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 "The suburban dad next door who was also a serial killer" A serial killer admits to his crimes, but is justice served? We tackle that question and others in a wide-ranging conversation with investigative journalist Alexis Linkletter, who has covered this case for more than a decade and has poured several years into developing a podcast series on the mystery called, "Unraveled." Alexis recoun...

Jenna previews a busy week of major stories, framed by Artemis astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s “Joy Train” message about teams regaining perspective and joy.  Internationally, she clarifies reports about a U.S. “blockade” in the Strait of Hormuz, explaining Central Command describes actions focused on ships entering or exiting Iranian ports rather than blocking international waters, and notes the m...

The President says he wants to go after those who leaked information about a rescue operation in Iran - Can he? Jenna takes you to a portion of a White House press conference that drew attention after the president blamed press reporting and a leaker for revealing a second missing airman during a rescue operation in Iran, saying the media company should give up the source “or go to jail.”  Sh...

Jenna recaps a 90-minute White House press conference that provided the first on-the-record details about the rescue of two U.S. Air Force crew members after an F-15 went down in hostile Iranian territory late Thursday/early Friday.  Officials said both airmen ejected and landed separately; the pilot (Dude 44 Alpha) was located and rescued first, while the weapons systems officer (Dude 44 Bra...

Two months after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, key questions remain unanswered. In this episode, Jenna interviews law enforcement and crime expert Morgan Wright to examine the biggest unknowns in the case, what investigators may be focusing on now, and why certain details continue to raise questions. We discuss: • what investigators may be prioritizing two months later • why a $1.2 million r...

Jenna interviews space journalist Kristin Fisher of Endless Void Studios about why NASA’s Artemis II mission matters, framing it as a choice to lead or follow as China and others pursue the Moon.   The daughter of two NASA astronauts, Fisher says success is simply returning the four astronauts safely, calling it NASA’s riskiest human test flight since Apollo because this rocket has flown only...

Jenna previews a consequential week of news heading into Easter weekend from the space race to social media company lawsuits and the headlines in between (including sharks ... on painkillers). On The Middle East: Pres. Trump expresses optimism about a deal with Iran, references a 15-point plan, claims Iran is shipping large amounts of oil, and loosely characterizes leadership changes as “regime ch...

Jenna highlights the breaking news from Pres. Trump about new talks with Iran - a shift in the roughly three-week conflict from a prior 48-hour timeline to open up the Strait of Hormuz to a five-day window for diplomacy. In worldwide threats hearings, CIA Director John Ratcliffe disputes a resigning counterterrorism chief’s claim that Iran is not an imminent threat, and Senator Angus King presses...

Note: We’re resharing this conversation as Saturday marks the anniversary of Alcatraz Island closing as a federal prison in 1963. This interview originally aired in May 2025, when President Donald Trump publicly floated the idea of reopening the island. Could Alcatraz reopen today? And what was it really like to live there? In this episode of SmartHER News, Jenna sits down with Jolene Babyak — one...

Jenna interviews supermarket expert Phil Lempert, the “Supermarket Guru” on the latest on food prices AND trends in good shopping that may change your next trip to the grocery store. From chocolate, to coffee, to frozen fruits and snacks, we discuss the prices you've been most curious about and unfortunately, Pihl says grocery prices are up nearly 30% since the pandemic and likely won’t fall until...

Benham Ben Taleblu, Senior Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Iran program, joins Jenna for a look at Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and what his rise could mean during wartime.  Taleblu says the regime is hardening under a national security deep state and has moved closer to a military dictatorship, arguing the most important institution is the armed apparat...

Is China at the center of all current global conflict? Is the risk of war rising? Whether we take a closer look at Venezuela or Iran , we find roads that lead to China. Why? And what should we know about the state of the largest communist nation in the world? Jenna interviews author and analyst Gordon Chang about China’s growing instability and global posture amid shifting events involving Venezue...

01:05 Dignified Transfer Explained 03:23 Media Access and Family Consent 04:54 Steve Witkoff Emotional Moment 07:44 Jobs Report Breakdown 11:02 Oil Prices Surge and Inflation 16:21 Strait of Hormuz Shipping Crunch 18:22 War Risk Insurance Explained 22:07 CENTCOM Warning to Iran 24:39 Ayatollah Succession on X 25:13 Iran Hardliner Continuity 26:10 What Winning Looks Like 27:03 School Strike Claims...

00:00 How Safe Are We 01:49 Economic Ripple Effects 02:22 Strait of Hormuz Map 04:18 Suez Canal Shipping Risks 06:38 Prices and Supply Chains 07:54 Iran Ship Sunk 10:07 Pentagon Strategy Shift 14:11 White House Safety Message 17:41 DHS Shutdown Stakes 21:48 Child Exploitation Hearing 27:24 Refocus on What Matters 28:19 Closing and Next Updates Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the se...

War correspondent and writer Hollie McKay joins us to provide unique insight and perspective, to this rapidly developing story in the Middle East. We highlight the latest news, hear from multiple points-of-view and tackle tough-to-report on stories like the Iranian reports of a bombing of a girl's school. 00:00 Breaking News Overview 01:08 Meet War Correspondent Holly 02:38 Austin Shooting Fallout...

 00:00 Breaking News Kickoff 00:58 Rolling Thunder News Cycle 03:17 War Reality Check 04:02 President Announces Strikes 06:31 Who Hit What When 07:36 Ayatollah Death Fallout 10:42 What Victory Looks Like 11:27 Regional Reactions 12:41 Retaliation Proxies Sleeper Cells 14:32 "Why Now?" 16:05 Casualties Info Gap - **including in Iran** 17:08 The President's message To Iranian People 19:34 Wrap...

00:00 Showtime Setup 00:32 Why Our Report Delivers Something Different. 01:54 SOTU History Primer 04:54 Media Optics Explained - How Does How You Watch Impact How You Feel? 07:58 Opening Golden Age 09:15 Speech Style Breakdown 12:10 Cartel Kingpin Claim 15:04 War on Fraud 17:08 BRAND NEW: Venezuela Raid Details 26:51 The Most Combustible Political Moment. 31:17 What Was Missing 33:04 Time Capsule...

00:00 Olympic Hockey Gold 00:59 Jack Hughes Interview 03:34 Hughes Family Backstory 05:38 Gaudreau Tribute 07:52 Drunk Driving Reminder 09:34 From Olympics to Politics 12:24 Mar-a-Lago Security Shooting 16:15 DHS Funding Shutdown 17:56 Cartel Boss Killed 21:54 Epstein and Prince Andrew 24:24 GDP and Tariffs Tease 24:52 GDP Growth Slows 26:04 Tariffs Explained 27:59 Supreme Court Blocks IEEPA 31:31...

From an arrest on Capitol Hill to an ongoing partial government shutdown to a big speech on center stage overseas, what you need to know in the week ahead.  00:00 Welcome Back: Why a Wednesday Scoop + What’s Ahead 02:21 Capitol Security Scare: 18-Year-Old Arrested Near the U.S. Capitol 03:54 Missing Nancy Guthrie: Reward Raised, Leads Still Thin 05:05 DHS Funding Lapse: Partial Shutdown and W...

Jenna Lee marks the federal holiday of George Washington's birthday by examining the history of the celebration and his enduring Farewell Address warnings about political parties and regionalism. The report features unique historical insights, including Washington's 'Rules of Civility' and his personal connection to Betsy Ross. Jenna also shares lighthearted facts about the first president’s life...

Jenna Lee explains the legal context behind Ghislaine Maxwell’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment during her House Oversight Committee deposition and her request for presidential clemency. This report provides a deep dive into the historical origins of the Bill of Rights and the complex political implications of using presidential pardons to uncover the truth in the Jeffrey Epstein investigat...

Jenna Lee is joined by cybersecurity and law enforcement expert Morgan Wright to discuss a potential breakthrough in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. This report covers the recovery of unexpected doorbell camera footage and explains how investigators are using pacemaker data to narrow the timeline of the case. Morgan provides an in-depth analysis of the suspect’s behavior and the sophisticated...

Jenna discusses the mysterious kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie (and what we know about a ransom), updates on the Jeffrey Epstein case, and the Super Bowl interview with President Trump, addressing his stance on immigration enforcement, election security, and technological advancements like AI. 00:00 Intro 00:34 Community Job Market Success 07:08 New Shop Merchandise Launch 12:56 Weekly News Briefing B...

"We weren't earning money so we had to have a job in the off season." From earning less money than a public school teacher his first season, to getting ready for games in nearby college classrooms, NFL Quarterback Bob Lee takes us on a short trip down memory lane to what the National Football League really was like 50 years ago in its infancy. A truly unique conversation with a SmartHER connection...

Why is there such a clash over immigration enforcement in a America? With breaking news delivered by the Border Czar Wednesday morning, we decided to take a moment to step back to provide an explainer on sanctuary jurisdictions -  and why the varying degrees of cooperation between law enforcement officers creates such a conflict. Plus ~ What the location of the Super Bowl has to do with it! 0...