the NewsWorthy

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!

01/13/26

Minnesota v. ICE, Trans Athletes Reach SCOTUS & Grok's Undressing Scandal - Tuesday, January 13, 2026

The news to know for Tuesday, January 13, 2026! We'll tell you about yet another new video from the deadly shooting involving an ICE agent and why Minnesota is now suing the federal government. Also: why the Trump administration's new action againsRead more

01/12/26

Anti-ICE Protests, Trump's Next Military Action? & Golden Globes Upset - Monday, January 12, 2026

The news to know for Monday, January 12, 2026! We're talking about rising tensions over a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent, and the protests that brought out tens of thousands of people around the country. Also, Iran's deadly crackdown on proRead more

01/10/26

Special Edition: Venezuela, U.S. Power, & What Comes Next

A dramatic U.S. move to arrest Nicolás Maduro has put Venezuela in the global spotlight and raised big questions about power, precedent, and what comes next. In this Special Edition, longtime U.S. diplomat Ambassador Kevin Whitaker — who spent time Read more

01/09/26

Another Federal Agent Shooting, West Wing Remodel? & Golden Globes - Friday, January 9, 2026

The news to know for Friday, January 9, 2026! We'll tell you about another shooting involving federal immigration officers—this time in Portland, Oregon—and how both incidents this week have sparked protests nationwide. Also, what to know about escRead more

01/08/26

Deadly ICE Shooting, 3-Step Venezuela Plan & ChatGPT Health Tab - Thursday, January 8, 2026

The news to know for Thursday, January 8, 2026! What happened when an ICE agent shot an American citizen in Minneapolis, and how it sparked outcry around the country. Also, the Trump administration's new plan for Venezuelan oil. And we'll get intoRead more

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