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Three of your most requested stories this week share a common thread - references, allegations or claims of "political stunts" in action! Whether that's warranted or not ... is up to you to decide! Plus - the context that matters. P.S. Our SmartHER Shop is back in action. Shop with "Heart15" for a 15% discount on our sweet patriotic items before July 4th! https://shop.smarthernews.com  Notes: Malcom Gladwell: The Tipping Point: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316346624/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d President Biden proposes gas tax holiday: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/06/22/remarks-by-president-biden-on-gas-prices-and-putins-price-hike/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Moments before the President proposed a federal gas tax holiday, we spoke with a leading voice on American oil and gas, Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at GasBuddy, on why gas prices are so high, what a federal gas tax holiday would potentially mean (or not) and why it all matters. Plus - Hear how high Patrick believes fuel prices may go this year. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We ask "What's next?" for three of our biggest stories in foreign policy, the U.S. economy and politics. What is "winning" in Ukraine? Why some believe higher inflation and gas prices are next. And a question about how, and if, American voters will change this election season. What do you think will define our next era? Something to consider: Co-president of Morgan Stanley Ted Pick recently said: "It's an extraordinary moment; we have our first pandemic in 100 years. We have our first invasion in Europe in 75 years. And we have our first inflation around the world in 40 years. When you look at the combination, the intersection of the pandemic, of the war, of the inflation, it signals paradigm shift, the end of 15 years of financial repression and the next era to come."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The top stories of the week: inflation, immigration and the latest on the investigation into the school shooting in Uvalde. Plus we preview the House Select Committee's prime time hearing on the investigation into January 6th and then fast-forward 24-hours to what we learned. Your key takeaways and cheat sheet for the week!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Context for courage and our present news cycle. We mark the anniversary of D-Day while taking a quick survey of important stories overseas and here at home. A cheat-sheet for your week! BTW - How expensive do you think the most expensive gas costs in America? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Executive Director of ALERRT (a national leader in active shooter training), Pete Blair, Ph.D., on why training matters for both professional law enforcement and private citizens — and what it takes to stay safe.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

More than 20 stories claim to have inspired Memorial Day, so which one is the "right" one? We take a closer look at the holiday honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice and the remarkable journey to our shared traditions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What we know, what we don't and why it matters 24-hours after one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. Jenna adds insight on the challenges of covering school shootings, bringing listeners behind the scenes, sharing her experience gathering information during a chaotic breaking news event such as this one. She also adds context from her past reporting on school security and gun laws In Israel. Plus ~ a final question on faith and the press, the stories we tell and the voices we elevate. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A quick rundown of the top news stories to start off your week. Here's what we cover:  important background to President Biden's comments on Taiwan (and what Taiwan has that everyone needs), why monkeypox continues to baffle health officials, and an important admission on the infant formula shortage (and why it matters beyond babies).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Leading voices, who usually disagree, agree on THIS for different reasons: America is at a dangerous inflection point. But are we? We take a look at the "threats" that surface in our news stories this week. Plus — a new report that may challenge what we think we know about mass shootings.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands