The NewsWorthy - Trump vs. Bannon, 5G Network & In-N-Out Hot Cocoa – Thursday, January 4th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Thursday, January 4th, 2018! 

Today, the back-and-forth between President Trump and Steve Bannon, a security flaw affecting most computers and no nuclear button exists. 

Plus: 5G coming this year, 'Jeopardy's controversial call and In-N-Out's first new menu item in 15 years.

All that and much more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

The NewsWorthy - Winter Storm, Spotify Lawsuit & Coachella Lineup – Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018

All the news you need to know for Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018! 

Today, we're talking about a winter storm on the East Coast, President Trump saying his nuclear button is "much bigger" than North Korea's, and the $1.6 billion lawsuit against Spotify.

Plus: Carrie Underwood's injury, Matt Lauer's replacement and Coachella's lineup revealed...

All that and much more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

Focus on Africa - African Migrants Told To Leave Israel

Israel gives African migrants three months to leave the country voluntarily or face forcible repatriation or indefinite jail terms. The daily life of a female Zambian UN peacekeeper in the Central African Republic. The Grand Mufti of Egypt proscribes the crypto currency, bitcoin. And exciting new music coming out of Africa in 2018 with DJ Rita Ray.

The NewsWorthy - New Laws, Time’s Up & Starbucks NYE – Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018

All the news you need to know for Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018! 

Happy New Year! Today we're talking about the new state laws starting in 2018, including a boost to the minimum wage and legal marijuana.

Plus: protests in Iran, an announcement from Hollywood A-listers and the Starbucks specialty drink for NYE.

All that and much more in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

Focus on Africa - Kenya Election Watch: Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga

In the last of our special podcast series about Kenya's elections this year, Dickens Olewe covers the twists and turns of the process in a rare interview with former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga. He explained his view that a new political party is needed to take the place of the current political elite, and why he would like to chair a commission of inquiry into alleged police brutality.

The NewsWorthy - Temp Spending Bill, Papa John’s & Toy Hacking – Friday, December 22nd, 2017

All the news you need to know for Friday, December 22nd, 2017! 

  Today we're talking about Congress passing another temporary spending bill and another top White House aide plans to leave in the New Year.

Plus: Papa John's CEO steps down, toys vulnerable to hackers and last-minute holiday deals.

All that and much more - in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

Note: theNewsWorthy's next new episode will be Tuesday, January 2nd. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it! 

The NewsWorthy - Tax Bill Passes, Facebook Job Ads & First Day of Winter – Thursday, December 21st, 2017

All the news you need to know for Thursday, December 21st, 2017! 

  Today we're talking about reactions to the tax bill passing + a one minute breakdown of how it might impact you from a financial expert.

Plus: concerns over job ads on Facebook, Wal-Mart is testing for the future and it's the shortest day of the year. 

All that and much more - in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

The NewsWorthy - Tax Bill, Trump Robot & Lady Gaga – Wednesday, December 20th, 2017

All the news you need to know for Wednesday, December 20th, 2017! 

  Today we're talking about the tax bill moving forward + the hiccup causing the House to vote again today.

Plus: President Trump's robot, Lady Gaga goes to Vegas and how you can order a burger with your face.

All that and much more - in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

The NewsWorthy - Amtrak Train Derailment, UFOs & The Office – Tuesday, December 19th, 2017

All the news you need to know for Tuesday, December 19th, 2017! 

  Today we're talking about the possible cause of a deadly train derailment and a new national security strategy.

Plus: a secret agency to investigate UFOs, a possible revival of The Office and Cheetos popcorn.

All that and much more - in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.

The NewsWorthy - Flights Canceled, Carolina Panthers & Star Wars Wins – Monday, December 18th, 2017

All the news you need to know for Monday, December 18th, 2017! 

 Today we're talking about the hundreds of flights canceled in Atlanta, the tax bill and an NFL team going up for sale.

Plus: a cell phone warning, Facebook confesses and Star Wars wins the box office (again).

 

All that and much more - in less than 10 minutes!

Award-winning broadcast journalist and former TV news reporter Erica Mandy breaks it all down for you. 

For links to all the stories referenced in today's episode, visit https://www.theNewsWorthy.com and click Episodes.