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A quick trip around the world on events happening involving two designated state sponsors of terrorism: North Korea & Iran. Why Russia is visiting North Korea today. The SecDef misses a meeting of defense ministers on Ukraine. I made a mistake about the "Big Beautiful Bill" - I correct it!  Why & how process has impacted this big package. Campbell's says you are cooking more at home. A...

Today marks a pivotal moment in the SmartHER News journey. Hear Jenna's reflections on what transpired 8 years ago that impacted the rise of SmartHER News. Plus: Boulder Attack Latest Info on Suspect Why the lack of the word "terorrism" in our reporting matters  Why we should pay attention to the latest escalation between Ukraine and Russia Congress returns to Capitol Hill The Supreme...

Why are moms reporting a decline in their mental health?  A new study on the mental and physical health of American mothers, reveals significant declines in mental health. What does the research show? And why is it happening? We look forward to your thoughts for next week's pod: hello@smarthernews.com SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? ...

Elon Musk reignites a focus on DOGE. Presidential pardons and reality stars (and what to know). And a potential watershed moment in the ongoing debate surrounding trans athletes in high school sports. 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/     Sh...

War correspondent and writer Hollie McKay joins us to discuss the latest escalation between Russia and Ukraine; Holllie shares her experience on the ground in Ukraine and what it's like to live through a Russian drone attack. Plus ~ what to know about the latest chapter in the war between Israel and Hamas. Why controversy surrounds a new humanitarian group operating in Gaza and why Israel did...

On this day ... The Golden Gate Bridge opens. This week, as we mark the anniversary of a historic Everest summit, we take a closer look at a new strategy to climb the world's tallest peak. The latest on Russia & Ukraine; Israel & Hamas, and King Charles in Canada. What To Know: What happens next with the spending bill. New recommendation on COVID-19 vaccines. Helpful Links: "All-In" Po...

Hello Friends ~ Memorial Day is a very special holiday in our household. I first recorded this podcast in 2022 and it remains one of my favorites so I decided to repost it. I never knew these stories about the founding of Memorial Day until I started working to uncover this history for you (thank you for that opportunity). I find myself still moved to tears about how so many different people decid...

A quick update on several controversial new items including a proposed reality show for citizenship, a $400 million plane gift from Qatar to the Pentagon, new FDA recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccine boosters, and the latest on the "big, beautiful bill."   SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP in...

"This isn't the Hunger Games for immigrants" ... or is it? We take a look at a reality show proposed to the Department of Homeland Security and the new data on America's borders. Link to The Wall Street Journal: DHS Is Considering Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete For Citizenship Watch to listen to our foundational interview on what it takes to become an American citizen. Love...

What is the story here? Maritime historian, mariner and host of the YouTube Channel: "What's Going On With Shipping", Sal Mercogliano, joins us to discuss what we should know, and what to watch for next. Sal's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become...

Personal news - how to de-skunk a puppy. Expanding federal land for American outdoorsmen/women? The "fragile" spending bill on Capitol Hill. Walmart with a warning on tariffs, and the White House responds. The latest from Pres. Putin on his call with President Trump. Former President Biden announces his cancer diagnosis days before a new book released on his health while in office. The rea...

*On location in Philadelphia* Plus ~ presidential gifts, from lions, to pearls, a famous desk and a shocking insurance policy, what you should know about past gifts to American presidents. ---- The Washington Post article on presidential gifts Past presidents couldn’t keep gifts of lions or horses. How could Trump accept a jet from Qatar? SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger s...

Today, the Supreme Court takes up a case related to birthright citizenship and the power of the executive branch. With so many questions swirling about immigration, we take a moment to speak to someone who knows the immigration system from a unique perspective. The grandaughter of a holocaust survivor and the daughter of father escaping a dictatorship, immigration attorney Rachel Einbund provides...

As questions swirl about possible direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, war correspondent Hollie McKay highlights a disputed area that both countries claim: Crimea. We find Crimea at the beginning of the story of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and now as potential key part of the end. What's going on and why it matters, with Hollie McKay. Russia, Ukraine set for first direct talks since w...

Could "The Rock" ever reopen? President Trump says he wants to take a closer look at the prison, that "represents something strong when it comes to law and order." What should we know about one of America's most notorious prisons? Jolene Babyak grew up on Alcatraz and has become one of the nation's leading experts on the prison. She joins us with some insider perpsective on...

We kick-off the week with a LIVE press conference from President Trump on a new proposal by the administration to lower drug prices, news on tariffs/China, and a preview of a pivotal case sitting before the Supreme Court. Plus ~ important context to a now viral exchange between the Department of Homeland Security Secretary and Senator Van Hollen (D-MD) over the fate of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.  SUPPO...

The significance of a mother's love, from the mother of Pope Leo (the first American pope in the 2,000 year history of the Catholic Church), to the mother who inspired Mother's Day itself. Plus a special personal Mother's Day reflection from Jenna. Chicago Sun-Times article on new Pope Leo Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become...

What to know about tension rising between two nuclear powers: India and Pakistan. The high stakes of the latest conflict involving Kashmir and why it has captured the world's attention. 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...

The federal case against Sean Combs begins this week, and historic context matters. The Mann Act, of 1910, is central to the charges he faces. We cover the law's origins and its application in notable cases. Plus what to watch for next.  ~~~~ 00:00 Introduction to the Case Against Sean Combs 01:30 Understanding the Mann Act and Its Historical Context 02:51 The Application of the Mann Act in No...

SmartHER With Ukrainian lawmaker, Inna Sovsun, join us from Kyiv.  A current member of Ukraine's parliament and mother of a school-aged son, Inna revisits SmartHER News to update us on life in a war zone – from policy calculations to parental considerations. She describes a recent close-call, reveals the complexities of the current nuanced "peace" negotiations, shares insights on the i...

Plus ~ a sneak peek at a poignant interview on the way forward in Ukraine.  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:  ht...

One of the worst power outages in Europe *ever* happened this week, and no one knows exactly what caused it. Meg James joins us – an American mom, an entrepreneur living in Spain with her family - who rode out the power outage in Madrid with some lessons learned. She shares on the ground perspective on this unusual news story while also providing some inspiration for other American families lookin...

Does the Constitution REQUIRE your taxpayer money to fund a charter school developed by the Catholic church?  The Supreme Court hears a case that could potentially green light the first faith-based charter school in the nation. Jenna breaks down the two sides, that each claim the other violates the U.S. Constitution. SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious...

Why did the White House respond so passionately to a question about reports Amazon might add a "tariff" cost to some products?  A quick breakdown about what's going on and why it matters. Plus ~ what the Treasury Secretary reveals about the President's broader plans for an economic reset. SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  H...