

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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Feb 13, 2024 • 13min
Biggest Snowstorm in Years, Student Aid Confusion & Mardi Gras Celebrations- Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Winter storm brings heavy snow to northeastern U.S. President Biden meets with Middle Eastern ally. College admissions process delayed by new government form. Flight attendants join picket lines. Biggest Mardi Gras celebrations happening today.

Feb 12, 2024 • 13min
Super Bowl Roundup, Severe Storms & Skip the Line - Monday, February 12, 2024
The news to know for Monday, February 12, 2024! We'll tell you all about Super Bowl LVIII: how this year's win made history, who made cameos during Usher's halftime performance, and how brands took advantage of their especially expensive ad spots. Also, a new record was broken on Wall Street, and a severe storm is headed east this morning. Plus, the Trump campaign is facing backlash from some of America's biggest allies; the Pentagon chief is back in the hospital, and the world's biggest Carnival celebrations are underway now. 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 Thanks to our 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 Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Feb 10, 2024 • 15min
Special Edition: Super Bowl 2024 - Profits, Performers & Swiftie Phenomenon
Usher, the halftime show performer for the Super Bowl, discusses the financial impact of the halftime show, the process of choosing performers, and his highly anticipated album release. The podcast also touches on Taylor Swift's influence on the Chiefs and the increase in viewership for their games and the Super Bowl.

Feb 9, 2024 • 13min
No Charges for Biden, Rare Putin Interview & Scarf Bombing - Friday, February 9, 2024
Special counsel's report clears President Biden of criminal charges, but political backlash is possible. Recall of food at popular grocery stores. Iconic piece of Paris featured on Olympic medals. Super Bowl 58 poised to break records.

Feb 8, 2024 • 13min
Is 'Trump 2024' Legal?, Bipartisan Bill Fails & Disney Joins Fortnite- Thursday, February 8, 2024
Supreme Court hears arguments on disqualifying Trump from 2024 race, bipartisan border bill fails in Senate, new EPA rule cracking down on soot, Disney's ventures into football, Fortnite, and Taylor Swift, and Pizza Hut's Valentine's Day promotion and Dry January recap.

Feb 7, 2024 • 13min
Shooter's Mom Convicted, 'None of These Candidates' & Live Sports Hub- Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Topics include a historic storm in California, legal case holding a parent responsible for a school shooting, a plane incident, a new hub for live sports streaming, and the viral trend of people being fired. The podcast also discusses efforts to negotiate the release of hostages in Gaza, a failed impeachment vote, political updates, the U.S. Postal Service's carbon footprint, Alaska Airlines plane incident, and the passing of Toby Keith. Other topics include AI image detection, the launch of Blue Sky social network, a joint streaming service, and the trend of recording and sharing video calls of layoffs on social media.

Feb 6, 2024 • 13min
Dueling NV Contests, King Charles' Diagnosis & Swift Super Bowl Bets- Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Primary elections in Nevada and upcoming caucuses, record-breaking storm hits California, King Charles' cancer diagnosis, Ivy League school brings back standardized test requirements, surge in Super Bowl bets unrelated to the game.

Feb 5, 2024 • 13min
U.S. Strikes Back, Raging California Storm & Grammys' Top Moments- Monday, February 5, 2024
US retaliates against militia groups in the Middle East; new bill proposes significant border security restrictions; severe storm in California; highlights from the Grammy Awards; booming business of beauty products for kids; concerns about the impact of baby beauty influencers on kids' health.

Feb 3, 2024 • 18min
Special Edition: Trump Disqualified? Time to Decide.
Constitutional law professor Jessica Levinson discusses the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case on whether Trump should be barred from the ballot, exploring arguments for and against ban, implications of banning Trump, interpretation of 14th Amendment, and the significance of reaching a unanimous decision.

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Feb 2, 2024 • 13min
Unprecedented Primary, Dog Longevity Study & Amazon's 'Rufus'- Friday, February 2, 2024
Upcoming primary in South Carolina, Europe's aid for Ukraine, Israelis cut off from US financial system, dog longevity study, settlement of opioid marketing agency, Amazon's 'Rufus' AI shopping assistant, Groundhog Day tradition, AG1 health drink


