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The news to know for Tuesday, May 19, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump says he called off a major round of attacks against Iran, and what's known so far about a shooting at a California mosque. Also, how an unusual new government fund could end up sending taxpayer money to President Trump's political allies. Plus, the races to watch in six state primaries today, the verdict in a trial that...

The news to know for Monday, May 18, 2026! We're talking about President Trump's latest warning for Iran as investigators believe the conflict is inspiring attacks and terror plots beyond the Middle East. Also, a political upset that seems to show, once again, how much sway Trump still has with the G.O.P. Plus, where Americans could face another tornado outbreak today, why the busiest U.S. passeng...

We're releasing this episode a day early to help answer some of the biggest questions about the rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship. As passengers return to their home countries, including the U.S., epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina explains what makes this virus unique, how experts are working to contain it, and what her level of concern is right now for the general public. Plus, w...

The news to know for Friday, May 15, 2026! We have the takeaways from President Trump's meeting with his Chinese counterpart.  And Cuba is running out of fuel — what the U.S. is demanding before helping to solve the energy crisis. Also, who's in and who's out at America's top immigration agencies. Plus, where an unusual primary election is happening this weekend, what impact A.I. is having on the...

The news to know for Thursday, May 14, 2026! What to know about a warning from China's leader at a high-stakes meeting with President Trump, and what's expected to happen next. Also, a surprise decision in a murder case that captured national attention. Plus, a cutback in Army training, new findings about American kids' reading scores, and fans of K-Pop Demon Hunters may want to start saving up —...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 13, 2026! We're previewing the high-stakes summit between President Trump and his Chinese counterpart — set to cover everything from the Iran war to tariffs to A.I. Also, why the nation's top drug regulator is stepping down. And how the FBI's leader and a Democratic senator got into a personal clash over each other's drinking habits. Plus, remembering a trailbla...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 12, 2026! We'll tell you why President Trump says the truce with Iran is now on "life support" and what he's talking about doing next. Also, an effort to monitor Hantavirus across several countries and multiple American states. Plus, another heat wave could break records today, top pediatricians are calling for kids and teens to play more at school, and what to ex...

The news to know for Monday, May 11, 2026! We're talking about an American cruise passenger who has tested positive for Hantavirus, and what's happening to other U.S. citizens who were evacuated from the ship at the center of a deadly outbreak. Also, could conflict in the Middle East start up again? What President Trump is now saying that has changed from a couple of weeks ago. Plus — hundreds of...

The day before Mother's Day, we're looking at the mixed emotions many moms feel: love, gratitude… and exhaustion. Dr. Corinne Low, a Wharton professor and author of Having It All , explains what the data shows about the pressures of modern motherhood — from how much time parents spend with kids today compared to decades ago, to the invisible work many moms still carry. Plus, how families can think...

The news to know for Friday, May 08, 2026! What to know about some of the most significant back-and-forth strikes between the U.S. and Iran since a ceasefire took hold, and how, despite the attacks, the two countries could be closing in on a deal. Also, the new steps underway to contain a cruise ship's deadly virus outbreak, and track anyone who may have been exposed after passengers left for plac...

The news to know for Thursday, May 07, 2026! What to know about President Trump warning Iran before expressing hope of a compromise that could come as soon as today. Also, the 13-year-old gun law that's pitting Colorado against the Federal Government. And the FDA's reversal when it comes to flavored vapes. Plus, a farewell to one of the most important figures in media history, a new settlement bri...

The news to know for Wednesday, May 06, 2026! We'll tell you about progress from America's short-lived "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz and why it's now on hold. Also, why Republicans now want to put a billion public dollars into the White House ballroom project that President Trump promised wouldn't cost taxpayers a dime. And what the latest election results say about Trump's current swa...

The news to know for Tuesday, May 05, 2026! We're talking about the U.S. and Iran trading attacks, and whether this means a wider war could be coming. Also, a shootout near the White House, and another Election Day — this time for a couple of states in the Midwest. Plus, the real-world test that pitted doctors up against A.I., a settlement that finally put an end to an epic Hollywood feud, and tod...

The news to know for Monday, May 04, 2026! What to know about President Trump's new operation to "guide" ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and his reaction to Iran's latest peace proposal. Also, why the U.S. is pulling thousands of American troops from Germany. And the sudden airline shutdown that's left thousands of people stranded around the country. Plus, new study results about the impact of scho...

How did American politics get so polarized, and how worried should we be about more political violence? Political scientist Lily Mason explains what most Americans actually believe, why threats and harassment are rising, and what can make divisions worse or better — from national rhetoric to local politics.   Learn more about our guest(s):  https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for...

The news to know for Friday, May 1, 2026! What to know about the bill that has finally ended the longest-ever shutdown of the Homeland Security department. And the rare statement from Iran's new Supreme Leader. Also, why President Trump pulled his controversial Surgeon General pick, and who he decided to nominate instead. Plus, another wave of protests promised in all 50 states today, an urgent wa...

The news to know for Thursday, April 30, 2026! What to know about a new Supreme Court ruling that weakens a Civil Rights-era voting law and what it means for upcoming elections. Also, new numbers detail the cost of war in Iran, as lawmakers grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the first time since the conflict started. Plus, the results are out from a federal review of infant formula safety,...

The news to know for Wednesday, April 29, 2026! We'll tell you why charges have been brought against the former head of the FBI again. And how the U.S. Supreme Court is wading into the issue of immigration today. Also, the humor, history, and hints at the future included in King Charles' speech to Congress. Plus, what's included in Google's controversial new deal with the Pentagon, why a major bro...

The news to know for Tuesday, April 28, 2026! We'll bring you new details about what prosecutors say was a third assassination attempt on President Trump, and how the White House is responding to criticism and conspiracy theories as political violence hits a three-decade high. Also, why the First Lady is now calling Jimmy Kimmel a "coward" and what he's saying back. Plus, how Kid Rock went from wa...

The news to know for Monday, April 27, 2026! What we know so far about the gunfire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner — from the suspected gunman and who he apparently targeted, to what security measures were (or weren't) in place. Also, from tornadoes to wildfires — how and where severe weather is impacting parts of the country. Plus: rare, high-profile plans for King Charles' visit to Was...

What goes into making our daily news podcast? In this preview of an Insiders-only bonus episode, Erica shares a behind-the-scenes look at how The NewsWorthy comes together, including how stories are chosen. This is just a portion of a longer episode where she answers more listener questions on everything from her overnight production schedule to her personal podcast preferences. To hear the full e...

People are now betting on everything from elections to the weather through so-called prediction markets.   So, are they a powerful new way to understand what's coming next, or another form of gambling with serious risks?   Fortune's Jeff John Roberts explains how these platforms work, why some news organizations are partnering with them, and what makes them different from traditional betting.   Pl...

The news to know for Friday, April 24, 2026! We'll tell you about an intensifying standoff at the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump says, "Don't rush me." Also, why an American soldier who helped capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro was just arrested. And what it means now that the Federal Government has reclassified medical marijuana. Plus, an unusual and potentially awkward White House Correspon...

The news to know for Thursday, April 23, 2026! We'll tell you how the ceasefire with Iran — that was just extended — is already being put to the test, just as another top U.S. Military leader is out of a job. Also, what Health Secretary R.F.K. Jr. said when asked whether he was responsible for America's largest measles outbreak in decades. And why the CDC won't publish a study about COVID-19 vacci...

The news to know for Wednesday, April 22, 2026! What to know about a last-minute extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire: how it changed from what President Trump had said just hours earlier, and why there are still questions about what comes next. Also, for the third time this month, a member of the U.S. House decided to step down. We'll explain. And what the new nominee for Fed Chair had to say abo...