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The NewsWorthy

Erica Mandy
Super Tuesday
Abortion
Gaza
Housing Market
US Supreme Court
2024 Presidential Race
Biden's Budget Proposal
Nikki Haley
Biden Administration
Real Estate
Mortgage Rates
Covid-19
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed
Tiktok
Ufos
January 6 Committee
Chinese Influence Campaigns
Don't Say Gay Law
Severe Weather
Abortion Access

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, March 24, 2026!

Are there peace talks underway between the U.S. and Iran? Leaders of the two countries are saying very different things. We'll tell you about the potential impact on the war itself and the financial mar... more

The news to know for Monday, March 23, 2026!

What to know about the U.S. and Iran trading serious threats, the furthest known Iranian attack so far in this conflict, and the latest warning for Americans traveling abroad.

Also, why New York's LaGu... more

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As Congress debates the SAVE America Act (a major election bill that could change how Americans register and vote), we break down what's actually in it, and what it could mean in this major election year. Supporters say it's about strengthening elect... more

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The news to know for Friday, March 20, 2026!

We're talking about how much money the Pentagon is now requesting for America's Middle East war effort.

Also: President Trump's message to Israel's leader about energy targets and the joke he told abou... more

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Wren Orey
Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Elections Project
Bipartisan Policy Center
Episode: Special Edition: The Voting Bill Dividing Congress
Kamran Bokhari
Expert on the region, senior director at The New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy and senior fellow at the Middle East Policy Council
The New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy; Middle East Policy Council
Episode: Special Edition: Iran War: Expert Analysis & One American's Escape
Oliver Sims IV
American content creator who was stranded in Doha during the war
Episode: Special Edition: Iran War: Expert Analysis & One American's Escape
Paul Scharre
Executive vice president at Center for a New American Security; author on autonomous weapons and AI in war
Center for a New American Security
Episode: Special Edition: AI in War – Who Sets the Rules?
Andrew Lautz
Director of Tax Policy at the Bipartisan Policy Center
Bipartisan Policy Center
Episode: Special Edition: What's Changed This Tax Season
Dr. Kristina Hook
Expert on Ukrainian-Russian relations and conflict management professor at Kennesaw State University.
Kennesaw State University
Episode: Special Edition: 4 Years of War: How Will Russia's Invasion End?
Nick Schager
An award-winning entertainment critic for The Daily Beast and a member of several major film critics' organizations
The Daily Beast
Episode: Special Edition: What to Watch (or Skip) this Awards Season
Lauren Gibbs
Olympic silver medalist in bobsledding and corporate motivational speaker
Posse Foundation
Episode: Special Edition: Winter Olympics - One Bobsledder's Journey
Dr. Céline Gounder
Editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, physician, infectious disease specialist, and epidemiologist
KFF Health News
Episode: Special Edition: Flu Season & Conflicting Vaccine Recommendations

Host

Erica Mandy
Host and founder of the show, with a background in journalism that emphasizes a balanced perspective in news reporting.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Great news but BORING ADS

    I like the quick format of the show. I feel more informed. However, I had the text of the ads that the host has to read. They make her sound like the silliest, dumbest person. Who likes real mail? No one because it's all junk. Or it's only about underwear, which she must have 400 pairs for how much she talks about it.

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    Unhappy customers 200
    Italya month ago
  • Great neutral news

    I really like how neutral this news is, no hype, just news. I really appreciate that Erica dialed the energy down this year. It was just too much energy so early in the morning for me. Thanks for this news source Erica!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaeMae@
    United States2 months ago
  • Slight Bias

    I’ve been looking for more neutral, unbiased news podcast that offer a quick recap. For the most part I think The Newsworthy does a decent job trying to show both sides but undoubtedly has a bias or slight lean to the left when it comes to some of their interviews and reporting.

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    Golive in...
    United States2 months ago
  • EVERY DAY

    I’ve been listening every single day for at least the last 10 years. Erica is super professional and she finds the most important and interesting news to know for her listeners. I love starting my day with her need-to-know spark notes! Keep up the amazing work Erica and team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bksgb
    United States2 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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    Bike Hop2
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the quick format for getting essential news, valuing the unbiased delivery and insights offered throughout the episodes.
Many find the podcast a crucial part of their morning routine, describing it as an effective tool for staying informed without excessive time commitment.
Some listeners have expressed concerns about potential biases, particularly relating to political content, which could affect overall perceptions of fairness.

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#83
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Special Edition: The Voting Bill Dividing Congress
Q: So, if you could walk us through the version the House has already passed and some of the key requirements.
The House-passed version requires documentary proof of US citizenship to register and a photo ID to vote, with specifics on acceptable documents and the relationship between registration proof and in-person voting, plus rules about mail and online registration.
Special Edition: AI in War – Who Sets the Rules?
Q: What are the main decision points in how AI is used in warfare and who should set those rules?
The core debate is about who sets the rules—military leaders, tech companies, or democratically elected lawmakers—and how to ensure human control while staying competitive; the answer is that governance should be open, democratic, and collaborative across sectors.
Special Edition: AI in War – Who Sets the Rules?
Q: Do you expect the military to use AI in one or both of those ways, despite what they might be saying now?
The Pentagon has signaled caution and today is not pursuing master surveillance or fully autonomous weapons as a default; however, the trajectory suggests these capabilities will evolve, making careful policy and governance essential.
Special Edition: What's Changed This Tax Season
Q: What should taxpayers know about the potential impacts of IRS funding cuts?
IRS funding cuts could lead to slower processing times and potentially longer wait times for assistance, particularly for more complex tax situations.
Special Edition: What's Changed This Tax Season
Q: What are the major changes that Americans should know about as they get their 2025 taxes ready to file?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has larger standard deductions, increased child tax credits, and new deductions for tip income and overtime, which are retroactive as of January 1st, 2025.

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2. Kamran Bokhari
3. Oliver Sims IV
4. Paul Scharre
5. Andrew Lautz
6. Dr. Kristina Hook
7. Nick Schager
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