The NewsWorthy

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  Special Edition: Holiday Shopping Deals Start Now 03.10.2026 21m

  The holiday shopping season is about to start with Amazon's October Prime Day sale just days away. Consumer expert Trae Bodge breaks down how to tell whether a deal is actually worth it, what to buy now versus waiting for Black Friday, and how influencers, AI shopping tools, return policies, and retailer tactics can shape the way we spend. She offers practical advice that can help you shop smarter without getting caught up in the hype.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]
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  Mideast Military Buildup, School Choice Tax Break & Music Meets Politics - Friday, October 02, 2026 02.10.2026 14m

  The news to know for Friday, October 02, 2026! We'll tell you how many more troops are now on their way to the Middle East. And what new details are emerging in the Cornell rape case. Also, the new rules changing how ICE agents can chase and stop drivers. Plus, where millions of Americans could face flooding this weekend, why nearly every child in America now has a new investment account, and how Caitlin Clark just made Nike history. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] 
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  Pilot's Midair Attack, Failed Execution & Phone-Free Concerts - Thursday, October 01, 2026 01.10.2026 14m

  The news to know for Thursday, October 01, 2026! We're talking about heroic actions that helped stop an attack on board a passenger flight, saving everyone on board. Also, how a lethal injection in Tennessee went so wrong that the governor put a stop to all other executions this year. And the Trump Administration's new plans to remake the military — involving drones, cadets, bases, and more. Plus, how a so-called "Kelvin Wave" could impact the California coast, what could be the next front in the fight against mosquitoes, and why more concerts are going phone-free. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]    
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  U.S. Exits Iraq, Flood Risk Grows & 50-State Torch Relay - Wednesday, September 30, 2026 30.09.2026 14m

  The news to know for Wednesday, September 30, 2026! We'll tell you about the formal end of the deadliest U.S. war of the 21st century, and why there are concerns about it starting up again. Also, what's bringing the risk of flooding to more than 150 million Americans this week. Plus, what you can now ask the government's new A.I. chatbot, why Six Flags is retiring one of its main attractions, and what kind of spectacle is being planned all across the U.S. ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]    
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  Marines Under Attack, Cornell Case Reopened & MLB Playoffs - Tuesday, September 29, 2026 29.09.2026 15m

  The news to know for Tuesday, September 29, 2026! We'll tell you about a previously undisclosed Iranian attack that injured eight U.S. Marines. Also, why prosecutors are reopening a sexual assault investigation at Cornell University nearly two years later. Plus, a top FBI agent is leaving, a new tool is supposed to keep A.I. agents in check, and the MLB playoffs begin tonight. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]    
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  Air Base Security Scare, Gov't Ad Blitz & VMAs Highlights - Monday, September 28, 2026 28.09.2026 15m

  The news to know for Monday, September 28, 2026! We'll tell you what's known about a terror investigation near an air base that's housing U.S. troops. And why President Trump rejected a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz. Also, how A.I. companies are now investigating tens of thousands of incidents. Plus, where two giant pandas are settling in as a symbol of U.S.-China relations, what SpaceX is trying today for the first time, and all the moments that stole the show at last night's VMAs. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Stop piecing your software together. Go to Odoo.com/newsworthy to learn more. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]  
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  Special Edition: Is Ed Tech Failing Kids? 26.09.2026 42m

  Technology has become a normal part of school for millions of kids, but is all that ed tech actually helping students learn, or doing more harm than good? Neuroscientist, educator, and author Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath makes the case that schools have gone too far with technology. Then, Stanford professor Victor Lee offers a different perspective on when digital tools, including AI, can actually improve learning.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Get 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! Join the millions of customers who trust HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]
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  Trump-Xi Friendship, Two Powerful Hurricanes & Macklemore's Next Move - Friday, September 25, 2026 25.09.2026 15m

  The news to know for Friday, September 25, 2026! We'll tell you what President Trump's summit with China's leader actually accomplished, and where the two leaders still disagree. Also, how Republicans are using their huge fundraising advantage ahead of the midterms. And what the FDA nominee said when senators pressed her on vaccines and abortion. Plus, why Google is about to send A.I. chips into space, what's next for Macklemore after the fallout with Ed Sheeran, and how thousands of people are starting every day with one woman's morning message. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! Join the millions of customers who trust HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]
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  Media Ban Blocked, Dolly Parton Estate Fight & Oktoberfest - Thursday, September 24, 2026 24.09.2026 15m

  The news to know for Thursday, September 24, 2026! We'll tell you what's changed in the fight over Trump's White House media ban. Also, how three world leaders used the U.N. stage to send very different messages about war. Plus, a powerful storm headed for the East Coast, a fight over Dolly Parton's estate that's led to disturbing allegations against her nephew, and how people from Germany to Ohio are celebrating Oktoberfest. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! Join the millions of customers who trust HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]
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  Trump's Annihilation Threat, AI Rebranded & Viral Iced Coffee Debate - Wednesday, September 23, 2026 23.09.2026 15m

  The news to know for Wednesday, September 23, 2026! We'll tell you about President Trump's message to world leaders, and the threats that had some people walking out during his speech at the U.N. And why Trump wants the government to stop using the terms "Artificial Intelligence" and "A.I." Also, what to know about one of the most powerful storms ever seen in the eastern Pacific. Plus, where sea turtle nests showed up for the first time ever, which country star just broke an all-time Billboard record, and why bringing an iced coffee to a job interview might hurt your chances of getting hired. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! Join the millions of customers who trust HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]
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  Trump TV Blackout, Northeast Flight Chaos & Fall Equinox - Tuesday, September 22, 2026 22.09.2026 14m

  The news to know for Tuesday, September 22, 2026! We're talking about the priorities for more than 100 presidents and prime ministers, who are all in the U.S. today. Also, what caused hundreds of flights to be grounded across the Northeast. And how air traffic control is being modernized with the help of A.I. Plus, why five major TV networks are standing together (even CNN and Fox News), what Paramount had to agree to to get its Warner Bros. merger back on track, and where you can see Star Wars memorabilia and prehistoric cave art all in one place. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! Join the millions of customers who trust HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]
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  ICE-Involved Shooting, Trump's Military Arch & Converse Ad Backlash - Monday, September 21, 2026 21.09.2026 14m

  The news to know for Monday, September 21, 2026! We'll tell you what we know so far about the latest shooting involving an ICE officer. Also, how the U.S. got more control in Greenland. And which major news outlets got banned from the White House. Plus, what Ed Sheeran had to say at his first show back without Macklemore, how raising kids has become a financial challenge for multiple generations, and which iconic retailer is making a holiday season comeback. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Get 50% off your first order on any of Hiya's products. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. Get your kids the full-body support they deserve! Join the millions of customers who trust HomeServe. For 50% less your first year, go to HomeServe.com/newsworthy. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]  
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  Special Edition: Could AI Really Kill Us? 19.09.2026 19m

  AI "doomsday" warnings have been around for years,  but lately, they've started to feel less theoretical. MIT researcher Dr. Neil Thompson explains how realistic catastrophic AI risks actually are, why concern is growing now, and what recent incidents may tell us about where the technology is headed. Plus, we discuss what it would realistically take to prevent the worst-case scenarios…    Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]  
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  U.S. War Crime?, Heatwave Holds On & Grades for Grabs - Friday, September 18, 2026 18.09.2026 15m

  The news to know for Friday, September 18, 2026! We'll tell you what a new U.N. report says about whether America may have committed a war crime in Iran, and how the White House is responding. Also, how much time does Congress have to get a handle on artificial intelligence? The so-called "Godfather of A.I." gives his prediction, and it's not long at all. Plus, what RFK Jr. is now saying about vaccines and children's health, where a heat wave is still breaking records just days from the start of fall, and why you can find cheap cheeseburgers all around the country today. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]    
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  Fed Raises Rates, AI Oversteps (Again) & Spider-Man Beats Star Wars - Thursday, September 17, 2026 17.09.2026 14m

  The news to know for Thursday, September 17, 2026! We'll tell you about the Fed's latest interest rate decision and what President Trump is now threatening to do if there's not a big drop soon. Also, how A.I. models have found more new ways to get around the people keeping them in check. Plus, why the top U.S. airlines are cutting flights, what kinds of new words were added to the dictionary, and how one modern movie just rewrote the box office record books. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]
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  Bipartisan Midterm Concerns, News Chopper Crash & Viral Snoopy Cup - Wednesday, September 16, 2026 16.09.2026 14m

  The news to know for Wednesday, September 16, 2026! We'll tell you what's known so far about a deadly news helicopter crash — as details are still coming out. Also, how election officials in both red and blue states are preparing for possible government interference at the polls. And what could be a new way to help some families pay for childcare. Plus, why Ed Sheeran's entire tour could now be in trouble, how news outlets are interviewing an A.I.-generated actress, and what latest viral product got people lining up before dawn. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]
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  Trump Rejects AI Warnings, America's First Space Weapon & Macklemore's Tour Exit - Tuesday, September 15, 2026 15.09.2026 14m

  The news to know for Tuesday, September 15, 2026! We're talking about how the world is responding as A.I. giants call for a slowdown — with pushback now coming from China, the White House, and Silicon Valley. And why the U.S. says it now has a weapon in space. Also, the Supreme Court's ruling on mail ballots is in, while voters head to the polls in the final primary before the midterms. Plus, what Senator Mitch McConnell said about his return to the Capitol, why a popular concert tour is breaking up over politics, and who won the biggest prizes at last night's Emmy Awards. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] 
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  AI 'Speed Limit', Rising Insurance Costs & Sweeney Ad Backlash - Monday, September 14, 2026 14.09.2026 15m

  The news to know for Monday, September 14, 2026! We'll tell you why some of the biggest names in A.I. are calling for a slowdown, while Trump says the U.S. can't afford to hit the brakes. Also, why power plants might not have to follow tougher pollution rules. And where measles outbreaks are still growing. Plus, what's behind more shark sightings off the coast of California, why health insurance plans could cost more next year, and who's leading the pack ahead of this year's Emmy Awards. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Upgrade your sleep with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/newsworthy with code newsworthy. If you want to take your language skills to the next level, don't wait to try Rosetta Stone Sapphire! Get 20% off when you sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]    
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  Special Edition: Voting by Mail – What to Know Now 12.09.2026 18m

  With the November general election less than two months away, and some mail ballots already going out, a legal fight over proposed new mail ballot rules is still playing out. Wren Orey of the Bipartisan Policy Center explains what the Trump administration's possible changes would do, why election officials are raising concerns about making changes so close to Election Day, and what voters should know if they plan to vote by mail this fall. We also break down common questions about absentee ballots, ballot tracking, deadlines, voter mistakes, and how to make a plan to ensure your vote is counted.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 15-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/newsworthy. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod   To advertise on our podcast, please email: [email protected]  
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  25 Years Since 9/11, Landmark Social Media Laws & 'Revenge Dress' Auction - Friday, September 11, 2026 11.09.2026 15m

  The news to know for Friday, September 11, 2026! 25 years since the 9/11 terror attacks — we'll tell you how the nation is remembering the thousands of people who died, and the heroes who risked their lives to save others. Also, what the latest Supreme Court decision means for the midterm elections. And could A.I. help develop a biological weapon? Anthropic says it's already seeing warning signs. Plus, what could be the end of the Cyclospora outbreak, how one state's new laws could change kids' experience online, and where an unlikely group of donors helped families with thousands of dollars in school lunch debt. Those stories and even more news to know in about 15 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Find the fall pieces you'll reach for most at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/newsworthy. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Get 15% off OneSkin with the code NEWSWORTHY at oneskin.co/NEWSWORTHY #oneskinpod   To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected]