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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!
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The news to know for Tuesday, June 4, 2024! We'll tell you about President Biden's action that might close the southern border immediately. Also, there was another dramatic hearing on Capitol Hill, this time involving Dr. Anthony Fauci, and a heatwave is set to impact millions of Americans this week. Plus, there is new promising data about a melano…
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The news to know for Monday, June 3, 2024! We'll tell you what former President Trump has to say about his upcoming sentencing and how he'd deal with a potential prison sentence. Also, the son of a sitting U.S. president is going on trial for the first time: what to expect when Hunter Biden faces a federal court today. And we have Israel's response…
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For the first time in American history, a former U.S. president has been convicted of a crime. Today, you’ll hear from a reporter who was inside the courtroom as “guilty” was read out 34 times. Plus, an expert on elections and democracy helps answer common questions about how this verdict impacts both Donald Trump and the 2024 election moving forwa…
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The news to know for Friday, May 31, 2024! For the first time in American history, a former U.S. president has become a convicted felon. What's next for former President Trump and the 2024 presidential campaign? Plus, ChatGPT may have been used by foreign nations to spread disinformation, and Android devices are getting new upgrades. Also, we'll te…
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The news to know for Thursday, May 30, 2024! We're telling you about the final stage in a historic criminal trial and what could happen once a jury reaches a verdict. Also, researchers say girls are going through puberty younger than ever. Plus, you can now check your computer for a specific malware impacting millions of people; a professional athl…
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The news to know for Wednesday, May 29, 2024! We're talking about two versions of the same story: both sides laid out their final cases in former President Trump's first criminal trial. Also, what's become one of the busiest spring storm seasons in American history keeps pummeling parts of the U.S. Plus, new research could help kids avoid peanut al…
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The news to know for Tuesday, May 28, 2024! We'll tell you about a massive tornado outbreak that ripped across more than a dozen states over the weekend. Also, we're talking about some of the hurdles Americans faced as Memorial Day travel broke records. Plus, a video game maker and social media giant are being sued over a shooting; backlash is grow…
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Americans lost more than $2.7 billion to imposter scams in 2023. While we’d all like to think we would never fall for something like this, the truth is, anyone can, including someone who now talks about money for a living. I’m speaking with Katie Gatti Tassin, better known online as “Money with Katie." Her podcast is “The Money with Katie Show” and…
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The news to know for Friday, May 24, 2024! We'll tell you what you need to know this Memorial Day weekend, from the events to the weather to the travel forecast. Also, a Supreme Court decision could impact future voting maps around the country. Plus, new legal action may change how you buy tickets to concerts and sporting events; a new era looks to…
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The news to know for Thursday, May 23, 2024! We're telling you about the European countries pushing for a long-term solution in the Middle East and why the U.S. disagrees. Also, why former President Trump is claiming President Biden tried to kill him and what the FBI has to say about it. And from birds to cows to humans: we're talking about a secon…
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The news to know for Wednesday, May 22, 2024! We're talking about a devastating tornado outbreak that ripped through the middle of the United States. Also, former President Trump decided whether he'll testify in his first criminal trial, and we'll tell you how his court case seems to have impacted his fundraising. Plus, a plan to try to lower gas p…
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The news to know for Tuesday, May 21, 2024! We'll tell you why the leaders of both Hamas and Israel could face arrest warrants and what it could mean for the future of the war in Gaza. Also, it was another dramatic day at former President Trump's criminal trial as the defense takes over. Plus, what's at stake in four states' primary elections today…
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The news to know for Monday, May 20, 2024! We're telling you about a helicopter crash that might mean a major power shift in the Middle East, what's being called a new low for lawmakers in the U.S. Congress, and where severe storms are in the forecast today. Plus, Sean 'Diddy' Combs responded to a shocking surveillance video; America's first Black …
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Studies show more people than ever are getting professional treatment for their mental health. And yet – when Americans are asked to rate how good their mental health is, the scores are at all-time lows. Why is this happening and what can we do about it? Today, during Mental Health Awareness Month, I’m joined by licensed therapist Emma McAdam. She …
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The news to know for Friday, May 17, 2024! We're talking about Israel's controversial plans for Gaza and how the U.S. is now helping the Palestinians who live there. Also, we'll tell you why President Biden used his executive power to keep Republicans from hearing an interview he gave to a special counsel and what's next in former President Trump's…
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The news to know for Thursday, May 16, 2024! The stage is set for this year's presidential debates. We'll tell you how President Biden and former President Trump seem to be taunting each other. Also, this could be an especially bad year for air quality in the United States, with fires burning across both the northern and southern borders. Plus, upg…
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The news to know for Wednesday, May 15, 2024! We'll tell you what happened when former President Trump's team grilled a top witness in his hush money trial. Also, a growing trade war with China: how the U.S. has raised the stakes. Plus, why a top dating platform is saying sorry, what new features Google is making with artificial intelligence, and h…
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The news to know for Tuesday, May 14, 2024! We'll tell you what former President Trump's ex-personal lawyer said on the witness stand about his old boss. Also, the man at the center of the pandemic meme stock craze is back, and so are his followers. They're determined to upset the stock market again. Plus, we'll explain the largest changes in more …
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The news to know for Monday, May 13, 2024! We'll tell you what a new report from the U.S. State Department found about Israel's actions in Gaza. And the next key witness is ready to take the stand in former President Trump's criminal trial. Also, the northern lights were visible to millions of Americans over the weekend. Plus, there is chaos at a f…
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We’ve been regularly covering key developments in the war in Gaza and the protests happening on college campuses here in the U.S. Today, we’re taking a closer look at what the protesters really want, and why the issue isn’t as black and white as it’s often made out to be. My guest is Isaac Saul, the founder of the independent, nonpartisan politics …
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The news to know for Friday, May 10, 2024! We'll tell you what happened when former President Trump's team questioned a top witness in his criminal trial. Also, how Israel's prime minister is responding to one of the worst setbacks ever in Israeli-American relations. Plus, another cyberattack is disrupting patient care at a major hospital system, A…
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The news to know for Thursday, May 9, 2024! We're telling you about President Biden's most direct warning to Israel since the war in Gaza began. Also, it was another tense day on Capitol Hill. American school leaders were grilled, and a congresswoman got booed on the House floor. Plus, we'll explain the debate about fluoride in the drinking water, …
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The news to know for Wednesday, May 8, 2024! We're telling you about a key witness in former President Trump's criminal trial: what adult film actress Stormy Daniels said on the stand. Also, President Biden gave a speech about antisemitism as his administration paused an aid shipment to Israel. Plus, TikTok is defending itself against a potential b…
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The news to know for Tuesday, May 7, 2024! We're talking about a tornado outbreak in the plains and the threat that's sticking around today. Also, Israel began its controversial invasion of southern Gaza, and American universities are doing more to control crowds protesting the Gaza war. Plus, Boeing is facing fresh scrutiny over missed inspections…
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The news to know for Monday, May 6, 2024! We're telling you about more tense confrontations on college campuses, including one that has gone viral. Also, major tornadoes are possible today. Plus, we'll talk about the Air Force plan for AI-powered fighter jets, how much it now costs to own a pet, and one of the most dramatic finishes in Kentucky Der…
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If you’re like me, you shop online a lot. But here’s the thing: there aren’t many rules that popular online marketplaces like Amazon must follow when it comes to the products they sell, so you may be taking more of a risk than you realize when you buy. Technology writer Stacey Higginbotham, who has been covering the tech world for 20 years, found t…
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