

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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Aug 26, 2023 • 18min
Special Edition: Hackers Targeting Schools - Why & What to Do
Exploring why schools are targeted by cyber criminals and the consequences of cyber attacks. Actionable steps for schools and parents to prevent attacks and safeguard children's information. Importance of cybersecurity in schools and the need for more resources.

Aug 25, 2023 • 13min
Trump’s Mugshot, Facebook Users’ Deadline & $4 Movie Tickets - Friday, August 25, 2023
The news to know for Friday, August 25, 2023! We have updates about former President Trump's trip to jail, his mugshot now circulating online, and the new investigation into the prosecutor behind the latest charges. Plus, we'll tell you about a first-of-its-kind SpaceX launch with astronauts on board, what you need to do today if you're one of the millions of people who could get money in a Facebook settlement, and the easy way to see any movie in theaters this weekend for just $4. 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: Honeylove: https://www.honeylove.com/newsworthy 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

Aug 24, 2023 • 13min
Debate Takeaways, Historic Moon Landing & National Sick Day- Thursday, August 24, 2023
Key moments from the GOP debate, Trump's counter-programming, India's moon landing, Hollywood writers' strike, and YouTube's Song Search feature.

Aug 23, 2023 • 13min
First GOP Debate, Another Tropical Storm & Messi Mania- Wednesday, August 23, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, August 23, 2023! We're telling you about the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season happening today. And just as California recovers from a tropical storm, Texas is dealing with its own. Also, leaders in those two states are sparring again. Plus, some mask mandates are coming back, airport runway safety is top-of-mind-again, and Messi Mania: we'll tell you what the soccer star has done for MLS ticket sales and more. 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: Honeylove: https://www.honeylove.com/newsworthy 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

Aug 22, 2023 • 13min
More Extreme Heat, Screen Time Study & Fyre Festival Returns- Tuesday, August 22, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, August 22, 2023! We're telling you about another serious heat wave impacting more than a dozen states. And we have an update about the search efforts on Maui, as well as the president's visit there. Also, a new seat belt law could affect all new cars. We'll explain. Plus, when pregnant women can start getting the new RSV vaccine, what a large new study found about screen time for kids, and remember the Fyre festival disaster? Well, it's coming back. 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: Honeylove: https://www.honeylove.com/newsworthy 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

Aug 21, 2023 • 13min
Hilary’s Impact, Moon Crash & Spain’s Historic Win- Monday, August 21, 2023
The news to know for Monday, August 21, 2023! We're telling you about the impact of the first tropical storm to hit southern California in decades and what other natural disaster has forced thousands of people from their homes in Washington. Also, we'll tell you what former President Trump has decided to do instead of showing up at the first Republican presidential debate this week. Plus, which country crashed their spacecraft into the moon, which country won the Women's World Cup, and which movie won the weekend box office despite bringing in less than expected? 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: Honeylove: https://www.honeylove.com/newsworthy 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

Aug 19, 2023 • 19min
Special Edition: Paying Student Debt Again - Predictions, Problems & Prep
Emerson Sprick from the Bipartisan Policy Center predicts and discusses the potential hurdles of resuming student debt payments. Meagan McGuire, a student loan consultant, provides insights on what borrowers need to know and do to prepare. Topics of discussion include confusion around repayment requirements, important dates, income-driven repayment plans, and managing Parent Plus loans.

Aug 18, 2023 • 13min
Bracing for Hilary, Mortgage Rates Surge & Song of the Summer- Friday, August 18, 2023
A major storm is heading for Southern California, a first-of-its-kind meeting is happening at Camp David, getting the COVID vaccine in a specific arm might matter, a Snapchat glitch creeps people out, and a top song of the summer emerges.

Aug 17, 2023 • 14min
Abortion Pill Showdown, Tropical Storm Hilary & Pumpkin Spice Returns- Thursday, August 17, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, August 17, 2023! We're telling you about a new court ruling that could put the abortion issue back before the Supreme Court this year. And we have more information about why there were no sirens as the Maui fires spread. Plus, a virtual Holocaust museum opened in a popular video game, there's promising data about a recently-added safety feature for NFL players, and pumpkin spice is back. 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: Miracle Made: https://www.TryMiracle.com/newsworthy Nutrafol: https://www.Nutrafol.com (Listen for the discount code) To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Aug 16, 2023 • 14min
Likely Cause of Hawaii Fires, Child Influencer Law & Cable Cheaper Than Streaming? - Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, August 16, 2023! We're telling you about new evidence showing what likely sparked the deadliest U.S. wildfires in a century and what former President Trump is saying he'll soon reveal to exonerate him of criminal charges. Also, Covid-19 is starting to make a comeback. We'll explain the latest data. Plus, a nationwide shortage is impacting back-to-school season, a first-of-its-kind law is meant to protect child influencers online, and would you pay for listening-only seats at Beyoncé's concert? 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: Miracle Made: https://www.TryMiracle.com/newsworthy Nutrafol: https://www.Nutrafol.com (Listen for the discount code) To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch