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The day's news made fast, fair and fun – in 15 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always 'gets' both sides. She's a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a friendly twist).
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- 3 days ago14 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
- 4 days ago14 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
- 5 days ago14 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
- 1 weeks ago23 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
- 1 weeks ago14 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
- 1 weeks ago15 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
- 1 weeks ago14 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
- 1 weeks ago14 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
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