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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, te...
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Special Edition: 'Molly' as Medicine? Psychedelics, PTSD & One Veteran's Journey
When no other treatment made a meaningful difference for his severe PTSD, Marine Corps veteran Scott Rush turned to a promising, yet unconventional, o...
Trump vs. GOP, Democrats' Blame Game & Spotify's Ticket Perk - Friday, May 22, 2026
The news to know for Friday, May 22, 2026!
We'll tell you about President Trump facing new backlash — this time from his own party.
And ho...
U.S. Indicts Cuba's Castro, Bipartisan Housing Bill & The Last 'Late Show' - Thursday, May 21, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, May 21, 2026!
What to know about landmark criminal charges against the former president of Cuba, and why the U.S....
Deal Ends Trump Audits, New Quarantine Orders & Graduation Speakers Booed - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, May 20, 2026!
We're talking about the latest deadline to either end the Iran war — or escalate it.
And the...
Teenagers Attack Mosque, Midterm Super Tuesday & $10K Treasure Hunt - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, May 19, 2026!
We'll tell you why President Trump says he called off a major round of attacks against Iran, and wha...
'Clock is Ticking', Voting Rights Rallies & Pocket Watch Frenzy - Monday, May 18, 2026
The news to know for Monday, May 18, 2026!
We're talking about President Trump's latest warning for Iran as investigators believe the conflict i...
Special Edition: Hantavirus Explained – What's the Risk?
We're releasing this episode a day early to help answer some of the biggest questions about the rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship.
Cuba Energy Crisis, More A's with AI & Hairstyles by Dads - Friday, May 15, 2026
The news to know for Friday, May 15, 2026!
We have the takeaways from President Trump's meeting with his Chinese counterpart.
And Cuba is...
Xi Warns Trump, Kids' 'Reading Recession' & Historic Halftime Show - Thursday, May 14, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, May 14, 2026!
What to know about a warning from China's leader at a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, and...
High-Stakes China Visit, 'Slinging Margaritas' Drama & Speediest Deliveries - Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, May 13, 2026!
We're previewing the high-stakes summit between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart — set...
Ceasefire on 'Life Support', Doctors: Protect Kids' Play & Google's AI Warning - Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, May 12, 2026!
We'll tell you why President Trump says the truce with Iran is now on "life support" and what he's t...
Cruise Passengers Isolated, Cabinet Secretary's Reality Show & World Cup Performers - Monday, May 11, 2026
The news to know for Monday, May 11, 2026!
We're talking about an American cruise passenger who has tested positive for Hantavirus, and what's h...
Special Edition: Modern Motherhood & Making Room for Joy
The day before Mother's Day, we're looking at the mixed emotions many moms feel: love, gratitude… and exhaustion.
Dr. Corinne Low, a Wh...
U.S. Strikes Iran, Tracking Hantavirus & 'Voice for Nature' Turns 100 - Friday, May 08, 2026
The news to know for Friday, May 08, 2026!
What to know about some of the most significant back-and-forth strikes between the U.S. and Iran sin...
'War-Ending Deal?, Feds Fight Gun Law & NeeDohs Craze - Thursday, May 07, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, May 07, 2026!
What to know about President Trump warning Iran before expressing hope of a compromise that could...
'Project Freedom' Paused, Late-Spring Snowstorm & Rolling Stones' New Era - Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, May 06, 2026!
We'll tell you about progress from America's short-lived "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz...
Middle East Truce Over?, AI vs. ER Docs & Cinco de Mayo - Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, May 05, 2026!
We're talking about the U.S. and Iran trading attacks, and whether this means a wider war could be c...
Plan for Stranded Ships, Spirit Shuts Down & School Phone Ban Study - Monday, May 04, 2026
The news to know for Monday, May 04, 2026!
What to know about President Trump's new operation to "guide" ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and his...
Special Edition: Political Violence & Division- Can We Come Together?
How did American politics get so polarized, and how worried should we be about more political violence?
Political scientist Lily Mason...
Historic Shutdown Ends, Third Surgeon General Pick & Last-Place Runners - Friday, May 1, 2026
The news to know for Friday, May 1, 2026!
What to know about the bill that has finally ended the longest-ever shutdown of the Homeland Security...
Historic Voting Rights Ruling, Pentagon vs. Lawmakers & Infant Formula Safety - Thursday, April 30, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, April 30, 2026!
What to know about a new Supreme Court ruling that weakens a Civil Rights-era voting law and what...
Comey Indicted (Again), Google-Pentagon Deal & Office Jobs Trendy? - Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, April 29, 2026!
We'll tell you why charges have been brought against the former head of the FBI again.
An...
Political Violence Escalating, Trumps vs. Kimmel & Disney Songs Reimagined - Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, April 28, 2026!
We'll bring you new details about what prosecutors say was a third assassination attempt on Presi...
Third Assassination Attempt?, Texas Tornadoes & Battle of Billionaires - Monday, April 27, 2026
The news to know for Monday, April 27, 2026!
What we know so far about the gunfire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner — from the suspecte...
Insider Exclusive (preview) – Your Questions Answered
What goes into making our daily news podcast?
In this preview of an Insiders-only bonus episode, Erica shares a behind-the-scenes look...
Special Edition: Prediction Markets – Promise & Pitfalls
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Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri...
Standoff at Sea, Soldier Arrested Over Polymarket & Sidewalk Pep Talks - Friday, April 24, 2026
The news to know for Friday, April 24, 2026!
We'll tell you about an intensifying standoff at the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump says, "Do...
Navy Secretary Fired, Wildfires Grip Southeast & NFL Draft Begins - Thursday, April 23, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, April 23, 2026!
We'll tell you how the ceasefire with Iran — that was just extended — is already being put to the...
Iran Truce Extended, Low-Tech Learning & Happy Earth Day - Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, April 22, 2026!
What to know about a last-minute extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire: how it changed from what...
Expiring Ceasefire, Mysterious Scientist Deaths & Apple's CEO Swap - Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, April 21, 2026!
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is set to expire soon. We'll tell you about the efforts t...
Ships Attacked, Push for Psychedelics & Robots Run Faster - Monday, April 20, 2026
The news to know for Monday, April 20, 2026!
We'll tell you about what could be a major escalation in the war with Iran after the weeke...
Special Edition: Everything More Expensive? Here's Why & How to Save
Gas prices have gone up, and it's impacting everyday costs across the board.
First, Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy explains why this is ha...
New Ceasefire, 'Pulp Fiction' at the Pentagon & Boomers to Zoomers - Friday, April 17, 2026
The news to know for Friday, April 17, 2026!
There's a new ceasefire that just went into effect. We'll tell you what it means for a potential pe...
Stock Market Record, Another AI Jesus & TIME100 List - Thursday, April 16, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, April 16, 2026!
We're talking about the latest efforts to keep Iran peace talks alive.
And why the U.S. sto...
Cost of War, Capitol Hill's #MeToo & Career for Gamers - Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The news to know for Wednesday, April 15, 2026!
We're talking about what could be round two of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, the sticki...
U.S. Blocks Iran, Trump vs. Pope Leo & Fluoride Study - Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The news to know for Tuesday, April 14, 2026!
We're talking about a showdown at sea involving the U.S. Military and the effort to get peace talk...
Peace Talks Fail, Artemis II Returns & Tax Refund Boost - Monday, April 13, 2026
The news to know for Monday, April 13, 2026!
What to know about President Trump's latest action in Iran now that peace talks have failed.
...
Special Edition: AI's Impact – Does Anyone Have a Plan?
There's a lot of hype — and fear — about what AI could mean for the future of work and everyday life.
So what's actually true? Josh Tyr...
High-Stakes Peace Talks, First Lady's Epstein Message & Artemis II Returns - Friday, April 10, 2026
The news to know for Friday, April 10, 2026!
We'll tell you about upcoming peace talks between the U.S. and Iran and how the fragile ceasefire i...
Ceasefire in Doubt, Deluge in Hawaii & AI Industry Reckoning? - Thursday, April 9, 2026
The news to know for Thursday, April 9, 2026!
We'll explain some of the confusion about the ceasefire that temporarily ended fighting in Iran, a...