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The day's news made fast, fair and fun – in 15 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 friendly twist).
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- Today14 min
'I am Jane Doe,' Payments for Seniors & Tom Cruise Flops - Monday, October 05, 2026
The news to know for Monday, October 05, 2026! We'll tell you about the major fights landing before the U.S. Supreme Court in the term that starts today. And why President Trump is now asking his supporters to vote by mail. Also, who's standing up for the woman at the center of the Cornell sexual assault case, as she faces new threats over the allegations. Plus, why 20 million seniors are about to get an unexpected payment, what to know about a recall involving frozen fruit, and how it's beginning to sound like Christmas already. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com. When they ask, let them know The NewsWorthy sent you! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 2 days ago21 min
Special Edition: Holiday Shopping Deals Start Now
The holiday shopping season is about to start with Amazon's October Prime Day sale just days away. Consumer expert Trae Bodge breaks down how to tell whether a deal is actually worth it, what to buy now versus waiting for Black Friday, and how influencers, AI shopping tools, return policies, and retailer tactics can shape the way we spend. She offers practical advice that can help you shop smarter without getting caught up in the hype. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 3 days ago14 min
Mideast Military Buildup, School Choice Tax Break & Music Meets Politics - Friday, October 02, 2026
The news to know for Friday, October 02, 2026! We'll tell you how many more troops are now on their way to the Middle East. And what new details are emerging in the Cornell rape case. Also, the new rules changing how ICE agents can chase and stop drivers. Plus, where millions of Americans could face flooding this weekend, why nearly every child in America now has a new investment account, and how Caitlin Clark just made Nike history. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 4 days ago14 min
Pilot's Midair Attack, Failed Execution & Phone-Free Concerts - Thursday, October 01, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, October 01, 2026! We're talking about heroic actions that helped stop an attack on board a passenger flight, saving everyone on board. Also, how a lethal injection in Tennessee went so wrong that the governor put a stop to all other executions this year. And the Trump Administration's new plans to remake the military — involving drones, cadets, bases, and more. Plus, how a so-called "Kelvin Wave" could impact the California coast, what could be the next front in the fight against mosquitoes, and why more concerts are going phone-free. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 5 days ago14 min
U.S. Exits Iraq, Flood Risk Grows & 50-State Torch Relay - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, September 30, 2026! We'll tell you about the formal end of the deadliest U.S. war of the 21st century, and why there are concerns about it starting up again. Also, what's bringing the risk of flooding to more than 150 million Americans this week. Plus, what you can now ask the government's new A.I. chatbot, why Six Flags is retiring one of its main attractions, and what kind of spectacle is being planned all across the U.S. ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 6 days ago15 min
Marines Under Attack, Cornell Case Reopened & MLB Playoffs - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, September 29, 2026! We'll tell you about a previously undisclosed Iranian attack that injured eight U.S. Marines. Also, why prosecutors are reopening a sexual assault investigation at Cornell University nearly two years later. Plus, a top FBI agent is leaving, a new tool is supposed to keep A.I. agents in check, and the MLB playoffs begin tonight. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 1 weeks ago15 min
Air Base Security Scare, Gov't Ad Blitz & VMAs Highlights - Monday, September 28, 2026
The news to know for Monday, September 28, 2026! We'll tell you what's known about a terror investigation near an air base that's housing U.S. troops. And why President Trump rejected a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Also, how A.I. companies are now investigating tens of thousands of incidents. Plus, where two giant pandas are settling in as a symbol of U.S.-China relations, what SpaceX is trying today for the first time, and all the moments that stole the show at last night's VMAs. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Special Edition: Is Ed Tech Failing Kids?
Technology has become a normal part of school for millions of kids, but is all that ed tech actually helping students learn, or doing more harm than good? Neuroscientist, educator, and author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath makes the case that schools have gone too far with technology. Then, Stanford professor Victor Lee offers a different perspective on when digital tools, including AI, can actually improve learning. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Get 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! Join the millions of customers who trust HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
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