The NewsWorthy - UN Ambassador Nominee, Election Fraud & Walmart’s ‘Secret Santa’ – Friday, December 7th, 2018

The news to know for Friday, December 7th, 2018!

Today, what to know about Trump's expected pick for a top job, the state investigating election fraud reports and the infant medicine recalled.

Plus: why the host of the Oscars stepped down, new self-driving cars hit the streets and Walmart's 'Secret Santas.'

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.' 

Today's episode is brought to you by the new holiday podcast, Welcome to Tinsel Town, where a wish lands 8-year-old Holly in the magical realm of Tinsel Town. Now she needs to find a way home. Listen and subscribe for free wherever you listen to podcasts! 

The NewsWorthy - Final Farewell, USA Gymnastics & Best Places to Work (+ Talking Scam Robocalls with Consumer Reports) – Thursday, December 6th, 2018

The news to know for Thursday, December 6th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about what happened when the Trumps, Obamas and Clintons were all in the same room, and secret facebook documents have been revealed. 

Plus: the best places to work and the hosts of the Golden Globes.

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 'Thing to Know Thursday.'  Today's bonus interview is all about those annoying scam robocalls and what's being done to fight them.

Today's guest is Maureen Mahoney. She's a Policy Analyst in Consumers Union’s San Francisco office, where she works on a number of issues related to consumer privacy. The Consumers Union is the advocacy division of Consumer Reports.

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

Today's episode is brought to you by The Neat Company. Go to www.Neat.com/newsworthy to take advantage of your 30-day FREE trial. 

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The NewsWorthy - National Day of Mourning, Facial Recognition & 2019 Oscars – Wednesday, December 5th, 2018

The news to know for Wednesday, December 5th, 2018!

Today, what to know about the National Day of Mourning and the high-tech test happening at the White House.

Plus: the city getting a new sports team and the celebrity hosting 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. 

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

Today's episode is brought to you by the new holiday podcast, Welcome to Tinsel Town, where a wish lands 8-year-old Holly in the magical realm of Tinsel Town. Now she needs to find a way home. Listen and subscribe for free wherever you listen to podcasts! 

The NewsWorthy - Shutdown Deadline, 5G Phones & Tumblr Ban – Tuesday, December 4th, 2018

The news to know for Tuesday, December 4th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about why the deadline for a possible government shutdown will likely be delayed and another data breach affecting millions.

Plus: 5G-enabled smartphones and IKEA's plans to shrink.

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.' 

Today's episode is brought to you by The Neat Company. Go to www.Neat.com/newsworthy to take advantage of your 30-day FREE trial. 

The NewsWorthy - George H.W. Bush, Hotel Hack & YouTube Record – Monday, December 3rd, 2018

The news to know for Monday, December 3rd, 2018!

Today, we're catching you up on the week's plan to honor a former President who died as well as the trade deals in the works and the hotel hack affecting millions of customers.

Plus: a historic rocket launch and the most influential movie.

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.' 

Today's episode is brought to you by the new holiday podcast, Welcome to Tinsel Town, where a wish lands 8-year-old Holly in the magical realm of Tinsel Town. Now she needs to find a way home. Listen and subscribe for free wherever you listen to podcasts! 

The NewsWorthy - G20 Summit, Airbnb’s ‘Backyard’ & Steph Curry’s Kicks – Friday, November 30th, 2018

The news to know for Friday, November 30th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the G20 Summit, Michael Cohen's 'confession,' and a breakthrough cancer drug.

Plus: AR headsets for U.S. soldiers and Airbnb's newest venture.

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.' 

Today's episode is brought to you by Care/of. Go to www.TakeCareOf.com and get 25% off your first month of personalized daily vitamin packs with promo code NEWSWORTHY.

 

The NewsWorthy - Pelosi Nomination, Sports Betting & Handmaid’s Tale Sequel (+ Talking Bitcoin & Blockchain with Elsa Ramon) – Thursday, November 29th, 2018

The news to know for Thursday, November 29th, 2018!

Today: what to know about Nancy Pelosi's nomination and President Trump's plan for a border wall.

Plus: sports betting deals, a Christmas tree shortage and Amazon's talking fish...

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 "Thing to Know Thursday." This week's bonus interview is all about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency and blockchain. Elsa Ramon, a two-time Emmy-winning journalist and the host of an upcoming series called Adventures in Crypto, joins us to break it all down and explain why she believes it'll impact everyone in the world.

Head to www.theNewsWorthy.com to read more about any of the stories mentioned (just click 'Episodes').

Today's episode is brought to you by Care/of. Go to www.TakeCareOf.com and get 25% off your first month of personalized daily vitamin packs with promo code NEWSWORTHY.

And by FabFitFun — get $10 off your first seasonal subscription box with the coupon code 'NEWSWORTHY' at FabFitFun.com. #fabfitfunpartner

The NewsWorthy - Fewer Illegal Immigrants, Microsoft vs. Apple & Willy Wonka Series – Wednesday, November 28th, 2018

The news to know for Wednesday, November 28th, 2018!

Today, a false alarm at a military hospital, new stats about illegal immigration and the most valuable U.S. company.

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.' 

Today's episode is brought to you Care/of. Go to www.TakeCareOf.com and get 25% off your first month of personalized daily vitamin packs with promo code NEWSWORTHY.

 

The NewsWorthy - GM Layoffs, Gene-Edited Babies? & Judge Jerry – Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

The news to know for Tuesday, November 27th, 2018!

Today, another twist in the Russia investigation, a high-profile and controversial runoff election in Mississippi and an update about romaine lettuce. 

Plus: GM layoffs, gene-edited babies and Judge Jerry coming to TV...

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.' 

Today's episode is brought to you Care/of. Go to www.TakeCareOf.com and get 25% off your first month of personalized daily vitamin packs with promo code NEWSWORTHY.

 

The NewsWorthy - Winter Storm, Mars Missions & Cyber Monday – Monday, November 26th, 2018

The news to know for Monday, November 26th, 2018!

Today, we're catching you up on the politics you missed over the holiday, a winter storm shutting down travel and a major report on climate change.

Plus: Elon Musk on Mars, paying taxes with Bitcoin and Cyber Monday.

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.' 

Today's episode is brought to you Care/of. Go to www.TakeCareOf.com and get 25% off your first month of personalized daily vitamin packs with promo code NEWSWORTHY.