{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ships Attacked, Push for Psychedelics &amp; Robots Run Faster\u00a0- Monday, April 20, 2026","description":" The news to know for Monday, April 20, 2026!  We'll tell you about what could be a major escalation in the war with Iran after the weekend's back and forth over the Strait of Hormuz.  Also, why the government's surveillance powers are being debated in Congress.  Plus, a new effort to loosen restrictions on psychedelic drugs, a new record in running set by a robot, and the unofficial marijuana holiday that has even sober people going after some perks. &amp;nbsp; Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!&amp;nbsp; See sources:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.theNewsWorthy.com\/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.theNewsWorthy.com\/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/thenewsworthy.dashery.com\/ Sponsors:            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 &amp;nbsp;            Enjoy a deep, restful night\u2019s sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com\/newsworthy&amp;nbsp; for 20% off sitewide! &amp;nbsp; To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com ","author_name":"The NewsWorthy","author_url":"https:\/\/www.theNewsWorthy.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40930975\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40930975"}