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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Feb 13, 2026 • 15min
MN ICE Withdrawal, Climate Protection Erased & True Love Tested - Friday, February 13, 2026
The wrap-up covers the winding down of a major immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota and Senate scrutiny over use of force. It flags a looming Homeland Security shutdown and its potential impacts. Reporters highlight new leads in a missing person case and fallout from revelations tied to Jeffrey Epstein. There's also a rollback of a key climate finding, Winter Olympics highlights, and a touching lifelong love story.
Feb 12, 2026 • 15min
Sudden Airspace Closure, Bondi vs. Lawmakers & Team USA Makes History - Thursday, February 12, 2026
A sudden airspace shutdown over part of Texas and questions about possible military activity. A chaotic Capitol Hill hearing erupting in shouting over released files. Lawmakers breaking with a presidential policy in a key vote. Calls for probes into a high-profile Super Bowl halftime set. Team USA making history at the Winter Games. Vintage slang making a viral comeback.
Feb 11, 2026 • 15min
Canada School Shooting, Guthrie Case Breakthrough & Britney's Big Payday - Wednesday, February 11, 2026
A new suspect is detained in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. A deadly school shooting in British Columbia and national responses are covered. Unredacted Epstein files name new figures and stir fallout. ICE leadership testifies amid an immigration funding standoff. Britney Spears reportedly sells her music catalog in a nine-figure deal. A study suggests generative AI may be increasing worker workloads.
Feb 10, 2026 • 15min
New Epstein Revelations, Brain Training Game & Olympic Medal Mishaps - Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Lawmakers probe redactions in newly released Epstein files and a surprising ultimatum tied to a key deposition. AI experts join a missing-person search. A long-term study finds a brain-training game cuts dementia risk. Olympians face warnings after several medals cracked during ceremonies. A group of monks embarks on a lengthy peace walk inspiring nationwide attention.
Feb 9, 2026 • 15min
Super Bowl Champs, Racist Video Backlash & Olympic Gold - Monday, February 9, 2026
Recaps of Super Bowl 60 highlights, the halftime spectacle and viral reactions. Coverage of tense Minneapolis protests and a troubling viral White House video. Updates on the Savannah Guthrie search and a ransom demand. Winter weather extremes across the Northeast and mixed results at the Winter Olympics, including a gold medal and a major injury.
Feb 7, 2026 • 19min
Special Edition: Winter Olympics - One Bobsledder's Journey
Lauren Gibbs, Olympic silver medalist who left a corporate career to become a bobsledder. She shares behind-the-scenes Olympic pressure, the rush of a medal run, and what training and the village are really like. Lauren also talks about taking calculated risks, quitting a stable job for a dream, and why it is never too late to try something unexpected.
Feb 6, 2026 • 15min
ICE Reform Debate, Winter's Coldest Temps & Super Bowl LX - Friday, February 6, 2026
A federal probe expands in a high-profile shooting case while lawmakers push for sweeping ICE reforms and political pushback heats up. New timelines and ransom-note details surface in a long-missing person investigation. Extreme Arctic cold threatens millions as sports fans prepare for a massive Super Bowl weekend and the Winter Olympics.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 15min
Drawdown in MN, Dems' SCOTUS Win & First Olympic Competitions - Thursday, February 5, 2026
Federal agents are being pulled out of Minnesota and local leaders want answers. A major Supreme Court ruling could reshape midterm maps in California and Texas. Savannah Guthrie makes a public plea about her missing mother as the FBI investigates. Controversial plans for a White House statue spark debate. The Winter Olympics have already started amid technical glitches and early competitions.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 15min
ICE Funding Talks, Measles Hotspots & Best in Show - Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Targeted home arrests and new jail cooperation mark a shift in immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Lawmakers face a 10-day window to negotiate Homeland Security and ICE funding. Measles outbreaks are popping up in airports, colleges and detention centers. Tensions at sea rise after a Pentagon action. A Doberman takes top honors at the 150th Westminster dog show.
Feb 3, 2026 • 14min
Key Shutdown Vote, Trump's Unusual Call & NFL Flag Football - Tuesday, February 3, 2026
A quick run-through of a pivotal shutdown vote and the political fallout that followed. Coverage of new body camera rules for federal agents after federal shootings. Details on a contentious legal challenge tied to an unusual presidential phone call. A missing-person search raising serious concerns. Big trade and corporate deals, space program updates, and a widely watched flag football showcase.
