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A live interview with an NFL Super Bowl quarterback (aka, the "SmartHER Dad"), my dad, Bob Lee! Stories from a time when the players earned $10 a day ... and sometimes got dressed in college classrooms (yes, at Harvard). Plus ~ What is it like to play in a Super Bowl? What should we consider about young kids playing tackle football?  This interview was filmed LIVE with our insiders - here's how to become one! ------------------------------------------ We have navigated another really busy news week, with many heavy topics. One of the reasons I love the Super Bowl? It provides the opportunity for the nation to pause ... and share an experience that reminds us of something familiar. On the field, we see grit, fierce competition, camaraderie, triumph and tenacity — all a reflection of the American spirit. And when you think about it, the Super Bowl reflects a truly unique American success story: the National Football League exists HERE and only here. The other reason I love the Super Bowl? It reminds me of my family. Growing up in San Francisco, we all looked forward to Sunday afternoons during football season because we had a personal connection to the game (and immediate access to an excellent commentator and analyst!). My father, Bob Lee, played in the NFL and participated in 3 Super Bowls — with the Vikings and the Rams (he also played for the Falcons). My brothers and I never experienced this part of his life with him, but we got to hear all the many incredible stories he has shared (and continues to)! So ... cue the SmartHER Father!   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

War correspondent Hollie McKay shares what she learned after digging into the independent watchdog reports about the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, funding. As the news continues to swirl around the agency's spending on everything from media outlets to overseas programs, Hollie breaks down what she found and why it matters. SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  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: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A round-up of this week's top stories: President Trump's proposal for Gaza. Why POTUS' latest comments on Iran matter. Quick heads up on the cabinet nominees advancing to a final vote in the Senate, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard. Sec. Rubio on foreign aid/update on USAID. Why Barbies may cost you more (and Hot Wheels). Some mixed messages from the U.S. Postal Service. What's going on with the Department of Education - Did you know it dates back to 1867??? SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  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: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

One week since the midair collision in Washington DC, we speak to a first responder who was also flying in the sky over our nation’s capital at the very same time of the accident. What he says and why it matters, as investigators look to piece together the clues of what happened. SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  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: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Why tariffs really matter (and a breaking development on this story as we record). The Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) starts making moves, raising both praise and questions, depending on who you ask and who weighs-in. Plus ~ the latest on the ongoing cabinet nominations. What do you really want from American leaders in style and substance? Curious your thoughts! hello@Smarthernews.com  SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  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: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

An unexpected news story breaks in the middle of an already busy news week. We navigate the latest on the midair collision in Washington D.C., how Pres. Trump’s comments sparked a debate on DEI, the latest on the hearings for both the presidents nominees for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and the head of the FBI, Kash Patel. SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  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: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

President Trump's nominee for the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., goes before the Senate Finance Committee. What happened  and why it matters. Plus - We highlight a few key exchanges on important topics from vaccines to Big Macs! And ~ why RFK Jr. believes every American can now have concierge medicine. Curious your thoughts: hello@smartHERNews.com Send a voice note and get a chance to be featured! SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  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: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A quick look at the first press briefing of the new administration, led by the youngest press secretary in U.S. history, Karoline Leavitt. Plus ~ how the price of eggs made it into the Q & A and why it matters. Is the topic as critical as it's cracked up to be? (Sorry - couldn't resist) Curious your thoughts: hello@smartHERNews.com Send a voice note and get a chance to be featured! SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  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: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews  Rundown: 0:00 Introduction to the New Administration's Press Briefing 02:03 Historical Context of White House Press Briefings 03:20 The Impact of Rising Egg Prices 06:45 Economic Factors Influencing Food Prices    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Perspective on executive actions issued by President Trump - from orders from the Oval Office on immigration to the declassification of files related to the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy. Plus ~ a captivating story about a recent heist in the Netherlands involving a mysterious gold helmet, once used as a water can for chickens ... And ~ who to watch as cabinet nominees face senators this week - from RFK Jr. To Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard. Curious your thoughts: hello@smartHERNews.com Send a voice note and get a chance to be featured! SHOW NOTES: POLITICO ARTICLE HEIST BACKGROUND SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  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: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews     Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Just a quick "Hello" on a Monday with an equally quick announcement! We have a big news week ahead and look forward to providing quick, concise, nonpartisan news to you! "I love my weekly SCOOP! It is one of the best decisions I made to navigate the crazy news cycle we encounter these days. I feel prepared and ready for the week after the SCOOP live broadcast. And, I love that when life inevitably interrupts my ability to attend live, it is delivered into my inbox to watch at my convenience. Thank you @jennaleeusa and the @smarthernews team for the fantastic service you deliver!" Dara, SCOOP member Here's how you can join us! scoop.smarthernews.com  or https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands