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The NewsWorthy

Erica Mandy
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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 plac... more

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The news to know for Tuesday, November 10, 2026!

We'll explain what's on the Capitol to-do list as Republicans hope to make the most of their final weeks in control of Congress.

Also, what's happening on college campuses? Three new incidents invo... more

The news to know for Monday, November 09, 2026!

We'll tell you about President Trump's new choice for chief of staff, and how his decision could shape the final two years of his presidency.

Also, what's behind a growing push to remove Defense Sec... more

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The 2026 midterms delivered a sweeping shift in political power, but what exactly were voters trying to say?

Kyle Kondik, managing editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, breaks down what surprised him mos... more

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The news to know for Friday, November 06, 2026!

We'll tell you about Democrats adding to their midterm wins and which races are still too close to call.

Also, how President Trump is trying to make his mark on the White House permanent.

And why ... more

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Marshall Shepherd
Regents Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences, former American Meteorological Society president, and weather and climate expert
University of Georgia
Episode: Special Edition: Strongest El Niño in Our Lifetime
Nathan Gonzales
Editor and publisher of Inside Elections, elections analyst for CQ Roll Call
Inside Elections
Episode: Special Edition: The Midterms – Stakes, Strategy & Swing Races
Katelyn Jetelina
Epidemiologist, scientific communicator and adjunct professor at the Yale School of Public Health
Yale School of Public Health
Episode: Special Edition: Sick Season Starts Now
Pete Hegseth
Defense-related guest referenced in discussion about military deployment
Episode: Two Hurricane Threats, Hegseth Takes Blame & ChatGPT Gets Visual - Thursday, October 08, 2026
Sally Yates
Former Deputy U.S. Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice (former)
Episode: 3 Yrs Since Hamas Attack, Political Ads Push Limits & Halloween Costume Trends - Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Trae Bodge
Consumer and money-saving expert specializing in retail, entrepreneurship and smart shopping
Trae Bodge (independent)
Episode: Special Edition: Holiday Shopping Deals Start Now
Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath
Neuroscientist, educator, and New York Times bestselling author
New York Times bestselling author; Speaker and educator
Episode: Special Edition: Is Ed Tech Failing Kids?
Victor Lee
Coastal Family Professor at Stanford Graduate School of Education; AI and data science education expert
Stanford Graduate School of Education
Episode: Special Edition: Is Ed Tech Failing Kids?
Neil Thompson
Director of MIT's FutureTech Research Group and Principal Research Scientist at MIT's CSAIL
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Special Edition: Could AI Really Kill Us?

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Erica Mandy
Veteran journalist

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Left leaning. Not neutral

    Initially started listening to this podcast as it was advertised to be neutral. That was exactly what I was looking for. It was better at meeting that goal before but not so much anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MichaelDV81
    United Statesa month ago
  • Meh

    Fair and unbiased is a stretch…I’m still trying to find it but it’s just not there. I mean Enes Kanter Freedom stood up, raised his arms, landed one step and you make it sound like he was going to storm the court. Nice try.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    crowe0401
    United States3 months ago
  • It’s changed and LESS unbiased

    I’ve been a loyal listener for nearly two years. I’ve noticed over the last year the biases have been more apparent in what news stories are selected. And even the inflection in her voice when speaking on certain topics or people. I’ve recently been listening to more Straight Arrow news (also unbiased) which revealed how much underlying biases are present in Erika’s newscast.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Amanda12lea
    United States3 months ago
  • Zero fact checking - repeats major news without verifying first

    The host, Erica, does not fact check and spreads the many lies in legacy media. It’s unfortunate she is part of the problem. Listen to the news reports that are about a week old and see the lies she is spreading because yet again she does not fact check. Erica Mandy is disgusting.

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    1
    Bike Hop2
    United States3 months ago
  • Over 4 Years Still Love It!

    This is one of my favorite podcasts and I've been listening to it every morning for over 4 years. Say there are many amazing traits to the show, but above all, it’s amazing because of its brevity, positivity, and political neutrality (which is very hard to find in the news)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T dog 133246689995
    United States4 months ago

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A few listeners report playback problems in podcast apps or concerns about changes in the delivery.
Listeners value the concise weekday format as an efficient way to catch up on major headlines.
Some listeners question the political balance, with several describing a perceived leftward slant in coverage or tone.
Many praise Erica Mandy's upbeat, personable delivery and broad selection of stories.
Advertising volume and length are recurring complaints, with some listeners saying they make the briefings feel longer.

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Special Edition: Strongest El Niño in Our Lifetime
Q: What do you think needs to happen to get our environment where it needs to be? What can the average person do to help move this process along if they're concerned about it?
Shepherd says infrastructure and policy should account for current and future climate conditions, including updating stormwater systems and building codes. Individuals can support climate-informed decision-makers and take steps to improve household resilience and reduce their carbon footprint.
Special Edition: Strongest El Niño in Our Lifetime
Q: So we're going to get to the potential impacts across the country, but I first want to establish for people, what is El Nino? Can you give us a simple explanation?
El Niño occurs when waters in the eastern-central Pacific are warmer than normal. The resulting ocean and atmospheric changes affect jet streams, surface temperatures, and weather around the world.
Special Edition: Sick Season Starts Now
Q: Are there interventions beyond vaccines and antivirals that can help, and what approaches may not be helpful?
Jetelina recommends adequate water, sleep and a nutrient-dense diet, while saying cold plunges and vitamin C have not shown meaningful effectiveness for preventing illness. She also advises staying home when sick and masking in crowded indoor spaces.
Special Edition: Sick Season Starts Now
Q: What should families know about the latest COVID vaccine recommendations?
Jetelina says vaccination is especially recommended for children under two, high-risk children and their household contacts, pregnant people, adults over 65 and immunocompromised adults. She says parents should be able to obtain vaccination for healthy children over two if they want it, and adults can generally get an updated vaccine at a pharmacy.
Special Edition: The Midterms – Stakes, Strategy & Swing Races
Q: So, what do you make of that and where do you think people should go to help them figure out who they might want to vote for if they're not sure?
He recommends checking the source documents linked by AI tools, diversifying information sources, and scrutinizing political content because AI-generated media can make candidates appear to say or do things they did not.

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What is The NewsWorthy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekday news briefings bring together major U.S. and international headlines across politics, business, technology, health, weather, sports and entertainment. Veteran journalist Erica Mandy delivers concise, accessible coverage, with recurring themed segments on topics such as work, money and lighter human-interest stories. Occasional special editions feature interviews with subject-matter experts, including conversations about elections and extreme weather. The format pairs a broad roundup of current events with practical context and a conversational, upbeat delivery, making it suited to listeners who want a quick orientation to the day's news rather than extended analysis of a single issue. Coverage is predominantly U.S.-focused, with int... more

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