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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Apr 16, 2022 • 34min
Debrief!
Debrief! . Your weekly deep breath of news. . Yemen: An escalation that could have worldwide implications - and why the U.S. Navy is getting more involved. . Mask mandates in the air and Philadelphia. . Afghanistan update - 1 year ago, Pres. Biden announced America's intent. . Plus - your questions live - Elon Musk, & ShanghaiSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 13, 2022 • 4min
Quick Take - Words Matter!
What to know about these two commonly used terms in our current news cycle: “genocide” and “domestic terrorism.” . #SmartHERIn3 #SmarterIn3Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 7, 2022 • 52min
Debrief: "Banning" Books?
Journalist Jenna Lee discusses how echoes of the past (from WWI & WWII) are found in this week's top news stories. Plus - the latest controversy over book "banning" and a "good news" finisher: Check out travismills.org.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 1, 2022 • 36min
Why China?
Is China key to stopping Russia's war on Ukraine? Author, writer, commentator Gordon Chang thinks so, as he explains in our wide-ranging conversation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 31, 2022 • 55min
Debrief: This Week's Top Stories & Special Guest Author Carlos Whittaker
Our weekly deep breath! An overview of this week's top stories, with your questions answered! Plus - special guest - author, writer, "Hope Dealer" Carlos Whittaker on the biggest culture story of the week - the drama at the Academy Awards.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 23, 2022 • 1h 7min
Hollie McKay Returns From Ukraine
War journalist Hollie McKay takes your questions – providing perspective on the challenges of independent journalism and sharing invaluable insight on life on the ground in Ukraine.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 21, 2022 • 10min
Quick Take - A Foundation For The Week Ahead
Your Rundown: . 0:18 - 2:50 This week, Pres. Biden is going to be traveling to Europe... What are the potential off-ramps of Russia's war on Ukraine? . 2:50 - 3:55 There's a lot of simmering tensions all over the world, incl.: North Korea, civil war in Yemen, a question about whether or not China is supporting Russia. . 3:55 - 5:01 What's happening at the U.S. southern border? . 5:01 - 7:38 U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson begins her confirmation hearings today. . 7:38 A topic of hot debate: Bipartisan movement in the Senate to make daylight savings time permanent! What do you think? . Always more on all of these developing stories at www.SmartHERNews.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 18, 2022 • 26min
WAR ON THE WATER
A side of Russia's war on Ukraine that deserves more coverage - How what's happening on the waterways around Ukraine and Russia are impacting, and will continue to impact, the entire world.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 12, 2022 • 21min
End Of The Week Debrief-3/11/22
A quick round-up of the news that matters.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 11, 2022 • 1h 5min
Debrief with Hollie McKay
Journalist, author and war reporter Hollie McKay joins us live from Kyiv, Ukraine. We discuss what she's learned, what she's seen, and why this war is different than other conflicts she has covered.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
