SmartHERNews

Jenna Lee
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Apr 9, 2025 • 10min

QUICK HIT: Tariffs Are Here, What Happens NEXT?!

00:00: The Journey of NASA'S Johnny Kim: From Navy SEAL to Astronaut 02:30: Understanding tariffs and their impact; New bipartisan legislation could curb the Executive Branch power. 05:00: Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Controversial Debate. HHS Secretary Kennedy and Speaker Johnson (R) both weigh-in. 07:31 Supreme Court Rulings on Immigration and Border Security Want More Nonpartisan News?  SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Apr 8, 2025 • 23min

QUICK HIT: Are Tariffs Causing a Financial Crisis? Economic Breakdown with The Wall Street Skinny

From a second grade to navigating a potential trade war, friends and founders Jen Saarbach and Kristen Kelly, have a long history together, including navigating careers at our nation's biggest banks. They have now channeled their *insider* insight to valauble *outside* perspective, building a leading resource navigating the world of finance, from business concepts to careers: The Wall Street Skinny In our conversation, they highlight some of the reasons why the markets have reacted with such volatility to the news on tariffs, and what to watch for next. Want More Nonpartisan News?  SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear! https://smarthernews.com/shop/ If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Apr 7, 2025 • 51min

SCOOP: High Risk, High Reward? A Closer Look At All You Need To Know This Week On Tariffs

Tariffs, tariffs, and more tariffs. The news of the week with less drama. This is your SCOOP on what to know, what to consider and what to watch for next. Want More Nonpartisan News?  SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Apr 4, 2025 • 8min

ANYTHING BUT POLITICS: Pirates, Buried Treasure and Preserving Family Heirlooms

Where did the term "tariff" come from? How toddlers have become impromptu archeologists (for real).  And an inspiring example of taking something old and making it new again. A few helpful links: A toddler picked up a rock on a family trip. It was a 3,800-year-old artifact. 'Tariff' Comes From Bygone Days of Arab Trade Unbox The Dress Want More Nonpartisan News?  SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Apr 3, 2025 • 15min

QUICK HIT: Buying Replacement Parts For Air Traffic Controllers ... On eBay?

His work took him from the halls of Harvard to living in a shipping container in Afghanistan, to Chief Operating Officer of the Air Traffic Organization, at the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) - David Grizzle has seen our air system from a unique perspective. What should every American know about the state of our critical air traffic control systems? How safe are we? "We buy safety at the expense of efficiency." David Grizzle, former Chief Operating Officer of the Air Traffic Organization at the FAA SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Apr 2, 2025 • 9min

QUICK HIT: Booker’s Speech, Proxy Votes for New Moms, & Evidence of Who Killed JFK?

This week's top headlines in a quick midweek wrap-up! Senator Cory Booker's historic speech in the Senate (he made history several hours after our recording - read more here) Proposed legislation for remote voting for new mothers Ongoing investigations into the JFK assassination The federal government's pursuit of the death penalty in a high-profile murder case. SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Apr 1, 2025 • 15min

Quick Hit: "It's a horrific event." A Former Tanker On The Mystery Surrounding America's Four Missing Soldiers

The sudden disappearance of 4 American soldiers near Lithuania's border with Belarus received worldwide attention for both the urgency of the story and the mystery. The search and rescue, and the subsequent recovery efforts, have been described as an engineering feat of herculean proportions. How did this happen? What should we consider? Mike "Main Gun" Bajema served more than 20 years in the U.S. military, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army.  As a retired Armor Officer, he commanded multiple units from Company to Battalion, which included not only tanks but M88s - the military vehicle at the center of the story. Mike helps explain the importance of the location where this incident took place, what potential dangers to consider, and what questions to ask moving forward to prevent it from happening again.  SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 31, 2025 • 60min

SCOOP: Covering The Trump Administration: Hook, Line, Sinker

What does the Constitution say about President Trump seeking a third term as president? Why are we even talking about this?!?  What should you know about the use of Vitamin A to treat measles during one of the largest outbreaks in recent history? Plus, what to watch in the week ahead - from news on tariffs to Iran, and the latest for the search of four American soldiers in Europe. SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 29, 2025 • 12min

NEWS: UPDATE ON FOUR MISSING U.S. SOLDIES

I just got off the phone with the U.S. military in Europe. Here's the latest on the search efforts of 4 missing soldiers and the recovery of the vehicle they operate. Plus special insights into what makes this effort unique and extremely challenging. More to come. Recorded on an Instagram LIVE for speec. Watch full episode here. www.smarthernews.com  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Mar 28, 2025 • 17min

ANYTHING BUT POLITICS: Toddler Time At The White House

A toddler's unexpected breach of security at the White House, a groundbreaking research that led a paralyzed man to stand, and the potential for real-time translation technology from Apple - all in this segment of Anything But Politics! SUPPORT OUR MISSION   Shop our gear!  If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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