The NewsWorthy - Teacher Strike, Moon’s Mobile Network & Google Clips – Wednesday, February 28th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Wednesday, February 28th, 2018!

Today, students in Florida officially go back to class and the teacher strike in West Virginia comes to an end.

Plus: a mobile network on the moon, a virtual computer and Google clips...

 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 - Back to School, New iPhones & Drone Models – Tuesday, February 27th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Tuesday, February 27th, 2018!

Today, student survivors in Florida get ready to go back to school and companies snub the NRA.

Plus: Apple's newest plan for iPhones and AirPods, Michelle Obama's new memoir and drones as supermodels...

 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 - Closing Ceremony, Samsung S9 & Black Panther – Monday, February 26th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Monday, February 26th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the Winter Olympics closing ceremony, including what happened between U.S. and North Korean leaders.

Plus: two new phone launches, more Amazon Go stores and more success for Black Panther

 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 - NRA Speech, FluMist & Best Beaches – Friday, February 23rd, 2018

All the news you need to know for Friday, February 23rd, 2018!

Today: what the head of the NRA has to say about the efforts to change gun laws and Ivanka Trump heads to South Korea for the Winter Olympics.

Plus: FluMist is making a comeback, Airbnb has a new offer, and the world's best beaches.

 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 memory palace - Big Block of Cheese – Bonus episode

The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia, from PRX, a curated network of extraordinary, story-driven shows.

This special episode was originally made for a live episode of The West Wing Weekly. To hear a live version of this story (and the rest of a particularly delightful TWWW episode), visit thewestwingweekly.com

Music

Bay Curious - The Sculpture Wonderland That Once Delighted I-80 Drivers

Anonymous artists once created sculptures made from driftwood and trash at the Emeryville Mudflats.


Reported by Jessica Placzek and Maddie Gobbo. Bay Curious is Olivia Allen-Price, Jessica Placzek, Paul Lancour, Erika Kelly, Ryan Levi and Julia McEvoy. Theme music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.


Ask us a question at BayCurious.org.


Follow Olivia Allen-Price on Twitter @oallenprice.

The NewsWorthy - YouTube Mistake, 5G Network & JUST Water (+ 3QTh with Lisa Greene-Lewis) – Thursday, February 22nd, 2018

All the news you need to know for Thursday, February 22nd, 2018! 

Today: the President's idea for gun laws, YouTube's trending mistake and 5G networks coming to a city near you.

Plus: Snapchat changes and Will Smith's latest company...

 

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. 

 Then, hang out after the news for Three Question Thursday. This week we're talking about the new tax law with Lisa Greene-Lewis, a CPA and the TurboTax Blog Editor.

She has over 15 years experience in tax advice and preparation. Lisa also has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Lisa is passionate about helping customers get all of the tax deductions and credits they deserve so they can keep their hard earned money. Because of her extensive tax knowledge, Lisa has contributed tax articles to local, national, and online publications,  including US News & World Report and Huffington Post. Lisa has also appeared on news broadcast, the Steve Harvey Show, and the Ellen Show.

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