

SmartHERNews
Jenna Lee
Life is too short to waste time filtering through headlines searching for the facts. That’s when we realized the need for a quick, trustworthy news source that makes staying up-to-date easy and interesting. Our Goal is to Clear the Clutter. We’re committed to providing non-partisan news, in small servings, available wherever you are, whenever you want it. And for the Record: We Believe You’re Already Smart. We don’t need to tell you what to think or how to feel or what to believe. We just want to equip you with clear facts so you’re prepared for any conversation, any vote, any choice and never feel like you’re falling behind. Bullet-Points Without The Bias ~ We’re bringing you #SmartHERNews. SmartHER News is created and hosted by journalist Jenna Lee.
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Sep 11, 2024 • 34min
DEBATE DEBRIEF: The Timing Of It All ... And What About "... this eating pets thing"?
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/brands

Sep 9, 2024 • 50min
SCOOP: A Remarkable Discovery Ahead of This Week's Debate
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/brands

Aug 30, 2024 • 19min
DEBRIEF: A First For Vice President Harris In Her Pursuit of The Presidency
What to know about the first interview conducted with Vice President Harris as a presidential nominee - and why it matters. Jenna highlights one big headline and two key takeaways from the conversation. Plus ~ she offers you something to consider about how both major parties are approaching the election season. Does the American public need less style and more substance this election year? What did you think? Send us your thoughts and questions! hello@smartHERNews.com - send us a voice memo and we'll feature you in a future podcast. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING 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/brands

Aug 29, 2024 • 38min
INTERVIEW: Biting The Bullet - Yes, American Soldiers Really Did This ...
We speak to the Executive Director of Archaeology at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Jack Gary, who oversees the largest living history museum in the world at Williamsburg, Virginia. In the soil of a proposed construction project, Gary's team unearthed military barracks dating back to the first soldiers of the American Revolution. The new discovery provides an unique view into the everyday life of America's first soldiers - from their habits, to their fashions and beyond. When asked how working at the Virginia archeological site has impacted his perspective on America, Gary says the work has taught him "empathy" - and a deep appreciation "for where our country came from and all the different people who got us to where we are." As we get ready for another election season, we hope this interview does the same. Enjoy! WATCH This Interview: @YouTube/SmartHERNews More Information on Colonial Williamsburg 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/brands

Aug 26, 2024 • 46min
SCOOP: Why Dr. Fauci Found Himself In The Hospital - Plus, Does Team Work Make The Dream Work In 2024?
All the pre-Labor Day news you need to start your week! ✓ 2:00: Summoning fall. ✓ 4:00: The 170,000 combos of Starbucks. ✓ 6:00: The most dangerous animal on the planet. ✓ 7:00: On your radar: Mosquito-born illnesses. ✓ 11:00: Democratic National Convention wrap-up. ✓ 12:00: RFK Jr. suspends his campaign ~ BUT! Theres’s more. ✓ 14:00: The “Unity Party” and a snippet from RFK Jr.’s speech. ✓ 21:00: Something new to watch in this election cycle ... teamwork? ✓ 24:00: What the Constitution says about federal elections. ✓ 26:00: On the horizon in September. Politics edition. ✓ 27:00: Context about the military service of both Vice Presidential nominees. ✓ 36:00: A look overseas at various hotspots. ✓ 39:00: We mark the third anniversary of the Afghanistan withdrawal and the homicide-bombing that took so many lives, including the lives of American service members. ✓ 43:00: The choice to serve our country. ✓ 44:00: Thank you for supporting our mission. SHOW NOTES What’s Wrong with Starbucks? (The Wall Street Journal) About Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus RFK Joins Forces with Trump Campaign on Unity Ticket (SmartHER News) Opinion Why not run a team against Trump? OPINION: Kamala Harris Should Pick a Team, Not Just a Vice President (Newsweek) Suspected Terrorist Attack in Germany; 3 Dead (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/brands

Aug 23, 2024 • 30min
DEBRIEF: VP Harris Accepts The Democratic Party Nomination For President
What to Know & Why It Matters. SmartHER News founder Jenna Lee breaks down the key takeaways from the speech delivered by Vice President Harris – the new presidential candidate for the Democratic Party. From deeply personal reflections to biting political critiques, VP Harris traversed a lot of ground in her approximately 40 minute address. We highlight a few of her key soundbites and why they matter. Plus what to consider and watch for in the weeks ahead. Want more clarity and less clutter when it comes to the headlines? 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/brands

Aug 19, 2024 • 39min
SCOOP: "Moon Bathing" & Party Politics ~ What You Need To Know For The Week Ahead
Plus ~ Is it Democrat or Democratic? You'll hear a lot of both this week – We explain! ~~~~~ ✓ 0:00: Rare super blue moon ✓ 4:00: The Democratic National Convention ✓ 6:00: On our radar around the world ✓ 7:00: Ukraine on the offensive ✓ 8:00: The Middle East, including ceasefire talks and expected protests at the DNC ✓ 12:00: July 2024 Border Numbers show declines - with a caveat. ✓ 17:00: What’s in a name? “Chicago.” ✓ 21:00: What does “blue wall” mean? ✓ 23:00: An editorial quandry at SmartHER News ... heavy-hitting speakers at the DNC. ✓ 27:00: Soundbites from two political operatives on two different sides of the political spectrum: David Axelrod and Kellyanne Conway. ✓ 30:00: Is it Democrat or Democratic? ✓ 32:00: We revisit Elon Musk’s interview with fmr. President Trump. We share a quick snippet and explain why. ✓ 34:00: Is hope the secret ingredient to a winning campaign? Send us your thoughts! SHOW NOTES Political Resources Jenna likes ... Ballotpedia and PolitiFact Rare Super Blue Moon Peaks Today (SmartHER News) July Border Numbers Released, Shows Decline in Encounters (SmartHER News) Pod Save America (language warning) Elon Musk’s interview with fmr. President Trump 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/brands

Aug 12, 2024 • 43min
SCOOP: New Discoveries & Overlooked Stories from Olympic Medals To The Middle East
Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead. Small bites of high-quality information on a smattering of important topics including the Olympics, medical discoveries, the economy, the Middle East, U.S naval strength, ISIS, Syria, the presidential election and an announcement from Microsoft. --- ✓ 1:00: The next generation and the Olympics. ✓ 4:00: Now you know ... Olympics edition. ✓ 6:00: Jordan Chiles’ medal drama. ✓ 11:00: Two new medical discoveries. ✓ 16:00: The stock market. ✓ 20:00: How do you define “recession”? ✓ 21:00: Why inflation feels so stuck. ✓ 24:00: U.S. soldiers injured in Iraq. ✓ 26:00: Submarines and U.S. Naval strength. ✓ 28:00: Why we’re talking about ISIS and Syria. ✓ 34:00: A scheduled presidential debate. ✓ 37:00: On your radar: Microsoft’s announcement re: election interference. ✓ 39:00: Staying media savvy. ✓ 41:00: Thank you for your support. SHOW NOTES The 40-Day Social Media Fast by Wendy Speake FDA Approves First-Ever Nasal Spray for Severe Allergic Reactions (SmartHER News) NEW STUDY: Weight Loss Injections Could Reduce Obesity-Associated Cancers (SmartHER News) Five Detained in Connection with Iraq Airbase Attack Injuring U.S. Troops (SmartHER News) In Syria’s Hinterlands, the U.S. Wages a Hidden Campaign Against a Resurgent Islamic State (The Wall Street Journal) 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/brands

Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 3min
SCOOP: Stock Market Drama, The Trouble With the War On Terror & How To Do A Social Media Cleanse
2:00: How politics may factor into today’s top stories. 4:00: The stock market. -3 for new time stamps if we cut internet outage/comeback. 10:00: Why last Friday’s Jobs Report matters. 13:00: Your economic health. 14:00: How will the market close on Friday? 15:00: Instability in the Middle East. 16:00: High-ranking Hamas official killed in Iran. 18:00: The U.S. moves more military assets to the Middle East. 20:00: Concern of war between nation states. 22:00: Plea deal for alleged mastermind of 9/11 terrorist attacks (and accomplices) agreed to, then revoked. 23:00: International News Correspondent (and SmartHER News Guest Editor) Hollie McKay provides context on Guantanamo Bay (Gitmo) gathered from on-the-ground reporting. 30:00: The taxpayer contributes 10 million dollars per detainee at Gitmo. Plus, the humanitarian effects of Gitmo. 34:00: Hollie speaks to a unique connection with a former Gitmo detainee. 42:00: Jenna’s editor’s note on the use of the word “terrorism” or “terrorist” in the media. 53:00: A SmartHER tip from Barbara, a member of our SCOOP family. 1:00:00: A solution in news. Show Notes: More on how to connect with Hollie McKay Bomb Smuggled Into Tehran Guesthouse Months Ago Killed Hamas Leader (The New York Times) Pres. Obama’s Attorney General on one proposal to release GITMO detainees: READ MORE 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/brands

Jul 29, 2024 • 50min
SCOOP: Drama On The Seine, Pres. Biden's Proposed "Supreme Court Reform," & What To Remember About The Presidential Race
✓ 2:00: Drama on the Seine. ✓ 7:00: Jenna’s first ( ... and only) triathalon. ✓ 9:00: The opening ceremony of the Olympics ignites controversy. ✓ 10:00: Who pays for the Olympics? We take a look at Tokyo for context. ✓ 12:00: The athletes with no country aka “Individual Neutral Athletes” ✓ 15:00: Security at the Olympics, the latest on two war fronts. ✓ 17:00: “the most significant change to US Forces Japan since its creation, and one of the strongest improvements in our military ties with Japan in 70 years,” ✓ 21:00: Pres. Biden’s Supreme Court reform. ✓ 24:00: What’s possible with Supreme Court reform and why now? ✓ 27:00: What one expect this week from the Democrat’s virtual roll-call and when a potential VP could be chosen. ✓ 32:00: Two Governors, one a Democrat and one Republican, on the state of the race. ✓ 41:00: Campaign strategy on both sides. And looking ahead, why Fmr. President Trump may not be a felon in the fall (or behind bars - yep, both are possible). ✓ 44:00: A historic hue ... the purple track at the Paris Olympics. ✓ 46:00: We conclude with a few questions from you regarding campaign financing and the possibility of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. 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/brands


