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SmartHERNews
by 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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Paris Burning? What's Happening In France & Why It Matters. Plus ~ Are We One Step Closer To Finding Amelia Earhart?
The latest on a rare owl nest in NYC, the shortest White House press secretary tenure in recorded history and how much the war in the Middle East has cost the average American household. Your news update in 15 minutes! Quick. Concise. Nonpartisan. SmartHER.
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A Missing Link: The Cases Of Lindsay Clancy, Nolan Wells and Cornell | With Unbiased Jordan
What do the cases of Lindsay Clancy, Nolan Wells and Cornell have in common? They highlight the importance of a legal procedure often forgotten in our justice system that's critical to whether or not a case heads to court: a grand jury. Join a wide-ranging conversation with attorney and founder…
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SmartHER On Rep. Ilhan Omar, Ambassador Guilfoyle & What Matters Most
Your catch-up on news after a holiday weekend! **As we published this report, news broke of Ambassador Guilfoyle's resignation. Want to go beyond the headline? Become a SmartHER News Insider and join the conversation — with our private community, exclusive podcast feed and more. 00:00 Columbus…
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SmartHER On: The Death Penalty & Three Years After Oct. 7
What does justice look like—and who decides? Jenna and podcast host Mary Katharine Ham discuss Christa Pike's case in Tennessee and the broader questions it raises about the death penalty, including the time between sentencing and execution. They also reflect on three years since the Oct. 7 Hamas...
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SmartHER On The Plague, U.S. Military Moves & Jobs
Become An Insider Jenna of SmartHER News highlights three key stories: Jobs Report Miss, U.S. Pulls Bombers from UK Base After Alleged Plot, and Russian Lab Plague Concerns September's U.S. jobs report disappointed, showing 29,000 jobs added versus expectations about three times higher (with the...
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SmartHER On: The Cornell Lawsuit, The Midterms, and A Loophole In U.S. Law (And Beyond)
Jenna hosts the SmartHER Podcast with political commentator, podcast host Mary Katharine Ham and war correspondent, writer Holly McKay to discuss a smarter take on this week's major news stories AND share SmartHER Tips! They examine a disturbing Cornell University incident from October 2024 now...
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A Baseball Field In Grand Teton National Park?
How to become an Insider. Baseball in a national park? Here's the story that's floating that idea. Plus, a word of warning for this news cycle and the Supreme Court decides to NOT take a closer look at a surrogacy case that spans three different states. Curious your thoughts on this!
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SmartHER Roundtable: Austin ICE Shooting, 9/11 Trial Delays & Parents' School Dilemmas
What don't we know about the ICE-involved shooting in Austin? Why is the 9/11 case still awaiting trial? And what happens when a parent's beliefs about education collide with her child's experience? Jenna welcomes journalist and war correspondent Holly McKay and political commentator Mary…
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Are We Safer Now? 25 Years After 9/11: Al-Qaeda, AI, and Drone Threats
Twenty-five years after 9/11, how safe are we—and what threats are national security officials watching now? Jenna breaks down testimony from two congressional hearings examining the evolving terrorism landscape, including Al-Qaeda's presence in Afghanistan, reports of new training sites, and...
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Primary Source: A 9/11 Survivor Shares Her Story Publicly for the First Time in 25 Years
On September 11, 2001, Linda started her morning like many others. As a 23-year-old equity research associate on Wall Street, she headed to work on the 89th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower for the boutique investment firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW). What unfolded in the early…
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Personal News: Why Have Things Seemed Different At SmartHERNews?
My father passed away last week. I know many of you got to "meet" my dad through our broadcasts during the various Super Bowl news cycles that we've covered ~ and I'm sorry to have to share this development with you as I know many of you enjoyed our time together as well. These are three things...
