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144. The number of local time zones in North America before railroads helped move us towards uniform time zones. Just one interesting tidbits from this week's SCOOP! We cover: The origins of daylight savings time & standard time. The legislation that would change it permanently and the argument for and against it.* The origins of election day in November - and what to watch for on Tuesday. The latest on the economy - a lower than expected jobs report sparking mixed reviews. Congress has 20 days of official work before end of the year. Can they get the government funded? The military sends a submarine toward conflict and what to watch for this week as Israel closes in on Gaza City. Plus ~ Did you know Hamas has used North Korean weapons? And finally - we mark Veterans Day with the little known "Flying Tigers" of World War II.  Like what you're hearing here ad-free? Please consider supporting SCOOP - our weekly newsletter that includes the video and additional text to this report - including this week's look at the "holy grail" of shipwrecks! Click here for more: scoop.smarthernews.com *P.S. point of clarification, the Senate DID pass the Sunshine Protection Act once but it fully stalled in the House and lawmakers now had to reintroduce to consider it!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Over the last several weeks, many of you have asked us at SmartHER News: What should I know about the past to better understand the present dynamics in Israel, the West Bank, Gaza and beyond? We found an ideal guest to offer insight in the discussion. Former Arab-Israeli negotiator Aaron David Miller served in the U.S. State Department during times of peace and times of war – working under six different secretaries of state, under both Republican and Democrat administrations. He joins SmartHER News for a wide-ranging conversation that spans from the founding of Israel to the war beween Israel and Hamas as well as the ever-evolving role of the United States, and what to consider as we look to the horizon at what happens next. ~~~~~ Thank you for supporting quick, concise, nonpartisan news during this historic news cycle. If you enjoy ad-free interviews like these, please consider joining SCOOP – our insider community that contributes to the success of SmartHER News for less than the price of a latte a month. Aaron David Miller: Read more hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We have the NEW data and a NEW record: 2023 now has the highest number of border "encounters" in the history of modern data collection.  While so many focus on the U.S. southern border, we tackle why the U.S. northern border matters too - and ask the key questions: Who does border patrol "encounter"? What do they encounter? And why does it matters?  We work through the data and fill in the blanks - including how many encounters include those screened for ties to terrorism. Plus: News you can use: "Children are three times more likely to be struck by a car on Halloween night than any other day of the year." A look at the why the AP Stylebook avoids the term "terrorist" for Hamas and why this matters. Why the United States voted against a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas at the United Nations. A unique legal case vs. former President Trump, with an argument that takes us back to the Civil War. What regional differences in candy preferences tell us about the state of America (or not!). If you enjoy this podcast ad-free, please consider joining SCOOP and becoming an insider of SmartHER News! Here's a link to check out what's included.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

American journalist Evan Gershkovich will mark his 32nd birthday locked away in a Russian prison. Russian authorities arrested Evan on March 29, 2023 on charges of espionage, claims vehemently denied by both The Wall Street Journal, Evan's employer and the United States government. Evan worked as an accredited reporter in Russia – a country his family says he loves, and the birthplace of his parents, who immigrated to the United States from the former Soviet Union. With the road ahead riddled with uncertainty, we welcome two guests: Evan's sister, Danielle, who provides a window into her family's plight over the last six months, plus, The Wall Street Journal's Paul Beckett who explains why Evan's case matters to us all. . Thank you for your support of nonpartisan news. We keep our content ad-free and our coverage independent. Consider becoming a SCOOP insider and support a free press! scoop.smarthernews.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Did "The Press" change the course of world events? Just one of the many questions we ask in this week's SCOOP. Plus ~ The important developments in the war between Israel and Hamas that matter; the latest in the evacuations at U.S. diplomatic outposts; and what do the Hamas tunnels really look like?  Thank you for supporting SmartHER News! If you notice this podcast as AD-FREE, help keep us independent by getting this delivered to your inbox on Mondays: scoop.smarthernews.com  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Monday, October 16, 2023, just after noon Central Time: A time-stamp for our coverage of two developing stories, the Israel-Hamas War and the race for a new House Speaker. 0:00 The Israel-Hamas War: Why is covering this story different and a few recent developments on the war.  10:50 The one thing we shouldn't lose sight of, that is fundamentally at the core of this particular chapter of the story we're looking at: Hamas. 13:57 How this connects to what's happening here at home with the race for a new House Speaker and why it matters.  20:09 How much aid does the United States give to Israel and the Palestinians?  25:57 What is life like in Gaza?  29:31 The people most harmed by Islamic terrorism and why, according to the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism.  33:54 Reporter's Notebook: Sharing a personal story from visiting Israel and reflecting on possibility.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What makes Hamas unique? What is their ultimate goal? Why did Hamas plan this attack now? What should we watch for next?  We explore these questions with leading terror expert and author Jonathan Schanzer, Vice President of Research at the nonpartisan think tank - Foundation For The Defense of Democracies.  A Hebrew and Arabic speaker, Jonathan has spent his career researching terror groups, terror financing and how terrorism impacts policy around the world, and specifically in the Middle East. His most recent book examined specifically the relationship between Israel and Hamas: Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War. Thank you to Jonathan for sharing his expertise with SmartHER News - You can follow him on social media and through FDD.  A few show notes: The report I mentioned about the threat of violence has become a more verified story covered by Reuters - Here's the background to it. The full BBC interview with Husam Zomlot Here's a link to Jonathan's latest book ~~~ Thank you for supporting quick, concise, nonpartisan news during this historic news cycle. If you enjoy ad-free interviews like these, please consider joining SCOOP - our insider community that contributes to the success of SmartHER News for less than the price of a latte a month.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A new look at a 100+ year-old holiday.   0:00: Taking a closer look at Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day.   3:40: When did we start celebrating Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day?   6:25: The line that sparked today's Special Report: " In fact, Columbus Day was created by President Harrison in 1892 in response to the anti-Italian motivated lynching of 11 Italian Americans in New Orleans in 1891" (President Biden's Proclamation on Columbus Day, 2022).   8:27: Broadly speaking, what was going on in America during this time?   12:01: Zooming in on New Orleans, the lynching of 11 Italian Americans in 1891 and what followed.   21:00: In 2019, the first female Mayor in New Orleans apologizes on behalf of the city to the families impacted by this lynching.   24:00: Sharing a personal story, reflecting on the press, acknowledging different stories at the same time and why it matters.   28:12: Conclusion: "So I stand here with you today, and I issue this formal apology for ugliness that is 128 years old and I ask you to continue to stand with me against anti-immigrant violence, against division, and to stand up for what I've coined, a city of 'Yes,' and for the idea that we have a responsibility to be inclusive, to be intentional and to be the kind of people that our children are not apologizing for 128 years from now. That's what this is about." – New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, April 12, 2019.                   Message Leah Grainery         Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Unbridled chaos OR creative disruption?  We consider both possibilities during a special live Coffee Talk broadcast on SmartHER News with an overview of the historic house vote that ousted the current speaker. We include: the background to what happened, why it matters and what to watch for next. "The old days of pounding on the desk and giving people hell are gone. A man’s got to lead by persuasion and kindness and the best reason—that’s the only way he can lead people.” Longest-serving House Speaker Sam Rayburn LINK As promised: A list of the Republicans who voted to oust Speaker McCarthy **plus every single present member of the Democrat Party** Andy Biggs of Arizona. Ken Buck of Colorado. Tim Burchett of Tennessee. Eli Crane of Arizona. Matt Gaetz of Florida. Bob Good of Virginia. Nancy Mace of South Carolina. Matt Rosendale of Montana. Would you like to join our LIVE broadcasts and support a free press? Consider becoming part of SCOOP for less than the cost of a pumpkin spice latte :)  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Thank you for your support of SmartHER News! Notice our ad-free broadcast? Consider suppporting us for less than a cup of coffee per month by joining SCOOP -------- Our Top Three: What happened on Capitol Hill that averted the shutdown –  Why the next spending debate will highlight bipartisanship on two BIG issues: Ukraine & the U.S. Border. And... who to thank for an economic stimulus (Hint: an "Anti-Hero"). ~ Your rundown ~ 0:00 A tribute to Dianne Feinstein and a challenge for better. 4:00 What actually happened to avert the shutdown and what two big issues remain. 6:00: President Biden, a Democrat, and Senator Graham, a Republican, unite on Ukraine. 11:00: Speaker McCarthy, a Republican, and Governor Hochul, a Democrat, unite on the border. 21:00: Border perspective and a correction on an often made reference to the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island and immigration. 25:00: A potential new Senator faces immediate questions about her state of residency. 30:00: The Beyonce Bump and The Taylor Swift Stimulus – how to look at celebrity news with a smarter angle. . Thank you for your support of SmartHER News! Notice our ad-free broadcast? Consider suppporting us for less than a cup of coffee per month by joining SCOOPSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands