The NewsWorthy
Erica Mandy
The day's news made fast, fair and fun – in 15 minutes. Erica Mandy is like a trusted friend who always 'gets' both sides. She's a veteran journalist who was tired of talking heads, alarmist headlines and monotone voices, so she created something different. The NewsWorthy is packed with politics, tech, business and entertainment from a variety of sources -- brought together in one, convenient place (and with a friendly twist). Join the tens of thousands of people already listening each weekday!
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Mar 28, 2026 • 18min
Special Edition: Travel Smarter – Avoid Long Lines, Find Great Deals & Plan Ahead
Katie Nastro, travel expert and spokesperson for Going, shares fast tips for beating long TSA lines and checking real-time wait times. She highlights benefits of TSA PreCheck and touchless ID. Katie covers rising airfares, when to book, why main economy can be smarter than basic, and tools for finding better deals and flexible bookings.
Mar 27, 2026 • 14min
New Deadline for Iran, TSA Payment & Olympics Policy Change - Friday, March 27, 2026
Tense developments between the U.S. and Iran raise risks of wider conflict and disruptions to oil and markets. A presidential move could finally pay TSA agents despite political deadlock. Massive nationwide protests are planned, drawing widespread attention. The U.S. will add a new presidential signature to currency and the IOC announces a controversial new policy on transgender athletes.
Mar 26, 2026 • 14min
Peace Plan Rejected, Social Media Safety Verdict & March Madness Record - Thursday, March 26, 2026
Coverage of Iran rejecting a U.S. peace plan and new U.S. threats. A high-profile civil trial finds major platforms liable for social media harms. Postal Service adds a historic fuel surcharge. A humanoid robot accompanies the First Lady at a public event. March Madness posts record ratings as the Sweet Sixteen begins.
Mar 25, 2026 • 15min
More Troops to MidEast, Meta Found Liable & MLB Season Begins - Wednesday, March 25, 2026
A quick rundown of U.S. troops being sent to the Middle East and a controversial peace plan pitched to Iran. A potential deal to reopen Homeland Security operations during the shutdown. NASA’s pivot to a $20 billion lunar surface base. A landmark verdict holding Meta liable for harms to children. The unusual MLB season opener streaming on Netflix and an early, intense spring allergy season.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 14min
U.S.-Iran Talks?, Plane Crash Audio Details & Heatwave Expands - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Conflicting claims about U.S.-Iran talks and their ripple effects on oil markets and the war. New audio and controller admissions in the LaGuardia runway collision investigation. ICE agents deployed to airports amid long security lines. A sweeping March heat wave breaking records across many states. FCC moves to block most foreign-made Wi-Fi routers. Congress targets prediction-market sports betting nationwide.
Mar 23, 2026 • 14min
Threats Intensify War, Collision at LaGuardia & RIP America's Tough Guy - Monday, March 23, 2026
Tensions spike as the U.S. and Iran trade serious threats and an unprecedented strike range is reported. A ground collision forces LaGuardia to shut down and raises airport safety questions. Hawaii reels from historic flooding while recovery begins. A high-profile cultural icon is remembered. Young shoppers may be giving malls a second life.
Mar 21, 2026 • 18min
Special Edition: The Voting Bill Dividing Congress
Wren Orey, director of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Elections Project, explains how the SAVE America Act would change voter registration and administration. She covers documentary proof of citizenship, photo ID rules, and the potential for millions to be affected. She also discusses costs, rural and name-change complications, and how new penalties and unfunded mandates could strain local election officials.
Mar 20, 2026 • 15min
Pentagon's War Fund, Hottest March Day & 'Bachelorette' Canceled - Friday, March 20, 2026
A deep dive into a massive Pentagon funding request for the Middle East and the political fallout around recent high-level diplomatic remarks. Coverage of historic March heat waves and how they’re reshaping regional weather records. Reporting on a major local-TV merger and why a prime-time dating show was abruptly pulled right before its premiere.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 14min
Massive Energy Strikes, Cesar Chavez Allegations & Historic WNBA Deal - Thursday, March 19, 2026
Explosive strikes in the Middle East hit Iran-linked energy sites and raise wider conflict concerns. Intense public questioning of U.S. intelligence over the lead-up to the Iran crisis. New allegations surface about Cesar Chavez just before legacy events. FAA plans radar-based helicopter separation near airports. A landmark WNBA deal boosts pay and creates million-dollar contracts. French Bulldogs top the popularity list amid health warnings.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 15min
Top Iranian Leaders Killed, Senate's Marathon Debate & Banksy Unmasked - Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Explosive strikes and swift retaliatory drone and missile activity reshape a tense Middle East flashpoint. A top national security official quits in protest of a controversial strike decision. Senators launch a marathon debate over sweeping voting rule changes. A mysterious fireball streaks across eastern skies. Venezuela stuns in a historic baseball victory. A major investigation claims to have unmasked a famous street artist.
