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Writer, host, political analyst and cultural commentator, Mary Katharine Ham joins us to breakdown what to consider after a history-making Election Day. SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest! Shop our gear!...

Former VP Harris says Democrats need to lead boldly -- Is lowering the voting age part of a new platform? What do you think? Let us know hello@smartHERNews.com From runaway monkeys to an intractable shutdown  ... to a Supreme Court showdown over tariffs ... and notable comments on voting age and a third term for President Trump  (and what the U.S. Constitution says about both topics!) -...

As the government shutdown nears unprecedented territory, a quick look at what's going on, why it matters and your own voices on how you feel about it all! Thank you to Amy, Kristina, Jim and Briana for sending us your thoughts! Plus:  Why do we say it's one of the longest shutdowns in *modern times*? (Why do we need that caveat?) Where did this all start? A look at both sides Why does Congre...

A story about overcoming challenges, the importance of perserverance and the endurance of unconditional love - a SmartHER Conversation with journalist Leland Vittert - author of the New York Times Best-Selling book "Born Lucky - A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, And My Journey With Autism." Called "weird" by teachers, bullied by children and adults alike for being different, Leland describes his...

The latest on a high-profile heist, a historic hurricane, a high-stakes government shutdown  and whether the U.S. has carried out " murder " or a "lethal kinetic strike" on the high seas. Show Notes: The Canadian Ad at the center of controversy A great article on the East Wing From Town & Country U.S. Warship Docked Off Venezuela Recall of Popular MakeUp Remover SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love...

For the first time ever, the National Archives displayed the entire U.S. Constitution - the historic 4 foundational pages. the rarely seen “5th page” with its own interesting backstory and ALL 27 amendments. Now, the exhibit remains behind closed doors, along with the rest of the museum, as the government shutdown continues into historic territory in Washington D.C.  SmartHER News went behind...

The news you can use: A comet only seen every 1350 years will appear in our skies this week. Here's a few other stories to of note: How big is your social circle? One scientist says 150 people Agree/Disagree. The latest on the history-making shutdown. An "technical" issue takes down a major technology provider. What to make of President Trump's announcement on rare earth minerals. What to make of...

A peace deal. A trade deal. An (absent) shutdown deal. What to know about the deals percolating in the news and why they matter. SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Websit...

And who’s in charge? Your top news question of the week answered about the law & order story unfolding in one of America’s most prominent cities. SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/smar...

PLUS - the Supreme Court's new term and a Middle East peace update.  4:30: What I found worth watching and reading over the weekend.  7:30: National Guard in the news – the standoff over deployments in Chicago and Portland. 10:15: The first Super Moon of 2025 – what makes it special (and what scientists say it isn’t). 11:15: The Supreme Court’s new term features key cases on state vs. federal...

Plus ~ What to know about the substance the FDA calls "the Next Wave of the Opioid Epidemic". What does the FDA actually do — and why does it matter to you? From regulating everything from  mammograms to microwaves  to navigating hot-button issues like autism treatments, Tylenol safety, and hormone replacement therapy, the FDA touches nearly every aspect of American life. In this SmartHER...

A hidden Abraham Lincoln The mystery that swirls around the Michigan church shooting. Clarifying Mormon vs. LDS vs The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Will the government shutdown? News from my interview with the FDA commissioner Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House. The governors trying to “disagree better.” Will you buy a protein latte?  Notes: Faulkner Mural Disagree Better S...

SmartHER Stitching First day of Fall! Fat Bears Open Mic Night at the United Nations Erika Kirk’s comments at Charlie Kirk’s memorial ~ Young Men in Crisis Recognizing The State Of Palestine Russian “incursions” into other European countries. President Trump on a new announcement on autism. The threat of the “New World Screw Worm” Rising concerns about Al Qaeda Why I haven’t taken up smoking ;) (Y...

Jenna takes you behind-the-scenes into the life of a broadcaster and untangles the swirling stories about Jimmy Kimmel’s “indefinite suspension.” SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/smar...

A quick hit on stories underreported this week that you won’t see anywhere else. SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website:  https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: ...

What does a free society really look like to you?  What does free speech really look like? What protections are afforded to you or not? 5:00 - 11:30 SOME GOOD NEWS Notes to Santa New cubs Guinness Book of World Record Sunflower 11:30 - 20 minutes: WHAT TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR Potential gov’t shutdown TikTok ban and trade deals Russia forays into Romania, Poland Sec. of State Marco Rubio in Israel 21...

"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 Powerball winners Remembering 9/11: The story arc of the deadliest terrorist attack in American history. The "New" Department of War - Plus ~ the "old" job of the first Sec. of War.  What to watch: Ukraine/Russia, Hamas/Israel What's going on with the job market according to 3 major voices. Why this week in history matters in addition to marking 9/11: the naming of the Unit...

Plus ~ Wolves, Fashion & Your Finances Where do vaccine mandates even come from? What to know about the jobs report. Where you should absolutely buy a lottery ticket (heck, it’s history making) How to repel wolves. Style advice that we can pull from the news this week. CHECK OUT YOUR STATE’S TAX BRACKET & THE LOTTERY SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Want to listen ad-free? Become an insider! Love nonpartisan...

Why did the Treasury Secretary float the idea of a "national housing emergency"? We take a closer look. Plus: The wisdom of wearing white after Labor Day, a historic lottery and important September deadlines that will drive the news cycle. Email us! hello@SmartHERnews.com   SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become...

A quick podcast for you before the weekend: ✔️ a dash of history (the origins of Labor Day), ✔️ a mix of a few stories to have on your radar (inflation, U.S. warships off the coast of Venezuela, and the firing of the CDC Director) ✔️ AND a quick snippet from a past interview that feels meaningful during this news cycle. SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serio...

Has Fall arrived in America?  Meet a history making tennis player and a "resilient" golfer. The President activates on Monday in the Oval Office with new executive action. But what about Russia & Ukraine? NEW insight. What to know about which states provide driving privileges to those without legal status? 17 states have new cell phone restrictions in school - So who is standing in the way...

Insight you won't hear anywhere else: Journalist David Satter will join us to discuss Friday's historic meeting between President Trump and President Putin, and what to watch for next as the White House welcomes European leaders – including Ukraine's President Zelensky – to work towards a peace agreement. As you may remember, David lived and worked in Russia for decades before becoming...

"Base-rattlers," salamanders, and dragnets - all found in the backstory to the latest redistricting efforts in the Lone Star state. We dive into what salamanders have to do with "gerrymandering" (turns out ... a lot!) and map out what's at stake. Plus - how both political parties use this issue to gather support and donations (aka "base-rattling" ). Quick FYI: Redistric...

The SCOOP on the week ahead! A concerning trend for restaurants on the West Coast: "purse tuna" and BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) President Trump meets Russia's President Putin in Alaska on Friday: What to watch and why it matters. The latest on the war between Israel and Hamas, including the targeting of someone Israel calls a "terrorist" but Al Jazeera calls a "desperate att...