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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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Nov 1, 2022 • 13min
Election Day Nears, Book Publishers Blocked & Instagram Outage - Tuesday, November 1, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, November 1, 2022! We'll tell you the issues many voters say are at the top of their list one week before Election Day, and what a judge just ruled about two of the largest book publishes joining forces. Also: a significant issue is now in front of the Supreme Court: what justices are signaling about the cases involving affirmative action. Plus: the latest changes that could be coming to Twitter, what Instagram is saying about a bizarre outage yesterday, and Taylor Swift broke yet another record with her newest album. Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Oct 31, 2022 • 12min
Paul Pelosi Attacked, Halloween Stampede & $1B Jackpot - Monday, October 31st, 2022
The news to know for Monday, October 31st, 2022 What to know about the attack against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband: from what's known about the suspect to several lawmakers' reactions. Also, we'll tell you about the two countries each dealing with their own deadly disasters, including a crowd surge at a Halloween party. Plus: what new data shows about America's flu season this year, Elon Musk revealed one new plan for Twitter after he took over, and did you notice anything different when you bought Halloween candy this year? How the price and size of those sweet treats have changed… Those stories and more in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Get ad-free episodes here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Oct 29, 2022 • 18min
Special Edition: The Rise of Legal Sports Betting
The legal sports betting industry has really taken off in the last few years, ever since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a ban. A recent Pew Research Center survey found about 1 in 5 U.S. adults say they've bet money on sports in the last year and the majority of states have now legalized some form of sports betting. What are the potential benefits and consequences of this type of gambling? We're getting two interesting perspectives today. Later, you'll hear from Mike Raffensperger, an executive at one of the biggest players in the sports betting world: FanDuel. But first, you'll hear from Dr. Timothy Fong, an addiction psychiatrist and the co-director of the Gambling Studies Program at UCLA. This episode is brought to you by Indeed.com/newsworthy and ZocDoc.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Oct 28, 2022 • 13min
Twitter Takeover, World Series Begins & Prince Harry Memoir - Friday, October 28, 2022
The news to know for Friday, October 28, 2022! We'll tell you Elon Musk's first major moves as the new owner of Twitter: from his statement on the reason he bought the platform to the executives he just fired. Also: it's not even Election Day, but about 100 election lawsuits have already been filed. We'll explain why. Plus: what to know about the World Series tonight, which big automakers are giving-up on self-driving cars, why Taylor Swift had to make an edit to her music video, and how a woman on TikTok is bringing recipes to life… Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by ZocDoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Oct 27, 2022 • 13min
Red Wave Predicted, Mortgage Rates Top 7% & 'Chief Twit' Visits HQ - Thursday, October 27, 2022
The news to know for Thursday, October 27, 2022! What to know about political polling, and private beliefs, as Election Day nears, and about a new accusation in one of the most closely-watched races. Also: mortgage rates hit a two-decade high, while the biggest tech companies face new lows. Plus: what major change could be coming for the way you charge your iPhone, what Elon Musk was carrying as he visited Twitter's headquarters, and what dream job a man got after posting to TikTok every day for nearly a year… Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by ZocDoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Oct 26, 2022 • 13min
High Stakes Debate, Bay Area Shakes & Jackpot Inflates - Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The news to know for Wednesday, October 26, 2022! What to know about one of the most highly-anticipated political debates ahead of the midterms: why it's so notable and what happened on stage. Also, a big shake in Northern California. What thousands of people saw on their smartphones -- just seconds before the quake hit. Plus: a new way to apply to college is picking up steam, more organizations are cutting ties with Ye (Kanye West), and what the Powerball jackpot is up to now… Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by ZocDoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Oct 25, 2022 • 13min
St. Louis School Shooting, UK's New PM Makes History & Video Game Study - Tuesday, October 25, 2022
The news to know for Tuesday, October 25, 2022! Unfortunately, we have to tell you about another school shooting. This time, in St. Louis, Missouri. Also: what the so-called Nation's Report Card found about student learning. And what the Justice Department revealed about a Chinese spy ring in the U.S. Plus: remembering a comedian and actor who became a social media star, a potential upside of letting kids play video games, and the premium coffee chain launching a new option to drink at home… Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by ZocDoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Oct 24, 2022 • 12min
Court Blocks Student Loan Relief, World Series Matchup & Taylor Swift Breaks Records - Monday, October 24, 2022
The news to know for Monday, October 24, 2022! We'll tell you why the student loan forgiveness plan is now on hold, and what the White House is telling people about applying. Also: why a former White House adviser is going to prison, and we'll explain a change to your 401(k) starting next year. Plus: what to know about a holiday today celebrated by more than a billion people, the two teams heading to the World Series, and the two records Taylor Swift set in one day. Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is brought to you by ZocDoc.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Oct 22, 2022 • 14min
Special Edition: Voting in the Midterms – What to Know Before Election Day
The midterms are just a little more than two weeks away at this point. Today, we're answering some of the top questions about voting and what's expected in this year's elections. We're joined by Stephanie Young, the executive director of "When We All Vote." It's a nonpartisan organization focused on educating voters about the process and helping people get registered to vote. Know your voting rights See what's on your ballot This episode is brought to you by Indeed.com/newsworthy and Kiwico.com/newsworthy Get ad-free episodes by becoming an insider: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Oct 21, 2022 • 13min
British PM Resigns, College Enrollment Down & Kevin Spacey Verdict - Friday, October 21, 2022
The news to know for Friday, October 21, 2022! What to know about a major shake-up in leadership overseas that will mark the shortest tenure for a prime minister in British history. Also: a new rule impacts U.S. military troops who want abortions, and what the Supreme Court said about a challenge to the government's student loan forgiveness plan. Plus: what it means if the CDC adds Covid vaccines to its list of routine immunizations, the jury's verdict in a case against actor Kevin Spacey, new details of how Netflix plans to crackdown on password-sharing, and why hundreds of strangers showed up to give a special kid an early Halloween … Those stories and more news to know in around 10 minutes! Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes for sources and to read more about any of the stories mentioned today. This episode is sponsored by Kiwico.com/newsworthy and Indeed.com/newsworthy Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider


