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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 · 24 min
Special Edition: The Easier Way to Organize Photos
Most of us take photos to remember the moments that matter, but when thousands of pictures start piling up in our camera rolls, it can start to feel like one more thing that got disorganized. So how can you find what you're looking for and actually enjoy your photos? Certified professional photo organizer Casey von Stein, better known as Miss Freddy, shares simple, realistic ways to get started: what to do when your camera roll feels overwhelming, how to save the best photos without sorting every single one, and how to make your photos easier for you and your family to cherish. 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: Find Whatnot in the app store to download and signup today. Plus, you can get $20 off your first purchase! 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
Friday · 14 min
Search for Survivors, Beef Price Battle & College Football Returns - Friday, August 28, 2026
The news to know for Friday, August 28, 2026! We'll have the latest on rescue efforts in Nepal and Tibet as a new threat could trigger another major flood. Also, new backlash over President Trump's plan to lower beef prices — why ranchers and some Republicans say it could backfire. Plus, what White House construction had to do with a recent close call in the air, why the new COVID-19 vaccines are causing confusion, and a march, a music festival, and the first matchups of college football season — all happening this weekend. 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: Find Whatnot in the app store to download and signup today. Plus, you can get $20 off your first purchase! 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
Thursday · 15 min
Himalayan Ice Disaster, Meta's Landmark Settlement & NFL Players Backtrack - Thursday, August 27, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, August 27, 2026! We'll tell you about devastating flooding in South Asia, the search for missing people — including American tourists, and the massive ice avalanche that likely caused it all. Also, how hackers apparently built a global network to target NASA, the Federal Reserve, critical infrastructure, and more. Plus, what newly approved drug is expected to transform cancer care, how a multibillion-dollar settlement could pressure the entire social media industry to change, and why some NFL players are trying to go back to college. 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: Find Whatnot in the app store to download and signup today. Plus, you can get $20 off your first purchase! 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
Wednesday · 15 min
Dolly Parton's Legacy, Heat Breaks Records & NFL Health Study - Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, August 26, 2026! We'll share the tributes pouring in for country legend Dolly Parton, and how her family has requested fans honor her legacy. Also, where Canada is targeting its latest tariffs as its trade war with the U.S. continues. Plus, how long a record-breaking heat wave could last in the South, the shocking number of NFL players found to have had a brain disease, and the ways Americans are marking Women's Equality Day 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: Find Whatnot in the app store to download and signup today. Plus, you can get $20 off your first purchase! 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
Tuesday · 14 min
Mail-In Voting Rules, Mass Visa Revocations & Manhole Mystery - Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, August 25, 2026! We'll tell you about a new Supreme Court decision that could change how mail-in ballots are handled — just ahead of the midterms. Also, how the trade war with Canada is escalating again. And the Trump Administration's plan to take away the visas of as many as 200,000 people. Plus, why police are investigating another bizarre manhole video in New York City, how to visit a National Park for free today, and the tennis legends returning to the court for some high-profile matches. 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: Find Whatnot in the app store to download and signup today. Plus, you can get $20 off your first purchase! 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
Monday · 15 min
U.S.-Canada Trade War, TikTok Settlement & Robot Olympics - Monday, August 24, 2026
The news to know for Monday, August 24, 2026! We'll tell you about the U.S. gearing up for both a trade war and new economic battles in a physical war, and how both could impact everyday Americans. Also, where a new wildfire has forced tens of thousands of people out of their homes and what may have sparked it. Plus, another break-in at an NFL star's home, one of the largest settlements over children's privacy, and highlights from the so-called Robot 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: Find Whatnot in the app store to download and signup today. Plus, you can get $20 off your first purchase! 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
August 22 · 25 min
Special Edition: 'Not In My Backyard' - Backlash Against AI Data Centers
Artificial intelligence may feel like something that lives on our phones or in chatbots, but behind it all is very real infrastructure being built across the country. Nicol Turner Lee of the Brookings Institution explains why the data center boom is becoming a major issue for communities, from electricity and water use to noise, costs, jobs, and more. Plus, why there could be potential benefits, too, but what communities should do to make sure they are not left with the consequences while big tech gets all the rewards. 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: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 21 · 14 min
Terror Plot Stopped, Sailors Head Home & IndyCar's D.C. Takeover - Friday, August 21, 2026
The news to know for Friday, August 21, 2026! We'll tell you what's next for the thousands of sailors who have already broken the record for the longest stretch at sea. Also, how the FBI stopped what could have been a horrific terror attack. And where millions of Americans are bracing for more severe storms. Plus, what Neutrogena had to say about its treatment of Hayden Panettiere after backlash, and why there could be some "carnage" after the first IndyCar race on the streets of the nation's capital. 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: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 20 · 14 min
U.S. Debt Tops $40T, mRNA Cancer Vaccine & Prince Harry Moving Back - Thursday, August 20, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, August 20, 2026! We'll tell you how the U.S. national debt hit a record $40 trillion and what it could mean for everyday Americans. Also, what we know about President Trump's pick to lead the FDA. And about a new melanoma vaccine that could be on the market as soon as next year. Plus, where some temperatures have broken all-time records, why some U.S. soldiers are being offered time off to play a video game, and how the NFL plans to expand overseas. 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: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 19 · 14 min
Election Results, Fauci's Adviser Guilty & Pumpkin Spice Season - Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, August 19, 2026! We'll explain the latest election results that bring more democratic socialists and Trump-backed candidates into the November midterms. And how one key race is poised to make history. Also, a new confession from a former government health official, and why it puts more scrutiny on Dr. Fauci. Plus, which top universities are at risk of losing more research funding, how a new version of ChatGPT is designed to help teenagers, and it's already that time of year — pumpkin spice season has arrived! 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: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 18 · 14 min
Trump Threatens Oman, Vaccine Rates Drop & 'Dunesday' Preview - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, August 18, 2026! We'll tell you about today's primaries and what they could tell us about the political landscape heading into the midterms. Also, why President Trump is now threatening a key ally in the Middle East. Plus, what new CDC data says about school children's vaccines, how Meta could be forced to completely rethink its platforms, and why some movie showings are already selling out months before they hit theaters. 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: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 17 · 14 min
Historic Flooding, Masterpieces Recovered & Spider-Man's Milestone - Monday, August 17, 2026
The news to know for Monday, August 17, 2026! We'll tell you about severe storms that brought flooding to the Midwest and hurricane damage to Hawaii. Also, why President Trump is cutting military drills with a long-term ally, while his son-in-law holds rare talks with leaders of a terrorist group. Plus, where four stolen masterpieces turned up, why one dating app is changing the exact thing it's best known for, and how the latest Spider-Man movie made history, again. 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: Sleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 15 · 21 min
Special Edition: Rethinking Traditional Classroom Rules & Rewards
It's back-to-school season, but what do kids actually need to thrive in the classroom? Brittany Wheaton, founder of Teaching to a Riot, joins us to challenge some long-standing ideas about student behavior. We talk about the psychological needs that may be hiding underneath certain behaviors, why some kids fall apart after holding it together all day, and why she believes common reward systems can sometimes backfire. Plus, what parents can do when they can't control how their child's classroom operates. 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 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up at RosettaStone.com/newsworthy today! Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 14 · 14 min
Aircraft Carrier Crisis?, Govt-Backed Cyberattacks & Discount for Dancing - Friday, August 14, 2026
The news to know for Friday, August 14, 2026! We'll tell you about growing concerns over conditions on a U.S. aircraft carrier deployed in the Middle East. And why the U.S. government is now letting some private companies go on offense against cybercriminals. Also, what to expect as a tropical storm threatens Hawaii, while flooding and wildfires impact other parts of the country. Plus, the new safeguards Flock is adding after a backlash against its camera network, why concussions are making an unofficial comeback in Madden, and how some drivers are dancing their way to cheaper gas. 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 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up at RosettaStone.com/newsworthy today! Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 13 · 14 min
ICE's Electric Shock Gloves, Hawaii Storm Preps & Lakers' Record Sale - Thursday, August 13, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, August 13, 2026! We'll tell you about new video of an ICE officer pulling a gun on an American citizen, as ICE reveals plans to give officers a new tool: "electric shock gloves." Also, more about the unlikely winner in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, and what political analysts are taking away from the victory. And a growing debate over how much of our everyday movements should be tracked. Plus, which prominent member of the Trump Administration is leaving the White House, who just paid a record amount of money for the L.A. Lakers, and what fans can expect as baseball and Hollywood come together once again. 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 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up at RosettaStone.com/newsworthy today! Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 12 · 14 min
Secret Plane Switch, AI's Invisible Mark & Partial Solar Eclipse - Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, August 12, 2026! We have the results from another big primary election today, and what they say about the political landscape heading into the midterms. Also, the elaborate ruse meant to hide President Trump's whereabouts from Iran. And why people have had to evacuate from one of California's most popular tourist destinations. Plus, how A.I. is now leaving a hidden mark on everything it writes, why a major university is ditching grades for freshmen, and how to watch a solar eclipse and a meteor shower — both happening 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: Get 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up at RosettaStone.com/newsworthy today! Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 11 · 15 min
Trump's Vaccine Order, High-Profile Primaries & 'Patriot Games' - Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, August 11, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump's new order overhauling the vaccine schedule for kids — from the type of shots to the timing. Also, what's at stake as voters in five states pick their midterm nominees. Plus, oil prices are going up while America's oil reserves are going down, a major music festival was just canceled (it's now being dubbed "L.A.'s Fyre Festival"), and all about the Patriot Games now 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: Get 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up at RosettaStone.com/newsworthy today! Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 10 · 15 min
Extreme Weather, Tupac Murder Trial & Estate Sale Frenzy - Monday, August 10, 2026
The news to know for Monday, August 10, 2026! We're talking about extreme weather in the U.S. — from dangerous heat to flash flooding to wildfire danger. Also, new setbacks for President Trump in both Iran and Gaza — while back at home, lawmakers left some of his biggest priorities on the table before leaving town. Plus, how we could soon finally get the answer to the question: who killed Tupac? What you need to know about a growing Salmonella outbreak, and which movie is shaping up to be one of the biggest blockbusters of all time. 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 20% off Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up at RosettaStone.com/newsworthy today! Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 8 · 16 min
Special Edition: Are We Losing Shared Culture?
Are we losing the shared media culture that once gave Americans something easy to talk about? Media scholar Amanda Lotz explains how we moved from a world of mass hits and watercooler moments to one of personalized feeds and "media diets" — where even people in the same house may be watching, hearing, and reading completely different things. We talk about what's been lost, what's been gained, and what this new media world means for the way we connect, discover, and understand each other. 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 www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
August 7 · 14 min
Birthright Citizenship Fight, AI Creates Viruses & Grandparents' Happy Hour - Friday, August 07, 2026
The news to know for Friday, August 07, 2026! We'll tell you how President Trump is once again taking aim at birthright citizenship. And why he believes some people inside his own government should go to jail. Also, another big primary upset. And the potential legal challenge ahead for Dr. Anthony Fauci. Plus, another landmark ruling that could change how tech companies are held responsible for kids' safety, which cereals are getting new recipe changes, and who's about to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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 www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Upgrade your everyday. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

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