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How we name, measure and manage hurricanes. Plus, a touching message from a sheriff in a hard-hit community inspires us to find meaning even in the darkest moments. Join us as we explore the stories behind the storms and discuss the real-world impact of FEMA funding. Stay curious and informed as we navigate through these turbulent times together! BECOME A SMARTHER NEWS INSIDER: https://www.scoop.s...

✓ 2:00: Hurricane Milton.  ✓ 5:00: We hear context on the storm from Dr. Brennan of the National Hurricane Center.     ✓ 9:00: Hurricane Helene.     ✓ 12:00: The effects of temporary spending bills, plus congressional spending. And a reminder that the entire House is up for re-election.     ✓ 17:00: The term “ October Surprise. ”    ✓ 22:00: A lot of activity on the campaign trail.     ✓ 25:00: Ma...

Wait. FINLAND?  Why did both Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) agree that we should look at Finland as an example for gun laws and school safety? We take a look at what we should know about Finland, it's gun laws and beyond. Plus, Jenna shares the backstory on a reporting trip overseas where she explored how one of America's allies approaches this heated topic. We hope you en...

A few key takeaways from the one and only 2024 vice presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) & Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio). Did the American political system AND both tickets score points? Curious about your thoughts! Enjoy free, independent, nonpartisan news? We love delivering it to you! Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider:  https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   ...

The risk of a major port strike in the next 24 hours could impact more than bananas ... but that's just one item potentially impacted! Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead.   ✓ 2:00: Hurricane Helene.   ✓ 3:00: NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s unique contribution to hurricane relief efforts.   ✓ 8:00: A major East Coast Port Strike on the horizon.     ✓ 12:00: Sectors impacted:...

Your "mini scoop" includes a quick note about hurricane coverage - and an important, life-saving reminder for you and your family.   Plus, the surprising and fascinating backstory about how the Republican Party became "red" and the Democrats became "blue" - This truly shocked me!    Also: A poll you may finally enjoy: When is a cookie, "just a cookie"? The famous co...

*An earlier version of this podcast did not include the show in full. We fixed it! But it may take a moment to reload on your platform. Our apologies! We blame ... Mondays.* ✓ 6:00: Two additional license plates. Six cellphones. And 12 pairs of gloves. What else did we learn from law enforcement about what the second would-be assassin of former Pres. Trump packed for his mission? ✓ 13:00: Security...

And why this might be THE question of the 2024 election. Plus ~ one thing that's missing from this week's story about exploding pagers in Lebanon that every American should know. Enjoy this "mini" scoop? Become a SCOOP insider, enjoy special perks and help us build a solution in news! We deliver a special "SCOOP" Mondays to our insiders with everything you need to know for...

Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead.  🙌🏼   Small bites of high-quality information on newsworthy topics.  ✓ 2:00: The money spent on the undecided voter.   ✓ 4:00: Insight on laughter.   ✓ 5:00: The big news of the day - “An apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump”     ✓ 8:00: Why “apparent”?   ✓ 11:00: What we're watching for next.     ✓ 12:00: A soundb...

We address the timing and format of the first and perhaps only debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump in the election of 2024. Plus ~ Tonya asks, "... about this eating pets thing". We take a closer look at one of the most viral moments of the debate and uncover the broader story in Springfield, Ohio.  Receive free, independent, nonpartisan SmartHER News in your in...

Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead! ✓ 6:00: A remarkable find discovered in a North Carolina filing cabinet may fetch millions at auction.   ✓ 10:00: We shift to politics and the presidential debate.     ✓ 13:00: To mute or not to mute?  ✓ 16:00: A SmartHER take on debates and a fun fact about the first televised presidential debate did not include … presidential candidates....

What to know about the first interview conducted with Vice President Harris as a presidential nominee - and why it matters. Jenna highlights one big headline and two key takeaways from the conversation. Plus ~ she offers you something to consider about how both major parties are approaching the election season. Does the American public need less style and more substance this election year? What di...

We speak to the Executive Director of Archaeology at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Jack Gary, who oversees the largest living history museum in the world at Williamsburg, Virginia. In the soil of a proposed construction project, Gary's team unearthed military barracks dating back to the first soldiers of the American Revolution. The new discovery provides an unique view into the everyd...

All the pre-Labor Day news you need to start your week! ✓ 2:00: Summoning fall.    ✓ 4:00:   The 170,000 combos of Starbucks. ✓ 6:00: The most dangerous animal on the planet.   ✓ 7:00: On your radar: Mosquito-born illnesses.   ✓ 11:00: Democratic National Convention wrap-up.   ✓ 12:00: RFK Jr. suspends his campaign ~ BUT! Theres’s more.     ✓ 14:00: The “Unity Party” and a snippet from RFK Jr.’s s...

What to Know & Why It Matters. SmartHER News founder Jenna Lee breaks down the key takeaways from the speech delivered by Vice President Harris – the new presidential candidate for the Democratic Party. From deeply personal reflections to biting political critiques, VP Harris traversed a lot of ground in her approximately 40 minute address. We highlight a few of her key soundbites and why they mat...

Plus ~ Is it Democrat or Democratic? You'll hear a lot of both this week – We explain! ~~~~~ ✓ 0:00: Rare super blue moon  ✓ 4:00: The Democratic National Convention  ✓ 6:00: On our radar around the world     ✓ 7:00: Ukraine on the offensive  ✓ 8:00: The Middle East, including ceasefire talks and expected protests at the DNC  ✓ 12:00: July 2024 Border Numbers show declines - with a caveat.   ✓...

Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead.     Small bites of high-quality information on a smattering of important topics including the Olympics, medical discoveries, the economy, the Middle East, U.S naval strength, ISIS, Syria, the presidential election and an announcement from Microsoft.      ---  ✓ 1:00: The next generation and the Olympics. ✓ 4:00: Now you know ... Olympics ed...

2:00: How politics may factor into today’s top stories.   4:00: The stock market.   -3 for new time stamps if we cut internet outage/comeback.   10:00: Why last Friday’s Jobs Report matters.   13:00: Your economic health.   14:00: How will the market close on Friday?  15:00: Instability in the Middle East.   16:00: High-ranking Hamas official killed in Iran. 18:00: The U.S. moves more military ass...

✓ 2:00: Drama on the Seine. ✓ 7:00: Jenna’s first ( ... and only) triathalon.   ✓ 9:00: The opening ceremony of the Olympics ignites controversy.   ✓ 10:00:  Who pays for the Olympics? We take a look at Tokyo for context.   ✓ 12:00: The athletes with no country aka “Individual Neutral Athletes”   ✓ 15:00: Security at the Olympics, the latest on two war fronts.     ✓ 17:00: “the most significant ch...

Breaking news shared during our broadcast including new remarks from Vice President Harris, a new endorsement from fmr. House Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) and the Secret Service Director takes questions from Congress on the attempted assassination of fmr. Pres. Trump.  ✓ 1:00: The story of the moment: the 2024 presidential race is the ultimate developing story.   ✓ 3:00: Out of the mouths of babes.   ✓ 6...

Listen to the before and after of Fmr. Pres. Trump's 90 minute acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention. We take you live to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to listen to the speech and provide some headlines and analysis along with our LIVE audience! Quick Rundown: The source of some new reporting on the status of Pres. Biden: 9:00 President Trump speech begins at 47:00 & ends 2:19  A remi...

When father of two Gary Tate attended his first rally in support of former President Trump on Saturday, July 13th, he had no idea he would witness history. Hear Gary's description of the the day ~ from before, during and after the event, including his observation about security. Many thanks to Gary for his honest reflection of this historic moment. If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’...

As we wait for more information on the attempted assassination of former Pres. Trump, we hear from two very special guests: an eyewitness who attended Pres. Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania and a historian and journalist with incredible expertise on an important character in American history.     ---  ✓ 0:00: Thank you for being here and for inspiring us to deliver quick, concise, nonpartisan news. W...

Pres. Biden participated in a LIVE press conference Thursday, July 11 - his first since a debate two weeks ago that drew attention to his mental and physical fitness. Some political analysts described this as a “make or break” moment for the campaign. Was it? Jenna provides a “reporter’s notebook” at the conclusion of the news conference, focusing on three factors that impacted this story: The Tim...

A severely depressed president ... a president with a "mysterious growth" ... a president with a hidden surgery ... another with a stroke that left him incapacitated ... and a commander-in-chief whose hemorrhoids became international news (true story).   All stories we hear about from Dr. Jacob Appel, M.D., MS, MPH, who has become a leading expert on presidential health.  From the role of...