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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 wa ...
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This is the Time Machine Talk Show where we go back in time to discuss topics from the AP World History Book "Ways of the World" by Robert W. Strayer and Eric W. Nelson. Students in AP classes nationwide can tune in and listen as we unpack important AP World History concepts that will help them prepare for the class and the AP Exam at the end of the year.
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The news you need to know for the week ahead: --- ✓ 1:00: What we're watching: G20 sideline convos and Congressional Hearings. ✓ 5:00: #ICYMI Aliens. ✓ 11:00: UAP = Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena. ✓ 12:00: Looking ahead ... funding the federal government. ✓ 13:00: Pres-Elect Trump’s team and why we’re not covering it, yet. ✓ 15:00: Three things t…
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Heterodoxy becomes the word of the moment! We break down what it means and why it matters. And ~ Why is the media in focus for its intersection with American politics? We provide an example of "media bias" and break down the difference between "independent" journalism and nonpartisan. Plus ~ one final super moon to howl at in 2024. If you’d like to…
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Here's the SCOOP on this week's news: ✓ 2:00: Veterans Day. ✓ 5:00: The history of the holiday ... and honoring something bigger. ✓ 10:00: Election Results takeaways. ✓ 11:00: Are the exit polls correct, and do they reflect America overall? ✓ 12:00: Republican momentum. ✓ 14:00: We do not have certified results. ✓ 15:00: Context re: number of voter…
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A fun, free-flowing conversation wtih writer, podcaster, and political commentator Mary Katharine Ham on what Democrats and Republicans can learn from the election of 2024. Will the result of this election shake the political foundation of either party? Plus, your questions and thoughts on the media's role in the current state of affairs. SUPPORT A…
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A look at the results, the illusive politicial process and (traditional) next steps. Plus: Early indications and pontifications on what motivated voters. Quick Reminder: We have selected a new set of "employees" in this election cycle. What is your dream for America? Thank you for your support! Notice an ad-free podcast? Drop a tip in our tip jar t…
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Former Pres. Trump wins North Carolina while questions remain about the picture emerging from Election Day. A quick summary of the major themes surfacing so far and what to watch for next! Plus ~ What George Washington wrote to his nephew that caught our attention (and a warning from John Adams).Di Jenna Lee
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Our SmartHER 8 p.m. central broadcast on Election Night 2024. We set the table for the night ahead as polls close and results roll in: What to watch. Why it matters. And an easy way to understand, explain and remember the Electoral College. SUPPORT OUR MISSION If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan …
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You take the "lede"in this week’s SCOOP!--- ✓ 0:00: Intro. ✓ 2:00: What does “down ballot” mean? ✓ 4:00: Friday’s Jobs Report. ✓ 7:00: How many times did the word “election” come up in Earnings calls? ✓ 10:00: What happens if there is an Electoral tie? ✓ 13:00: We surveyed the SmartHER News community, asking “Who are you voting for ... and why?” Je…
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Have we booked a ticket to “Crazytown”??? Is it one-way?? Is it round-trip?? Let's hope for the latter as we count down the minutes til Election Day. We’re pulling back the curtain on the media’s role in calling races, the real process of election results, and how editorial choices get made—even in the face of a headline like “Baby-Biting President…
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What to know. What to watch. How it works. Plus ~ the "paths to victory" for both candidates on voting day 2024. All you need to know in one conversation with the co-founder of Real Clear Politics, Tom Bevan. Hear the backstory to the industry leading Real Clear Politics Polling Average and what to watch for (and why it matters) on election night. …
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Get the SCOOP on this week’s news. --- ✓ 3:00: A Capitol Hill Ghost Story. ✓ 8:00: An Important Halloween Head’s Up. ✓ 10:00: 3 Foreign Policy Stories to Know... first up, Israel and Iran. ✓ 12:00: Russia and Ukraine. And why North Korea has entered the conversation. ✓ 14:00: Islamic terrorist groups in Africa. ✓ 16:00: We switch gears to domestic …
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Two reports on former Pres. Trump dominate the airwaves - Should they? What to consider in the march to election day. Plus the news you need to know for this week: "cuddle caps" (a hug limit at airports ruffles some lovers), notable trends in home sales and at the U.S. border, plus: $800 million+ in military aid promised to Ukraine (with a $50 bill…
