Author: Erica Mandy

The news to know for Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the Supreme Court decision affecting transgender troops, and what lawmakers will vote on this week to try and end the shutdown.

Plus: the Super Bowl ad you won't see, a new service like Uber and the two ways Netflix just made history.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

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

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by Social Media Marketing World. 

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

Shutdown Latest: NYT, USA Today, AP, CNN, NBC News

 

State of the Union Address: AP, Washington Post

 

Transgender Ban Ruling: CNN, TIME, FOX News

 

Supreme Court's Gun Case: NYT, WSJ

 

Stocks Down: WSJ, CBS News

 

LA Teachers Deal: LA Times

 

BMW Ride Hailing: Reuters, TheDrive

 

Marijuana Ad: USA Today

 

Viacom Buys Pluto.TV: CNBC

 

Oscar Nominations: NYT, The Hollywood Reporter

Netflix Joins Motion Picture Assoc. Of America: Variety

 

The news to know for Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019!

Today, we're talking about a new record at airports during the government shutdown, and why Google faces a record-setting fine.

Plus: Facebook's solar-powered drones and an unexpected Lego figurine.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

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

You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...

Be sure to connect with me at Podcast Movement! It’s today's sponsor, and the world’s largest gathering of new and veteran podcasters. Use code “NEWSWORTHY” for $50 off registration.

 

 

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

Shutdown Record: Reuters, NYT, Washington Post

GoFundMe Campaign: TechCrunch, GoFundMe

 

Davos No-Shows: Reuters, Forbes, BBC

Global Growth: Yahoo Finance, WSJ, AP

 

Presidential Candidates: ABC News, AP, USA Today, WSJ , AP , NYT

 

Google Fine: VentureBeat, ABC News

 

Bitcoin Kiosks: Digital Trends, TechCrunch

 

Solar-Powered Drones: TechCrunch, NetzPolitik

 

Spotify Mute: The Verge

 

Holiday Weekend Box Office: Variety , LA Times

 

RBG Lego Figurine: USA Today, Time

 

 

The news to know for Monday, January 21st, 2019!

Today, we're talking about President Trump's offer to try and end the shutdown: will it work?

Plus: the winter storm, autonomous e-scooters, the two teams heading to the Super Bowl and what to know about MLK Jr. Day.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

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

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you by HelloFresh. Get $80 off your first month when you go to www.HelloFresh.com/NewsWorthy80 and enter the promo code "NewsWorthy80" at checkout.

 

 

Sources: 

 

Shutdown Deal?: WSJ, CNBC, NYT, FOX News

 

Trump, Kim Summit 2.0: CNN, NYT, Bloomberg

 

BuzzFeed Scrutiny: NYT, The Washington Post, BuzzFeed News

 

Controversial Video: ABC News, AP, FOX News, TMZ

 

Winter Storm: USA Today, AccuWeather, AP

 

Super Bowl Teams: CBS Sports

 

Uber Autonomous Bikes: TechCrunch

 

Spotify Car Player: Financial Times, The Verge

 

Facebook Petitions: The Verge, TechCrunch

 

MLK Jr. Day: History Channel, USA Today, NBC News, Volunteer

 

The news to know for Friday, January 18th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about Trump's new plan to defend the country, and new details about the accusations against the president.

Plus: the largest public data breach, Apple's CEO has some advice and the fairly rare sighting you could see this weekend.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

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

You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...

Be sure to connect with me at Podcast Movement! It’s today's sponsor, and the world’s largest gathering of new and veteran podcasters. Use code “NEWSWORTHY” for $50 off registration.

 

 

 

 

Sources: 

 

Nuclear Defense (in space): NYT, USA Today

 

Trump vs. Pelosi: FOX News, AP

Donations: CBS News, Eater

 

Cohen Lying: Buzzfeed, Business Insider

Manipulating Polls: NBC News, WSJ

 

Women’s March: The Washington Post, FOX News

March for Life: The Washington Post, NBC News

 

Apple CEO on Privacy: Time, NBC News

 

Data Breach: WIRED, Troy Hunt

 

Electric F-150: CNBC, TechCrunch

 

Super Blood Wolf Moon: CBS News, Space.com

 

Record-Breaking Run: The Guardian

 

 

The news to know for Thursday, January 17th, 2019!

Today, what lawmakers are requesting from President Trump in two different letters, and how the IRS might give you a break at tax time.

Plus: a new Netflix comedy inspired by the proposed Space Force, and the Razr phone returns.

Those stories and many 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 today's 'Thing to Know Thursday' interview. This week, we're talking about why 80 percent of New Year's resolutions fail by February, and tricks to reach yours anyway. You'll hear the unique way successful entrepreneur and podcaster, John Lee Dumas, reaches his goals and stays productive.

You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below...

Be sure to connect with me at my favorite event of the year, and today's sponsor, Podcast Movement! It’s the world’s largest gathering of new and veteran podcasters. Use code “NEWSWORTHY” for $50 off registration.

 

 

 

Sources: 

Shutdown Latest: The Hill, NBC News, Politico, CNN

Terrorist Attacks: Reuters, Time, The Hill, CNN, AP

Brexit Update: The Guardian, AP

Tax Penalties Waived: WSJ, Reuters

Microsoft’s Promise: Seattle Times, NYT

Space Force Comedy: The Verge, CNET, YouTube

Sinclair Streaming: TechCrunch, USA Today, NBC News

Facebook’s Local News: AP, NBC News

Razr Returns: Business Insider, USA Today

Coffee Going Extinct?: Mashable, Science Advances, CNN

The news to know for Wednesday, January 16th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about President Trump's latest strategy to try and end the shutdown, and what happens today after a history-making Brexit vote.

