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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, te...
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Fragile Ceasefire Tested, Protein Powder Warning & Paid Menstrual Leave - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, October 15, 2025!
We’ll tell you what lawmakers are now doing as the government shutdown drags on.
And why...
Hostages Freed, Federal Layoffs & Hollywood’s Farewell - Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, October 14, 2025!
We’ll tell you what President Trump is calling a “historic dawn” in the Middle East—and what iss...
Special Edition: Science of Scrolling & How to Stop
Are our phones rewiring our brains?
Americans now spend more than four hours a day on their phones — and check them hundreds of times without ev...
Gaza Deal Approved, Judge Blocks Troop Deployment & Unlikely Friendship - Friday, October 10, 2025
The news to know for Friday, October 10, 2025!
We’ll tell you the latest on the breakthrough in the Middle East—from the expected timeline to th...
Gaza Peace Deal Reached, Arrest in Deadly LA Fire & Billionaire Ronaldo - Thursday, October 9, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, October 9, 2025!
We’ll tell you about a cease-fire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas that’s being...
Shutdown Backpay Threat, AG Bondi Grilled & Gold’s Record Run - Wednesday, October 8, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, October 8, 2025!
What to know about a White House memo that could leave federal workers without back pay after t...
War’s 2-Year Mark, MMR Vaccine Change? & Prime ‘Big Deal’ Days - Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, October 7, 2025!
We’re marking two years since the Hamas terror attack on Israel—and the start of the deadly war i...
Possible Gaza Deal?, NFL Analyst Arrested & McDonald's Monopoly Returns- Monday, October 6, 2025
The news to know for Monday, October 6, 2025!
We'll update you on more attacks in the Middle East, despite new hope for a Gaza ceasefire and wha...
Special Edition: Two Years of War – Israel, Gaza & Searching for Peace
We’re just days away from the two-year mark of the Hamas attack on Israel and the start of the war in Gaza that continues today.
We’re speaking...
Shutdown Fallout, New Abortion Pill & ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Frenzy - Friday, October 3, 2025
The news to know for Friday, October 3, 2025!
We’ll tell you where President Trump is promising to make permanent cuts during this government sh...
Shutdown Stalemate, RIP Jane Goodall & Walmart Revamps Food - Thursday, October 2, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, October 2, 2025!
We’ll update you on the government shutdown that, as of this morning, has no end in sight—and wh...
Gov’t Shuts Down, ‘Warrior Ethos’ Speech & Deepfake Friends - Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, October 1, 2025!
What to know about the government shutdown now in effect as of midnight—and how millions of Ame...
Trump’s Gaza Plan, ‘Mine Baby Mine’ & Farewell Dial-Up - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, September 30, 2025!
We’re talking about President Trump’s new 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza—and which key l...
Weekend Shootings, Troops to Portland & AI Actress Debuts - Monday, September 29, 2025
The news to know for Monday, September 29, 2025!
We have to tell you about two mass shootings—and while they’re not connected, investigators say...
Special Edition: De-Extinction? Dire Wolves, Dodos & What’s Next
Dire wolves are back — and dodos may be next.
Colossal Biosciences is using cutting-edge genetics to revive extinct animals, from Ice Age predat...
Ex-FBI Director Charged, Mysterious Military Meeting & Record Amazon Payout - Friday, September 26, 2025
The news to know for Friday, September 26, 2025!
We’ll tell you why charges have been brought against the former head of the FBI in an unprecede...
ICE Facility Attacked, TikTok Deal & Fat Bear Week - Thursday, September 25, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, September 25, 2025!
We’ll tell you about the deadly shooting at an ICE facility in Texas—and the heightened secur...
Trump vs. UN, Jimmy Kimmel Returns & Robot Umpires - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, September 24, 2025!
We’re talking about President Trump bashing the United Nations—and why he even told some wor...
Trump’s Tylenol Warning, Kimmel Returns & #RaptureTok - Tuesday, September 23, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, September 23, 2025!
What to know about President Trump’s new message to pregnant women about preventing autism—and...
Charlie Kirk’s Memorial, Cyberattack Hits Airports & Cost of American Dream - Monday, September 22, 2025
The news to know for Monday, September 22, 2025!
We’ll tell you about the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, from an especially emotional moment...
Special Edition: Russia’s War, NATO’s Test & America’s Role
It’s been over three and a half years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. But even as headlines shift, the war rages on—with maj...
Trump Threatens Broadcasters, New Vaccine Recs & Nvidia Backs Intel - Friday, September 19, 2025
The news to know for Friday, September 19, 2025!
There’s more reaction on both sides of the decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air—and how it...
Jimmy Kimmel Suspended, Interest Rate Cut & Iconic Toys - Thursday, September 18, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, September 18, 2025!
We’ll tell you why late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has been pulled off the air indefinitely—and...
Shooter’s Confession?, RIP Robert Redford & Fyre Festival Sold - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, September 17, 2025!
We’re talking about new court documents that shed light on a confession and possible motive...
Liberal Groups Crackdown?, Fed Shuffle & Meet iOS 26 - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, September 16, 2025!
What to know about the White House now promising to crack down on certain liberal groups.
Alleged Assassin Arrested, Google’s AI Challenged & ‘The Studio’ Wins Big - Monday, September 15, 2025
The news to know for Monday, September 15, 2025!
We’re talking about the person now in custody for killing Charlie Kirk, and the clues authoriti...
Special Edition: CDC Shake-Up – Trust, Vaccines & Future of Public Health
The CDC is in turmoil after its director was fired and several senior leaders resigned in protest. At the same time, new vaccine guidelines are fuelin...
Shooting Divides Nation, Fed Eyes New Data & Emmy Awards - Friday, September 12, 2025
The news to know for Friday, September 12, 2025!
We’ll bring you the latest on the manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s killer—and how even his death seem...
Charlie Kirk Assassinated, 9/11 Tributes & Historic Payday - Thursday, September 11, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, September 11, 2025!
What’s known so far about the assassination of a conservative activist on a college campus, a...
Israel Strike in Qatar, Kids’ Health Plan & ‘iPhone Air’ - Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, September 10, 2025!
We’re discussing how the war in the Middle East might have expanded with an unprecedented at...
SCOTUS Backs ICE Raids, Murdoch Succession Settled & SNL Shakeup - Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, September 9, 2025!
We’re talking about President Trump’s latest win at the Supreme Court—this time over immigratio...
Historic Immigration Raid, Trump’s ‘Last Warning’ & World’s First Trillionaire? - Monday, September 8, 2025
The news to know for Monday, September 8, 2025!
We’re talking about a historic immigration raid at the site of a major investment project in Geo...
Special Edition: Housing in Crisis? Costs, Challenges, & Changes Ahead
Housing costs have surged in recent years, leaving many Americans wondering: is this a temporary spike or a long-term crisis? In this episode, we brea...
RFK Jr on Defense, RIP Armani & Free Compliments - Friday, September 5, 2025
The news to know for Friday, September 5, 2025!
We’ll tell you about an especially heated hearing on Capitol Hill, as senators from both parties...
Vaccine Showdowns, Gel Nails Toxic? & NFL Season Kickoff - Thursday, September 4, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, September 4, 2025!
We’ll tell you about vaccine battles playing out across the country, which specific state migh...
Trump’s Takeover Ruling, Epstein Accusers Rally & $1.3B Jackpot - Wednesday, September 3, 2025
The news to know for Wednesday, September 3, 2025!
We’re talking about the latest court ruling raising questions about President Trump’s crime c...
Shutdown Fight, New State Laws & Swift’s New Milestone - Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The news to know for Tuesday, September 2, 2025!
We’re talking about the top item on lawmakers’ agendas as they return to the nation’s capital.<...
Special Edition: Work in 2025 – RTO, Rise of ‘Job Hugging’ & Role of AI
From “job hugging” to return-to-office policies and the changing role of artificial intelligence, new trends and expectations are reshaping the modern...
CDC Chaos, Acts of Heroism & Labor Day Weekend - Friday, August 29, 2025
The news to know for Friday, August 29, 2025!
We’ll tell you how other staffers at the CDC are now responding to the firing of the CDC director,...
Catholic School Shooting, CDC Boss Ousted & Camp for Adults - Thursday, August 28, 2025
The news to know for Thursday, August 28, 2025!
We’ll tell you about a tragedy during the first week of classes at a Catholic school, as a mass...