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by Erica Mandy
The day's news made fast, fair and fun – in 15 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always 'gets' both sides. She's a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a friendly twist).
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- Yesterday19 min
Special Edition: Could AI Really Kill Us?
AI "doomsday" warnings have been around for years, but lately, they've started to feel less theoretical. MIT researcher Dr. Neil Thompson explains how realistic catastrophic AI risks actually are, why concern is growing now, and what recent incidents may tell us about where the technology is headed. Plus, we discuss what it would realistically take to prevent the worst-case scenarios… Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 2 days ago15 min
U.S. War Crime?, Heatwave Holds On & Grades for Grabs - Friday, September 18, 2026
The news to know for Friday, September 18, 2026! We'll tell you what a new U.N. report says about whether America may have committed a war crime in Iran, and how the White House is responding. Also, how much time does Congress have to get a handle on artificial intelligence? The so-called "Godfather of A.I." gives his prediction, and it's not long at all. Plus, what RFK Jr. is now saying about vaccines and children's health, where a heat wave is still breaking records just days from the start of fall, and why you can find cheap cheeseburgers all around the country today. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 3 days ago14 min
Fed Raises Rates, AI Oversteps (Again) & Spider-Man Beats Star Wars - Thursday, September 17, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, September 17, 2026! We'll tell you about the Fed's latest interest rate decision and what President Trump is now threatening to do if there's not a big drop soon. Also, how A.I. models have found more new ways to get around the people keeping them in check. Plus, why the top U.S. airlines are cutting flights, what kinds of new words were added to the dictionary, and how one modern movie just rewrote the box office record books. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 4 days ago14 min
Bipartisan Midterm Concerns, News Chopper Crash & Viral Snoopy Cup - Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, September 16, 2026! We'll tell you what's known so far about a deadly news helicopter crash — as details are still coming out. Also, how election officials in both red and blue states are preparing for possible government interference at the polls. And what could be a new way to help some families pay for childcare. Plus, why Ed Sheeran's entire tour could now be in trouble, how news outlets are interviewing an A.I.-generated actress, and what latest viral product got people lining up before dawn. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 5 days ago14 min
Trump Rejects AI Warnings, America's First Space Weapon & Macklemore's Tour Exit - Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, September 15, 2026! We're talking about how the world is responding as A.I. giants call for a slowdown — with pushback now coming from China, the White House, and Silicon Valley. And why the U.S. says it now has a weapon in space. Also, the Supreme Court's ruling on mail ballots is in, while voters head to the polls in the final primary before the midterms. Plus, what Senator Mitch McConnell said about his return to the Capitol, why a popular concert tour is breaking up over politics, and who won the biggest prizes at last night's Emmy Awards. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 6 days ago15 min
AI 'Speed Limit', Rising Insurance Costs & Sweeney Ad Backlash - Monday, September 14, 2026
The news to know for Monday, September 14, 2026! We'll tell you why some of the biggest names in A.I. are calling for a slowdown, while Trump says the U.S. can't afford to hit the brakes. Also, why power plants might not have to follow tougher pollution rules. And where measles outbreaks are still growing. Plus, what's behind more shark sightings off the coast of California, why health insurance plans could cost more next year, and who's leading the pack ahead of this year's Emmy Awards. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 1 weeks ago18 min
Special Edition: Voting by Mail – What to Know Now
With the November general election less than two months away, and some mail ballots already going out, a legal fight over proposed new mail ballot rules is still playing out. Wren Orey of the Bipartisan Policy Center explains what the Trump administration's possible changes would do, why election officials are raising concerns about making changes so close to Election Day, and what voters should know if they plan to vote by mail this fall. We also break down common questions about absentee ballots, ballot tracking, deadlines, voter mistakes, and how to make a plan to ensure your vote is counted. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/newsworthy. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
- 1 weeks ago15 min
25 Years Since 9/11, Landmark Social Media Laws & 'Revenge Dress' Auction - Friday, September 11, 2026
The news to know for Friday, September 11, 2026! 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks — we'll tell you how the nation is remembering the thousands of people who died, and the heroes who risked their lives to save others. Also, what the latest Supreme Court decision means for the midterm elections. And could A.I. help develop a biological weapon? Anthropic says it's already seeing warning signs. Plus, what could be the end of the Cyclospora outbreak, how one state's new laws could change kids' experience online, and where an unlikely group of donors helped families with thousands of dollars in school lunch debt. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/newsworthy. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
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