

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 28, 2021 • 52min
Was Justice Served? The Trial of Derek Chauvin
Attorney Stephanie L. Willis joins SmartHER News for a wide-ranging conversation on one of the most significant legal cases in America – what we've seen, what to watch for next and why it matters from her perspective as a lawyer, mother and policy strategist advocating for for civil rights legislation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Apr 23, 2021 • 56min
A New Risk? Russia, China and the "elements for history's next great conflict" with Gordon Chang.
Author and foreign policy expert Gordon Chang recently wrote, "The elements of history’s next great conflict are all in place. The only thing missing is the spark." What are those elements? And what is the potential spark? Gordon answers these questions and more as we discuss the geopolitical forces at work.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Apr 15, 2021 • 53min
Resolve, Resilience & Random Acts of Kindness: One Woman's Journey After the Boston Marathon Bombing.
On a beautiful spring day in 2013, Michelle L'Heureux ventured to the finish line of the Boston Marathon, never anticipating she would become one of 260+ people injured in a terrorist attack; 3 people died that day, and the terrorists also killed a MIT police officer in the manhunt. Now 8 years later Michelle shares her story, describing how she has channeled her experience into strength - and how we can join her in honoring this important day through random acts of kindness.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Apr 3, 2021 • 1h 1min
How Has The COVID-19 Pandemic Impacted Our Mental Health?
Psychiatrist Dr. Stefani Reinhold shares her experience in this wide ranging interview on how the global pandemic has impacted our entire well-being. From adults, to adolescents, Dr. Reinhold helps frame a conversation about what many of us have felt or discussed with friends but seems lacking in the headlines. She provides clinical expertise and personal perspective on how to best navigate the added pressure of this historic moment we share, including reminding us of the power of hope.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Feb 10, 2021 • 54min
Informed & Inspired: SmartHER on COVID with Pulmonary and Critical Care Dr. Jamie Rutland
Dr. Rutland shares his unique experience as a pulmonologist who also specializes in autoimmune disease. This wide-ranging conversation covers the basics of the new coronavirus, bringing us rare insight into a body battling COVID-19 and what we should know a year after the first headlines, answering new questions about double-masking, vaccines and variants.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dec 19, 2020 • 32min
She overcame a cancer diagnosis at 23 and now has compiled expert advice to help us all live life smarter: SmartHER With Erin Zammett Ruddy
With one phone call, Erin Zammett Ruddy's life completely changed. Diagnosed with leukemia as a 23-year-old, she quickly learned about what have become key terms in our current news cycle: clinical trials and experimental therapies. Erin's accomplished work as a writer includes her recently-published The Little Book of Life Skills, in which she interviewed more than 150 experts on how to simply live SMARTER and (drum roll) she featured SmartHER News! But we believe it's HER story that deserves to be told. We hope you enjoy this conversation AND check out Erin's book in our Amazon shop (www.amazon.com/shop/Smarthernews) - it's the perfect last-minute stocking stuffer! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dec 11, 2020 • 52min
Before She Trained Carrie Underwood, She Went to War as a Marine: SmartHER With Erin Oprea
Erin shares personal stories from her two historic deployments to the Iraq War and explains why her service changed her life forever. Plus: how she went from 9 years in uniform to cleaning houses to working with the biggest names on the planet and the valuable (and hysterical) lessons she learned along the way.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 24, 2020 • 21min
“Peace Deal” In of the Middle East?
From a mysterious explosion in Lebanon to a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, what to know about the high stakes in the Middle East now and in the future with Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior vice president for research, Dr. Jonathan Schanzer.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Aug 17, 2020 • 21min
Should Kids Go To School During COVID?
Mathematical biologist and mother Professor Lauren Meyers leads a team of researchers at the University of Texas Austin who developed a unique model to help guide officials and parents as they try to answer this very question: Should children go to school during the COVID-19 pandemic?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

May 29, 2020 • 41min
How To Kill The New Coronavirus Part II
Dr. Michael Lin, PhD, MD of Lin Labs, Stanford University, joins SmartHER News for an update to discuss what we’ve learned, what we need to know, and what to watch for at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands


