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Erica Mandy

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). Join the tens of thousands of people already listening each weekday!

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Yesterday · 15 min
White House Shakeup, Nvidia Spy Probe & Holiday Airfare Spike - Monday, November 09, 2026
The news to know for Monday, November 09, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump's new choice for chief of staff, and how his decision could shape the final two years of his presidency. Also, what's behind a growing push to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. And what a key figure in the Make America Healthy Again movement has to say about what happens behind the scenes at the White House. Plus, how one tech CEO's affair has turned into a national security investigation, what Elon Musk has to say about the end of the Cybertruck, and why holiday flights are hitting their highest prices in decades. 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: Visit Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY40 to get $40 off your first box and free croissants for life, or use promo code NEWSWORTHY40 at checkout! If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
Saturday · 20 min
Special Edition: Midterm Analysis — What Changed, What's Next
The 2026 midterms delivered a sweeping shift in political power, but what exactly were voters trying to say? Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, breaks down what surprised him most, what Republicans and Democrats should take away from the results, and what changes now that Democrats are set to control Congress. 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 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
Friday · 14 min
Dems Widen Lead, Clearing Death Row & OpenAI's New Promises - Friday, November 06, 2026
The news to know for Friday, November 06, 2026! We'll tell you about Democrats adding to their midterm wins and which races are still too close to call. Also, how President Trump is trying to make his mark on the White House permanent. And why California's governor is making an unprecedented break with the death penalty. Plus, a new criminal verdict against a famous Hollywood star, how LIV Golf went from threatening the PGA Tour to shutting down, and which iconic toys are being enshrined for generations to come. 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 Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
Thursday · 15 min
Democrats' To-Do List, GOP Reacts & Year of the Heist - Thursday, November 05, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, November 05, 2026! We'll tell you about some of the midterm results still coming in. And what Democrats are already planning to do with their new control of Congress. Also, why Wall Street rallied after the election, even after an initial selloff, and how prediction markets stacked up against the polls. Plus, why hundreds of people were forced off a cruise ship that was supposed to be their home, why 2026 is being called "the year of the heist," and the holiday favorites returning to popular coffee shops. 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 Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
Wednesday · 15 min
Power Shift: Dems Take Congress, History is Made & Markets React - Wednesday, November 04, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, November 04, 2026! The political landscape in America is looking a lot different this morning. We'll tell you how Democrats flipped control of Congress and pulled off some of the night's biggest upsets in states like Texas, Kansas, Iowa, South Carolina, and Maine. We'll also share some of the historic firsts from election night, and how Wall Street is reacting. Plus, the Election Day messages from Sesame Street that went viral. We also have other news to know, from why President Trump will end billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, to where Americans are cleaning up from deadly flooding, to how CVS is breaking up its health care empire. 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 Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
November 3 · 15 min
Election Day: Issues, Predictions, Weather & More - Tuesday, November 03, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, November 03, 2026! Election Day is finally here, meaning this is the last chance for candidates to fight for votes. We'll bring you the final arguments from the biggest battles around the country. And tell you why this election may end up being fought legally, all the way up to the Supreme Court. Also, some of the biggest issues on the ballots that could shape everything from taxes to abortion to future elections. Plus, where some storms could disrupt voting today. And some other news, from how hackers are targeting supermarket freezers to why a 20-year-old album is just now reaching number one. 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 Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
November 2 · 14 min
Unlikely Endorsement, Oil Giants Reap Billions & Celebrity Costume Controversy - Monday, November 02, 2026
The news to know for Monday, November 2, 2026! In the final sprint before the midterm election, we'll tell you who's showing up for their party, and who's breaking ranks. Also, how a massive storm that's already brought dangerous flooding to parts of the U.S. could impact millions more Americans. Plus, the path of a space telescope that's falling back to Earth, some of the Halloween costumes that went viral — for better or worse, and the athletes who made history across more than one sport. 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 Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 31 · 26 min
Special Edition: The Science of Being Scared
Why do some people love being scared, while others want nothing to do with horror? Psychologist Dr. Coltan Scrivner explains why fear can sometimes feel good, what makes haunted houses and scary movies so appealing, and how morbid curiosity may even help some people cope with real-world uncertainty. Plus, what parents should know about scary play and how much fear is too much for kids. 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. 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
October 30 · 14 min
Trump's Strategy Shift, Biggest Crypto Heist & Halloween Forecast - Friday, October 30, 2026
The news to know for Friday, October 30, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump's campaign strategy is changing for the final weekend before the midterms. Also, what's behind a criminal investigation into California's voter rolls. And why another decorated Army general is now out of a job. Plus, what could be the largest crypto heist in history, the rare weather forecast for millions of trick-or-treaters, and a record amount of money raised for good at the New York City Marathon. 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. 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 reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 29 · 15 min
Senate Race Scandal, Historic World Series Win & 'Waffle House Index' - Thursday, October 29, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, October 29, 2026! We'll tell you about two presidents' dueling rallies as they make their final pitches to voters. Also, how a top Democratic Senate candidate is being accused of trying to game the system. And what may have caused one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history. Plus, how R.F.K. Jr. is opening the door to peptide injections despite FDA warnings, who just made history at the World Series, and what Waffle House has to do with severe weather forecasts. 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. 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 reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 28 · 14 min
Football Meets Politics, Record-Breaking Tides & Sexiest Man Alive - Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, October 28, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump is turning to football stars in his final push to help Republicans hold onto Congress. And why parts of both the West and East Coasts are flooding, even without rain. Also, how old is old enough to stay home alone? One mom's arrest is sparking that debate. Plus, how the World Series almost ended in extra innings, what Apple is expected to reveal at a big product event today, and the new Word of the Year. 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. 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 reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 27 · 14 min
Final Campaign Sprint, Anthropic's IPO & Jay-Z at Halftime - Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, October 27, 2026! We'll tell you where things stand in the fight for Congress, with just one week left before Election Day. And why charges have been brought against the former head of the FBI, again. Also, what to know about a landmark IPO for one of the fastest-growing companies in the world. Plus, where Americans just saw the first snow of the season, why a story involving a 3-year-old soccer player is now going viral, and who was just confirmed as headliner of this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show. 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. 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 reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 26 · 14 min
Plots Against Americans, Midterm Votes Challenged (Maybe) & Halloween Inflation - Monday, October 26, 2026
The news to know for Monday, October 26, 2026! We'll tell you about the new U.S. intelligence warning, raising questions about American security overseas. Also, a look at weekend rallies as both President Trump and former President Obama make their cases to voters. And why the federal government is already trying to intervene in one state's midterm race. Plus, what safety updates are coming for some big-name roller coasters, why blue-green lights could soon become a familiar sight for drivers, and how sports fans are getting a rare treat today. 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. 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 reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 24 · 23 min
Special Edition: Strongest El Niño in Our Lifetime
A powerful El Niño is already underway, but what does that actually mean for the winter ahead? Weather and climate expert Dr. Marshall Shepherd breaks down what different parts of the country could experience, why this year's El Niño stands out, and how changing weather is putting more pressure on the infrastructure we rely on. Plus, the practical steps families can take to prepare, and why your weather app shouldn't be your only source when conditions are uncertain. 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. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 23 · 14 min
Watching the Polls, Unrest Meets Football & Kid-Free Flight - Friday, October 23, 2026
The news to know for Friday, October 23, 2026! We'll tell you about plans for more federal oversight at the polls, and how states are responding. Also, why the U.S. is now accusing Canada of election interference. And how the NFL is preparing for its first game in France in the face of unrest. Plus, where you can buy a ticket to take a child-free flight, why New York City is banning horse-drawn carriages, and how this year's World Series is about to make 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. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 22 · 15 min
Praise for Putin?, New National Park & 'Whimsymaxxing' - Thursday, October 22, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, October 22, 2026! We'll tell you why U.S. troops are being evacuated in one part of the world. And why a top American diplomat is calling Russia's President Putin a "humanitarian." Also, what threats are still in the forecast as the Southwest deals with an unusual October storm system. And where a new national park was just established. Plus, why websites around the world are going dark, what's about to change for guests checking out of an Airbnb, and who's expected to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show. 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. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 21 · 14 min
Campaigns Get Personal, Pokémon Card Heist & Swimmer's Historic Triumph - Wednesday, October 21, 2026
We'll tell you about more money pouring into political campaigns, as some ads are getting more personal, and more disturbing. Also, there are new questions about Elon Musk's role in the war against Ukraine. And how a new program is promising to pay Americans for finding fraud. Plus, how a single photo could help predict a cancer patient's future, what's behind a string of heists involving Pokémon cards, and why one woman spent more than three months swimming the California coast. 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. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 20 · 14 min
Riots Fuel Midterm Debate, Sharing AI's Wealth? & NBA's Tip-Off - Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, October 20, 2026! We'll tell you why violent riots in France are becoming a flashpoint in America's midterm elections. And how early voting turnout is stacking up against past elections so far. Also, what a viral video shows that has sparked more protests against ICE. Plus, what new federal efforts could mean for women's health, how people outside the tech industry could get a piece of the A.I. boom, and who are the teams to beat as the NBA season gets underway? 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. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 19 · 14 min
Midterm Polls, Russia Policy Shift & College Football Chaos - Monday, October 19, 2026
We'll tell you about new polling that shows how Americans are feeling with just two weeks to go before the midterms. And all about the latest White House staff change. Also, why President Trump is further defending his moves to ease pressure on Russia. And how France is dealing with some of its largest unrest in years. Plus, what Pope Leo said during his first public appearance since leaving the hospital, why a historic weekend of games shook up college football, and how a three-hour documentary about Elizabeth Holmes nearly doubled box office expectations. 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. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
October 17 · 27 min
Special Edition: The Midterms – Stakes, Strategy & Swing Races
The 2026 midterms are just over two weeks away, with control of Congress on the line and a number of races still too close to call. Nathan Gonzales, Editor & Publisher of Inside Elections, breaks down what's driving voters right now, how Democrats and Republicans are approaching the final stretch, and which races could tell us the most on election night. Plus, how AI is playing a bigger role than ever in both campaigns and the information voters see, and what to watch for as the results start coming in. 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: Visit Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to get $30 off your first box, plus free croissants for life! Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch! Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

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