

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 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/brands

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/brands

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/brands

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/brands

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/brands

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/brands

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/brands

Mar 8, 2022 • 25min
Three Things to Know For The Week Ahead
A quick look at key facts linked to our big headlines.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Mar 4, 2022 • 1h 11min
David Satter Returns
Journalist David Satter returns to talk with Jenna about the current situation in Ukraine. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Mar 3, 2022 • 35min
Interview From The Front Line: Inna Sovsun
A member of Ukraine's Parliament, professor, and mother, Inna Sovsun, joins SmartHER News to tell us what life is like during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands


