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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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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
August 6 · 14 min
Political Upsets, New Flu Shot, Disney's TikTok Deal - Thursday, August 06, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, August 06, 2026! We'll explain some of the biggest upsets now that this week's most influential primary races have been called. Also, how President Trump's immigration crackdown is personally affecting some U.S. service members. And why another air traffic scare is raising fresh concerns in the nation's capital. Plus, a new kind of seasonal flu shot gets the green light, Disney content is coming to TikTok, and why influencers are facing backlash for taking a trip on OpenAI's dime 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
August 5 · 15 min
Election Results, Stock Market Rally & Country Music Milestone - Wednesday, August 05, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, August 05, 2026! We'll bring you the takeaways from yesterday's high-profile primaries, as results are still trickling in. Also, where wildfire danger is getting worse, and what caused two fires that leveled communities. Plus, what was behind a historic rally on Wall Street, how another food may have made hundreds of people sick, and what happens when the children of helicopter parents grow up? They apparently cause a real shift in the workplace. 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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