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✓ 2:00 A remarkable discovery went for 9 million dollars at auction ... a special reminder of the American story and our political process. ✓ 9:00: What to know about polls. ✓ 10:00: A heads up about the timing of election results. ✓ 12:00: Fear as a campaign strategy ... on both sides. ✓ 13:00: We hear from Democratic Political Strategist, David P…
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Five years ago, Justin James and his wife Amanda opened a shoe factory outside of Asheville, North Carolina - a realization of Justin's life-long dream to design and manufacture the "best sneaker made in America.” In fact, their company, "Opie Way," was having its best year to-date ... until Hurricane Helene. With raw candor, Justin walks us throug…
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If you could create a federal holiday ... what would it be and when would it be? And what we learned from the maker of Fruit Loops about the company's ingredients here at home and abroad. ✓ 0:00 Some quick context on the history of federal holidays. ✓ 4:00 SpaceX’s Starship Rocket. ✓ 7:00 Space innovation and national security. ✓ 11:00 The recent a…
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How we name, measure and manage hurricanes. Plus, a touching message from a sheriff in a hard-hit community inspires us to find meaning even in the darkest moments. Join us as we explore the stories behind the storms and discuss the real-world impact of FEMA funding. Stay curious and informed as we navigate through these turbulent times together! B…
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✓ 2:00: Hurricane Milton. ✓ 5:00: We hear context on the storm from Dr. Brennan of the National Hurricane Center. ✓ 9:00: Hurricane Helene. ✓ 12:00: The effects of temporary spending bills, plus congressional spending. And a reminder that the entire House is up for re-election. ✓ 17:00: The term “October Surprise.” ✓ 22:00: A lot of activity on the…
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Wait. FINLAND? Why did both Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) and Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) agree that we should look at Finland as an example for gun laws and school safety? We take a look at what we should know about Finland, it's gun laws and beyond. Plus, Jenna shares the backstory on a reporting trip overseas where she explored how one of America's allies app…
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A few key takeaways from the one and only 2024 vice presidential debate between Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) & Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio). Did the American political system AND both tickets score points? Curious about your thoughts! Enjoy free, independent, nonpartisan news? We love delivering it to you! Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://ww…
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The risk of a major port strike in the next 24 hours could impact more than bananas ... but that's just one item potentially impacted! Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead. ✓ 2:00: Hurricane Helene. ✓ 3:00: NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s unique contribution to hurricane relief efforts. ✓ 8:00: A major East Coast Port Strike on the …
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Your "mini scoop" includes a quick note about hurricane coverage - and an important, life-saving reminder for you and your family. Plus, the surprising and fascinating backstory about how the Republican Party became "red" and the Democrats became "blue" - This truly shocked me! Also: A poll you may finally enjoy: When is a cookie, "just a cookie"? …
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*An earlier version of this podcast did not include the show in full. We fixed it! But it may take a moment to reload on your platform. Our apologies! We blame ... Mondays.* ✓ 6:00: Two additional license plates. Six cellphones. And 12 pairs of gloves. What else did we learn from law enforcement about what the second would-be assassin of former Pre…
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And why this might be THE question of the 2024 election. Plus ~ one thing that's missing from this week's story about exploding pagers in Lebanon that every American should know. Enjoy this "mini" scoop? Become a SCOOP insider, enjoy special perks and help us build a solution in news! We deliver a special "SCOOP" Mondays to our insiders with everyt…
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Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead. 🙌🏼 Small bites of high-quality information on newsworthy topics. ✓ 2:00: The money spent on the undecided voter. ✓ 4:00: Insight on laughter. ✓ 5:00: The big news of the day - “An apparent assassination attempt of former President Trump” ✓ 8:00: Why “apparent”? ✓ 11:00: What we're watching f…
