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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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14 min
Jun 4, 2026
Rare Iran Rebuke, Fortune 500 Shakeup & $200K+ NBA Tickets - Thursday, June 4, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, June 4, 2026! We'll tell you about a rare defeat for President Trump in the U.S. House, basically condemning the war in Iran, and why some Pentagon staffers are raising concerns about a certain new hire. Also, a former congressman already convicted of fraud is under investigation again — this time it has to do with a prediction market. Plus, where controversial statues are reappearing around the U.S., how Amazon has dethroned Walmart at the top of the Fortune 500, and what to know about the NBA Finals and their ticket prices. 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: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/NEWSWORTHY and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

15 min
Jun 3, 2026
Key Primary Results, Trump's Intel Pick & Summer Jobs - Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, June 3, 2026! We have early takeaways from the biggest primary night of the midterms so far. And some of the most intense fighting in the Middle East since the Iran ceasefire began. Also, President Trump's unconventional pick to lead agencies like the CIA. Plus, promising new research on a shot to help stop skin cancer from coming back, the way hackers used Meta's own A.I. chatbot to break into high-profile Instagram accounts, and why a well-known journalist was just fired from CBS News. 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: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/NEWSWORTHY and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

15 min
Jun 2, 2026
Six States Vote, Quarantine Update & Serena Returns - Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, June 2, 2026! What to know about primaries in six states today and how they'll help shape the political landscape heading into November. And what happened with the so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund." Also: a handful of Americans are finally able to go home — two months after they might have been exposed to hantavirus on a cruise. We'll tell you the rules for them now. Plus: reports raise new questions over military promotions, which A.I. company leap-frogged OpenAI on the way to the stock market, and big announcements from both Serena Williams and Taylor Swift. 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: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/NEWSWORTHY and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
Jun 1, 2026
Dueling Protests, 'Unprecedented' Cancer Drug & YouTubers Conquer Hollywood - Monday, June 1, 2026

The news to know for Monday, June 1, 2026! We're talking about violent clashes outside an immigration facility — what prompted them and how local authorities are now cracking down. Also, the U.N. Security Council's emergency meeting today over a growing war in the Middle East that's not in Iran. Plus, how a new pill could become a game changer for multiple kinds of cancer, why artists are now bailing on a celebration for America's birthday, and which hit movie pulled off something that hasn't been done in 44 years. 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: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/NEWSWORTHY and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

26 min
May 30, 2026
Special Edition: Big Benefits of Small Talk– Is it a Lost Art?

We're talking to each other less — literally saying fewer words out loud each day. New research shows this shift started even before the pandemic. Dr. Valeria Pfeifer explains what the data reveals, why small everyday conversations may matter more than we realize, and how this could connect to loneliness, trust, and polarization. Then, communication expert Matt Abrahams from Stanford shares practical ways to feel more confident in conversation — from everyday small talk to high-stakes presentations.   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: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]

14 min
May 29, 2026
Troops' Phones Tracked, Blue Origin Rocket Explodes & Anthropic is MVP - Friday, May 29, 2026

The news to know for Friday, May 29, 2026! We'll tell you about a possible breakthrough in Iran peace talks. And how Pentagon officials say American service members' phones could be putting them in danger. Also, the first inflation report since the Federal Reserve's leadership change. Plus, President Trump's portrait could end up on Americans' money, why the company behind Claude is now worth more than the maker of Chat GPT, and the phenomenon known as "Manhattanhenge" is happening today — how you can see it, no matter where you live.   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: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 28, 2026
Military Stockpiles Shrinking, Trump's Ebola Plan & AI Stock Traders - Thursday, May 28, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, May 28, 2026! We'll tell you what a new report found about America's weapons stockpiles during the Iran War. And why protests are happening both inside and outside an ICE facility. Also, the unusual plan to keep potential Ebola cases from reaching the U.S. Plus, the moment former First Lady Jill Biden worried her husband was having a stroke, the way A.I. is now spending money and trading stocks — even without any humans signing off, and who has it easier in Hollywood: older women, or talking animals? We'll get into the data. 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: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

13 min
May 27, 2026
Trump's Midterm Wins, Historic Heatwave & Team USA Roster - Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, May 27, 2026! We'll tell you about another Republican race that seems to have been shaped by President Trump, and why this one is making some GOP leaders nervous. Also, the White House's new plan to crack down on leaks to the media. And there's another dangerous hazmat situation, this time in Washington State. Plus, a historic heat wave impacting popular summer travel destinations, NASA's new blueprints for a long-term base on the moon, and excitement building for the World Cup — who made Team USA's roster, and who got snubbed. 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: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

15 min
May 26, 2026
U.S. Troops Threatened, SoCal Chemical Crisis & Pope's AI Warning - Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, May 26, 2026! What to know about new U.S. strikes on Iran, even as officials say they're closing in on a deal to end the war. Also, we'll tell you where Ebola screenings in the U.S. will begin as a worsening epidemic overseas raises questions ahead of the World Cup. And powerful storms could impact the country all week. Plus, the issue Pope Leo is making a defining focus of his time as Pope, Stephen Colbert's surprise return to public TV, and the history-making finish at the greatest spectacle in racing. 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: Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

26 min
May 23, 2026
Special Edition: 'Molly' as Medicine? Psychedelics, PTSD & One Veteran's Journey

When no other treatment made a meaningful difference for his severe PTSD, Marine Corps veteran Scott Rush turned to a promising, yet unconventional, option: MDMA-assisted therapy. We first spoke with him five years ago after he took part in a study using the psychedelic drug, so on this Memorial Day weekend, we're checking back in to hear how he's doing now, and why he says that experience changed the course of his life. Then, we talked with Dr. Jennifer Mitchell, the lead scientist from that same study, about where the science stands today, what concerns remain, and what to make of new efforts to speed up the research.   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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]

14 min
May 22, 2026
Trump vs. GOP, Democrats' Blame Game & Spotify's Ticket Perk - Friday, May 22, 2026

The news to know for Friday, May 22, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump facing new backlash — this time from his own party. And how Democrats, trying to figure out what went wrong in 2024, are now also in the middle of a political fight with other Dems. Plus: the biggest event to honor fallen service members during this Memorial Day weekend, the deal social media companies are making with school districts, and how Spotify's new program might save you a seat at your favorite artist's next concert. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

15 min
May 21, 2026
U.S. Indicts Cuba's Castro, Bipartisan Housing Bill & The Last 'Late Show' - Thursday, May 21, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, May 21, 2026! What to know about landmark criminal charges against the former president of Cuba, and why the U.S. is now taking action over something that happened decades ago. Also, a bipartisan effort to address American housing costs. And another key health task force getting an overhaul. Plus: the Memorial Day weekend travel forecast, the new policy limiting how well Harvard students can do in classes, and the final bow for Stephen Colbert and The Late Show. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 20, 2026
Deal Ends Trump Audits, New Quarantine Orders & Graduation Speakers Booed - Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, May 20, 2026! We're talking about the latest deadline to either end the Iran war — or escalate it. And the new deal for the U.S. government to clear all past tax audits involving pretty much every Trump family member. Also, wildfires, tornadoes, and record-breaking heat all impacting Americans this week. And the rare order to now forcibly quarantine passengers who were exposed to Hantavirus on a cruise ship. Plus, the top takeaways from several big primary elections, which state is now banning prediction markets, and how college graduates are vocally opposing A.I. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 19, 2026
Teenagers Attack Mosque, Midterm Super Tuesday & $10K Treasure Hunt - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, May 19, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump says he called off a major round of attacks against Iran, and what's known so far about a shooting at a California mosque. Also, how an unusual new government fund could end up sending taxpayer money to President Trump's political allies. Plus, the races to watch in six state primaries today, the verdict in a trial that pitted Elon Musk against OpenAI, and the hunt for ten thousand dollars hidden somewhere in San Francisco. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 18, 2026
'Clock is Ticking', Voting Rights Rallies & Pocket Watch Frenzy - Monday, May 18, 2026

The news to know for Monday, May 18, 2026! We're talking about President Trump's latest warning for Iran as investigators believe the conflict is inspiring attacks and terror plots beyond the Middle East. Also, a political upset that seems to show, once again, how much sway Trump still has with the G.O.P. Plus, where Americans could face another tornado outbreak today, why the busiest U.S. passenger rail service had to shut down, and how Americans are tipping, depending on where they live. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

21 min
May 15, 2026
Special Edition: Hantavirus Explained – What's the Risk?

We're releasing this episode a day early to help answer some of the biggest questions about the rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship. As passengers return to their home countries, including the U.S., epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina explains what makes this virus unique, how experts are working to contain it, and what her level of concern is right now for the general public. Plus, what would change her assessment, why experts are waiting until next week to breathe a little easier, and much more.   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: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]

14 min
May 15, 2026
Cuba Energy Crisis, More A's with AI & Hairstyles by Dads - Friday, May 15, 2026

The news to know for Friday, May 15, 2026! We have the takeaways from President Trump's meeting with his Chinese counterpart.  And Cuba is running out of fuel — what the U.S. is demanding before helping to solve the energy crisis. Also, who's in and who's out at America's top immigration agencies. Plus, where an unusual primary election is happening this weekend, what impact A.I. is having on the number of "A" grades at American colleges, and how girl dads are bonding over beers and bobby pins.   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: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 14, 2026
Xi Warns Trump, Kids' 'Reading Recession' & Historic Halftime Show - Thursday, May 14, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, May 14, 2026! What to know about a warning from China's leader at a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, and what's expected to happen next. Also, a surprise decision in a murder case that captured national attention. Plus, a cutback in Army training, new findings about American kids' reading scores, and fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters may want to start saving up — we'll explain. 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: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 13, 2026
High-Stakes China Visit, 'Slinging Margaritas' Drama & Speediest Deliveries - Wednesday, May 13, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, May 13, 2026! We're previewing the high-stakes summit between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart — set to cover everything from the Iran war to tariffs to A.I. Also, why the nation's top drug regulator is stepping down. And how the FBI's leader and a Democratic senator got into a personal clash over each other's drinking habits. Plus, remembering a trailblazer in the NBA, breaking down higher costs from the latest inflation report, and watching an actor follow in the footsteps of his famous character. 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: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 12, 2026
Ceasefire on 'Life Support', Doctors: Protect Kids' Play & Google's AI Warning - Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, May 12, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump says the truce with Iran is now on "life support" and what he's talking about doing next. Also, an effort to monitor Hantavirus across several countries and multiple American states. Plus, another heat wave could break records today, top pediatricians are calling for kids and teens to play more at school, and what to expect at the world's biggest film festival. 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: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 11, 2026
Cruise Passengers Isolated, Cabinet Secretary's Reality Show & World Cup Performers - Monday, May 11, 2026

The news to know for Monday, May 11, 2026! We're talking about an American cruise passenger who has tested positive for Hantavirus, and what's happening to other U.S. citizens who were evacuated from the ship at the center of a deadly outbreak. Also, could conflict in the Middle East start up again? What President Trump is now saying that has changed from a couple of weeks ago. Plus — hundreds of secret U.F.O. files going back 80 years have now been unveiled, a member of President Trump's Cabinet is starring in a new reality show, and who will be headlining the World Cup's opening ceremonies. 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: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

22 min
May 9, 2026
Special Edition: Modern Motherhood & Making Room for Joy

The day before Mother's Day, we're looking at the mixed emotions many moms feel: love, gratitude… and exhaustion. Dr. Corinne Low, a Wharton professor and author of Having It All, explains what the data shows about the pressures of modern motherhood — from how much time parents spend with kids today compared to decades ago, to the invisible work many moms still carry. Plus, how families can think differently about outsourcing help, and how even overwhelmed moms can make sure joy is still on the to-do list.   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: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/newsworthy and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout! Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]

14 min
May 8, 2026
U.S. Strikes Iran, Tracking Hantavirus & 'Voice for Nature' Turns 100 - Friday, May 08, 2026

The news to know for Friday, May 08, 2026! What to know about some of the most significant back-and-forth strikes between the U.S. and Iran since a ceasefire took hold, and how, despite the attacks, the two countries could be closing in on a deal. Also, the new steps underway to contain a cruise ship's deadly virus outbreak, and track anyone who may have been exposed after passengers left for places all around the world. Plus, how a cyberattack impacted thousands of schools just ahead of finals, how the world is celebrating the 100th birthday of a man known as the "Voice for Nature," and your annual reminder ahead of Mother's Day. 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: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/newsworthy and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout! Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 7, 2026
'War-Ending Deal?, Feds Fight Gun Law & NeeDohs Craze - Thursday, May 07, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, May 07, 2026! What to know about President Trump warning Iran before expressing hope of a compromise that could come as soon as today. Also, the 13-year-old gun law that's pitting Colorado against the Federal Government. And the FDA's reversal when it comes to flavored vapes. Plus, a farewell to one of the most important figures in media history, a new settlement bringing payouts to millions of iPhone owners, and are NeeDohs the new Labubus? We'll explain the hype behind the latest viral toy. 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: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/newsworthy and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout! Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 6, 2026
'Project Freedom' Paused, Late-Spring Snowstorm & Rolling Stones' New Era - Wednesday, May 06, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, May 06, 2026! We'll tell you about progress from America's short-lived "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz and why it's now on hold. Also, why Republicans now want to put a billion public dollars into the White House ballroom project that President Trump promised wouldn't cost taxpayers a dime. And what the latest election results say about Trump's current sway over the G.O.P. Plus, what could become the biggest snowstorm of the year for Colorado, new concern over infant formula that's now being recalled, and how a rock band is still creating, experimenting, and releasing new music 64 years into their career. 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: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/newsworthy and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout! Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 5, 2026
Middle East Truce Over?, AI vs. ER Docs & Cinco de Mayo - Tuesday, May 05, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, May 05, 2026! We're talking about the U.S. and Iran trading attacks, and whether this means a wider war could be coming. Also, a shootout near the White House, and another Election Day — this time for a couple of states in the Midwest. Plus, the real-world test that pitted doctors up against A.I., a settlement that finally put an end to an epic Hollywood feud, and today's deals and discounts as Cinco de Mayo falls on Taco Tuesday. 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: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/newsworthy and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout! Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
May 4, 2026
Plan for Stranded Ships, Spirit Shuts Down & School Phone Ban Study - Monday, May 04, 2026

The news to know for Monday, May 04, 2026! What to know about President Trump's new operation to "guide" ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and his reaction to Iran's latest peace proposal. Also, why the U.S. is pulling thousands of American troops from Germany. And the sudden airline shutdown that's left thousands of people stranded around the country. Plus, new study results about the impact of school cellphone bans, what was different about the Kentucky Derby winner that made history, and which new movie kicked off the summer movie season with a big win. 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: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/newsworthy and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout! Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

24 min
May 2, 2026
Special Edition: Political Violence & Division- Can We Come Together?

How did American politics get so polarized, and how worried should we be about more political violence? Political scientist Lily Mason explains what most Americans actually believe, why threats and harassment are rising, and what can make divisions worse or better — from national rhetoric to local politics.   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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. Get Hiya's best selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]

14 min
May 1, 2026
Historic Shutdown Ends, Third Surgeon General Pick & Last-Place Runners - Friday, May 1, 2026