Plus: online gambling rules, Netflix prices, Nike's first 'smart' shoes and who will host the Grammys. 

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

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

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you Blinkist, where you can read or listen to books in just 15 minutes. Go to Blinkist.com/NEWS to start your free 7-day trial.

 

 

 

Sources: 

Shutdown Strategy: The Washington Post, ABC News, FOX News, NPR, AP, NYT

Brexit Plan Rejected: AP, CNBC, CNN

Online Gambling: Bloomberg, The Washington Post

Best Banks: Bankrate

Netflix Price Hike: CNBC, Variety, TechCrunch

Nike’s Smart Shoes: The Verge, Bloomberg

Masculinity Controversy: WSJ, YouTube, NYT

Carol Channing Dies: CBS News, People, Variety

Grammys Host: Variety , CNN, YouTube

 

The news to know for Tuesday, January 15th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about the shutdown's impact to airports, the lawmaker in trouble and new rules for drones.

Plus: the newest video streaming option and changes to YouTube and Twitter.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

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

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you Blinkist, where you can read or listen to books in just 15 minutes. Go to Blinkist.com/NEWS to start your free 7-day trial.

 

 

Sources: 

Shutdown’s Impact: AP, The Hill, Bloomberg, Business Insider, USA Today, Houston Chronicle, NBC News

U.S. Attorney General Confirmation Hearing: The Washington Post, WSJ

Rep. King Removed: FOX News, NYT

PG&E Bankruptcy: Reuter, CNN

Drone Rules: Bloomberg, The Hill

NBC Streaming: CNBC

Social Media Tests: TechCrunch, Engadget, TechCrunch, Mashable

White House to Big Brother’s House: The Hollywood Reporter, CNN

Hamilton in Puerto Rico: People, NYT

 

The news to know for Monday, January 14th, 2019!

Today, how some Democrats and Republicans agree they should end the shutdown, and why President Trump says no thanks.

Plus: a major teacher strike planned, why Netflix just got sued, the Critics' Choice Awards and a surprise win at the weekend box office.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes!

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

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned under the section titled 'Episodes' or see sources below...

Today's episode is brought to you Care/of. Go to www.TakeCareOf.com and get 50% off your first month of personalized daily vitamin packs with promo code NEWSWORTHY50.

 

 

Sources: 

Shutdown Latest: WSJ, Business Insider, NYT

Russia Reports: The Washington Post, The Hill, FOX News, NBC News

Presidential Candidates: ABC News, CBS News, LA Times

Winter Storm Update: USA Today, CNN

L.A. Teacher Strike: LA Times, NPR

Megyn Kelly Payout: NBC News, Bloomberg

Workforce Changes (Walmart): Bloomberg / (SpaceX): LA Times

Netflix Sued: The Verge, The Hollywood Reporter, Polygon

R. Kelly Controversy: AP, The Hollywood Reporter, USA Today

Missy Elliott Hall of Fame: CBS News

Critics’ Choice Awards: The Hollywood Reporter, MSN, Variety

Weekend Box Office: Variety

The news to know for Friday, January 11th, 2019!

Today, we're talking about how the government shutdown is about to become the longest government shutdown in history and even caused an airport terminal to close.

Plus: a snowstorm affecting millions of people, a car company in trouble and Amazon's new (and free) TV and movie service.

Those stories and many more in less than 10 minutes.

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

Thanks to today's sponsor: Zola. To start your free wedding website and also get $50 toward your personalized wedding registry on Zola, go to www.Zola.com/NEWSWORTHY.

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Sources: 

Longest Shutdown: The Washington Post, CNN, FOX News, CNBC, NYT, Miami Herald

Cohen to Testify: WSJ, NYT

Teen Found Alive: AP, NBC News

Ocean Temps Rise: NYT, Fortune

Weekend Snowstorm: The Weather Channel, USA Today

Ford + VW: Reuters, CNET

Fiat Chrysler Fine: CBS News, CNN

Canada Dry Claims: The Telegraph, Bloomberg Law

Amazon Streaming: CNBC, TechCrunch / The Information, Mashable

Smart Speakers: Recode, Mobile Marketer

Most Promising Jobs: LinkedIn

Critics’ Choice Awards: E! News

 

The news to know for Thursday, January 10th, 2019!

Today, what to know about President Trump's visit to the border, and what to expect next that could end the government shutdown.

Plus: the wealthiest man in the world is getting a divorce, Twitter is launching a form of NBA you'll vote on, and new details about who will host the Oscars.

Those stories and many 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 today's 'Thing to Know Thursday' interview. This week, you'll hear from expert Kay Bell of "Don't Mess with Taxes" about the impact of the partial government shutdown on your tax refund, changes due to the new tax law and more.

Thanks to today's sponsor: Zola. To start your free wedding website and also get $50 toward your personalized wedding registry on Zola, go to www.Zola.com/NEWSWORTHY.

You can also go to www.theNewsWorthy.com to see story sources and links in the section titled 'Episodes' or see below: 

 

Sources: 

Trump Visits Border: Politico, Time, The Hill, WSJ

Trump’s FEMA Threat: LA Times, USA Today

Au Pairs Settlement: AP, FOX News

Chrysler Building For Sale: WSJ, CNN

Amazon CEO’s Divorce: CNBC, NBC News, WSJ

Apple Health: CNBC, Engadget

Twitter + NBA: TechCrunch

More from CES: WIRED, The Verge, CNET

No Host Oscars: Variety, Collider