Special Edition: Skepticism Without Cynicism - Navigating News, Media & AI
Release Date: 10/26/2024
Special Edition: Holiday Savings Secrets - When to Buy & How to Save Big
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It’s officially holiday shopping season, and that brings an overload of online and in-store shopping deals and discounts. So, how can you find the best deals? Today, we have smart shopping and budget-friendly living expert Trae Bodge on the show to share all of her specific strategies, from the best times to buy to the best tech to use, and so much more. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Learn more about Trae Bodge: Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: Sign-up for our weekly EMAIL: Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: ...
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New Pick for AG, Will Google Break Up? & ‘Glicked’ in Theaters - Friday, November 22, 2024
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The news to know for Friday, November 22, 2024! What to know about Matt Gaetz’s decision to step aside and withdraw his name from being President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general. And why there’s still some controversy about Trump’s new pick for the top job. Also, how the U.S. is responding to an international arrest warrant for Israel’s prime minister. Plus, the Justice Department’s plan to get Google to break up parts of its company, which celebrity just had his conviction overturned, and have you heard of “Glicked”? The two movies hoping to be this...
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Deadly NW Storm, Capitol Bathroom Controversy & Banana Worth $6M - Thursday, November 21, 2024
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The news to know for Thursday, November 21, 2024! We’ll tell you about the latest drama over the ethics report for Trump’s attorney general pick. More specific plans from Elon Musk for thousands of cuts across the federal government. And a new controversial bathroom policy at the U.S. Capitol – before the first transgender member of Congress starts in January. Also, what to know about one of the strongest storms on record for the Pacific Northwest. It’s already turned deadly and it’s not over yet. Plus, a few things to keep in mind before buying toys online this holiday season, if...
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Trump Taps Dr. Oz, Storm Threatens Northwest & Instagram’s Algorithm Reset - Wednesday, November 20, 2024
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The news to know for Wednesday, November 20, 2024! What to know about President-elect Trump’s newest choices for his cabinet, including a celebrity doctor, a former pro-wrestling executive, and more. And why allegations against Trump’s attorney general pick might be made public, even if the ethics committee decides not to release its report. Plus, what could be one of the strongest storms to hit the Northwestern U.S. in decades, how Instagram plans to let you ‘reset’ the recommendations on your feed, and what to expect during country music’s biggest night. Those stories and even more...
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Mass Deportation Plans, Spirit Airlines’ Bankruptcy & ‘Trump Dance’ in Sports - Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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The news to know for Tuesday, November 19, 2024! We’ll tell you what President-elect Trump confirmed about his plans for mass deportations once he takes office, most notably declaring a national emergency and using the U.S. military. And his latest choice for his cabinet is another Fox News personality. Also, millions of Americans are preparing for some wild weather this week, including a “bomb cyclone” in the Northwest. Plus, what it means for travelers now that Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy, how A-I performed compared to human doctors when it comes to diagnosing illnesses,...
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Trump’s Record Pace, Major Carrot Recall & Netflix Glitches - Monday, November 18, 2024
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The news to know for Monday, November 18, 2024! We’ll tell you about President-elect Trump’s record pace to fill his cabinet, including some controversial steps he’s taking to get it done, as well as his latest picks. Also, President Biden has reportedly made a major policy shift when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine war. Plus, what you need to know about an E. coli outbreak linked to organic carrots, and why there were thousands of complaints about the highly-anticipated fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join...
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Special Edition: Parents Under Pressure - Why We’re Stressed & What to Do About It
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The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory earlier this year about the stress and burnout American parents are facing, so why is parenting so hard for so many Americans? And, perhaps more importantly, what can we do about it? Darby Saxbe is a clinical psychologist and professor at the University of Southern California whose work focuses on how parenting changes the brain and body. Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri! Learn more about our Darby Saxbe: Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: Sign-up for our weekly EMAIL: ...
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Trump Picks RFK Jr., ‘The Onion’ Buys ‘Infowars’ & Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul - Friday, November 15, 2024 - Friday, November 15, 2024
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The news to know for Friday, November 15, 2024! We’ll tell you why President-elect Trump’s choice for health secretary – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – is such a controversial pick. And why there are now calls (from both parties) to see an ethics report about Trump’s choice for attorney general. Also, what new research found about Americans’ trust in scientists. Plus, it’s not a joke: The Onion is buying Info-Wars, what to know about the highly-anticipated boxing match happening tonight, and some unexpected songs released – one from Mark Zuckerberg, the other from Moo Deng. Those...
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Controversial AG Pick, Star NFL Players Burglarized & Sexiest Man Alive - Thursday, November 14, 2024
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The news to know for Thursday, November 14, 2024! What to know about President-elect Trump’s most controversial pick for his cabinet so far: even some Republicans aren’t sure about this one. And how the meeting went between Trump and Biden at the White House. Also, what new data shows about overdose deaths in America. Plus, Amazon has a new rival to Temu, Patrick Mahomes is responding to burglaries at his – and Travis Kelce’s mansions, and who was named Sexiest Man Alive. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily...
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Biden Hosting Trump, Snowstorms Hit West & Loneliness at Work - Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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The news to know for Wednesday, November 13, 2024! What to know about a meeting today between President Biden and President-elect Trump. And Trump’s latest picks for some top jobs, including the surprising pick for defense secretary, and a newly-created role for Elon Musk. Also, an update about that ultimatum the U.S. made to Israel to increase aid to Gaza – or lose military support. We’ll tell you where things stand now that the deadline has passed. Plus, why a new law for Louisiana schools is now blocked, which states are already dealing with feet of snow, and a college course all...
info_outlineIn honor of the 10th annual U.S. Media Literacy Week, we're talking about how to navigate the constant flood of information in today's media world.
We discuss how to decipher what’s accurate – or not; what’s real – or AI; what bias could be at play; and how to be a skeptic – without cynicism.
Check out our one-page “cheat sheet” with seven key questions to ask yourself to improve your media literacy. Get the download at thenewsworthy.com/medialiteracy.
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