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"That's what I do everyday. I record history." Photojournalist Richard Drew has spent more than five decades with the Associated Press. On the morning of September 11th, 2001, while on assignment for Fashion Week in New York City, a call from his editor sent Richard racing to downtown Manhattan with only a brief description - "A plane has hit the World Trade Center." Finding hi...

The United States ended the war in Afghanistan but is the battle truly over or just beginning a new chapter? . Leading analyst, Thomas Joscelyn, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Senior Editor, FDD’s Long War Journal, provides unique insight on the past, present, and future of the nation's longest war. . Full interview on our website. It’s the first big image that...

Travis Mills s one of the few surviving quadruple amputees in the nation. . On his third deployment to Afghanistan, while on patrol, he put his backpack down on an improvised explosive device (IED). He lost both arms and both legs to his injuries. . Listen to Travis’ perspective on what it’s like to fight the Taliban, what he thinks about America’s contribution to the fight against terror, and how...

Less than 48 hours after we first spoke with writer and journalist Hollie McKay she found herself in a city taken over by the Taliban. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Writer/Journalist Hollie McKay has traveled all over the world, to the most dangerous areas, during the most deadly conflicts, to tell the stories only few will hear. She speaks to us from Afghanistan as the Taliban surge around the city she reports from, Mazar-I-Sharif. A truly unique perspective on a developing chapter in America's longest war and for the people of Afghanistan.  @holliesmcka...

What’s really the truth about natural immunity and COVID-19? What should those with a previous infection consider when weighing a COVID-19 vaccine? What about mask wearing and children? And what do many of those severely ill from COVID have in common that no one seems to want to focus on? Dr. Marty Makary, professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, has never avoided tough questions...

One of the biggest news stories on the planet involves gymnast Simone Biles stepping back from competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. How does one navigate when to accelerate through challenging times or when to hit the brakes?   Positive Psychology Expert Rob Mack illuminates this fundamental question related to the news and our life, offering key takeaways on true resilience, and fine tuning yo...

The single most costly battle of the American Civil War happened in the early days of July 1863, falling on the same days the Founding Fathers finalized the Declaration of Independence less than 90 years earlier.  Ret. Marine Col   Rob Abbott, one of the few  Licensed Battlefield Guides  of Gettysburg National Military Park, takes us through the days before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysb...

From serving 20 years in the U.S. military, to earning his PhD, Dr. Theodore Johnson shares his unique life story with SmartHER News, and his new perspective on race, politics, and the future detailed in his new book: When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquir...

Wellness expert and author Patricia Ladis on bringing joy back to motherhood and what she learned while writing "The Wise Woman's Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth" with Dr. Anita Sadaty. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

An unexpected phone call from the Tucson police department changed Brandon Tatum's life forever.  He shares what he learned as a police officer and why he believes America needs to consider another perspective on both law enforcement and systemic racism. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Attorney Stephanie L. Willis joins SmartHER News for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most significant legal cases in America – what we've seen, what to watch for next and why it matters from her perspective as a lawyer, mother and policy strategist advocating for for civil rights legislation. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising I...

Author and foreign policy expert Gordon Chang recently wrote, "The elements of history’s next great conflict are all in place. The only thing missing is the spark." What are those elements? And what is the potential spark? Gordon answers these questions and more as we discuss the geopolitical forces at work. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Adv...

On a beautiful spring day in 2013, Michelle L'Heureux ventured to the finish line of the Boston Marathon, never anticipating she would become one of 260+ people injured in a terrorist attack; 3 people died that day, and the terrorists also killed a MIT police officer in the manhunt. Now 8 years later Michelle shares her story, describing how she has channeled her experience into strength - and...

Psychiatrist Dr. Stefani Reinhold shares her experience in this wide ranging interview on how the global pandemic has impacted our entire well-being.  From adults, to adolescents, Dr. Reinhold helps frame a conversation about what many of us have felt or discussed with friends but seems lacking in the headlines. She provides clinical expertise and personal perspective on how to best navigate the a...

Dr. Rutland shares his unique experience as a pulmonologist who also specializes in autoimmune disease. This wide-ranging conversation covers the basics of the new coronavirus, bringing us rare insight into a body battling COVID-19 and what we should know a year after the first headlines, answering new questions about double-masking, vaccines and variants. Support this podcast at — https://redcirc...

With one phone call, Erin Zammett Ruddy's life completely changed. Diagnosed with leukemia as a 23-year-old, she quickly learned about what have become key terms in our current news cycle: clinical trials and experimental therapies. Erin's accomplished work as a writer includes her recently-published  The Little Book of Life Skills , in which she interviewed more than 150 experts on how to...

Erin shares personal stories from her two historic deployments to the Iraq War and explains why her service changed her life forever. Plus: how she went from 9 years in uniform to cleaning houses to working with the biggest names on the planet and the valuable (and hysterical) lessons she learned along the way. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertis...

From a mysterious explosion in Lebanon to a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, what to know about the high stakes in the Middle East now and in the future with  Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior vice president for research,   Dr. Jonathan Schanzer. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

Mathematical biologist and mother Professor Lauren Meyers leads a team of researchers at the University of Texas Austin who developed a unique model to help guide officials and parents as they try to answer this very question: Should children go to school during the COVID-19 pandemic? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...

Dr. Michael Lin, PhD, MD of Lin Labs, Stanford University, joins SmartHER News for an update to discuss what we’ve learned, what we need to know, and what to watch for at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A number 2 pencil, piece of printer paper and his sewing machine: how Origin Founder Pete Roberts pivoted his Maine-based company during the COVID-19 pandemic to American-made masks.     Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A story of survival and problem-solving: Pastor Patrick Thompson survived COVID-19 all the while creating a relief effort to feed the hungry AND help the economy in one of the hardest hit areas in America: New York City. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Michael Lin, Principal Investigator for Lin Labs at Stanford University’s School of Medicine, answers key questions about the virus that causes COVID-19 - from what it looks like on the molecular level to how we can combat it, and why, although serious, this outbreak is NOT the "zombie apocalypse". Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertisi...

Dr. Michael Parry, Chair of Infectious Diseases at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut, joins us for a second interview. We follow up on what he’s learned about COVID-19 as a physician with a positive case in his hospital, how he’s applying social distancing to his own life and what we should all watch for over the next several weeks. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclu...