

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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Dec 9, 2023 • 23min
Special Edition: How to Decide? Decision Engineer is Here
Even the smartest people can feel stuck when faced with a life-changing choice. So, let our guest today help you out! Decision engineer and executive coach Michelle Florendo shares the system she uses for less stress and more clarity, and she coaches one of our team members through a financial decision. 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 This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news10 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #Decisions #Planning #LifeChoices Michelle Florendo's podcast and resources: Ask a Decision Engineer

Dec 8, 2023 • 13min
UN Action on Gaza, Hunter Biden Charged (Again) & Color of the Year- Friday, December 8, 2023
The news to know for Friday, December 8, 2023! We're talking about a rare emergency move by the United Nations to address a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and how American celebrities became the face of a Russian propaganda campaign. Also, new criminal charges were filed against the president's son. Plus, new research has some of the world's leading health experts calling for better postpartum care; a strike could impact holiday shipping, and expect to see a lot of one particular color soon. We'll tell you about the new color of the year. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 7, 2023 • 13min
Students Take Cover, Ousted Speaker Quits & Happy Hanukkah - Thursday, December 7, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, December 7, 2023! We're telling you about the latest shooting on an American college campus and who investigators say was behind it. Also, we'll share some of the highlights from the latest presidential debate and which prominent leader in Congress has decided to retire before his term is up. Plus, there was a new milestone in green energy; push notifications could be helping the government keep tabs on certain people, and who was named Time Magazine's Person of the Year? See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 6, 2023 • 13min
Military Block Ends, College Sports Surprise & Great Retention? - Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, December 6, 2023! We're talking about one senator's reversal that's already impacting hundreds of servicemembers and some say the nation's security. Also, we'll recap a tense hearing on antisemitism, and we'll tell you how Vice President Kamala Harris again made history. Plus, how American teens' math scores compare to the rest of the world, why your medicine might come with a different price tag soon, and what's being called a radical proposal to pay college athletes. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 5, 2023 • 13min
Ukraine Aid Dwindling, Hotel Rezzie Scam & Urgent iPhone Update- Tuesday, December 5, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, December 5, 2023! We'll tell you who federal prosecutors accuse of being a Cuban spy in what's being called a historic infiltration of the U.S. government. Also, there's a warning from the White House about when money to support Ukraine may run out if lawmakers don't act soon. Plus, which Republican candidates to expect on the debate stage this week, what we now know about a 23andme hack impacting millions of users, and another Taylor Swift record. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 4, 2023 • 13min
American Warship Attacked, So Long Santos & Returnless Refunds- Monday, December 4, 2023
The news to know for Monday, December 4, 2023! We'll update you on the war in the Middle East that's now expanded to the entire Gaza Strip and what to know about a U.S. warship attacked in the region. Also, a historic and bipartisan move in Congress to kick one lawmaker out. It's already become the plot of a new movie. Plus, we're remembering the first woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, one part of the country can expect strong storms this week, and an iconic American band is becoming the first to go virtual in retirement. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Dec 2, 2023 • 19min
Special Edition: AI v. Artists: The Copyright Clash
Is artificial intelligence stealing the work of authors and artists to generate answers for us? And what should you keep in mind before using AI tools? Here to help us make sense of the legal issues surrounding AI is attorney Ruth Carter, an authority on intellectual property, business law, and Internet law. 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 This episode was sponsored by: Uncommon Goods: https://www.UncommonGoods.com/newsworthy CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news10 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #AI #Chatbots #GenerativeAI Geek Law Firm Subscribe to their newsletter, "Ruth & Consequences"

Dec 1, 2023 • 13min
Fighting Resumes, DeSantis vs. Newsom & TikTok Ruling- Friday, December 1, 2023
The news to know for Friday, December 1, 2023! We'll tell you what's happening in Gaza now that the truce has expired and what message America's top diplomat has for Israel in this next stage of the war. Also, highlights from what's being called the "best debate of the year" between a Democrat and a Republican who aren't running for the same office. Plus, what's behind a new push to replace lead drinking water pipes, what a federal court decided about the first TikTok ban in the country, and another big pop star is making her film debut today. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: Uncommon Goods: https://www.UncommonGoods.com/newsworthy CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Nov 30, 2023 • 13min
Biggest Climate Talks, Life-Extension for Dogs & Spotify Wrapped- Thursday, November 30, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, November 30, 2023! We're talking about what's expected at the biggest climate talks ever and another breakthrough in the Middle East. Also, we're remembering one of the most powerful and polarizing figures in American politics. Plus, what to know about the reliability of electric cars, a possible drug to help dogs live longer, and the trend that goes viral every year. It's one that makes us realize what kind of music fans we really are. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: Uncommon Goods: https://www.UncommonGoods.com/newsworthy CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Nov 29, 2023 • 13min
Aid Reaches Gaza, 50 States Freezing & Amazon Launches Q- Wednesday, November 29, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, November 29, 2023! We're telling you about new, large shipments of humanitarian aid the U.S. military is sending to Gaza and what the Biden administration is asking of Israel once the war restarts. Also, freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and strong winds that even brought down the national Christmas tree: we'll tell you what Americans are in store for next. Plus, we're talking about a huge milestone that could pave the way for greener air travel, how people are expected to use the newest AI chatbot, and what songs made up the soundtrack to 2023. See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Sign-up for our bonus weekly email: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/email Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider This episode was sponsored by: Uncommon Goods: https://www.UncommonGoods.com/newsworthy CastleFlexx: https://castleflexx.com/discount/news12 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch