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✓ 2:00: Hurricane Milton.  ✓ 5:00: We hear context on the storm from Dr. Brennan of the National Hurricane Center.     ✓ 9:00: Hurricane Helene.     ✓ 12:00: The effects of temporary spending bills, plus congressional spending. And a reminder that the entire House is up for re-election.     ✓ 17:00: The term “October Surprise.”    ✓ 22:00: A lot of activity on the campaign trail.     ✓ 25:00: Marking this moment in time ... one year since the October 7th Terrorist Attacks in Israel.     ✓ 27:00: The Nova Exhibition.   ✓ 32:00: We see an excerpt from a recent CBS Interview, where a journalist interviews archivists in both Israel and Gaza.   ✓ 36:00: Context on the conflict in the Middle East.   ✓ 40:00: U.S. Foreign aid spent in the region.   ✓ 43:00: The challenges of reporting this story.     ✓ 45:00: Breaking news on Hurricane Milton: Category 5 definition.   ✓ 47:00: We hear from a member of the SmartHER News community about her experience during Hurricane Helene ... listen to Anny's story of hope.     SHOW NOTES    National Hurricane Center - Atlantic on X   National Hurricane Center on YouTube   Nova Exhibition   “Preserving the stories of the Irsael-Gaza conflict through art” (CBS News)  The Institute for National Security Studies (Tel Aviv University) – All-Fronts  The Institute for National Security Studies (Tel Aviv University) – War Data    SUPPORT OUR MISSION     If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/     Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wait. FINLAND?  Why did both Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) agree that we should look at Finland as an example for gun laws and school safety? We take a look at what we should know about Finland, it's gun laws and beyond. Plus, Jenna shares the backstory on a reporting trip overseas where she explored how one of America's allies approaches this heated topic. We hope you enjoy our miniSCOOP! Become a subscriber and receive SCOOP delivered to your inbox every Monday: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Chapters: 00:00 The Vice Presidential Debate: A Moment of Humanity 02:52 Understanding Finland: A Case Study in Gun Laws 06:12 Cultural Context: Family, Community, and Happiness in Finland 08:59 Gun Ownership and Licensing in Finland 11:47 Comparative Analysis: School Security in Finland and Israel 15:07 Lessons Learned: Gun Laws and School SafetySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A few key takeaways from the one and only 2024 vice presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) & Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio). Did the American political system AND both tickets score points? Curious about your thoughts! Enjoy free, independent, nonpartisan news? We love delivering it to you! Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/     Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The risk of a major port strike in the next 24 hours could impact more than bananas ... but that's just one item potentially impacted! Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead.   ✓ 2:00: Hurricane Helene.   ✓ 3:00: NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s unique contribution to hurricane relief efforts.   ✓ 8:00: A major East Coast Port Strike on the horizon.     ✓ 12:00: Sectors impacted: big box retailers, furniture, bananas, asparagus and more.  "According to the American Farm Bureau, 1.2 million metric tons of bananas go through the ports that could be on strike next week, representing about one quarter of the nation’s bananas." (CNN)   ✓ 15:00: How could the White House get involved? The Taft-Hartley Act.     ✓ 17:00: This week's vice-presidential debate and the prominence of the VP’s role.     ✓ 20:00: We shift to foreign affairs.     ✓ 21:00: High-profile targeting of leader of Hezbollah, a designated terrorist organization.     ✓ 22:00: We hear from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his speech at last week’s United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).     ✓ 26:00: We hear from the new Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian during his speech at UNGA.    ✓ 30:00: Lastly, we hear from Ret. Lt. Gen. HR McMaster, a former White House National Security Advisor.   ✓ 36:00: 175 attacks on U.S. forces in the Middle East during the last year.   ✓ 39:00: The first musician represented in the U.S. Capitol at Statuary Hall.   SHOW NOTES:  A Dockworkers Walkout Would Close Ports From Maine to Texas and Slam the U.S. Economy (The Wall Street Journal)  The Taft-Hartley Act  Johnny Cash Statue Now in Capitol Hill (SmartHER News)     SUPPORT OUR MISSION     If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/     Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Your "mini scoop" includes a quick note about hurricane coverage - and an important, life-saving reminder for you and your family.   Plus, the surprising and fascinating backstory about how the Republican Party became "red" and the Democrats became "blue" - This truly shocked me!    Also: A poll you may finally enjoy: When is a cookie, "just a cookie"? The famous cookie poll from a family-owned bakery that may just predict the winner of 2024   https://www.lochelsbakery.com/   Some helpful notes:   Become a SmartHER News insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Hurricane Categories: More HERE   "When Republicans Were Blue and Democrats Were Red" (Smithsonian) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/when-republicans-were-blue-and-democrats-were-red-104176297/   Republicans are red and Democrats blue. But it wasn’t always that way (CNN)  https://www.cnn.com/style/why-republicans-red-democrats-blue/index.htmlSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

*An earlier version of this podcast did not include the show in full. We fixed it! But it may take a moment to reload on your platform. Our apologies! We blame ... Mondays.* ✓ 6:00: Two additional license plates. Six cellphones. And 12 pairs of gloves. What else did we learn from law enforcement about what the second would-be assassin of former Pres. Trump packed for his mission? ✓ 13:00: Security related to two big news stories: UN General Assembly (UNGA) and the Congressional spending bill.     ✓ 16:00: Your tax dollars at work at the United Nations.   ✓ 18:00: The spending bill up for vote in Congress.   ✓ 21:00: What U.S. Customs and Border Protection says about latest border numbers and a differing perspective.  ✓ 34:00: Re: immigration ... do voters need to hear the “how”?  ✓ 35:00: More context on asylum.   ✓ 39:00: Takeaways from Oprah’s interview with VP Kamala Harris. ✓ 42:00: The female voter ... and an important caveat about polls.   ✓ 45:00: P-Diddy’s case and the jail at the center of the story.   ✓ 52:00: A reminder from Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) regarding the final weeks before the election. SHOW NOTES    Congress Reaches Deal to Avoid Shut Down  (SmartHER News)  New Border Numbers Continue to Show Decline (SmartHER News)   Oprah’s Interview with VP Kamala Harris     Is this the law? The Mann Act of 1910  SUPPORT OUR MISSION     If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/     Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

And why this might be THE question of the 2024 election. Plus ~ one thing that's missing from this week's story about exploding pagers in Lebanon that every American should know. Enjoy this "mini" scoop? Become a SCOOP insider, enjoy special perks and help us build a solution in news! We deliver a special "SCOOP" Mondays to our insiders with everything you need to know for the week ahead, PLUS we broadcast live so we can answer your news questions. Quick. Concise. Nonpartisan. Exactly what you need to make sense of it all: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Show Notes: Meet the ‘double haters’ who could decide the election More background on Teamsters: READ MORE Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews  Website: SmartHERNews.com  YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead.  🙌🏼   Small bites of high-quality information on newsworthy topics.  ✓ 2:00: The money spent on the undecided voter.   ✓ 4:00: Insight on laughter.   ✓ 5:00: The big news of the day - “An apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump”     ✓ 8:00: Why “apparent”?   ✓ 11:00: What we're watching for next.     ✓ 12:00: A soundbite from law enforcement.     ✓ 19:00: What to watch: A decision expected by the Federal Reserve on borrowing rates this week.   ✓ 21:00: A clip from the recent presidential debate regarding the economy.   ✓ 28:00: Context from the Goldman Sachs CEO: “Did the debt come up once?”     ✓ 30:00: What is going on in Springfield, OH?    ✓ 34:00: A quick tutorial on how to dig into the border numbers.      ✓ 39:00: Two international stories to have on your radar.     ✓ 45:00: Going with the flow ... in space.  SHOW NOTES    Fmr. Pres. Trump Unharmed After Second Apparent Assassination Attempt (SmartHER News)    The 2024 Harris Campaign Policy Proposals: Budgetary, Economic and Distributional Effects (Wharton School of Business)   U.S. Debt Clock   DEBATE DEBRIEF: The Timing of It All ...  And What About “this eating pets thing?” (SmartHER News)    Nationwide Border Encounters (Customs and Border Patrol)     Germany Sends Warships through Taiwan Strait for the First Time in 20 Years (SmartHER News)    Venezuela Arrests 6 in Alleged Assassination Plot of Pres. Maduro (SmartHER News)    SUPPORT OUR MISSION     If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/     Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We address the timing and format of the first and perhaps only debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump in the election of 2024. Plus ~ Tonya asks, "... about this eating pets thing". We take a closer look at one of the most viral moments of the debate and uncover the broader story in Springfield, Ohio.  Receive free, independent, nonpartisan SmartHER News in your inbox on Monday mornings with a cheat sheet for the week ahead – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/     Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead! ✓ 6:00: A remarkable find discovered in a North Carolina filing cabinet may fetch millions at auction.   ✓ 10:00: We shift to politics and the presidential debate.     ✓ 13:00: To mute or not to mute?  ✓ 16:00: A SmartHER take on debates and a fun fact about the first televised presidential debate did not include … presidential candidates.   ✓ 17:00: Congresswoman Cheney (R-WY) explains her endorsement for VP Kamala Harris and Gov. Huckabee Sanders (R-AR) responds.     ✓ 23:00: Do political and celebrity endorsements matter?    ✓ 25:00: “The data is a little bit funky ...” the SCOOP on Jobs Report revisions.     ✓ 29:00: We shift to school safety. Updates on last week’s school shooting in Georgia.     ✓ 31:00: Jenna addresses Barbara’s question about the precedent of charging a school shooter’s parents.   ✓ 35:00: Jenna addresses Mary’s question about ways citizens could create change to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future.     ✓ 40:00: What is ALERRT training and why does it matter?    ✓ 44:00: A poignant parenting tip from a father who lost his daughter in a school shooting.     ✓ 45:00: An uplifting update from the Royal Family.     SHOW NOTES    A rare copy of the US Constitution went missing for centuries. Now it’s being auctioned for millions (AP News)    Man Charged with Planning ISIS Attack at NYC Jewish Center (SmartHER News)  Jobs Report: “The Sky Is Not Falling” (SmartHER News)    Father of Suspected High School Shooter Arrested (SmartHER News)  Shooting at Georgia High School (SmartHER News)     How to Stay Safe (ALERRT)     ALERRT.org     Princess Catherine Completes Chemotherapy Treatment      SUPPORT OUR MISSION     If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/     Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy