

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 3, 2023 • 13min
Trump Faces Judge, Heat Causes Lockdown & NFL Preseason Begins- Thursday, August 3, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, August 3, 2023! We're telling you about former President Trump's court appearance today and what potentially bogus call had hundreds of Capitol police officers scouring Senate buildings. Also, the extreme heat continues. One country is now on lockdown because of it, and hot weather is impacting gas prices in the U.S. Plus, the IRS wants everyone to start filing their taxes online only; there's a job making more than $200 an hour to play a game; and what's happening with destination weddings these days? 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: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.com/newsworthy ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.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 2, 2023 • 13min
Trump’s Third Indictment, Ocean Waves Bigger & Dinner with Gwyneth Paltrow- Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, August 2, 2023! We'll break down all the charges in the newest indictment against former President Trump. This one accuses him of a conspiracy to steal the 2020 election. Also, we have the story of one school that may have prevented a tragedy this week. Plus, what's behind fire tornadoes popping up on the west coast, how chatbots from Meta could be different than others already available, and how you could stay in Gwyneth Paltrow's guest house with all the Goop amenities. 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: ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.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 1, 2023 • 13min
Desert on Fire, Light Bulb Ban & Billion-Dollar Jackpot- Tuesday, August 1, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, August 1, 2023! We're talking about what's become the largest wildfire in California so far this year and where other fires are forcing evacuations. Also, we'll tell you how the Republican candidates rank in popularity and what Hunter Biden's old business partner had to say about the first son's dealings overseas. Plus, what to know about a light bulb ban now in effect, how there could be new hope for long Covid patients, and why billion-dollar lottery jackpots are becoming more common. 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: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.com/newsworthy ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch

Jul 31, 2023 • 13min
Chinese Malware, Monsoon Thunderstorms & Michael Phelps’ Record Broken- Monday, July 31, 2023
The news to know for Monday, July 31, 2023! We're telling you about how Russia's war in Ukraine is getting more personal for the Russian people. And where the U.S. has decided to send a multi-million-dollar aid package besides Ukraine. Also, what parts of the U.S. are getting some relief from the heat, and where temperatures are still rising. Plus, one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S. is shutting down, Taylor Swift fans caused record-breaking seismic activity, and one athlete just surpassed a swimming record that was first set by Michael Phelps. 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: ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.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

Jul 29, 2023 • 18min
Special Edition: Ozempic - Beyond the Hype
Ozempic is approved to treat Type 2 diabetes. But because the drug can also lead to weight loss, its popularity has surged. Dr. Omer Awan explains how the drug works and his biggest concerns about it. Then, celebrity dietician Kim Shapira shares why she thinks Ozempic can be a “lifeline” for many people and why it’s been compared to Botox. 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: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.com/newsworthy AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #Ozempic #WeightLoss #Wegovy Dr. Omer Awan: YouTube channel, Twitter Kim Shapira: Website, Book, Instagram

Jul 28, 2023 • 13min
Trump’s New Charges, Coast-to-Coast Heat & Barbie Sequel?- Friday, July 28, 2023
The news to know for Friday, July 28, 2023! We're telling you about new criminal charges against former President Trump and when his trial will begin. Also, the heat continues as more than two-thirds of Americans are under weather-related alerts. Plus, the latest on Bud Light sales in the face of boycotts, an update on the health of one of the biggest names in college basketball, and what toy company Mattel is working on next after the mega-success of the 'Barbie' movie... Those stories and more news to know today in about 10 minutes! 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 Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch This episode was sponsored by: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.com/newsworthy AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Jul 27, 2023 • 13min
Another Rate Hike, Kevin Spacey Acquitted & Automakers Team Up - Thursday, July 27, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, July 27, 2023! What to know about another interest rate hike that brings the rate to the highest we’ve seen since 2001. Also, what Sen. McConnell had to say after he froze mid-sentence while talking to reporters, and why there was an unexpected turn-of-events in the Hunter Biden legal case. Plus: what to watch for exactly one year before the next Olympic Games, why seven of the world’s largest automakers are teaming up, and the new foldable smartphones in the spotlight this week... We have those stories and more news to know in about 10 minutes! 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 Get The NewsWorthy merch here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch This episode was sponsored by: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.com/newsworthy and AG1: https://www.drinkAG1.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Jul 26, 2023 • 13min
UFO Hearing, LeBron’s Son Collapses & Pay Gap Closing- Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, July 26, 2023! We'll tell you why the federal government might have to change how it handles immigration on the southern border. Also, what to expect today when a former intelligence official and two veterans testify about UFOs? Plus, why there are new sort-of natural hot tubs forming off the coast, how American working women are closing the pay gap, and who just signed the richest contract in NBA history despite never winning a championship? 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: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.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

Jul 25, 2023 • 13min
Chaos in Israel, Feds vs. Texas & Twitter on TikTok- Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, July 25th, 2023! We're talking about a controversial law in Israel that could sink the country further into a political crisis. We have reactions from inside Israel and here in the U.S. Also, it's the White House versus Texas. They're going to court over some hardline enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus, we'll tell you which Republican presidential candidates have qualified for the first debate, why one country song has been especially divisive, and how TikTok is now challenging what used to be called Twitter. 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: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.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

Jul 24, 2023 • 13min
Tourists Evacuate, “Weekend Warriors” & Bye Bye (Twitter) Birdie- Monday, July 24, 2023
The news to know for Monday, July 24, 2023! We're talking about more extreme heat across the U.S. and the world. A popular tourist spot is now dealing with what could be the largest evacuation effort for the country because of wildfires. Also, say goodbye to Twitter. The social media platform has a new name. Plus, we'll tell you how a new study says exercising only on the weekends could impact your health and why it costs about the same to buy a new house as an old one. 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: BetterHelp: https://www.BetterHelp.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