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The NewsWorthy

by 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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Latest episodes

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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

Trump's Cash Promise, AI Doomsday? & First Foldable iPhone - Thursday, September 10, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, September 10, 2026! We'll tell you what President Trump promised at the first-ever Republican midterm convention, and which Democrat made

Sep 10
14 min

Canadian Products Banned, AI's Math Breakthrough & NFL Season Begins - Wednesday, September 9, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, September 9, 2026! We'll tell you which Canadian products President Trump is now banning from coming to the U.S. Also, where Americans

Sep 9
15 min

Deadly Plane Crash, Gas Prices Hit Record & One-Sec Controversy - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, September 8, 2026! We're talking about a deadly cargo plane crash at Miami's airport, and why it's reigniting a debate about what should b

Sep 8
14 min

Special Edition: Helping Moms Before Crisis

The Lindsay Clancy trial has put maternal mental health back in the national spotlight. Adrienne Griffen, Executive Director of Maternal Mental Health Leadership Allian

Sep 5
27 min

Parties' Midterm Priorities, RIP Gloria Steinem & Personality Genetics - Friday, September 4, 2026

The news to know for Friday, September 4, 2026! We'll tell you why the fight over new mail-in ballot rules is back at the Supreme Court, just as the first ballots are g

Sep 4
15 min

National Voter Fraud Search, Schools Ban AI & NBA's Historic Punishment - Thursday, September 3, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, September 3, 2026! We'll tell you how the Trump Administration is mounting a nationwide search for voter fraud. Also, how Google avoide

Sep 3
14 min

Whistleblower's Warning, Sailors Finally Hit Port & Jobs of the Future - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, September 2, 2026! We'll tell you how the U.S. conflict in Iran has erupted again, and what could come next. Also, could a new postal

Sep 2
14 min

Pentagon's Latest Shakeup, Tupac's Murder Verdict & Messi's Farewell - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, September 1, 2026! We're talking about new signs the war in Iran could last several more months, if not longer. And why another top Amer

Sep 1
15 min

Grand Canyon Flooding, Historic Oil Deal & Mapping the Universe - Monday, August 31, 2026

The news to know for Monday, August 31, 2026! We'll tell you about flash flooding at the Grand Canyon, and update you on the floods that impacted thousands of people in

Aug 31
15 min

Special Edition: The Easier Way to Organize Photos

Most of us take photos to remember the moments that matter, but when thousands of pictures start piling up in our camera rolls, it can start to feel like one more thing t

Aug 29
24 min

Search for Survivors, Beef Price Battle & College Football Returns - Friday, August 28, 2026

The news to know for Friday, August 28, 2026! We'll have the latest on rescue efforts in Nepal and Tibet as a new threat could trigger another major flood. Also, new

Aug 28
14 min

Himalayan Ice Disaster, Meta's Landmark Settlement & NFL Players Backtrack - Thursday, August 27, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, August 27, 2026! We'll tell you about devastating flooding in South Asia, the search for missing people — including American tourists, an

Aug 27
15 min

Dolly Parton's Legacy, Heat Breaks Records & NFL Health Study - Wednesday, August 26, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, August 26, 2026! We'll share the tributes pouring in for country legend Dolly Parton, and how her family has requested fans honor her le

Aug 26
15 min

Mail-In Voting Rules, Mass Visa Revocations & Manhole Mystery - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, August 25, 2026! We'll tell you about a new Supreme Court decision that could change how mail-in ballots are handled — just ahead of the m

Aug 25
14 min

U.S.-Canada Trade War, TikTok Settlement & Robot Olympics - Monday, August 24, 2026

The news to know for Monday, August 24, 2026! We'll tell you about the U.S. gearing up for both a trade war and new economic battles in a physical war, and how both cou

Aug 24
15 min

Special Edition: 'Not In My Backyard' - Backlash Against AI Data Centers

Artificial intelligence may feel like something that lives on our phones or in chatbots, but behind it all is very real infrastructure being built across the country. N

Aug 22
25 min

Terror Plot Stopped, Sailors Head Home & IndyCar's D.C. Takeover - Friday, August 21, 2026

The news to know for Friday, August 21, 2026! We'll tell you what's next for the thousands of sailors who have already broken the record for the longest stretch at sea.

Aug 21
14 min

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What listeners say

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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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