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We address the timing and format of the first and perhaps only debate between Vice President Harris and former President Trump in the election of 2024. Plus ~ Tonya asks, "... about this eating pets thing". We take a closer look at one of the most viral moments of the debate and uncover the broader story in Springfield, Ohio. Receive free, independ…
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Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead! ✓ 6:00: A remarkable find discovered in a North Carolina filing cabinet may fetch millions at auction. ✓ 10:00: We shift to politics and the presidential debate. ✓ 13:00: To mute or not to mute? ✓ 16:00: A SmartHER take on debates and a fun fact about the first televised presidential debate …
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What to know about the first interview conducted with Vice President Harris as a presidential nominee - and why it matters. Jenna highlights one big headline and two key takeaways from the conversation. Plus ~ she offers you something to consider about how both major parties are approaching the election season. Does the American public need less st…
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We speak to the Executive Director of Archaeology at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Jack Gary, who oversees the largest living history museum in the world at Williamsburg, Virginia. In the soil of a proposed construction project, Gary's team unearthed military barracks dating back to the first soldiers of the American Revolution. The new dis…
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All the pre-Labor Day news you need to start your week! ✓ 2:00: Summoning fall. ✓ 4:00: The 170,000 combos of Starbucks. ✓ 6:00: The most dangerous animal on the planet. ✓ 7:00: On your radar: Mosquito-born illnesses. ✓ 11:00: Democratic National Convention wrap-up. ✓ 12:00: RFK Jr. suspends his campaign ~ BUT! Theres’s more. ✓ 14:00: The “Unity Pa…
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What to Know & Why It Matters. SmartHER News founder Jenna Lee breaks down the key takeaways from the speech delivered by Vice President Harris – the new presidential candidate for the Democratic Party. From deeply personal reflections to biting political critiques, VP Harris traversed a lot of ground in her approximately 40 minute address. We high…
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Plus ~ Is it Democrat or Democratic? You'll hear a lot of both this week – We explain! ~~~~~ ✓ 0:00: Rare super blue moon ✓ 4:00: The Democratic National Convention ✓ 6:00: On our radar around the world ✓ 7:00: Ukraine on the offensive ✓ 8:00: The Middle East, including ceasefire talks and expected protests at the DNC ✓ 12:00: July 2024 Border Numb…
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Here’s the SCOOP ... your cheat sheet for the week ahead. Small bites of high-quality information on a smattering of important topics including the Olympics, medical discoveries, the economy, the Middle East, U.S naval strength, ISIS, Syria, the presidential election and an announcement from Microsoft. --- ✓ 1:00: The next generation and the Olympi…
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2:00: How politics may factor into today’s top stories. 4:00: The stock market. -3 for new time stamps if we cut internet outage/comeback. 10:00: Why last Friday’s Jobs Report matters. 13:00: Your economic health. 14:00: How will the market close on Friday? 15:00: Instability in the Middle East. 16:00: High-ranking Hamas official killed in Iran. 18…
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✓ 2:00: Drama on the Seine. ✓ 7:00: Jenna’s first ( ... and only) triathalon. ✓ 9:00: The opening ceremony of the Olympics ignites controversy. ✓ 10:00: Who pays for the Olympics? We take a look at Tokyo for context. ✓ 12:00: The athletes with no country aka “Individual Neutral Athletes” ✓ 15:00: Security at the Olympics, the latest on two war fron…
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Breaking news shared during our broadcast including new remarks from Vice President Harris, a new endorsement from fmr. House Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) and the Secret Service Director takes questions from Congress on the attempted assassination of fmr. Pres. Trump. ✓ 1:00: The story of the moment: the 2024 presidential race is the ultimate developing s…
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Listen to the before and after of Fmr. Pres. Trump's 90 minute acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention. We take you live to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to listen to the speech and provide some headlines and analysis along with our LIVE audience! Quick Rundown: The source of some new reporting on the status of Pres. Biden: 9:00 President Tr…
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When father of two Gary Tate attended his first rally in support of former President Trump on Saturday, July 13th, he had no idea he would witness history. Hear Gary's description of the the day ~ from before, during and after the event, including his observation about security. Many thanks to Gary for his honest reflection of this historic moment.…
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As we wait for more information on the attempted assassination of former Pres. Trump, we hear from two very special guests: an eyewitness who attended Pres. Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania and a historian and journalist with incredible expertise on an important character in American history. --- ✓ 0:00: Thank you for being here and for inspiring us t…
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Pres. Biden participated in a LIVE press conference Thursday, July 11 - his first since a debate two weeks ago that drew attention to his mental and physical fitness. Some political analysts described this as a “make or break” moment for the campaign. Was it? Jenna provides a “reporter’s notebook” at the conclusion of the news conference, focusing …
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A severely depressed president ... a president with a "mysterious growth" ... a president with a hidden surgery ... another with a stroke that left him incapacitated ... and a commander-in-chief whose hemorrhoids became international news (true story). All stories we hear about from Dr. Jacob Appel, M.D., MS, MPH, who has become a leading expert on…
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Plus ~ Should we just escape to Mars? The big questions to have on your radar for the week ahead. ✓ 4:00: A SmartHER summer read recommendation: “Look For The Lie” ✓ 7:00: How dust “gunked up” Hurricane Beryl. ✓ 10:00: Review of the most recent job market report. ✓ 11:00: We review the outcomes of the European elections and why we should watch “the…
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We jump right into the breaking news from the Supreme Court, a ruling that leaves more questions than answers on both how this decision impacts the the immediate criminal cases vs. President Trump, and the future of the U.S. presidency overall. Plus, developments in the days after the first presidential debate of 2024 and an important lesson from t…
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Politicians and the press work for you, the American people, and at SmartHER News, we will never lose sight of that. Today we take a step back to discuss the first presidential debate of the 2024 election … without the clutter. Topics include: CNN’s debate formatting. Notable exchanges between the top-two Presidential candidates, including the vira…
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Real news for real people. Your Conversation Starters: ✓ 3:00: Trapped in a porta-potty before a personal best race. ✓ 7:00 New health guidelines forthcoming in the new year about ... alcohol consumption. ✓ 10:00: What Ryan Seacrest tells us America’s “shared experience”? Three Big Stories: ✓ 13:00 A deeper dive on the latest U.S. border numbers. ✓…
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A few conversation starters as we debrief over this week's news so far ~ from Vladimir Putin's travels to the latest from the White House on immigration. A few quick hits over coffee! 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.smarther…
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From warning labels on social media platforms to new masking laws (not what you think), and building a temporary Olympic-sized swimming pool inside a football stadium, we cover it all in this week’s SCOOP. Topics include health, politics, pop culture, law, security, immigration and history (including a quick detour to discuss Ellis Island). We even…
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We have a look at your week ahead including: ✓ 3:00: The combat war veteran at the center of fathers’ day ✓ 7:00: Lessons-learned from one of the the longest-running host of any game show. PLUS ~ ✓ 11:00 What we know about the recent Israeli hostage rescue. ✓ 18:00: Did a journalist hide Israeli hostages? Hear from both sides. ✓ 20:00: Why the Euro…
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80 years have passed since the allied troops parachuted into enemy territory and stormed the beaches of Normandy. D-Day launched "Operation Overlord" ~ the campaign that would shift the tides of World War II, ultimately ending Hitler's reign in Europe, and changing America's story, and world history, forever. Join me on my travels through Normandy,…
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From the backyard of an 18th century barn, Jenna shares initial reflections of her travels to Normandy, France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Plus ~ Perspective on how the past intersects with our present headlines. ~ P.S. Save the date for a special LIVE event on SCOOP ~ Thursday, June 6th, 2024. . Keep SmartHER News ad-free and independen…
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"It's hard to find a worse person than Raisi, to put it bluntly," recalls writer and war correspondent Hollie McKay who joins us to discuss the role of Iran's President Raisi and what his sudden death means for the future - of not only Iran but the Middle East. Hollie spent several weeks traveling in Iran in 2017 and shares some invaluable insight …
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