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The NewsWorthy

Erica Mandy
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
United States
Donald Trump
Winter Olympics
World Cup
Spacex
Hantavirus
Team USA
World Cup 2026
Minnesota
Nancy Guthrie
Trump Administration
Middle East Conflict
Epstein Files
Olympics
One Big Beautiful Bill
Savannah Guthrie
Super Bowl
Jeffrey Epstein

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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Latest Episodes

The news to know for Wednesday, October 14, 2026!

We'll tell you about Cornell University's sweeping new response to sexual assault concerns on campus — from what's now banned, to a change in who will help investigate these cases — and why it's alr... more

The news to know for Tuesday, October 13, 2026!

We'll tell you what the weekend's two major storms left behind, from the Gulf Coast to Southern California.

Also, why President Trump is defending a controversial deal to bring Russian diesel into t... more

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Sick season is getting an early start this year with flu already picking up, COVID still circulating, and RSV likely not far behind.

Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina joins us to break down what the data is showing, what families should know abou... more

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The news to know for Friday, October 09, 2026!

We'll tell you where Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall, and what conditions people in its path can expect.

And how another ICE shooting is escalating an already tense fight between New Yo... more

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Recent Guests

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?
Wren Orey
Director of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Elections Project
Bipartisan Policy Center
Episode: Special Edition: Voting by Mail – What to Know Now
Adrienne Griffen
Executive director of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance and advocate with lived experience
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance
Episode: Special Edition: Helping Moms Before Crisis
Casey von Stein
Certified professional photo organizer, also known as Ms. Freddy
Episode: Special Edition: The Easier Way to Organize Photos
Nicole Turner Lee
Senior fellow at Brookings Institution, director of its Center for Technology Innovation; founder of AI Equity Lab
Brookings Institution
Episode: Special Edition: 'Not In My Backyard' - Backlash Against AI Data Centers
Brittany Wheaton
Founder of Teaching to a Riot, educator with 17 years K-12 experience
Teaching to a Riot
Episode: Special Edition: Rethinking Traditional Classroom Rules & Rewards
Amanda Lotz
Media scholar, author, and consultant
University/Consulting (as described in episode)
Episode: Special Edition: Are We Losing Shared Culture?

Hosts

Lacey Evans
Host associated with The NewsWorthy; fills in and leads portions of episodes.
Erica Mandy
Main host of the show; leads daily news briefings with concise, balanced framing.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • 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 States2 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 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bike Hop2
    United States2 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 States3 months ago
  • More and more Ads

    Use to be a quick news show, now it’s getting longer and longer just to fit all the ads

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Marvelous89
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many appreciate consistency and trustworthiness, with quick sponsor integrations.
Fans highlight usefulness for starting the day informed and prepared.
Some critique rising ad length and perceived left-leaning bias in coverage.
Listeners praise the brief, fast format and neutral tone for a daily briefing.
A few requests for broader global relevance and fewer repetitive sponsorships.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#34
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#174
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#81
Canada/News/Daily News
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#217
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#75
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#198
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Special Edition: Is Ed Tech Failing Kids?
Q: Can you give an example where ed tech genuinely adds value to learning?
Tech can be beneficial when it augments learning in targeted ways, such as simulations that visualize complex concepts (like molecules) or adaptive supports for students still decoding, provided it supplements rather than replaces deep learning and is guided by clear goals.
Special Edition: Is Ed Tech Failing Kids?
Q: What is the big picture takeaway educators and parents should understand about ed tech?
Horvath argues that digital technology, when used as a learning tool, often yields weaker, shallower, and less transferable learning, and he emphasizes the brain's preference for human-mediated learning and the importance of context and transfer.
Special Edition: Could AI Really Kill Us?
Q: What do you want people to know who hear these warnings and are worried about what could happen?
He stresses that the risks are real and deserve serious attention, but urges proactive investment in safety, standards, and monitoring rather than fatalism, and highlights the importance of public engagement and policy action.
Special Edition: Could AI Really Kill Us?
Q: So do you think AI companies can realistically stay on top of safety enough even as they race to build powerful models and as incidents happen?
He expresses doubt about perfection in a fast-moving race but notes that independent evaluators, audits, and safety protocols can improve resilience and control, though regulation and oversight are needed.
Special Edition: Could AI Really Kill Us?
Q: And let's put it on a scale of one to ten, one being it'll never happen and ten being it's inevitable. How do you view that?
He suggests a cautious 5-6 range, acknowledging meaningful danger without conceding inevitability, and emphasizes that the trajectory could be steered with better safeguards and governance.

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

A brisk, single-host-and-co-host news digest that delivers top domestic and international headlines in roughly 15 minutes. Episodes mix fast political updates, tech and business context, health and culture notes, and sponsor reads, all presented with a neutral, concise tone designed for busy listeners who want trustable summaries without sensationalism. Highlights across recent samples include election coverage, policy debates, global developments, and timely human-interest moments, all stitched together with quick analysis and transitions that keep pace while staying approachable. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on balanced framing and brevity, along with occasional guest-free special segments and themed sponsor reads that feel integ... more

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