The NewsWorthy - Syria Attack, YouTube Scrutiny and A Quiet Place – Monday, April 9th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Monday, April 9th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the alleged chemical attack and possible retaliation in Syria and the scrutiny YouTube is facing about the data it collects about children.

Plus: 'unsend' those facebook messages, WrestleMania and the top movie of the 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.

The NewsWorthy - $100B in Tariffs, Saudi Crown Prince & Dollaritas – Friday, April 6th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Friday, April 6th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about another round of tariffs that could hit Chinese products, President Trump says he didn't know about a payment and a record number of women are in the running for a seat in the U.S. House. Plus, why the Saudi crown prince went to Hollywood, the smart speaker turning into an intercom system and the 'Dollaritas' are back.

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 - China Retaliation, Facebook Changes & Marijuana Studies (+ 3QTh with Denise Howell + Dennis Yu) – Thursday, April 5th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Thursday, April 5th, 2018! 

Today, we're talking about China's retaliation (round 2) and facebook's big changes.

Plus: Maya Angelou, an NFL player who may have stopped a school shooting and two studies about marijuana.

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 facebook privacy and Cambridge Analytica.

We have two perspectives from two guests:

First, we'll talk with Denise Howell. She's a tech lawyer specializing in online communications and privacy and the host of "This Week in Law."

Then, we'll talk with Dennis Yu, the Chief Technology Officer of BlitzMetrics, an internationally recognized lecturer on Facebook marketing and the former Head of Analytics at Yahoo! 

 

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

The NewsWorthy - YouTube HQ Shooting, MLK Jr. & Toys ‘R’ Us Gift Cards – Wednesday, April 4th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Wednesday, April 4th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about the shooting at YouTube's headquarters, the 50 year anniversary of MLK Jr.'s death and what President Trump is saying about sending the military to the border. Plus, Spotify goes public, Toys 'R' Us gift card rules and the 'Hilarity for Charity' special.

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 - Tech Stocks Struggle, Infant Antacids Study & NCAA Champs – Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018

All the news you need to know for Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018!

Today, we're talking about tech stocks struggling this week, two billionaires battling it out and Trump's tough talk on immigration.

Plus: the men's NCAA championship game and rare, huge footprints found of the largest dinosaurs.

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 - DACA Threat, Saks 5th Avenue Breach & Where’s Waldo? – Monday, April 2nd, 2018

All the news you need to know for Monday, April 2nd, 2018!

Today, we're talking about President Trump's threat against DACA, China enacting new tariffs on U.S. imports and another data breach at well-known stores.

Plus: credit card changes, Where's Waldo? on Google Maps and the winner of the weekend 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 - Russia Retaliates, MyFitnessPal Hack & Disney v. Pixar – Friday, March 30th, 2018

All the news you need to know for Friday, March 30th, 2018!

Today, we're talking about Russia retaliating, President Trump's dislike for Amazon and a popular fitness app runs into trouble.

Plus: Starbucks warning, a new kind of March Madness and two holidays 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.

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.