The NewsWorthy
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!
Episodes
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 Democr...
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.
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.
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 t...
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 differen...
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 cere...
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 crackdo...
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 g...
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: ...
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 refl...
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.
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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 ge...
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 o...
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 bei...
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 ...
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 t...
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.
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 Secr...
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 compan...
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 hig...
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