The news to know for Friday, May 1, 2026! What to know about the bill that has finally ended the longest-ever shutdown of the Homeland Security department. And the rare statement from Iran's new Supreme Leader. Also, why President Trump pulled his controversial Surgeon General pick, and who he decided to nominate instead. Plus, another wave of protests promised in all 50 states today, an urgent warning about popular food and drink containers, and get ready for what's known as the most exciting two minutes in sports — happening this weekend. 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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. Get Hiya's best selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
Apr 30, 2026
Historic Voting Rights Ruling, Pentagon vs. Lawmakers & Infant Formula Safety - Thursday, April 30, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, April 30, 2026! What to know about a new Supreme Court ruling that weakens a Civil Rights-era voting law and what it means for upcoming elections. Also, new numbers detail the cost of war in Iran, as lawmakers grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the first time since the conflict started. Plus, the results are out from a federal review of infant formula safety, why Uber is becoming more like Expedia, and how just a two-week detox from your phone's social media could actually change 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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. Get Hiya's best selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
Apr 29, 2026
Comey Indicted (Again), Google-Pentagon Deal & Office Jobs Trendy? - Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, April 29, 2026! We'll tell you why charges have been brought against the former head of the FBI again. And how the U.S. Supreme Court is wading into the issue of immigration today. Also, the humor, history, and hints at the future included in King Charles' speech to Congress. Plus, what's included in Google's controversial new deal with the Pentagon, why a major broadcast network is facing new scrutiny from the FCC, and what's behind a new social media trend highlighting the ins and outs of the 9 to 5. 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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. Get Hiya's best selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
Apr 28, 2026
Political Violence Escalating, Trumps vs. Kimmel & Disney Songs Reimagined - Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, April 28, 2026! We'll bring you new details about what prosecutors say was a third assassination attempt on President Trump, and how the White House is responding to criticism and conspiracy theories as political violence hits a three-decade high. Also, why the First Lady is now calling Jimmy Kimmel a "coward" and what he's saying back. Plus, how Kid Rock went from waving — to riding — in a military helicopter, which kind of content Spotify is bringing to its app through a major new partnership, and why a man who has never played football was chosen for the NFL. 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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. Get Hiya's best selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
Apr 27, 2026
Third Assassination Attempt?, Texas Tornadoes & Battle of Billionaires - Monday, April 27, 2026

The news to know for Monday, April 27, 2026! What we know so far about the gunfire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner — from the suspected gunman and who he apparently targeted, to what security measures were (or weren't) in place. Also, from tornadoes to wildfires — how and where severe weather is impacting parts of the country. Plus: rare, high-profile plans for King Charles' visit to Washington, a trial pitting two of the most powerful tech leaders against each other, and two history-making moments: one at a marathon, the other at the movies. 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: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. Get Hiya's best selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

5 min
Apr 26, 2026
Insider Exclusive (preview) – Your Questions Answered

What goes into making our daily news podcast? In this preview of an Insiders-only bonus episode, Erica shares a behind-the-scenes look at how The NewsWorthy comes together, including how stories are chosen. This is just a portion of a longer episode where she answers more listener questions on everything from her overnight production schedule to her personal podcast preferences. To hear the full episode, become an Insider! Start your free trial and get immediate access at https://www.thenewsworthy.com/insider Thanks for listening!

16 min
Apr 25, 2026
Special Edition: Prediction Markets – Promise & Pitfalls

People are now betting on everything from elections to the weather through so-called prediction markets.   So, are they a powerful new way to understand what's coming next, or another form of gambling with serious risks?   Fortune's Jeff John Roberts explains how these platforms work, why some news organizations are partnering with them, and what makes them different from traditional betting.   Plus, the potential upsides, the risks, and why lawmakers and the courts are starting to take notice. </di

14 min
Apr 24, 2026
Standoff at Sea, Soldier Arrested Over Polymarket & Sidewalk Pep Talks - Friday, April 24, 2026

The news to know for Friday, April 24, 2026! We'll tell you about an intensifying standoff at the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump says, "Don't rush me." Also, why an American soldier who helped capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro was just arrested. And what it means now that the Federal Government has reclassified medical marijuana. Plus, an unusual and potentially awkward White House Correspondents' Dinner, a deal to cut at least some prescription drug prices, and country music's biggest party — now with popular rock, electric, and rap artists in the mix. 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: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today   Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to Birc

14 min
Apr 23, 2026
Navy Secretary Fired, Wildfires Grip Southeast & NFL Draft Begins - Thursday, April 23, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, April 23, 2026! We'll tell you how the ceasefire with Iran — that was just extended — is already being put to the test, just as another top U.S. Military leader is out of a job. Also, what Health Secretary R.F.K. Jr. said when asked whether he was responsible for America's largest measles outbreak in decades. And why the CDC won't publish a study about COVID-19 vaccines. Plus, where Americans are evacuating from dangerous wildfires, what a top prediction market did about politicians betting on their own elections, and why the top prospect in tonight's NFL draft won't be there. 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: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today   Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 20% off sitewide!   To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to <a class="c-link" href= "mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer" data-stringify-link= "mailto:[email protected]" data-sk="tooltip_parent" a

14 min
Apr 22, 2026
Iran Truce Extended, Low-Tech Learning & Happy Earth Day - Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, April 22, 2026! What to know about a last-minute extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire: how it changed from what President Trump had said just hours earlier, and why there are still questions about what comes next. Also, for the third time this month, a member of the U.S. House decided to step down. We'll explain. And what the new nominee for Fed Chair had to say about A.I., interest rates, and independence — all at yesterday's confirmation hearing. Plus, why the military's vaccine requirements are changing, what's being called a drastic measure to limit students' screen time, and how to get in on today's ticket drop for the World Cup. (The tournament will be here in the U.S. in just 50 days.) 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: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today   Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to <a href= "http://BirchLiving.com/newsworthy" target="_blank" rel= "n

13 min
Apr 21, 2026
Expiring Ceasefire, Mysterious Scientist Deaths & Apple's CEO Swap - Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, April 21, 2026! The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire soon. We'll tell you about the efforts to keep the war from escalating and becoming even more dangerous. Also, what the government is saying about a string of scientists with ties to sensitive projects either dying or disappearing. And why President Trump is now losing his third cabinet member in two months. Plus, another election today that's grabbing national attention, a leadership shakeup at a top American company, and the best time to view one of the best meteor showers of the year. 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: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today   Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 20% off sitewide!<

14 min
Apr 20, 2026
Ships Attacked, Push for Psychedelics & Robots Run Faster - Monday, April 20, 2026

The news to know for Monday, April 20, 2026! We'll tell you about what could be a major escalation in the war with Iran after the weekend's back and forth over the Strait of Hormuz. Also, why the government's surveillance powers are being debated in Congress. Plus, a new effort to loosen restrictions on psychedelic drugs, a new record in running set by a robot, and the unofficial marijuana holiday that has even sober people going after some perks.   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: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today   Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 20% off sitewide!   To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libs

27 min
Apr 18, 2026
Special Edition: Everything More Expensive? Here's Why & How to Save

Gas prices have gone up, and it's impacting everyday costs across the board. First, Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy explains why this is happening and what it could mean in the weeks ahead. Then, consumer and money-saving expert Andrea Woroch shares surprisingly specific, practical ways to save right now on everything from gas and groceries to travel and monthly bills.   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: Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy today to explore Rosetta Stone and choose the language that's right for you. Gainbridge, let your money work for you. To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]

14 min
Apr 17, 2026
New Ceasefire, 'Pulp Fiction' at the Pentagon & Boomers to Zoomers - Friday, April 17, 2026

The news to know for Friday, April 17, 2026! There's a new ceasefire that just went into effect. We'll tell you what it means for a potential peace deal in Iran. Also, why an ICE agent is facing a rare criminal charge. And where a severe weather outbreak is expected to peak today. Plus, what to know about the new person chosen to lead the nation's top health agency, what a recent Pentagon prayer event had to do with the movie Pulp Fiction, and big-time movie reveals and surprises from Toy Story 5 to Top Gun 3. 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: Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy today to explore Rosetta Stone and choose the language that's right for you. Gainbridge, let your money work for you. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
Apr 16, 2026
Stock Market Record, Another AI Jesus & TIME100 List - Thursday, April 16, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, April 16, 2026! We're talking about the latest efforts to keep Iran peace talks alive. And why the U.S. stock market is now hitting record highs. Also, what a historic verdict against the owner of Ticketmaster could mean for concerts and sporting events. Plus, how one state's special election could have a national impact, reasons for the latest wave of tech and entertainment layoffs, and who made Time Magazine's list of most influential people for 2026.   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: Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy today to explore Rosetta Stone and choose the language that's right for you. And by Gainbridge, let your money work for you. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
Apr 15, 2026
Cost of War, Capitol Hill's #MeToo & Career for Gamers - Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, April 15, 2026! We're talking about what could be round two of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, the sticking points holding up negotiations, and the impact the war has had on the U.S. so far. Also, new allegations in what some are calling the second wave of the #MeToo movement. And where extreme heat could topple hundreds of records. Plus, a few reminders for you on this Tax Day, a possible new feature that could give Meta Smart Glasses facial recognition abilities, and a new recruiting push to get gamers to work for the Federal Government. 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: Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy today to explore Rosetta Stone and choose the language that's right for you. Gainbridge, let your money work for you. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
Apr 14, 2026
U.S. Blocks Iran, Trump vs. Pope Leo & Fluoride Study - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, April 14, 2026! We're talking about a showdown at sea involving the U.S. Military and the effort to get peace talks going again before the cease-fire in Iran expires. Also, what's behind a war of words and images between President Trump and Pope Leo. Plus: the findings from a first-of-its-kind long-term study about fluoride in American drinking water, the earthquake that was felt in at least two states last night, and the new previews for some of the most highly anticipated upcoming movies. 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: Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy today to explore Rosetta Stone and choose the language that's right for you. Gainbridge, let your money work for you. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
Apr 13, 2026
Peace Talks Fail, Artemis II Returns & Tax Refund Boost - Monday, April 13, 2026

The news to know for Monday, April 13, 2026! What to know about President Trump's latest action in Iran now that peace talks have failed. Also, Congress returns from recess with a full agenda and a couple of new controversies. Plus, what the Artemis II astronauts had to say about their return to Earth, how refunds this year have changed from last tax season, and which famous golfer achieved something that hasn't been done in 25 years. 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: Visit https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy today to explore Rosetta Stone and choose the language that's right for you. Gainbridge, let your money work for you. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

19 min
Apr 11, 2026
Special Edition: AI's Impact – Does Anyone Have a Plan?

There's a lot of hype — and fear — about what AI could mean for the future of work and everyday life. So what's actually true? Josh Tyrangiel set out to find answers by talking to top experts across multiple fields, and what he found surprised even him. In this episode, he explains how AI is already changing the workplace, the key factor that could determine how disruptive it becomes, and what powerful leaders are (and aren't) doing right now. Plus, we discuss the conflicts of interest shaping the conversation and the role all of us can play to shape AI's future impact on society.   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: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/NEWSWORTHY Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]

14 min
Apr 10, 2026
High-Stakes Peace Talks, First Lady's Epstein Message & Artemis II Returns - Friday, April 10, 2026

The news to know for Friday, April 10, 2026! We'll tell you about upcoming peace talks between the U.S. and Iran and how the fragile ceasefire is holding up. Also: a rare public service announcement from First Lady Melania Trump — what she said about Jeffrey Epstein, and what she wants Congress to do next. Plus, the final day of the historic Artemis II moon mission, a new report about how and when American women are having babies, and the star-studded Coachella Music Festival — available to watch from your couch. 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: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/NEWSWORTHY Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

14 min
Apr 9, 2026
Ceasefire in Doubt, Deluge in Hawaii & AI Industry Reckoning? - Thursday, April 9, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, April 9, 2026! We'll explain some of the confusion about the ceasefire that temporarily ended fighting in Iran, and why the U.S. is now being accused of violating the deal. Also, how some of President Trump's war rhetoric is facing bipartisan backlash. And where a major storm is threatening one of America's prime vacation spots. Plus: which White House cabinet member is starting a podcast, why a new A.I. model is being called a cybersecurity "reckoning," and what to expect from the biggest golf event of the year. 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: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/NEWSWORTHY Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]

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Apr 8, 2026
Last-Minute Ceasefire, ICE Shooting & UK Bans Ye - Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The news to know for Wednesday, April 8, 2026! We're talking about a temporary truce the U.S. and Iran reached just hours before President Trump could have carried out his threat to kill an entire civilization. But the threat isn't over yet — for Iran or the U.S. Also, all about ICE's latest controversial arrests — one led to a shooting, another involves the wife of an Army sergeant — and hundreds more have stemmed from TSA officers. Plus, the impact of rising fuel prices on air travel, who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress, and another special "first" for the Artemis II crew. 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: For a limited time, Home Chef is offering my listeners 50% OFF and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! Go to HomeChef.com/NEWSWORTHY Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping and 365-day returns. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]