Podcast
The NewsWorthy
Hosted by Erica Mandy · EN
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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B-52 Bomber Crash, High-Profile Elections & World Cup Upsets - Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Jun 1600:15:02Summary readyThe news to know for Tuesday, June 16, 2026! We'll tell you about the deadly B-52 bomber crash at an American Air Force base, and how President Trump's new deal with Iran is already facing some major tests. Also, the high-profile elections to watch around the country today. Plus, D.C.'s reflecting pool is green again just days after a multimillion-dollar upgrade to turn it blue, another country is moving toward a social media ban for kids, and the biggest upsets so far at the World Cup. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
SummaryU.S-Iran Peace Deal, UFC at the White House & Knicks Celebrations - Monday, June 15, 2026
Jun 1500:15:36Summary readyThe news to know for Monday, June 15, 2026! We're talking about what could be a major breakthrough in the Middle East: what we know about the U.S. and Iran's new deal. Also, highlights from the UFC fights at the White House — in and out of the octagon — as well as celebrations and some chaos after the Knicks' first championship win in half a century. Plus: another batch of UFO files from the Pentagon, an urgent recall of infant formula, and newly minted millionaires, billionaires, and even a trillionaire, thanks to a record-breaking stock market debut. 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: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st. Order RIGHT NOW and save up to $20 at STORYWORTH.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
SummarySpecial Edition: The Summer Kids Actually Need
Jun 1300:27:10Summary readySummer is supposed to feel fun and relaxed, but for many parents, it can also feel like a lot to figure out. Renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour — bestselling author and a leading voice on child and teen development — shares what kids actually need most this summer. She explains what parents can worry about less, how to think about structure, screens, camps, costs, and the "summer slide," and simple ways to make summer meaningful, without the stress or overwhelm. 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: Get 20% off a Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you visit ! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
SummaryIran Strikes Canceled, White House Cage Matches & World's Largest IPO - Friday, June 12, 2026
Jun 1200:15:32Summary readyThe news to know for Friday, June 12, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump's new choice for the top intelligence job, in the face of backlash over his last one. Also, the elaborate preparations for White House Fight Night, as well as the obstacles that have already come up for cities hosting the World Cup. Plus, a severe weather outbreak that's now moving to another part of the U.S., a warning about a dangerous new social media challenge, and how SpaceX has already made history ahead of what's expected to be a record-breaking first day on Wall Street. 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 20% off a Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you visit ! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
SummaryWorld Cup Begins, 'I Love the Inflation' & Knicks' Historic Comeback - Thursday, June 11, 2026
Jun 1100:14:59Summary readyThe news to know for Thursday, June 11, 2026! What to know about the World Cup kicking off today — from American cities bracing for a surge of fans, to the big-name celebrities getting ready to perform. Also, the new numbers are out and prices are rising, and why President Trump says he now "loves the inflation." Plus, a new study splits Americans into nine political groups, Canada is considering a social media ban for kids, and the greatest finals comeback makes this a historic playoff run for the Knicks. 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 20% off a Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you visit ! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
SummaryHigh-Tech Rescue, World Cup Visa Drama & New Sunscreen Option - Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Jun 1000:14:53Summary readyThe news to know for Wednesday, June 10, 2026! We'll tell you how the U.S. military retaliated after an American helicopter was shot down in the Middle East, and what to know about the first-of-its-kind, high-tech operation to rescue the crew. Also, who was chosen for what NASA is calling "one of the most highly complex missions in history." Plus, a new kind of sunscreen approved for the first time in 25 years, a look at Anthropic's most powerful A.I. technology ever released, and a legend's return: what Serena Williams had to say after her first professional tennis match in four years. 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 20% off a Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you visit ! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
SummaryClosely-Watched Primaries, Wall Street's AI Race & NHL Baby Boom - Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Jun 900:14:42Summary readyThe news to know for Tuesday, June 9, 2026! What to know about some of the most talked-about matchups as four more states hold primaries today. Also, why President Trump's new choice for Attorney General could have a tough confirmation battle ahead of him. And where millions of Americans are facing the first major heat wave of the year. Plus, the start of a new chapter for OpenAI, how Apple's Siri is getting an overhaul, and why the two top NHL teams are already celebrating halfway through the Stanley Cup Final. 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 20% off a Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you visit RosettaStone.com/newsworthy! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
SummaryIsrael Defies Trump, Stadium Workers Strike? & Slower Truckers - Monday, June 8, 2026
Jun 800:14:55Summary readyThe news to know for Monday, June 8, 2026! We're talking about a major test for the Israel-Iran ceasefire and how President Trump's call for restraint didn't stop the latest strikes. Also, why President Trump walked out of an interview in the face of questioning. And how good economic news turned into bad stock market news. Plus, a big security crackdown for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, a strike that could impact some of the biggest World Cup games in the U.S., and a trend on busy interstates around the country: truckers driving slower than usual. We'll tell you why. 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 20% off a Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you visit RosettaStone.com/newsworthy! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at https://www.oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
SummarySpecial Edition: World Cup in America — What to Know
Jun 600:18:42Summary readyThe World Cup begins next week, and this time, it's happening across North America. Longtime soccer writer Leander Schaerlaeckens explains what makes this tournament so massive, what it means for soccer in America, and how far the U.S. men's team has come. Plus, we discuss the controversies surrounding the tournament — from high costs to global tensions. Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 10-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: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/NEWSWORTHY and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com
SummarySenate's Vote-a-Rama, Bot Takeover & 'Odyssey' Ticket Madness - Friday, June 5, 2026
Jun 500:14:54Summary readyThe news to know for Friday, June 5, 2026! We'll tell you about U.S. Senators spending the night at the Capitol — what contentious issues are coming up in the so-called Vote-a-Rama, and why it was paused for a moment of celebration. Also, why a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East fell apart in a matter of hours. Plus, President Trump's multi-million dollar push for coal, what new data found about the number of bots vs. humans online, and the movie causing so much demand for tickets — the tech can't keep up. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 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: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/NEWSWORTHY and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com
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