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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Sep 4, 2021 • 1h 3min
Ending The Long War
The United States ended the war in Afghanistan but is the battle truly over or just beginning a new chapter? . Leading analyst, Thomas Joscelyn, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Senior Editor, FDD’s Long War Journal, provides unique insight on the past, present, and future of the nation's longest war. . Full interview on our website. It’s the first big image that pops up when you click on SmartHERnews.com - *also* will be up shortly on Apple ITunes and all other podcasting platforms. 🙌🏻Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 20, 2021 • 48min
Afghanistan-A Veteran's Take
Travis Mills s one of the few surviving quadruple amputees in the nation. . On his third deployment to Afghanistan, while on patrol, he put his backpack down on an improvised explosive device (IED). He lost both arms and both legs to his injuries. . Listen to Travis’ perspective on what it’s like to fight the Taliban, what he thinks about America’s contribution to the fight against terror, and how he’s navigated overcoming tough times to find peace.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 16, 2021 • 30min
Afghanistan: Inside A Fallen City
Less than 48 hours after we first spoke with writer and journalist Hollie McKay she found herself in a city taken over by the Taliban.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 14, 2021 • 39min
Dispatch From Afghanistan: Hollie McKay
Writer/Journalist Hollie McKay has traveled all over the world, to the most dangerous areas, during the most deadly conflicts, to tell the stories only few will hear. She speaks to us from Afghanistan as the Taliban surge around the city she reports from, Mazar-I-Sharif. A truly unique perspective on a developing chapter in America's longest war and for the people of Afghanistan. @holliesmckaySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Aug 12, 2021 • 49min
Asked & Answered: SmartHER with Dr. Marty Makary
What’s really the truth about natural immunity and COVID-19? What should those with a previous infection consider when weighing a COVID-19 vaccine? What about mask wearing and children? And what do many of those severely ill from COVID have in common that no one seems to want to focus on? Dr. Marty Makary, professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, has never avoided tough questions or breaking from the pack of group-think. We ask him about some of his recent work and why he thinks it’s worth igniting a firestorm of debate over some of the most talked about issues of our time.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 31, 2021 • 38min
The Story of Simone Biles: When Do You Push Through or Take A Time-Out?
One of the biggest news stories on the planet involves gymnast Simone Biles stepping back from competition at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. How does one navigate when to accelerate through challenging times or when to hit the brakes? Positive Psychology Expert Rob Mack illuminates this fundamental question related to the news and our life, offering key takeaways on true resilience, and fine tuning your life's purpose (during a stressful pandemic and beyond). Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jul 2, 2021 • 27min
The Fight That Changed America: The Battle of Gettysburg
The single most costly battle of the American Civil War happened in the early days of July 1863, falling on the same days the Founding Fathers finalized the Declaration of Independence less than 90 years earlier. Ret. Marine Col Rob Abbott, one of the few Licensed Battlefield Guides of Gettysburg National Military Park, takes us through the days before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jun 19, 2021 • 52min
How To Keep America's Promise
From serving 20 years in the U.S. military, to earning his PhD, Dr. Theodore Johnson shares his unique life story with SmartHER News, and his new perspective on race, politics, and the future detailed in his new book: When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 7, 2021 • 20min
Bringing Joy Back To Motherhood
Wellness expert and author Patricia Ladis on bringing joy back to motherhood and what she learned while writing "The Wise Woman's Guide to Your Healthiest Pregnancy and Birth" with Dr. Anita Sadaty.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Apr 29, 2021 • 1h 7min
What Is The State of Policing in America?
An unexpected phone call from the Tucson police department changed Brandon Tatum's life forever. He shares what he learned as a police officer and why he believes America needs to consider another perspective on both law enforcement and systemic racism.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