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New Study Links Teen Cannabis Use to Higher Risk of Serious Mental Health Disorders | SmartHER With Dr. Lynn Silver
Jenna interviews Dr. Lynn Silver, a pediatrician and co-author of a new large California study examining how adolescent cannabis use relates to later mental health outcomes. Using Kaiser Permanente screening data from 463,000 teens ages 13–17 and following them up to seven years (or until age…
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Are Socialists Rising in U.S. Politics? Key Midterm Races, What to Watch Next, and Why It Matters
With the success Democratic Socialists of America candidates (and those adjacent with progressive platforms) in the early Midterm primary races, is the Democratic Party having a reckoning? And what does Pres. Trump have to do with it? A quick, but thorough overview so you have what to know and…
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The Nancy Guthrie Case At 6-Months: Missing Evidence, "Ransom Notes" and Unanswered Questions
Become a SmartHER News Insider and listen to this podcast ad-free, get additional context from Jenna and join a private community for thoughtful conversations about the news — away from the noise of social media. Plus, your membership also helps keep SmartHER News independent! Six months after...
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This Man Captured An Amazing Lifeguard Rescue That Reached The White House
Hear the incredible backstory from Santa Cruz resident and photographer Scott Vander Dussen who found himself at the right place, at the right time, with the right camera. Scott captured the video that made news around the world of 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, Ryder, rescuing a 10-year-old...
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It's Not Just The Lettuce: A Parasite Expert On What Others Have Missed In The Cyclospora Outbreak
Become An Insider Shop Our America250 Gear! The Cyclospora outbreak has hit *at least* 45 states and thousands of people, and while we have more questions, we have fewer answers about the cause. University of Delaware professor and food safety researcher Dr. Kali Kniel joins SmartHER News to...
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How Safe Is Our Food? A Top Food Safety Expert Shares Context and Tips to Use During the Cyclospora Outbreak
BECOME AN INSIDER — SUPPORT A FREE PRESS AND LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST AD-FREE The number of states reporting people sick from the parasite cyclospora has risen to 41. Many questions remain about: The source of the outbreak. Why cyclospora presents such a challenge to track as a foodborne illness....
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Breaking Down the President's Election Integrity Address: What He Said, What's Missing, and What The Media Missed
Become An Insider A SmartHER Review of the President's Thursday primetime address on election integrity. What To Know; Why It Matters; What's Missing From The Coverage; What Questions We Have. 00:00 What He Said 01:16 Style Versus Substance 02:50 Setting The Stage 07:00 China Data Breach 09:40...
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I Had This Parasite ~ Is Taco Bell To Blame? What About RFK Jr.?
Shop Our New America250 Gear and Support SmartHER News! Get an AD-FREE Podcast and become an Insider! CDC Reports Historic Spike in Cyclospora Cases; No Single Source Identified. Your latest news from the CDC Media Briefing yesterday, plus answers to your biggest questions. 00:00 CDC Outbreak…
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Sen. Lindsey Graham's Sudden Death and Two Unresolved Cases: Charlie Kirk and Nolan Wells
How To Become An Insider Shop Our NEW America 250 Gear Sen. Graham's sudden passing - the details and ramifications. The Case Of The Alleged Murderer of Charlie Kirk: An overview of what happened in Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing last week and why we have to wait until September 1 for more....
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George Washington's "Secret Weapon"? The Untold Story of Martha Washington
Presidential historian and Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky joins Jenna Lee to uncover Martha Washington's essential role in the American Revolution — and the larger story of the women who helped sustain America's fight for independence. From...
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Why This Week Matters For Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer: Plus ~ "Explosive Headlines" And An Insider Look at D.C.'s July 4th Festivities
Check Out Our Limited Edition Gear Launch For America250 Jenna highlights a health warning about the cyclospora parasite reported across at least 17 states, explaining symptoms, and why outbreaks are hard to trace. We also break down what to expect from a five-day preliminary hearing in Utah for...
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Why Gettysburg Belongs in Our America250 Coverage
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...
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America at 250: The Rise of Socialism?
As America turns 250, who has the new ideas? A key question to ask as we head into a busy week with Congress back to work, under the pressure of a shrinking schedule and looming midterms, and the President navigating how to advocate for his key priorities before the elections take precedent.…
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"A Place Where Ghosts Walk In Broad Daylight": SmartHER On The Battle Of Little Big Horn
150 years ago, a pivotal battle took place between the U.S. Army and the American Indians - a "coalition of Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors" (NPS). Often memorialized as Custer's Last Stand, named for the Lt Col George Armstrong Custer, the Battle of Little Bighorn remains a…
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Is The U.S. Negotiating With Terrorists? Plus: The Supreme Court In The Spotlight and Dye-Drama for M&Ms
Jenna highlights three major stories for the week: U.S. negotiations with Iran and the implications of America negotiating with a state sponsor of terrorism. Why a major leadership change in the UK matters to the U.S. What to watch for from the Supreme Court and how a pending decision could…
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on America250: Faith, Family, the Founding Fathers and the Future of AI
As we approach Father's Day and 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, we share a truly unique conversation that highlights the intersection between parenting, policy and our current political environment with one of the nation's leading political figures — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh…
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A Top Secret Spy Tool ... Expires?
The timing and the tool bring up new questions about the use of technology and your rights as a citizen. Jenna previews a consequential week as a major U.S. intelligence tool, FISA Section 702, expires ... amid reports of significant breakthrough in U.S.–Iran negotiations. We highlight the…
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CBS News Turmoil, Scott Pelley's Firing and the State of American Journalism
What does the turmoil at CBS News — and Scott Pelley's departure from 60 Minutes — reveal about the state of American journalism? SmartHER News founder Jenna Lee draws on her experience as a former national news anchor to examine the changes at CBS, including the Ellison family's influence,...
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Under Pressure: The Press & The President: Why Did Pres. Trump Walk Out Of An Interview?
Plus ~ A leak in the International Space station, a very curious admission by Sec. of State Marco Rubio in a Senate hearing and the latest jobs report surprises with better than expected numbers. We do a deep dive into President Trump's interview with Meet The Press that has ignited global...
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The Wild West: Spencer Pratt's Outsider LA Mayoral Run and What It Signals About American Politics
Jenna and commentator/analyst Mary Katharine Ham discuss the Los Angeles mayoral race, focusing on outsider candidate Spencer Pratt, a former reality star who entered in January after losing his home in wildfires and criticizing city services and leadership. While votes continue to be counted…
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Escalation or Negotiations? From NATO To The Middle East and Congress: Plus, The Hidden Story Within A Story Of The Trump Family-DOJ Settlement
A drone strike in Romania near the Russia-Ukraine war that injured two people. More strikes exchanged in the Middle East between Iran, the U.S. and beyond. Congress returns to Capitol Hill in a heightened-election season. Escalation runs rampant. But will negotiations find a way? Meanwhile, an...
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"Kid Safety Has To Come First" - A Closer Look At Summer Camp Safety with Leading Advocate Elizabeth Phillips
**Sensitive Content** Camp Safety in America: Trey's Law, and Lessons From Camp Mystic. One click resource: beforeyougotocamp.com. As we move into another summer season, camp safety advocate Elizabeth Phillips says U.S. summer camp safety needs an overhaul. Phillips, a Texas-raised mother of…
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The Many Origin Stories of Memorial Day
What is the real origin of Memorial Day? More than 20 places across the United States claim a connection to the beginning of Memorial Day — and historians still don't point to one single story as the origin. In this episode, Jenna explores the many stories behind one of America's most solemn...
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"The Anti-Weaponization Fund": What It Is & Why It Matters
A "dark day for democracy" or a way to "right the wrongs" of the past? Jenna takes you inside the White House Press Briefing room, where the Vice President focused on two major topics: Iran and a controversial DOJ settlement creating a $1.77 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. Vance says he can't…
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A Lawsuit Hits An Iconic Landmark Before America 250
Imagine going through airport security ... without being at the airport! Just one of the stories we cover as Jenna previews a busy news week ahead of Memorial Day. The focus remains on President Trump returning from a historic China trip while Congress readies for primary elections in Alabama,...
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Rare Insight Into President Trump's Historic Trip To China
A quick preview of President Trump's historic trip to China to meet face-to-face with President Xi. We revisit our recent conversation with Asia analyst Gordon Chang for a part of the story receiving little coverage: the internal dynamics in China. Chang says fear of China's President Xi is...
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A Cruise Outbreak, A China Summit & The New UFO Files
Jenna breaks down a major news week as Congress returns to session, April job growth beats expectations, gas prices rise amid renewed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran tensions and oil prices, and several major stories develop at once. First: a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship now in the…
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The Real Story Behind Mother's Day
The Surprising History of Mother's Day — and What Its Founder Wanted Us to Remember Why do we celebrate Mother's Day? The answer starts with two remarkable American women: Ann Jarvis, a mother who worked to improve health and sanitation in poor Appalachian communities, and her daughter Anna…
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"INSANE IN THE BRAIN": Sec. Rubio on Iran & America's New "Project Freedom"
Sec. Rubio takes the podium ... in the White House Press Briefing room? Jenna reports on the Secretary of State briefly serving as de facto White House press secretary Tuesday, fielding questions on Iran. Note this update: Hours after America's top diplomat spoke at the White House, President…
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UNBIASED TAKE: Did The Supreme Court "Gut" This Key Civil Rights Law?
How much can race matter in redistricting? A key question for a major Supreme Court decision, sending shockwaves around the nation. Jenna from SmartHER News explains how we got here and why it matters. We review why the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed after the 15th Amendment failed to…
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"Bold & Imaginative Rebels With A Cause" - King Charles III Marks America 250 With A Special Message
Jenna of SmartHER News shares a "cheat sheet" on why King Charles's U.S. visit and address to Congress matters, noting his first trip as king, and only the second time a British monarch has addressed Congress. The historic moment marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence…
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Inside the Washington Hilton Shooting Incident: What Happened at the Annual Press Dinner & The Aftermath
This episode covers a shooting incident at the Washington Hilton Hotel during a major annual dinner that brings together top politicians, press, corporate sponsors, and celebrities, featuring firsthand details from attendee Mary Katharine Ham. Mary Katharine explains the event's layout and...
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Can AI Be Charged With a Crime? The ChatGPT Investigation Explained + Why AI Scams Are Surging
Can AI be held responsible for a crime? In this episode, Jenna breaks down a surprising move by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who announced a criminal investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT following a tragic shooting at Florida State University. At the center of the case: a new legal...
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MidEast Tensions, Missing Scientists & An Often Forgotten Story Brought Back Into The Spotlight
Jenna previews an unpredictable news week, highlighting uncertainty over planned U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan as the ceasefire deadline nears. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to climb after U.S. forces stopped and seized an Iranian vessel following hours of warnings, and questions about...
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Serial Killer Caught: The Backstory of A Surprise Guilty Plea
"The suburban dad next door who was also a serial killer" A serial killer admits to his crimes, but is justice served? We tackle that question and others in a wide-ranging conversation with investigative journalist Alexis Linkletter, who has covered this case for more than a decade and has poured...
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The SCOOP: The Strait, Scandals and a Stunning Defeat
Jenna previews a busy week of major stories, framed by Artemis astronaut Jeremy Hansen's "Joy Train" message about teams regaining perspective and joy. Internationally, she clarifies reports about a U.S. "blockade" in the Strait of Hormuz, explaining Central Command describes actions focused on...
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Can the President Prosecute the Press? What Journalists Can (and Can't) Be Forced to Reveal
The President says he wants to go after those who leaked information about a rescue operation in Iran - Can he? Jenna takes you to a portion of a White House press conference that drew attention after the president blamed press reporting and a leaker for revealing a second missing airman during a...
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Rescued In Iran: What We Learned From The White House (And What's Still Unanswered)
Jenna recaps a 90-minute White House press conference that provided the first on-the-record details about the rescue of two U.S. Air Force crew members after an F-15 went down in hostile Iranian territory late Thursday/early Friday. Officials said both airmen ejected and landed separately; the...
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Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: 2 Months Later — Crime Expert Examines Key Clues
Two months after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, key questions remain unanswered. In this episode, Jenna interviews law enforcement and crime expert Morgan Wright to examine the biggest unknowns in the case, what investigators may be focusing on now, and why certain details continue to raise...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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