The NewsWorthy
By Erica Mandy
The day's news made fast, fair and fun – in 10 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 fun twist). Join the thousands of people already listening each weekday!
Episodes (10)
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Special Edition: Big Benefits of Small Talk– Is it a Lost Art?
We're speaking 338 fewer words per day than we did just a year ago—amounting to a 28% drop in spoken words since 2005—according to new research from Dr. Valeria Pfeiffer. This quiet erosion of small talk isn’t just about fewer words; it’s a societal shift driv
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Dueling Protests, 'Unprecedented' Cancer Drug & YouTubers Conquer Hollywood - Monday, June 1, 2026
A new pancreatic cancer drug has stunned the medical world with results so dramatic they're being called 'unprecedented'—patients on the experimental pill lived twice as long as those on standard chemotherapy, with potential applications across multiple cancer
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Six States Vote, Quarantine Update & Serena Returns - Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Six states held pivotal primaries on June 2, 2026, reshaping the political landscape ahead of November, with high-stakes races in California, New Jersey, Iowa, New Mexico, Montana, and South Dakota. In California, a three-way gubernatorial race features former
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Special Edition: World Cup in America — What to Know
The 2026 World Cup, set to be the largest sporting event in history, is arriving in North America with unprecedented scale and controversy. Host Erica Mandi sits down with soccer expert Leander Sharlockens to unpack what makes this tournament different—not jus
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Closely-Watched Primaries, Wall Street's AI Race & NHL Baby Boom - Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The U.S. is in the midst of a high-stakes political and technological crossroads, with four states holding pivotal primaries that could shape the 2028 presidential race. South Carolina’s governor race is drawing national attention as a potential early front-ru
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World Cup Begins, 'I Love the Inflation' & Knicks' Historic Comeback - Thursday, June 11, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with a high-stakes match in Mexico City, marking the first time the tournament spans three nations—Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.—and setting the stage for a global spectacle. Amid the excitement, President Trump declared he 'l
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Iran Strikes Canceled, White House Cage Matches & World's Largest IPO - Friday, June 12, 2026
In a stunning reversal, President Trump called off planned military strikes on Iran just hours before launch, citing progress in peace talks that could prevent Tehran from ever acquiring nuclear weapons. The announcement comes after a week of escalating tensio
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U.S-Iran Peace Deal, UFC at the White House & Knicks Celebrations - Monday, June 15, 2026
The U.S. and Iran have reached a landmark peace deal that halts regional hostilities, lifts naval blockades, and opens the Strait of Hormuz toll-free—marking a dramatic shift in Middle East dynamics. The agreement, set to be signed in Switzerland, includes nuc
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B-52 Bomber Crash, High-Profile Elections & World Cup Upsets - Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A deadly B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base killed all eight crew members, sparking questions about the aging aircraft's safety despite modernization efforts. Meanwhile, President Trump's new Iran deal faces immediate challenges as European allies rem
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White House Attack Plot, SpaceX's AI Bet & Soccer Fans Drink Boston Dry - Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A plot to launch explosive drones over a UFC event outside the White House was thwarted after a 19-year-old suspect confessed, leading to five arrests and 15 criminal charges—though the FBI's premature social media leak sparked tension with the Secret Service.
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