The NewsWorthy - VA Secretary Fired, Facebook Changes & Mega Millions (+ 3QTh with Dr. David Hill) – Thursday, March 29th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Thursday, March 29th, 2018! 

Today, we're talking about another person kicked out of the Trump administration and Facebook's newest promise to improve privacy settings.

Plus: does President Trump hate Amazon, MLB Opening Day and the Mega Millions jackpot.

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 the bonus Three Question Thursday interview. This week we're talking about social media use and the possible impact on both adults and teens. 

Dr. David Hill is Chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Communications and Media. He joins us to share his take.

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

The NewsWorthy - North Korea Meeting, New Human Organ & Rubber Ducky Study – Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

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

Today, we're talking about North Korea's secret meeting with China, two police shootings in the U.S. and Heineken's controversial ad.

Plus: Walmart's new robots, Apple's new iPad and what researchers are calling a new human organ. 

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 - Russians Removed, 2020 Census & Spice Girls Reunion – Tuesday, March 27th, 2018

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

Today, we're talking about tough action against Russia, a new controversial census question and a gun manufacturer filing for bankruptcy. 

Plus: Apple pitches to educators and the Spice Girls may reunite (as superheroes).

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 - Stormy Daniels, March for Our Lives & #SaveToysRUs – Monday, March 26th, 2018

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

Today, we're talking about the highlights from the March for Our Lives rally, the Stormy Daniels interview and another ban on transgender troops.

Plus: an effort to save Toys "R" Us with GoFundMe, the Final Four is set and the weekend winner at the box office.

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 - Shutdown Avoided, March for Our Lives & Snap Map – Friday, March 23rd, 2018

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

Today, we're talking about how the government shutdown was avoided just in time, more tariffs and Trump's lawyer is leaving.

Plus: March for Our Lives rally this weekend, Starbucks announced equal pay for all U.S. employees and Snapchat's new Snap Map.

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 - Interest Rate, Mark Zuckerberg & Tennis Ball Debate (+ 3QTh on Uber Crash with Shawn DuBravac) – Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

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

Today, we're talking about new tariffs that could be announced, another government shutdown is looming and Mark Zuckerberg responds to the Facebook fallout.

Plus: YouTube's new weapons rule, LinkedIn's list of top U.S. companies and the tennis ball color debate.

 

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 the bonus Three Question Thursday interview. This week we have past guest Dr. Shawn DuBravac back on the show to discuss the deadly crash involving Uber's self-driving car. 

DuBravac served as chief economist for the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). He also wrote the New York Times Best Seller Digital Destiny: How the New Age of Data Will Transform the Way We Work, Live, and Communicate. He is president and founder of Astra Insights.

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

The NewsWorthy - Serial Bomber, Putin Congrats Call & Male Birth Control – Wednesday, March 21st, 2018

All the news you need to know for Wednesday, March 21st, 2018!

Today, we're talking about President Trump's controversial congratulations call, another school shooting and more facebook fallout...

Plus: male birth control and the most tweeted about movie ever.

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 - Facebook Privacy, Uber Trouble & Cynthia Nixon – Tuesday, March 20th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Tuesday, March 20th, 2018!

Today, more fallout at Facebook over privacy concerns, troubles for  Uber's self-driving cars and President Trump's plan for drug dealers.

Plus: the first day of Spring comes with storms, a Sex and the City actress is running for governor and a popular sitcom from the 90s returns...

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 - “Fake Memos”, Tinder v. Bumble & Powerball Jackpot – Monday, March 19th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Monday, March 19th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about what President Trump calls 'fake memos' and why Facebook is under fire again. 

Plus: glow-in-the-dark cancer cells, 3D printed homes and the dating apps taking it to court.

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 - Bridge Collapse, Cigarette Changes & St. Patrick’s Day – Friday, March 16th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Friday, March 16th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about a tragic bridge collapse in Miami and the new sanctions imposed on some Russians.

Plus: the FDA's plan for less nicotine in cigarettes, Lyft's monthly subscription model and St. Paddy's Day this weekend.

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.