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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Special Edition: Holiday Shopping Deals Start Now
The holiday shopping season is about to start with Amazon's October Prime Day sale just days away.
Consumer expert Trae Bodge breaks down how to tell whether a deal is
Oct 3 21 min
Mideast Military Buildup, School Choice Tax Break & Music Meets Politics - Friday, October 02, 2026
The news to know for Friday, October 02, 2026!
We'll tell you how many more troops are now on their way to the Middle East.
And what new details are emerging in the C
The news to know for Thursday, October 01, 2026!
We're talking about heroic actions that helped stop an attack on board a passenger flight, saving everyone on board.
Oct 1 14 min
U.S. Exits Iraq, Flood Risk Grows & 50-State Torch Relay - Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, September 30, 2026!
We'll tell you about the formal end of the deadliest U.S. war of the 21st century, and why there are concerns about
Sep 30 14 min
Marines Under Attack, Cornell Case Reopened & MLB Playoffs - Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, September 29, 2026!
We'll tell you about a previously undisclosed Iranian attack that injured eight U.S. Marines.
Also, why prosecutors
Sep 29 15 min
Air Base Security Scare, Gov't Ad Blitz & VMAs Highlights - Monday, September 28, 2026
The news to know for Monday, September 28, 2026!
We'll tell you what's known about a terror investigation near an air base that's housing U.S. troops.
And why Preside
Sep 28 15 min
Special Edition: Is Ed Tech Failing Kids?
Technology has become a normal part of school for millions of kids, but is all that ed tech actually helping students learn, or doing more harm than good?
Neuroscientis
Sep 26 42 min
Trump-Xi Friendship, Two Powerful Hurricanes & Macklemore's Next Move - Friday, September 25, 2026
The news to know for Friday, September 25, 2026!
We'll tell you what President Trump's summit with China's leader actually accomplished, and where the two leaders still
Sep 25 15 min
Media Ban Blocked, Dolly Parton Estate Fight & Oktoberfest - Thursday, September 24, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, September 24, 2026!
We'll tell you what's changed in the fight over Trump's White House media ban.
Also, how three world leaders used t
Sep 24 15 min
Trump's Annihilation Threat, AI Rebranded & Viral Iced Coffee Debate - Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, September 23, 2026!
We'll tell you about President Trump's message to world leaders, and the threats that had some people walking out du
Sep 23 15 min
Trump TV Blackout, Northeast Flight Chaos & Fall Equinox - Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, September 22, 2026!
We're talking about the priorities for more than 100 presidents and prime ministers, who are all in the U.S. today.
Sep 22 14 min
ICE-Involved Shooting, Trump's Military Arch & Converse Ad Backlash - Monday, September 21, 2026
The news to know for Monday, September 21, 2026!
We'll tell you what we know so far about the latest shooting involving an ICE officer.
Also, how the U.S. got more co
Sep 21 14 min
Special Edition: Could AI Really Kill Us?
AI "doomsday" warnings have been around for years, but lately, they've started to feel less theoretical.
MIT researcher Dr. Neil Thompson explains how realistic catast
Sep 19 19 min
U.S. War Crime?, Heatwave Holds On & Grades for Grabs - Friday, September 18, 2026
The news to know for Friday, September 18, 2026!
We'll tell you what a new U.N. report says about whether America may have committed a war crime in Iran, and how the Wh
Sep 18 15 min
Fed Raises Rates, AI Oversteps (Again) & Spider-Man Beats Star Wars - Thursday, September 17, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, September 17, 2026!
We'll tell you about the Fed's latest interest rate decision and what President Trump is now threatening to do if the
Sep 17 14 min
Bipartisan Midterm Concerns, News Chopper Crash & Viral Snoopy Cup - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, September 16, 2026!
We'll tell you what's known so far about a deadly news helicopter crash — as details are still coming out.
Also, h
Sep 16 14 min
Trump Rejects AI Warnings, America's First Space Weapon & Macklemore's Tour Exit - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, September 15, 2026!
We're talking about how the world is responding as A.I. giants call for a slowdown — with pushback now coming from Chi
Sep 15 14 min
AI 'Speed Limit', Rising Insurance Costs & Sweeney Ad Backlash - Monday, September 14, 2026
The news to know for Monday, September 14, 2026!
We'll tell you why some of the biggest names in A.I. are calling for a slowdown, while Trump says the U.S. can't afford
Sep 14 15 min
Special Edition: Voting by Mail – What to Know Now
With the November general election less than two months away, and some mail ballots already going out, a legal fight over proposed new mail ballot rules is still playing
Sep 12 18 min
25 Years Since 9/11, Landmark Social Media Laws & 'Revenge Dress' Auction - Friday, September 11, 2026
The news to know for Friday, September 11, 2026!
25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks — we'll tell you how the nation is remembering the thousands of people who died,
Sep 11 15 min
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This is one of my favorite podcasts and I've been listening to it every morning for over 4 years. Say there are many amazing traits to the show, but above all, it’s amazing because of its brevity, positivity, and political neutrality (which is very hard to find in the news)
T dog 133246689995 · Jul 2026
This podcast gives you all the daily news updates you need in a concise manner while keeping it informative and engaging. I listen Monday through Friday & love it!, and recommend the show to any individuals who are current events curious.
jennasweetheart · Apr 2026
I appreciate the fast, fair, fun format of this daily podcast. It helps me start the day in the know with news I can trust.
Librarylady2002 · Mar 2026
I’ve been listening every single day for at least the last 10 years. Erica is super professional and she finds the most important and interesting news to know for her listeners. I love starting my day with her need-to-know spark notes! Keep up the amazing work Erica and team!
Bksgb · Jan 2026
I’ve been a loyal listener for nearly two years. I’ve noticed over the last year the biases have been more apparent in what news stories are selected. And even the inflection in her voice when speaking on certain topics or people. I’ve recently been listening to more Straight Arrow news (also unbiased) which revealed how much underlying biases are present in Erika’s newscast.
Amanda12lea · Aug 2026
I have been listening to this show for many years. So refreshing to find a news channel that was actually fair and gave a report on both sides of whatever argument. However in the last 2years there has been a notable shift to the left. I am an independent- which is why I liked this show because I just want to hear the facts not political opinions. But now I can hear/feel the negative tones and slants towards our current administration- not sure what happened in your content writing- but I would like to hear a more fair approach. I’m just one loyal daily listener so my opinion might not matter in the grand scheme of things- but I am someone who has shared this show with many people. But lately I have had a hard time listening to the episodes. Makes me sad to discontinue listening.
Cwlec2018 · Mar 2026
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