

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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Jun 20, 2023 • 13min
Hurricane Expected, Titanic Tour Missing & Drinking Myth Disproved- Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, June 20, 2023! We're talking about two storm systems. Both are considered rare for this time of year. Also, there's an urgent search underway to find a tour group that disappeared on its way to the Titanic shipwreck site. Plus, we'll tell you how some companies are marking World Refugee Day, what researchers learned when they tested a common theory about heavy drinking, and how much it costs for the newest tickets to space. 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

Jun 19, 2023 • 13min
Brutal Heatwave, Juneteenth Holiday & Box Office Flops- Monday, June 19, 2023
The news to know for Monday, June 19, 2023! We're telling you about a brutal heatwave that brought severe storms to the east and wildfire concerns to the west. Also, a new report details more concerns with one city's police department. Now, the federal government is calling for an overhaul. Plus, one airline says it's figured out the tricks to prevent jet lag, your Reddit feed might be filled with pictures of just one person, and how much money do you need to be able to call yourself rich? 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 HelloFresh: https://www.HelloFresh.com/Newsworthy16 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Jun 17, 2023 • 20min
Special Edition: Legal Case & Media Bias Against Trump
We’re doing a deep dive into the federal charges against former President Donald Trump. We’re discussing it from a lot of different angles: National security, legal, political, and how it’s being covered across various media outlets. First up is legal expert Jamil Jaffer, the founder and executive director of the National Security Institute. Then, we’ll hear from Henry Brechter, the Editor-in-chief of AllSides. 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: AG1: drinkAG1.com/NEWSWORTHY Rothy’s: https://www.Rothys.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #ClassifiedDocuments #DonaldTrump #NationalSecurity

Jun 16, 2023 • 13min
Adoption Law Ruling, XBB Variant Shots & Netflix Bites - Friday, June 16, 2023
The news to know for Friday, June 16, 2023! We're talking about a cyberattack that targeted some of the biggest government agencies, universities, banks, and state governments in the country. Also, a Supreme Court case pitted Native American tribes against a foster couple from Texas. Plus, what some of the biggest ticketing companies are doing about hidden fees, Netflix wants to help you binge on more than shows, and firefighters found a time capsule from more than 100 years ago. We'll tell you what was inside. 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: AG1: drinkAG1.com/NEWSWORTHY HelloFresh: https://www.HelloFresh.com/Newsworthy16 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Jun 15, 2023 • 13min
Fed Holds Steady, Banning Book Bans & Morality Research- Thursday, June 15, 2023
The news to know for Thursday, June 15, 2023! We're telling you about a change in the Federal Reserve's strategy to get inflation under control. Also, how former President Trump's 2024 presidential campaign is going now that he's been charged with federal crimes. Plus, what to do if you have frozen fruit that's now connected to an outbreak, why reps for some of the biggest names in music are suing Twitter, and what researchers found about morality. 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: AG1: drinkAG1.com/NEWSWORTHY ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Jun 14, 2023 • 13min
Trump’s Latest Plea, Inflation Cools & New Hockey Champs- Wednesday, June 14, 2023
The news to know for Wednesday, June 14, 2023! We're telling you about a history-making court date for President Trump and how he explained the classified documents case to his supporters. Also, what's getting more and less expensive for Americans ahead of the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision? Plus, some new data about moms in the workforce, why some popular websites were down this week, and who just won their first-ever Stanley Cup. 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: AG1: drinkAG1.com/NEWSWORTHY Rothy’s: https://www.Rothys.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Jun 13, 2023 • 13min
Trump Faces Judge, Giant NATO Drills & New NBA Champs- Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The news to know for Tuesday, June 13, 2023! We're telling you about the next big step in former President Trump's classified documents case: what to expect from his first hearing inside a federal criminal court and protests planned for outside. Also, a first-of-its-kind trial: a group of young people is suing Montana's government for not protecting them from climate change. Plus, a new owner for the Golden Globes, the end of an era for one of the most successful game shows in history, and big celebrations for one team's first-ever NBA 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: AG1: drinkAG1.com/NEWSWORTHY ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Jun 12, 2023 • 13min
Nuclear Secrets Found, Reddit Protest & Grand Slam Record- Monday, June 12, 2023
The news to know for Monday, June 12, 2023! We've read the now-unsealed indictment detailing dozens of federal criminal counts against former President Trump. We'll break down the key points about the charges and tell you Trump's response as he continues his presidential campaign. Also, part of a major interstate collapsed. We'll tell you about the impact despite no one getting hurt. Plus, there's only a month left to claim a large chunk of cash from the IRS, there's a planned blackout on Reddit today, and the sports world is celebrating two historic wins. 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: AG1: drinkAG1.com/NEWSWORTHY ZocDoc: https://www.ZocDoc.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com

Jun 10, 2023 • 17min
Special Edition: Learn ChatGPT - How NOT to be Left Behind
AI-powered chatbots like ChatGPT are quickly advancing – and our guest today says it’s time to embrace this tech or at least experiment with it, or risk getting left behind. Tech expert Brooke Markevicius explains how to ask smart chatbots the right questions to get the best answers, what’s being worked on that she thinks will eventually replace all the apps on our phones, and so much more. 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: Rothy’s: https://www.Rothys.com/newsworthy HelloFresh: https://www.HelloFresh.com/Newsworthy16 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com #ChatGPT #AI #DigitalTransformation

Jun 9, 2023 • 13min
DOJ Charges Trump, Historic Smoke Spreads & Bud Light Dethroned- Friday, June 9, 2023
The news to know for Friday, June 9, 2023! We're talking about what could be the most politically controversial case in the history of the U.S. Justice Department. The DOJ is charging former President Trump with a federal crime. Also, a new Supreme Court decision could have a big impact on future Congressional elections. Plus, where a historic wall of smoke from Canada's wildfires is headed next, how the high court ruled in a case that pitted Jack Daniel's against a dog toy company, and what to expect from an unusual Tony Awards. 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: Rothy’s: https://www.Rothys.com/newsworthy HelloFresh: https://www.HelloFresh.com/Newsworthy16 To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com