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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 4 · 15 min
High-Stakes Primaries, Crowdsourcing Iran Strategies & Myspace Comeback - Tuesday, August 04, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, August 04, 2026! We'll tell you about key elections in five states today, including what some are calling the highest-stakes Democratic primary of the 2026 midterms. Also: a new milestone in America's largest-ever Cyclospora outbreak. And the one-page order that changed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation fight. Plus: why President Trump is criticizing Big Oil, which pop star is stepping out of the spotlight, and shouldn't you start picking your top eight? What we know about the return of MySpace. 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 3 · 15 min
Good Samaritans Fight Back, Western Wildfires & Hollywood's Historic Weekend - Monday, August 03, 2026
The news to know for Monday, August 03, 2026! What to know about fresh uncertainty in the Middle East as the Iran war once again shifts from the battlefield to the negotiating table. Also, why thousands of migrant children could soon have to face a complicated legal system without lawyers. And where wildfires are now driving thousands of Americans from their homes. Plus, new controversies over the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, growing costs for parents this back-to-school season, and a historic weekend at both the box office and the baseball diamond. 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 1 · 19 min
Special Edition: Dr. AI Chatbot? What to Know Before You Ask
More people are turning to AI chatbots with health questions, and they're getting quick, confident answers. But how much should you actually trust what AI tells you? In this episode, we hear from two doctors about whether AI can really help patients become more informed, and when you definitely still need a human doctor. You'll hear from both Dr. Matthew Callstrom from Mayo Clinic and Dr. Celine Gounder from CBS News and KFF Health News. 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: 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. Search Whatnot—in the App Store, download, and you can sign-up and start selling right away! To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 31 · 14 min
Extreme Heat, Water Systems Warning & Star-Studded Movie Lost - Friday, July 31, 2026
The news to know for Friday, July 31, 2026! We'll tell you where temperatures could be as high as 120 degrees this weekend, as millions of Americans face heat alerts. Also, how the conflict with Iran may be reaching American communities in a new way. And why one of President Trump's cabinet picks is having a hard time winning over his own party. Plus, who's now getting recruited to replace immigrant truck drivers, why Netflix could be on the hook for a lost movie starring Nicolas Cage, and how "The Odyssey" is adapting to one of the biggest ticket rushes in recent 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: 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. Search Whatnot—in the App Store, download, and you can sign-up and start selling right away! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 30 · 15 min
Fauci Faces Congress, Dramatic Ocean Rescue & Lollapalooza From Home - Thursday, July 30, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, July 30, 2026! And the controversy involving Dr. Anthony Fauci is far from over. We'll tell you about the accusations, insults, and deflections at an intense hearing on Capitol Hill. Also, the U.S. Military's latest attacks as the war in the Middle East widens once again. Plus, what's next in President Trump's Washington, D.C. makeover, why some of the biggest names in A.I. want to find a way to stop themselves, and how to watch one of the most popular music festivals from home. 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: 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. Search Whatnot—in the App Store, download, and you can sign-up and start selling right away! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 29 · 15 min
Saudis Join War, National Blood Crisis & NFL Countdown Begins - Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, July 29, 2026! We'll tell you about another escalation in the Middle East, as American, Saudi, and Iranian forces all launch new strikes. Also, another surge in the immigration crackdown, with more children and their sponsors being arrested. Plus, why the Red Cross is now offering gift cards for blood donations, how artificial intelligence is being used in job interviews, and the countdown to football season that starts now. 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: 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. Search Whatnot—in the App Store, download, and you can sign-up and start selling right away! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 28 · 15 min
Pentagon Relabels Casualties, Fauci Diaries & YouTube-Peacock Bundle - Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, July 28, 2026! We'll tell you why the Pentagon is changing how it classifies some American troops killed or wounded in the Iran War. And what a new report found about the impact of those deadly U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats. Also, how intense heat is pushing parts of the U.S. power grid to the brink, and what's being done about it. Plus, the extreme wildfires now creating their own dangerous weather in Europe, what Dr. Anthony Fauci apparently wrote privately during the COVID-19 pandemic, and why some of the world's biggest tech companies are teaming up to protect A.I. — from A.I. 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: 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. Search Whatnot—in the App Store, download, and you can sign-up and start selling right away! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 27 · 14 min
Seattle Center Shooting, Platner Replaced & Rookie Beats Superstar - Monday, July 27, 2026
The news to know for Monday, July 27, 2026! What to know about two deadly attacks over the weekend, both at crowded public events. And why President Trump has paused strikes against Iran once again. Also, which four states have now been added to the Cyclospora outbreak. Plus, the details of a long-awaited new bridge opening after years of work, where LeBron James has decided to play next, and how TikTok is now trying to be more like Amazon. 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: 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. Search Whatnot—in the App Store, download, and you can sign-up and start selling right away! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 25 · 17 min
Special Edition: Travel Deals, Holiday Flights & Booking Myths
It may still be summer, but if you're planning to travel for the winter holidays, it may already be time to start looking. Travel expert Katy Nastro from Going joins us to explain where travelers may still find late-summer or early-fall deals, when to book holiday flights, and the smartest moves to make before prices climb even more. 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. Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 24 · 14 min
Oil Prices Soar, New Cyclospora Mystery & 'No Bryans Allowed' - Friday, July 24, 2026
The news to know for Friday, July 24, 2026! We'll tell you why the latest attempt to rein in the war with Iran is unlikely to stop the fighting, all while oil prices soar. And the new condition President Trump is putting on a landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. Also, why the timing of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner is especially challenging for the Secret Service. Plus, what we do — and don't know — about another Cyclospora outbreak, the new plan to keep energy costs down as data centers go up, and how a group of people who all share the same name plan to break a world record. 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. 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
July 23 · 14 min
Historic Defense Bill, TSA Agents Replaced & Jimothy Steals Hearts - Thursday, July 23, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, July 23, 2026! We'll tell you about the GOP's sweeping defense bill that would fund the military, set new priorities, change some rules, and even rename a major federal department. Also, where the White House is redirecting hundreds of billions of dollars in research funding. And how an OpenAI model went rogue during a test, hacking another company all on its own. Plus, why three more major airports are ditching TSA, what to expect now that Tropical Storm Bertha has made landfall, and all about "Jimothy" — the raccoon that is taking over social media and beyond. 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. 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
July 22 · 14 min
Iran War Costs, Pan Am Wreckage & World Cup Ratings Boom - Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, July 22, 2026! We'll tell you the price tag of the Iran War so far, and how top military leaders defended it at a tense hearing on Capitol Hill. Also, how the White House says Cuba has been influencing Americans for decades. And how hundreds of non-citizens were able to vote in U.S. elections. Plus, a storm outbreak that cut off highways and canceled flights, a historic discovery that took more than 70 years to uncover, and another record broken by new and old soccer fans in America. 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. 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
July 21 · 14 min
Swing State Primaries, Tropical Storm Bertha & Coffee's Benefits - Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, July 21, 2026! We'll tell you what to expect from today's primaries in a key swing state. And how the war in the Middle East may have just taken a new turn. Also, why imports from Canada might be getting more expensive. Plus, where flooding, toxic air, and a tropical storm could impact Americans today, how five cups of coffee a day could actually be good for some people, and which new song just tied Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" on the charts. 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. 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
July 20 · 14 min
U.S. Troops Killed, ICE Investigates Itself? & World Cup History - Monday, July 20, 2026
The news to know for Monday, July 20, 2026! We'll tell you how at least three American service members died in the Middle East, and how the U.S. Military is responding. Also, why the FBI is no longer investigating assault cases involving ICE agents. And details of the recall that's now impacting half of the U.S. because of the parasite outbreak. Plus, why controversial social media influencers were arrested, what issue united both Democrats and Republicans in protest, and how history was made at the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 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. 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
July 18 · 19 min
Special Edition: World Cup's Biggest Moments & Final Match
The World Cup final is here: Spain vs. Argentina. But before the final whistle blows on this year's tournament, longtime soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens joins us to look back at the biggest storylines so far, from soccer's growing place in America to the standout players, memorable moments, and complicated controversies. Plus, what to watch in the final, and what this World Cup may mean for the future of soccer in America and around the world. 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 NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 17 · 14 min
Smoke-Covered Cities, Outbreak Source IDed & 'Ghetto Kids' Perform - Friday, July 17, 2026
The news to know for Friday, July 17, 2026! We're talking about dangerous smoke that's been pushing air quality to extremely unhealthy levels in multiple states. And the food that's now officially been linked to a parasitic outbreak. Also, the U.S. now targeting Iranian infrastructure. And President Trump's warning about foreign interference in American elections. Plus, why Wall Street has been seeing some wild swings, how the Pentagon is responding to fear over low-flying fighter jets, and what to expect at the final World Cup match and the star-studded spectacle surrounding it. 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 NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 16 · 15 min
ICE Policy Reversed, Troop Testosterone Tests & World Cup Final - Thursday, July 16, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, July 16, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump overruled that new order for ICE officers that would have paused controversial traffic stops. And how some of Trump's top nominees answered tough questions on Capitol Hill. Also, the Pentagon's latest effort to make American troops stronger — it has to do with testosterone levels. Plus, a new way to spot Alzheimer's risk early is showing promise, OpenAI launched its first physical device, and the World Cup Championship game has been set. 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 NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 15 · 15 min
ICE Policy Shift, AI Data Center Ban & Stop Changing Clocks? - Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, July 15, 2026! We'll tell you about a major policy shift for immigration officers and how it's linked to two recent killings. Also, where air quality is becoming a concern because of wildfire smoke. And an unfortunate new record as the outbreak of a stomach illness continues around the country. Plus, all about a new push to end the twice-a-year clock change, which state just banned A.I. data centers, and how Starbucks is trying to turn some employees into TikTok influencers. 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 NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 14 · 14 min
Deadly ICE Shootings, Possible Outbreak Cause & Pitbull's World Record - Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, July 14, 2026! We'll tell you what's changed now that the on-again, off-again war between the U.S. and Iran seems to be officially on again. And another deadly ICE shooting is causing more questions and backlash. Also, health officials have pointed to a possible source of that outbreak causing a stomach illness around the country. Plus, which cities broke all-time heat records this week, who won the Home Run Derby ahead of today's All-Star Game, and why thousands of people just pretended to be bald. 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 NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages.... To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
July 13 · 14 min
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies, Record Heatwave & World Cup's 'Biggest Villain' - Monday, July 13, 2026
The news to know for Monday, July 13, 2026! We'll tell you about a prominent senator's sudden death, how he's being remembered, and what it means for the upcoming midterms. Also, the new wave of U.S. attacks in Iran. And the next weather threat that could impact most of the country all week. Plus, why some health insurance is getting more expensive, what changed about a long-standing endangered species law, and we'll explain the latest controversies from the World Cup, heading into the biggest games. 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 NEWSWORTHYat oneskin.co/newsworthy #oneskinpod Our listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today! Go to RosettaStone.com/newsworthy to get access to Rosetta Stone Sapphire in 25 languages. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

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