The NewsWorthy
Erica Mandy
Erica Mandy
The day's news made fast, fair and fun – in 10 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 fun twist). Join the thousands of people already listening each weekday!
11h ago
The news to know for Friday, December 19, 2025! We'll tell you how the manhunt for a mass shooter finally ended, and how investigators now say he kept killing while they were searching for him. Also: why a judge has now been convicted of a felony in an immigration case. And how the Trump administration is effectively ending transgender care for minors. Plus: historic changes to America's marijuana rules, a conclusion to the years-long TikTok saga, and which college football teams are competing this weekend for a chance at playoff glory. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 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: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com ! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
1d ago
The news to know for Thursday, December 18, 2025! What to know about President Trump's primetime address to the nation last night—how he rates his first year back in office, and why some say it was the wrong message. Also, why the U.S. is now suing the U.S. Virgin Islands, who is donating to the so-called Trump Accounts this time, and what a new version of history at the White House shows. Plus: what it could mean now that federal funding has been cut to the American Academy of Pediatrics, why the Academy Awards will look very different in a few years, and how music can be like food for your brain. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 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: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
2d ago
The news to know for Wednesday, December 17, 2025! We'll tell you about the latest escalation from the U.S. that could be a step toward war with Venezuela. Also, the most powerful aide in the White House is sharing her blunt views on President Trump's first year. Plus, what Americans are being told to watch out for this flu season, why workers in their 40s are going back to school, and how more social media is moving from smartphones to TVs. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 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: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com ! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
3d ago
The news to know for Tuesday, December 16, 2025! We're talking about the timeline leading up to the murders of a famous Hollywood director and his wife, and why President Trump is now facing backlash over his response. Also: a manhunt for a mass shooter, a potential terror attack that was prevented, and a community forced to evacuate. Plus, why the government is seeking more tech expertise, what happens to Roomba vacuums now that their maker has filed for bankruptcy, and how a Christmas tradition broke a record in the nation's capital. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 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: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Find gifts so good you'll want to keep them with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
4d ago
The news to know for Monday, December 15, 2025! Unfortunately, we have to tell you about multiple tragedies, from mass shootings to targeted attacks. And some stories of heroism that have emerged from the horror. Also, what's in the latest batch of "Epstein Files" and how it involves some of the most prominent men in politics, entertainment, and business. Plus: where a cold snap could break temperature records today, how much it could cost to attend a World Cup game in the U.S., and who just made history by winning the most prestigious prize in college football. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 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: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/NEWSWORTHY and using code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. Find gifts so good you'll want to keep them with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
6d ago
We're taking a look back at the biggest tech stories of 2025, from surprising breakthroughs to the moments that didn't live up to the hype. Tech Brew Ride Home host Brian McCullough joins us to break down the year's top trends, and what these shifts could mean for 2026. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 10-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: Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com ! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
Dec 12
The news to know for Friday, December 12, 2025! We'll tell you how Americans played a role in the dramatic rescue of this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner, just as the U.S. targets the country she's from. Also, senators just blocked dueling plans that could affect how much millions of Americans pay for health insurance. And what to know about President Trump's latest AI order. Plus: a major Hollywood deal that could change how Disney characters show up in AI videos, who Time magazine just named Person of the Year, and a woman's surprising "thank you" notes to the law enforcement officer who arrested her. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 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: Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com ! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
Dec 11
The news to know for Thursday, December 11, 2025! We're talking about a major escalation in the Caribbean, as the U.S. military is now targeting Venezuela's largest revenue source with a forceful takeover. Also, catastrophic floods in the Pacific Northwest that are only expected to get worse. And the latest interest rate decision after a divisive vote from the Federal Reserve. Plus: a growing baby formula recall, new restrictions on foreign tourists, and the World Cup match that's already stirring controversy. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 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: Shop my favorite pajamas at SKIMS.com ! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
