The NewsWorthy

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

Daily News
**The NewsWorthy**

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!

Latest Episodes:

Dueling Town Halls, Europe's Second Wave & West Wing Reunion- Thursday, October 15th, 2020 Oct 15, 2020

Show notes

The news to know for Thursday, October 15th, 2020!

We're talking about:

what President Trump and Joe Biden are doing tonight instead of debating each other, like originally planned, and why it won't be easy for people to watch them both
an international conflict getting uglier
Europe taking new steps to deal with its highest COVID-19 numbers ever
astronauts setting a new record
how Walmart plans to avoid Black Friday crowds this year
the cast of a popular show from the early 2000s reuniting for a good cause

All that and more in just 10 minutes

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned.

This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy

Get your unique referral link here: theNewsWorthy.com/referral

Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Biden, Trump Town Halls Tonight: NBC News, AP, FOX News, CNN

Judge Barrett Hearings Wrap Up: WaPo, The Week, Politico, CNN, WSJ, Economist Analyst

Armenia-Azerbaijan Clashes: AP, Reuters, The Hill, Pompeo Tweet

Europe Highest-Ever COVID Numbers: WSJ, NPR, NY Times, Reuters

Barron Trump Tested Positive for COVID-19: AP, WaPo, Axios, White House

CDC: COVID Spreading Through Small Gatherings: CNN, The Hill, CBS News, CDC

Record-Breaking ISS Flight: Space.com, BBC, AP

No NFL Pro Bowl this Year: Bleacher Report, USA Today, CBS Sports, NFL

SEC Games Postponed: AP, USA Today, ESPN

Walmart Spreading Out Black Friday Deals: AP, NBC News, Reuters, Walmart

West Wing Reunion: CNN, AP, The Guardian

Thing to Know Thursday: Which Generations Make up the American Electorate? Pew, Brookings, Axios, The Hill

Barrett on Landmark Rulings, Top Athletes Test Positive & Moon Agreement- Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 Oct 14, 2020

Show notes

The news to know for Wednesday, October 14th, 2020!

We'll tell you about:

what the latest Supreme Court nominee has said in hearings so far about hot-button issues
how the FBI says Michigan's governor wasn't the only target in a kidnapping plot
two top athletes testing positive for COVID-19
new rules for future moon missions
Apple's lineup of 5G smartphones

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

This episode is brought to you by www.MagicSpoon.com/newsworthy

Get your unique referral link here: theNewsWorthy.com/referral

Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

SCOTUS Nominee Faces Questioning: AP, WaPo, CNN, Reuters, WSJ, NYT on Superprecedent

FBI: Another Governor Kidnapping Discussed: WaPo, AP, Detroit Free Press, Reuters

COVID-19 Antibody Trial Paused: AP, Reuters, NBC News

Census Count Paused: NY Times, WaPo, Reuters, Axios, Census.gov

iPhone 12 Reveal: CNN, The Verge, AP, Apple

NASA's New Moonshot Rules: AP, Axios, Reuters, NASA

NFL to Expand Testing: AP, NFL

Dustin Johnson Tests Positive: CBS Sports, ESPN

Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive: ESPN, AP

Billboard Music Awards: Billboard, ET, Hollywood Reporter

Work Wednesday: Women Leaving the Workforce: The 19th, NY Times, Business Insider, Labor Dept.

Vaccine Setback 2.0, Barrett Faces Grilling & iPhone 12 Launch- Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 Oct 13, 2020

Show notes

The news to know for Tuesday, October 13th, 2020!

We have updates about:

a hold on another vaccine trial and how a different one is getting teenagers involved
the first COVID-19 reinfection in the U.S.
a contentious week of hearings for the Supreme Court nominee
how presidential candidates are spending their final weeks before Election Day
Facebook reversing its policy concerning Holocaust deniers
Amazon Prime Day
the newest iPhone being revealed today

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below...

This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy

Want to advertise/sponsor our show? Please email sales@advertisecast.com for more information.

Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Trial Paused: Stat, Axios, AP

Pfizer to Start Testing Vaccine on Children: AP, Business Insider

First U.S. COVID Reinfection: NPR, Bloomberg, WSJ, The Lancet

SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings Cont'd: AP, NY Times, WSJ, WaPo, CNN

Trump Tests Negative, Holds Rally: AP, Reuters, FOX News, Conley Memo

Biden on the Campaign Trail: AP, WSJ, Columbus Dispatch

GA Early Voting Record Turnout: AP, AJC, NPR

Microsoft Tackles Hacking Operation: CNN, WaPo, Reuters, Microsoft

Facebook to Ban Holocaust Denial Posts: USA Today, WSJ, WaPo, FB, Survey, History from The Atlantic, History.com

New iPhones to be Unveiled: USA Today, The Verge, Reuters, Watch the Livestream

Amazon Prime Day: Amazon, CNN, WSJ, CNBC

Trump Restarts Rallies, Controversial Federal Holiday & 2020 NBA Champs- Monday, October 12th, 2020 Oct 12, 2020

Show notes

The news to know for Monday, October 12th, 2020!

What to know about:

President Trump restarting rallies for the first time since his COVID-19 diagnosis: where he's going and what doctors say about it
Senators grilling Judge Amy Coney Barrett about whether she's right for a job on the Supreme Court
the new 2020 NBA champions
holiday shopping starting early
a lip-syncing skateboarder getting millions of views on TikTok and what happened next

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by HelloFresh.com/80newsworthy

Want to advertise/sponsor our show? Please email sales@advertisecast.com for more information.

Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Trump Rallies this Week: Orlando Sentinel, Axios, The Hill

White House Weekend Event: NY Times, CNN, WaPo

Trump Not Considered Transmission Risk: WSJ, USA Today, Politico, Full Memo

Coronavirus Cases Set Records: CNN, NBC News, NY Times, Johns Hopkins

Judge Amy Coney Barrett Hearings Begin: CBS News, CNBC, FOX News, Axios, Watch Live

Hurricane Delta Impacts: NBC News, Weather Channel, FEMA

Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day: CNN, WSJ, Smithsonian

Lakers Win NBA Championship: CBS News, ESPN, KNBC

Rafael Nadal Wins French Open: CNN, USA Today, WaPo

Iga Swiatek Wins French Open: SI, NY Times, AP

Yelp Labeling Businesses Accused of Racism: Engadget, NPR, Yelp

TikTok Star Gets New Truck: TMZ, NPR, Today, Billboard, TikTok

Monday Monday: Holiday Shopping Starting Early: AP, NBC News

Special Edition: The Race for a Vaccine Oct 10, 2020

Show notes

Today we're talking all about potential COVID-19 vaccines.

We discuss how the vaccine candidates are being evaluated for safety and effectiveness, even in record time, which groups of people are not included in the trials right now, and much more.

This episode is brought to you by Castle Grade.

Be sure to tune-in again each weekday (M-F) for our regular episodes to get quick, unbiased news roundups in 10 minutes!

Want to advertise/sponsor our show? Please email sales@advertisecast.com for more information.

Hurricane to Hit Gulf Coast, Kidnapping Plot Busted & Driverless Taxis Available- Friday, October 9th, 2020 Oct 09, 2020

Show notes

The news to know for Friday, October 9th, 2020!

What to know about:

a hurricane headed for Louisiana: why it could be "take two" for an area still recovering from another big storm
the next presidential debate and why it might not happen
a plot to kidnap Michigan's governor
a ride-hailing service offering fully-autonomous rides with no driver
how the royal family is involved in giving away millions of dollars for the best ideas

Those stories and more in less than 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news and CastleGrade (listen for how to get a discount)

Want to advertise/sponsor our show? Please email sales@advertisecast.com for more information.

Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

LA Preparing for Hurricane Delta: Weather Channel, USA Today, Reuters, AP, NHC, Red Cross

Plot Against Michigan Governor: The Detroit News, AP, NY Times, Reuters, Trump Tweet

Next Presidential Debate Uncertain: AP, WSJ. Politico, Commission on Presidential Debates

Trump Health Update: AP, Reuters, WaPo, Axios, CDC

NFL Reschedules More Games: WaPo, SI, ESPN

Driverless Taxis Open to Public: TechCrunch, Reuters, Ars Technica

Android's New Sound Notifications: The Verge, Engadget, Google

Prince William, David Attenborough's 'Earthshot' Award: AP, CNBC, BBC, Earthshot

Harry, Meghan, Malala Yousafzai Initiative: AP, The Hill, People

H&M Recycling Old Clothes: CNN, Fast Company, H&M

Feel Good Friday: 7-Year-Old Starts Nonprofit: WaPo, People, Cool & Dope

Pence vs. Harris, Wisconsin Outbreak Grows & Scientists Make History - Thursday, October 8th, 2020 Oct 08, 2020

Show notes

The news to know for Thursday, October 8th, 2020!

We're talking about:

highlights from last night's vice-presidential debate
Hurricane Delta: what happened in Mexico and how Louisiana is preparing
a history-making Nobel prize
a new Instagram-like feature coming to Slack
new rules for The Oscars

All that and more in just 10 minutes

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes to read more about our guest or any of the stories mentioned.

This episode is brought to you by www.FunctionofBeauty.com/newsworthy

Want to advertise/sponsor our show? Please email sales@advertisecast.com for more information.

Thanks to The NewsWorthy Insiders! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

VP Debate Recap: WaPo, Politico, WSJ, AP

Trump Returns to Oval Office: Reuters, CBS News, NY Times, Trump Tweet

White House Outbreak: ABC News, WaPo, USA Today, NBC News

COVID-19 Cases Rising in 39 States: USA Today, Johns Hopkins

Wisconsin to Activate Field Hospital: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, AP, Reuters

Hurricane Warning in Louisiana: Weather Channel, CNN, WaPo, AP, NHC

Hottest September on Record: NY Times, NBC News, Reuters

History-Making Nobel Prize in Chemistry: CBS News, AP, NY Times

Facebook Bans Post-Election Political Ads: The Verge, CNBC, Politico, Axios, Facebook

Slack Getting Instagram-like Stories: The Verge, Engadget, 9to5Mac

Drive-In Movies will now Qualify for 2021 Oscars: USA Today, Variety, Deadline

Thing to Know Thursday: What Happens if a Presidential Candidate Dies? AP, WaPo, Vox

VP Debate Preps, Hurricane Delta & WNBA Champs- Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 Oct 07, 2020

Show notes

The news to know for Wednesday, October 7th, 2020!

We'll tell you about:

President Trump's condition as he recovers from COVID-19
the outbreak spreading through the White House
changes in place for tonight's vice-presidential debate
mixed messages regarding relief negotiations
Hurricane Delta closing in on Mexico and threatening the U.S.
how former bandmates are mourning a rock-and-roll legend
the new name for what's now called Eskimo Pies
the winning team of a history-making championship game

Those stories and more in about 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news and CastleGrade (listen for how to get a discount)

Want to advertise/sponsor our show? Please email sales@advertisecast.com for more information.

Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Trump Reports No Symptoms: AP, FOX News, Axios

Facebook, Twitter Block Trump Posts: WaPo, CNBC, BBC, Johns Hopkins

Stephen Miller Tests Positive: Politico, CNN, NBC News

Pentagon Leaders Quarantined: WSJ, AP, ABC News, CNN

Relief Negotiations Stalled: AP, WaPo, WSJ, Politico, Trump Afternoon Tweet, Trump Evening Tweet, Pelosi Statement

Vice Presidential Debate: WaPo, NBC News, Newsweek, Reuters

FDA New Vaccine Guidelines: AP, NBC News, NPR, WSJ, Trump Tweet

Hurricane Delta Intensifies: Weather Channel, USA Today, AP, CNN, NHC

House Panel Releases Big Tech Report: WSJ, CNBC, Engadget, Full Report

Facebook Bans QAnon: The Verge, Axios, AP, Facebook

Instagram Hiding Negative Comments: CBS News, FOX Business, Instagram

Eskimo Pie Name Change: CNN, FOX Business, USA Today, Forbes

Eddie Van Halen Dies: USA Today, Rolling Stone, WaPo, David Lee Roth Post, Sammy Hagar Post

Seattle Storm Wins WNBA Championship: USA Today, CNN, ESPN

Work Wednesday: Americans Taking Fewer Days Off: Axios, Survey

Trump Leaves Hospital, Movie Chain Shut Down & Dream-Shaping Tech- Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 Oct 06, 2020

Show notes

The news to know for Tuesday, October 6th, 2020!

We have updates about:

President Trump's condition and what comes next now that he's out of the hospital
why the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage is back in the spotlight five years later
the NFL cracking down on rule-breakers
a large movie theater chain closing hundreds of locations again
a device that could help control your dreams
this year's National Night Out

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.TheNewsWorthy.com under the section titled 'Episodes' to read more about any of the stories mentioned or see sources below...

This episode is brought to you by www.StitchFix.com/Newsworthy

Want to advertise/sponsor our show? Please email sales@advertisecast.com for more information.

Thanks to The NewsWorthy INSIDERS for your support! Become one here: www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Trump Leaves Hospital: AP, WaPo, WSJ, Reuters, Trump Tweet

Trump Health Update: AP, NPR, Trump Video Tweet

White House Outbreak Spreads: The Hill, Politico, USA Today, Vox, NY Times, CNN

CDC New Indoor Coronavirus Guidance: NY Times, Bloomberg, AP, USA Today, WSJ CDC

Conservative Justices Criticize Gay Marriage Decision: AP, Reuters, CBS News

NFL Cracking Down on COVID-19 Compliance: AP, ESPN, CNN

World Series Tickets on Sale: MLB, ESPN, SI, USA Today

Americans Drinking More: WaPo, NPR, The Hill, JAMA

Movie Theaters Close: NPR, Variety, AP, Axios

Sleeptracker Could Control your Dreams: Business Insider, MIT Media Lab, Livescience, Study

National Night Out: NNO

Trump's Health Status, CA Wildfires Double Record & Tofu Sales Boom- Monday, October 5th, 2020 Oct 05, 2020

Show notes

The news to know for Monday, October 5th, 2020!

What to know about:

President Trump's battle with COVID-19: the extensive medical treatment he's getting and who in his inner circle has also come down with the virus
The Supreme Court's return: which high-profile cases justices will be taking up starting this week
a growing coronavirus outbreak in the NFL
the emoji changing because of the pandemic
a boom in tofu sales

Those stories and more in just 10 minutes!

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com or see sources below to read more about any of the stories mentioned today.

This episode is brought to you by www.Blinkist.com/news

Want to advertise/sponsor our show? Please email sales@advertisecast.com for more information.

Become a NewsWorthy INSIDER! Learn more at www.TheNewsWorthy.com/insider

Sources:

Trump Covid-19 Case, Treatment: WaPo, NY Times, AP, WSJ, Politico

Trump Supporter Drive-By: Axios, Reuters, Vice, Walter Reed Doctor, Trump Video

List of U.S. Officials Infected: Bloomberg, CBS News, NY Times, CNN

Biden Stops Negative Ads: NY Times, CBS News, The Hill, Biden Tweet

CA Wildfires Burn Record 4 Million Acres: AP, Axios, Reuters, NBC News, SF Chronicle, Cal Fire

SCOTUS Returns: AP, Reuters, CNN, NY Times