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**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!

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Election Results, Stock Market Rally & Country Music Milestone - Wednesday, August 05, 2026 Aug 05, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, August 05, 2026!

We'll bring you the takeaways from yesterday's high-profile primaries, as results are still trickling in.

Also, where wildfire danger is getting worse, and what caused two fires that leveled communities.

Plus, what was behind a historic rally on Wall Street, how another food may have made hundreds of people sick, and what happens when the children of helicopter parents grow up? They apparently cause a real shift in the workplace.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!

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High-Stakes Primaries, Crowdsourcing Iran Strategies & Myspace Comeback - Tuesday, August 04, 2026 Aug 04, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, August 04, 2026!

We'll tell you about key elections in five states today, including what some are calling the highest-stakes Democratic primary of the 2026 midterms.

Also: a new milestone in America's largest-ever Cyclospora outbreak.

And the one-page order that changed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's confirmation fight.

Plus: why President Trump is criticizing Big Oil, which pop star is stepping out of the spotlight, and shouldn't you start picking your top eight? What we know about the return of MySpace.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!

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Good Samaritans Fight Back, Western Wildfires & Hollywood's Historic Weekend - Monday, August 03, 2026 Aug 03, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, August 03, 2026!

What to know about fresh uncertainty in the Middle East as the Iran war once again shifts from the battlefield to the negotiating table.

Also, why thousands of migrant children could soon have to face a complicated legal system without lawyers.

And where wildfires are now driving thousands of Americans from their homes.

Plus, new controversies over the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, growing costs for parents this back-to-school season, and a historic weekend at both the box office and the baseball diamond.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!

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Special Edition: Dr. AI Chatbot? What to Know Before You Ask Aug 01, 2026

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More people are turning to AI chatbots with health questions, and they're getting quick, confident answers. But how much should you actually trust what AI tells you?

In this episode, we hear from two doctors about whether AI can really help patients become more informed, and when you definitely still need a human doctor.

You'll hear from both Dr. Matthew Callstrom from Mayo Clinic and Dr. Celine Gounder from CBS News and KFF Health News.

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Extreme Heat, Water Systems Warning & Star-Studded Movie Lost - Friday, July 31, 2026 Jul 31, 2026

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The news to know for Friday, July 31, 2026!

We'll tell you where temperatures could be as high as 120 degrees this weekend, as millions of Americans face heat alerts.

Also, how the conflict with Iran may be reaching American communities in a new way.

And why one of President Trump's cabinet picks is having a hard time winning over his own party.

Plus, who's now getting recruited to replace immigrant truck drivers, why Netflix could be on the hook for a lost movie starring Nicolas Cage, and how "The Odyssey" is adapting to one of the biggest ticket rushes in recent history.

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Fauci Faces Congress, Dramatic Ocean Rescue & Lollapalooza From Home - Thursday, July 30, 2026 Jul 30, 2026

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The news to know for Thursday, July 30, 2026!

And the controversy involving Dr. Anthony Fauci is far from over. We'll tell you about the accusations, insults, and deflections at an intense hearing on Capitol Hill.

Also, the U.S. Military's latest attacks as the war in the Middle East widens once again.

Plus, what's next in President Trump's Washington, D.C. makeover, why some of the biggest names in A.I. want to find a way to stop themselves, and how to watch one of the most popular music festivals from home.

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Saudis Join War, National Blood Crisis & NFL Countdown Begins - Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Jul 29, 2026

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The news to know for Wednesday, July 29, 2026!

We'll tell you about another escalation in the Middle East, as American, Saudi, and Iranian forces all launch new strikes.

Also, another surge in the immigration crackdown, with more children and their sponsors being arrested.

Plus, why the Red Cross is now offering gift cards for blood donations, how artificial intelligence is being used in job interviews, and the countdown to football season that starts now.

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Pentagon Relabels Casualties, Fauci Diaries & YouTube-Peacock Bundle - Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Jul 28, 2026

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The news to know for Tuesday, July 28, 2026!

We'll tell you why the Pentagon is changing how it classifies some American troops killed or wounded in the Iran War.

And what a new report found about the impact of those deadly U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats.

Also, how intense heat is pushing parts of the U.S. power grid to the brink, and what's being done about it.

Plus, the extreme wildfires now creating their own dangerous weather in Europe, what Dr. Anthony Fauci apparently wrote privately during the COVID-19 pandemic, and why some of the world's biggest tech companies are teaming up to protect A.I. — from A.I.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!

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Seattle Center Shooting, Platner Replaced & Rookie Beats Superstar - Monday, July 27, 2026 Jul 27, 2026

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The news to know for Monday, July 27, 2026!

What to know about two deadly attacks over the weekend, both at crowded public events.

And why President Trump has paused strikes against Iran once again.

Also, which four states have now been added to the Cyclospora outbreak.

Plus, the details of a long-awaited new bridge opening after years of work, where LeBron James has decided to play next, and how TikTok is now trying to be more like Amazon.

Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!

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Special Edition: Travel Deals, Holiday Flights & Booking Myths Jul 25, 2026

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It may still be summer, but if you're planning to travel for the winter holidays, it may already be time to start looking.

Travel expert Katy Nastro from Going joins us to explain where travelers may still find late-summer or early-fall deals, when to book holiday flights, and the smartest moves to make before prices climb even more.

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