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Why does New Hampshire matter in American politics (and particularly this election season)? What's missing from our reporting on the Middle East? How should you approach LONG Covid? We tackle news on each topic, but first Jenna shares a personal story that inspired this broadcast ~ a conversation with her 9 year-old son about football reminds us all why "curiosity over commentary" matters. PLUS: 10:00: Who will sing the Star-Spangled Banner? 13:00: Why does New Hampshire matter in American politics? 23:00: Behind-The-Scenes: The editorial challenges of editing political figures. 25:00: Nikki Haley's new attack line. Will it work? 27:00: What's missing from our reporting in the Middle East? 36:00: How should we all approach Long Covid?  40:00: Holly asks: How should one consider third party candidates? Thank you for your continued support of SCOOP! If you're listening for the first time, consider joining us LIVE and supporting a free press! P.S. Our audio is usually a little clearer - we had a microphone hiccup this week! #MondayBlues :)  Sign-up for our FREE weekend newsletter: The Weekend SCOOP Shop our SmartHER Shop & Amazon storefront of SmartHER Items Interesting Show Notes: Background from the AP on the terorrist groups operating in the Middle East Maps to the New Hampshire Primary Polling A guide to the Middle East in 6 maps: WSJ    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

  We’re joined by author, political commentator, and self-described “center right disaffected” journalist, Mary Katharine Ham to break down the Iowa caucuses. 2:30: Vivek Ramaswamy leaves the race for the nomination  5:00: Mary Katharine Ham joins us with analysis about Iowa and what to watch in the future.  7:00: The key takeaways from Iowa. 10:00: What appears to be the main issue for voters. 17:00: Is the 2024 field officially "set"? 24:00 Why you can't rely on "normal" political indicators. (Thank you to Jessica Jimenez for the question). 28:00: Tara’s Question: How will removing former President Trump from the ballot impact the early races?  ** Email us: SCOOP@SmartHERNews.com with your voice memos! ** 33:00 The story to watch: Why multiple roads lead to Iran.  Navy SEALS board a ship transporting Iranian weapons to the Houthis; two operators go missing at sea. Hamas: a designated terrorist group backed by Iran launched a terrorist attack in Israel, a key American ally. Hezbollah: terrorist group backed by Iran fires on Israel, responding to Israel's war with Hamas. Houthi: formerly designated terrorist group backed by Iran, harrasses ships in solidarity with Hamas. Iranian-backed militia attack U.S. positions in Iraq, Syria more than 130 times in the last several weeks after Hamas launched a terrorist attack. Some have warned of a regional conflict – but has one already started?  How could this story change the image of American leadership for U.S. voters? ~~~ Thank you for your support of SmartHER News - join us as a SCOOP insider and support a free press!  Sign-up for our FREE weekend newsletter: The Weekend SCOOP Shop our SmartHER Shop & Amazon storefront of SmartHER Items Show Notes:

Did you know an airplane's cockpit recorder only keeps two hours of data before erasing, and starting over? Just one of the many interesting facts we learned today prepping for SCOOP and covering an accident impacting Alaska Airlines (and beyond). We catch-up on: The flu (rising respiratory infections nationwide)! The potential government shutdown (and a potential deal in the works on two fronts). The presidential election (and the first major votes cast next week). The Pentagon and the mysterious state of the SecDef's health. The Department of Justice's priority this year. And a question: If you could prioritize any topic in the news, what would it be? Email us or better yet, record a voice memo and send it to SCOOP@SmartHERNews.com. Thank you for keeping us ad-free and independent! Support us by checking out our SmartHER Shop or joining SCOOP and becoming part of our live audience! Show Notes: Flu Surveillance: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm Border Encounters: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/nationwide-encounters NTSB presser on Alaska Airlines flight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jeO5fwRXLo Pentagon Press Release: https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3633580/statement-from-pentagon-press-secretary-maj-gen-pat-ryder-on-secretary-austins/ Dept. of Justice: https://www.justice.gov/opa/video/attorney-general-merrick-b-garland-meets-law-enforcement-components-address-violent-crime Good Political Calendar: https://www.cnn.com/election/2024/calendar          Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Happy New Year, from your SmartHER News family! Today, we explore three curiosities ... three news items to watch in 2024 – including the election (a twist you may not have considered), a conflict (a seldom talked about nation), and the U.S. border (but not the border that may first come to mind). What stories are you most curious about in 2024? We'd love to hear from you: scoop@SmartHERNews.com We wish you and your loved ones a beautiful start to a new chapter! ... Show Notes: The Economist - "the biggest election year in history." The data on the U.S. Border – DATA The GAO report on military readiness: CLICK HERE Some background on Sudan from Reuters Interesting read on the election of 2024 via ABCSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house ..." These lines first appeared in a New York state newspaper on December 23, 1823. The author? Originally ... "Anonymous." 200 years later, many of us can still recite much of this poem from memory, solidifying the image of Santa and "his eight tiny reindeer" for generations. While the mystery over who precisely penned this famous Christmas poem swirled for years, the impact of the lyrical writing remains undeniable. Historian and author Pamela Mccoll spent ten years researching the poem's origins and global impact, documenting her findings in her book, "Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem." Pam joins us to share incredible insight about the curious origins of the poem (including the party-filled streets of New York City) and why she believes it has such incredible lasting power. A link to the poem: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43171/a-visit-from-st-nicholas A link to Pamela's book in the SmartHER Amazon storefront: Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem Shop SmartHER News Gear! Join us on SCOOP and support a free press! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Your Questions ... Answered! (Along with the news you need to know.) Plus ~ We share one of our most important stories of the year. We cover the election (Where does political money come from?), polling (Who can we trust?), the economy (Why are prices so high?), and even SmartHER News (Who is on the team and what is it REALLY like to work with Jenna?)! And a special story about Grace, a member of our community and a hero, who we will keep in our hearts this season and never forget. Show Notes: The GoFundMe Page for Grace: https://www.gofundme.com/f/xhpjb-the-contreras-family Recall by Quaker Oats: Here's the information How Arificial Intelligence May Impact News: News Publishers See Google’s AI Search Tool as a Traffic-Destroying Nightmare ELECTION MONEY INFO: https://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/contribution_limits_chart_2023-2024.pdf RealClearPolitics: Polls Leif Babin's Books: "Extreme Ownership" and "Dichotomy of Leadership" EchelonFront.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Have you heard of Santa Claus, Indiana? Founded in 1856, this town serves as one of the main destinations for "Dear Santa" letters from all over the world. And this happened, in many ways, because one family took the reins (no reindeer jokes ... yet). Meet 92-year-old Mrs. Koch (pronounced "Cook"). She holds many titles – including Santa's daughter, Chief Elf, and founder of the Santa Claus Museum – preserving the stories of the past that she now shares with us, including: How Santa Claus, IN got its name How a WW1 veteran became Santa's best helper How the team receives and responds to tens of thousands of letters mailed from around the world. A perfect news break for anyone who needs a little Christmas spirit – or has some to spare! We hope this interview leaves you with one thought this season ... "Believe!" --- Thank you for supporting SmartHER News! You keep us ad-free and independent. Please consider joining our insider service SCOOP or grabbing some gear in our SmartHER shop. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The presidents at several of America's top universities ignite a firestorm over their comments in front of Congress on the topic of antisemitism. We take a dive into the now-viral moment that led to the resignation of one university president and raised questions about what we value as an American society.     Plus – how the Republican race for the White House has shifted dramatically in recent weeks.    And – do you feel like you have bad cell phone service? You aren't alone!   Show Notes:    Biden goes into 2024 with the economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible about it (The Associated Press)   'I Am Sorry': Harvard President Gay Addresses Backlash Over Congressional Testimony on Antisemitism (The Harvard Crimson)    You're Not Imagining It: Cell Phone Reception Is Getting Worse (TIME)  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A serious attack off the coast of Yemen kicks off our coverage: commercial ships bombed, a U.S. navy ship targeted, and questions about what's next. Meanwhile, Congress tackles the following in the final workdays of the year: whether to extend  a highly controversial post 9/11 law, Section 702 of The Foreign Surveiliance Act, and whether to extend more money to national security priorities like Ukraine, Israel and the border. What happens next may set the stage for not only the rest of December but for the critical election year ahead. Notice an ad-free conversation? We'd love you to consider supporting quick, concise, nonpartisan SmartHER News by becoming an insider on SCOOP or shopping in our SmartHER shop! Thank you for helping build a solution in news! scoop.smarthernews.com smarthernews.com/shop Show Notes: Attack in the Red Sea: https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/3605010/houthi-attacks-on-commercial-shipping-in-international-water-continue/ Background on 702: https://www.dni.gov/files/icotr/Section702-Basics-Infographic.pdf U.S. Border Numbers: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/stats/nationwide-encounters    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

It starts out like the common cold - with a cough, maybe a sneeze - but can suddenly turn into a serious illness unaffected by "normal" treatments, that can linger for weeks. Sound familiar? But this illness impacts DOGS! And no, it's not COVID. So what is it? And why have we heard about cases in at least 14 U.S. states, if not more? Veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller, clinical professor at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, joins us with her take on what to know and why it matters. . Notice an ad-free conversation? We'd love you to consider supporting quick, concise, nonpartisan SmartHER News by becoming an insider on SCOOP or shopping in our SmartHER shop! Thank you for helping build a solution in news! . Dr. Lori Teller: https://www.avma.org/about/avma-board-of-directors/lori-m-teller-dvm-dabvp-caninefeline-cvj Some background reading: https://smarthernews.com/mysterious-respiratory-illnesses-in-dogs/ . www.smartHERNews.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands