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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 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: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 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: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 of moreThe new Chief Design Officer.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: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 the first U.S. correspondent to be expelled since the Cold War. He witnessed both the fall of the Soviet Union and the rise of President Putin to power.Want an Ad-FREE version of our podcast? Become an insider! ↓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: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"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: Redistricting can happen without a state adding new representatives due to population changes! It can simply occur when congressional districts change or shift. In this Texas case, Texas both added seats during the latest census AND wants to redraw existing districts. After I listened to this podcast a few times during edit, I wanted to make sure to emphasize this fact!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: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 attempt to silence the voice of truth."The White House makes a sudden announcement on Washington D.C., safety and security and "beautification." What to know and what to consider.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: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Have you seen headlines like this? Alcohol sales have suffered – and some blame the rampant rise of the “sober curious”! So, I ran an impromptu experiment: stop drinking for 100 days and report back. The benefits surprised me! And although I am back to enjoying a spirit or two, I learned a few really important lessons that changed me for the better (just not the lessons I expected). This report includes a dash of news with a mix of personal reflection. What’s our next “SmartHER in 100 days”??Show Notes:In the red: global wine sales fall to lowest levels since 1961 (The Guardian)Wine industry uncertainty tied to shifts in drinking habits (NBC Bay Area)Lower-end wines drag on Constellation Brands Q1 results just before big sale (North Bay Business Journal)Young men are binge drinking less than young women for the 1st time. What's going on? (Yahoo)Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The New York Times issues a correction to a front page photo that ignited outrage around the world about the starvation of Palestinian children. What to know about this "clarification" and what to consider about this story as you form your own opinion. Plus: three quick things to consider on the war between Israel and Hamas: a key fact, a reminder and a question we can all ask.Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The most interesting thing we've seen/read this week - New skepticism about the treatment of depression and new hope about treatment for severe mental illness.Plus: What does "tsunami" even mean?Helpful links:FDA Panel: FDA Expert Panel on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and PregnancyNew Yorker "Reporter At Large"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/ Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For Insiders! We usually chit-chat a bit before our podcast. If you want to skip the chat, just fast-forward to 4:00On our broadcast today ... let's bring back recess (like Congress) - PLUS:Watch out for man-eaters (aka "Screwworms)President Trump announces trade deals (and not everyone is happy - here's looking at you, France)President's mother = domestic servant?President Trump announces more aid to Gaza and meeting with NetanyahuDifferent voices on what's happening in Gaza & challenges of the crisis.Jenna takes us to her first trip to Kerr County, the site of the historic July 4th flooding.Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands