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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).
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- Today14 min
Dems Widen Lead, Clearing Death Row & OpenAI's New Promises - Friday, November 06, 2026
The news to know for Friday, November 06, 2026! We'll tell you about Democrats adding to their midterm wins and which races are still too close to call. Also, how President Trump is trying to make his mark on the White House permanent. And why California's governor is making an unprecedented break with the death penalty. Plus, a new criminal verdict against a famous Hollywood star, how LIV Golf went from threatening the PGA Tour to shutting down, and which iconic toys are being enshrined for generations to come. 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 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- Yesterday15 min
Democrats' To-Do List, GOP Reacts & Year of the Heist - Thursday, November 05, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, November 05, 2026! We'll tell you about some of the midterm results still coming in. And what Democrats are already planning to do with their new control of Congress. Also, why Wall Street rallied after the election, even after an initial selloff, and how prediction markets stacked up against the polls. Plus, why hundreds of people were forced off a cruise ship that was supposed to be their home, why 2026 is being called "the year of the heist," and the holiday favorites returning to popular coffee shops. 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 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 2 days ago15 min
Power Shift: Dems Take Congress, History is Made & Markets React - Wednesday, November 04, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, November 04, 2026! The political landscape in America is looking a lot different this morning. We'll tell you how Democrats flipped control of Congress and pulled off some of the night's biggest upsets in states like Texas, Kansas, Iowa, South Carolina, and Maine. We'll also share some of the historic firsts from election night, and how Wall Street is reacting. Plus, the Election Day messages from Sesame Street that went viral. We also have other news to know, from why President Trump will end billions of dollars in military aid to Israel, to where Americans are cleaning up from deadly flooding, to how CVS is breaking up its health care empire. 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 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 3 days ago15 min
Election Day: Issues, Predictions, Weather & More - Tuesday, November 03, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, November 03, 2026! Election Day is finally here, meaning this is the last chance for candidates to fight for votes. We'll bring you the final arguments from the biggest battles around the country. And tell you why this election may end up being fought legally, all the way up to the Supreme Court. Also, some of the biggest issues on the ballots that could shape everything from taxes to abortion to future elections. Plus, where some storms could disrupt voting today. And some other news, from how hackers are targeting supermarket freezers to why a 20-year-old album is just now reaching number one. 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 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 4 days ago14 min
Unlikely Endorsement, Oil Giants Reap Billions & Celebrity Costume Controversy - Monday, November 02, 2026
The news to know for Monday, November 2, 2026! In the final sprint before the midterm election, we'll tell you who's showing up for their party, and who's breaking ranks. Also, how a massive storm that's already brought dangerous flooding to parts of the U.S. could impact millions more Americans. Plus, the path of a space telescope that's falling back to Earth, some of the Halloween costumes that went viral — for better or worse, and the athletes who made history across more than one sport. 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 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod Give the gift of quality this holiday season. Download the Quince app or go to Quince.com. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 6 days ago26 min
Special Edition: The Science of Being Scared
Why do some people love being scared, while others want nothing to do with horror? Psychologist Dr. Coltan Scrivner explains why fear can sometimes feel good, what makes haunted houses and scary movies so appealing, and how morbid curiosity may even help some people cope with real-world uncertainty. Plus, what parents should know about scary play and how much fear is too much for kids. 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. 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
- 1 weeks ago14 min
Trump's Strategy Shift, Biggest Crypto Heist & Halloween Forecast - Friday, October 30, 2026
The news to know for Friday, October 30, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump's campaign strategy is changing for the final weekend before the midterms. Also, what's behind a criminal investigation into California's voter rolls. And why another decorated Army general is now out of a job. Plus, what could be the largest crypto heist in history, the rare weather forecast for millions of trick-or-treaters, and a record amount of money raised for good at the New York City Marathon. 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. 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
- 1 weeks ago15 min
Senate Race Scandal, Historic World Series Win & 'Waffle House Index' - Thursday, October 29, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, October 29, 2026! We'll tell you about two presidents' dueling rallies as they make their final pitches to voters. Also, how a top Democratic Senate candidate is being accused of trying to game the system. And what may have caused one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history. Plus, how R.F.K. Jr. is opening the door to peptide injections despite FDA warnings, who just made history at the World Series, and what Waffle House has to do with severe weather forecasts. 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: We've worked out a special deal with Hiya. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. 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
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