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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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Yesterday · 42 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? Neuroscientist, educator, and author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath makes the case that schools have gone too far with technology. Then, Stanford professor Victor Lee offers a different perspective on when digital tools, including AI, can actually improve learning. 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 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! 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 email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
Friday · 15 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 disagree. Also, how Republicans are using their huge fundraising advantage ahead of the midterms. And what the FDA nominee said when senators pressed her on vaccines and abortion. Plus, why Google is about to send A.I. chips into space, what's next for Macklemore after the fallout with Ed Sheeran, and how thousands of people are starting every day with one woman's morning message. 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 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! 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
Thursday · 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 the U.N. stage to send very different messages about war. Plus, a powerful storm headed for the East Coast, a fight over Dolly Parton's estate that's led to disturbing allegations against her nephew, and how people from Germany to Ohio are celebrating Oktoberfest. 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 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! 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
Wednesday · 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 during his speech at the U.N. And why Trump wants the government to stop using the terms "Artificial Intelligence" and "A.I." Also, what to know about one of the most powerful storms ever seen in the eastern Pacific. Plus, where sea turtle nests showed up for the first time ever, which country star just broke an all-time Billboard record, and why bringing an iced coffee to a job interview might hurt your chances of getting hired. 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 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! 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
Tuesday · 14 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. Also, what caused hundreds of flights to be grounded across the Northeast. And how air traffic control is being modernized with the help of A.I. Plus, why five major TV networks are standing together (even CNN and Fox News), what Paramount had to agree to to get its Warner Bros. merger back on track, and where you can see Star Wars memorabilia and prehistoric cave art all in one place. 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 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! 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
Monday · 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 control in Greenland. And which major news outlets got banned from the White House. Plus, what Ed Sheeran had to say at his first show back without Macklemore, how raising kids has become a financial challenge for multiple generations, and which iconic retailer is making a holiday season comeback. 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 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! 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
September 19 · 19 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 catastrophic AI risks actually are, why concern is growing now, and what recent incidents may tell us about where the technology is headed. Plus, we discuss what it would realistically take to prevent the worst-case scenarios… 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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. 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
September 18 · 15 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 White House is responding. Also, how much time does Congress have to get a handle on artificial intelligence? The so-called "Godfather of A.I." gives his prediction, and it's not long at all. Plus, what RFK Jr. is now saying about vaccines and children's health, where a heat wave is still breaking records just days from the start of fall, and why you can find cheap cheeseburgers all around the country 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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. 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
September 17 · 14 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 there's not a big drop soon. Also, how A.I. models have found more new ways to get around the people keeping them in check. Plus, why the top U.S. airlines are cutting flights, what kinds of new words were added to the dictionary, and how one modern movie just rewrote the box office record books. 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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. 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
September 16 · 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, how election officials in both red and blue states are preparing for possible government interference at the polls. And what could be a new way to help some families pay for childcare. Plus, why Ed Sheeran's entire tour could now be in trouble, how news outlets are interviewing an A.I.-generated actress, and what latest viral product got people lining up before dawn. 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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. 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
September 15 · 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 China, the White House, and Silicon Valley. And why the U.S. says it now has a weapon in space. Also, the Supreme Court's ruling on mail ballots is in, while voters head to the polls in the final primary before the midterms. Plus, what Senator Mitch McConnell said about his return to the Capitol, why a popular concert tour is breaking up over politics, and who won the biggest prizes at last night's Emmy Awards. 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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. 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
September 14 · 15 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 to hit the brakes. Also, why power plants might not have to follow tougher pollution rules. And where measles outbreaks are still growing. Plus, what's behind more shark sightings off the coast of California, why health insurance plans could cost more next year, and who's leading the pack ahead of this year's Emmy Awards. 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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. 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
September 12 · 18 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 out. Wren Orey of the Bipartisan Policy Center explains what the Trump administration's possible changes would do, why election officials are raising concerns about making changes so close to Election Day, and what voters should know if they plan to vote by mail this fall. We also break down common questions about absentee ballots, ballot tracking, deadlines, voter mistakes, and how to make a plan to ensure your vote is counted. 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: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/newsworthy. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
September 11 · 15 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, and the heroes who risked their lives to save others. Also, what the latest Supreme Court decision means for the midterm elections. And could A.I. help develop a biological weapon? Anthropic says it's already seeing warning signs. Plus, what could be the end of the Cyclospora outbreak, how one state's new laws could change kids' experience online, and where an unlikely group of donors helped families with thousands of dollars in school lunch debt. 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: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/newsworthy. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
September 10 · 14 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 a surprise appearance. Also, who could be left out of the next census. And could A.I. pose an existential threat? Some people building it say the risk is very real. Plus, both California and Hawaii are cleaning up major storm damage, the most significant change in the history of the iPhone, and it might be time to dust off your old CD player. 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: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/newsworthy. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
September 9 · 15 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 are voting in another primary election today ahead of the GOP's first-ever midterm convention. Plus, why the head of the Smithsonian is stepping down, who gets credit when A.I. solves a 90-year-old math problem, and what changes fans will notice as the NFL season officially kicks off 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: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/newsworthy. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
September 8 · 14 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 be at the end of more U.S. runways. Also, how much is the Iran War costing Americans? One estimate puts it at more than $100 billion in energy costs alone. Plus, the impact of Hurricane Lowell on Hawaii, how you can get through TSA at the airport without a plane ticket, and why just one second changed the outcome of a college football game this weekend. 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: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/newsworthy. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
September 5 · 27 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 Alliance, explains what people should understand about the range of mental health conditions that can affect parents during pregnancy and postpartum, from depression and anxiety to the much rarer, but more serious, postpartum psychosis. She also shares warning signs families should know, why getting help can still be so difficult, and what support can actually make a difference for new moms, new parents, and the people who love them. 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. See how ElevenAgents can fit into your workflows and help build experiences your customers will love. ElevenLabs.io/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
September 4 · 15 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 going out. And how the midterms are already reshaping what's happening in Congress. Also, the potential impact of three hurricanes now spinning across the Pacific at the same time. Plus, what a massive new study found about the genes behind our personalities, which college football teams are ranked highest before they take the field for the first time, and a 98-year-old who's already planning his next summer reading challenge. 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. See how ElevenAgents can fit into your workflows and help build experiences your customers will love. ElevenLabs.io/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
September 3 · 14 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 avoided a big breakup, and what it will have to change instead. Plus, what the nation's largest school district decided to do about A.I., what's behind one of the most extraordinary punishments in the history of the NBA, and why some clothing brands are encouraging shoppers to buy less. 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. See how ElevenAgents can fit into your workflows and help build experiences your customers will love. ElevenLabs.io/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

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