moments from last night's Academy Awards. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sponsors: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/newsworthy. Go to Zocdoc.com/newsworthy and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Mar 9, 2024 • 21min
Special Edition: Ready for a Rematch? Trump vs. Biden Analysis
With Super Tuesday behind us, it looks like we’re in for a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump this November. We have data-based analysis from both sides of the aisle: Republican commentator and CNN contributor Scott Jennings, and Democratic strategist and Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov. Learn more about our guests: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER for ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Sponsors: Control Body Odor anywhere with Lume Deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code NEWSWORTHY at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod The Fits Everybody collection is available now at SKIMS.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $75. Be sure to let them know we sent you in the survey! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #Biden #Trump #Elections #SuperTuesday

Mar 8, 2024 • 13min
Unusual State of the Union, IVF Clinics Reopen & Oscars Preview- Friday, March 8, 2024
The news to know for Friday, March 8, 2024! We're telling you about the key points President Biden made during his State of the Union last night, heated moments in the House chamber, and the official response from Republicans. And we're talking about where things stand with the latest spending bill as we're just hours away from a partial government shutdown. Also, there's a new plan to put U.S. troops next to Gaza to deliver aid. Plus, your last chance to get free Covid-19 tests from the government, a reminder about Daylight Saving Time, and what to know ahead of the Oscars this weekend. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Episode Sponsors: Control Body Odor anywhere with Lume Deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code NEWSWORTHY at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod The Fits Everybody collection is available now at SKIMS.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $75. Be sure to let them know we sent you in the survey! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Mar 7, 2024 • 13min
Challengers Drop Out, ‘Rust’ Armorer Guilty & Airport Self-Screening - Thursday, March 7, 2024
The news to know for Thursday, March 7, 2024! We'll bring you the latest from the campaign trail as the presidential race starts to look a little more familiar and tell you about a surprise endorsement for former President Trump. Also, there was a guilty verdict in the on-set shooting of a cinematographer, and a storm system could kick off many more like it this spring. Plus, troops are now patrolling New York City subways, iPhone users are being encouraged to download the latest update, and we'll explain summer travel trends and their catchy slogans. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Episode Sponsors: Control Body Odor anywhere with Lume Deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code NEWSWORTHY at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod The Fits Everybody collection is available now at SKIMS.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $75. Be sure to let them know we sent you in the survey! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

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Mar 6, 2024 • 13min
Super Tuesday Takeaways, First College Sports Union & Bitcoin Hits Record- Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Topics include Super Tuesday takeaways for the general election, unprecedented fine for a prominent evangelical college, first college sports union, Bitcoin hitting record high, social media outage, and increasing number of women in the tech industry.

Mar 5, 2024 • 13min
Trump Stays on Ballots, Airline Merger Canceled & NFL Star’s Goodbye- Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The news to know for Tuesday, March 5, 2024! We'll tell you about the highly-anticipated ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court over whether states can remove former President Trump from their ballots. Also, 16 states go to the polls today and the presidential race isn't the only one voters will have a hand in. We have a preview of Super Tuesday. Plus, why one Florida beach town is "breaking up" with spring breakers, what happens now that a major airline merger has been called off, and how a new chatbot promises to be better than ChatGPT. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Episode Sponsors: Control Body Odor anywhere with Lume Deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code NEWSWORTHY at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod The Fits Everybody collection is available now at SKIMS.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $75. Be sure to let them know we sent you in the survey! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Mar 4, 2024 • 13min
U.S. Airdrops Aid, Haley’s Historic Win & 401(k) Millionaires- Monday, March 4, 2024
The news to know for Monday, March 4, 2024! We'll tell you about the U.S. effort to get humanitarian aid into Gaza and Republican Nikki Haley's first win in the 2024 presidential race. Also, we're talking about the outcome of a criminal case that's been called a "game changer" for first responders. Plus, a powerful storm shut down ski resorts and a major highway; a new lawsuit pits two of the world's most prominent tech leaders against each other, and two basketball stars made history over the weekend. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Episode Sponsors: Control Body Odor anywhere with Lume Deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code NEWSWORTHY at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod The Fits Everybody collection is available now at SKIMS.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $75. Be sure to let them know we sent you in the survey! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Mar 2, 2024 • 14min
Special Edition: Mortgages, Bidding Wars & Spring Housing Market
Exploring the dynamics of the current housing market with a focus on low inventory and mortgage rate impacts. Insights on housing trends, rental market forecast, and buyer-seller behaviors. Expert advice on competitive bidding strategies and market trends for buyers and sellers.