We ask " What's next? " for three of our biggest stories in foreign policy, the U.S. economy and politics. What is " winning " in Ukraine? Why some believe higher inflation and gas prices are next. And a question about how, and if , American voters will change this election season. What do you think will define our next era? Something to consider : Co-president of Morgan Stanley Ted Pick recently said: "It's an extraordinary moment; we have our first pandemic in 100 years. We have our first inva...
Jun 17, 2022•34 min
The top stories of the week: inflation, immigration and the latest on the investigation into the school shooting in Uvalde. Plus we preview the House Select Committee's prime time hearing on the investigation into January 6th and then fast-forward 24-hours to what we learned. Your key takeaways and cheat sheet for the week! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 10, 2022•38 min
Context for courage and our present news cycle. We mark the anniversary of D-Day while taking a quick survey of important stories overseas and here at home. A cheat-sheet for your week! BTW - How expensive do you think the most expensive gas costs in America? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 06, 2022•11 min
The Executive Director of ALERRT (a national leader in active shooter training), Pete Blair, Ph.D., on why training matters for both professional law enforcement and private citizens — and what it takes to stay safe. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 04, 2022•55 min
More than 20 stories claim to have inspired Memorial Day, so which one is the "right" one? We take a closer look at the holiday honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice and the remarkable journey to our shared traditions. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 27, 2022•30 min
What we know, what we don't and why it matters 24-hours after one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. Jenna adds insight on the challenges of covering school shootings, bringing listeners behind the scenes, sharing her experience gathering information during a chaotic breaking news event such as this one. She also adds context from her past reporting on school security and gun laws In Israel. Plus ~ a final question on faith and the press, the stories we tell and the voices we...
May 25, 2022•28 min
A quick rundown of the top news stories to start off your week. Here's what we cover: important background to President Biden's comments on Taiwan (and what Taiwan has that everyone needs), why monkeypox continues to baffle health officials, and an important admission on the infant formula shortage (and why it matters beyond babies). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 23, 2022•12 min
Leading voices, who usually disagree, agree on THIS for different reasons: America is at a dangerous inflection point. But are we? We take a look at the "threats" that surface in our news stories this week. Plus — a new report that may challenge what we think we know about mass shootings. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 19, 2022•31 min
A mysterious illness in children grabs the attention of health officials worldwide with the CDC investigating possible cases in 25 U.S. states. A must-watch interview with pediatric emergency medicine physician, Dr. Meghan Martin, on what to watch for and why it matters Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 14, 2022•35 min
From baby formula shortages stateside to a Covid case in North Korea, a potential new member of NATO and a mysterious illness in children, we take a look at this week's headlines worldwide and why they matter. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 12, 2022•31 min
Start your week off SmartHER. A quick rundown of the stories you may have missed this weekend to get you ready for the week ahead: What rises to the surface when we sift through Friday's jobs report; An unexpected winner at Saturday's Kentucky Derby; The Taliban tightens control on Afghan women; America's First Lady visits Ukraine Sunday, Bono sings in Kyiv subway, Putin speaks on Moscow's Red Square Monday; What to know about January 6th - and why June will be a month to watch. Advertising Inqu...
May 09, 2022•12 min
Is what you think about current abortion law in America...factual? We take a break from a news cycle driven by conjecture, and an unprecedented leak from the Supreme Court, to take a critical look at one of the biggest stories of the year. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 05, 2022•32 min
We start and end our report with two versions of the American Dream - in between we give you small bites of big stories. From the passing of a legend to the first confirmed case of a contagious flu in America to looking at Ukraine with fresh eyes - here's a cheat sheet for the week ahead. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 02, 2022•16 min
A smarter take on this week's top headlines plus ~ a prisoner swap in the spotlight, a constitutional question at the Supreme Court and a mysterious illness raises alarm at the World Health Organization (hint: it's not COVID). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 28, 2022•44 min
A past "adventure" with SmartHER News illuminates this week's top stories including historic news from the Southern Border, masking (or not), and Shanghai's curious COVID numbers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 21, 2022•43 min
Debrief! . Your weekly deep breath of news. . Yemen: An escalation that could have worldwide implications - and why the U.S. Navy is getting more involved. . Mask mandates in the air and Philadelphia. . Afghanistan update - 1 year ago, Pres. Biden announced America's intent. . Plus - your questions live - Elon Musk, & Shanghai Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 16, 2022•34 min
What to know about these two commonly used terms in our current news cycle: “genocide” and “domestic terrorism.” . #SmartHERIn3 #SmarterIn3 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 13, 2022•4 min
Journalist Jenna Lee discusses how echoes of the past (from WWI & WWII) are found in this week's top news stories. Plus - the latest controversy over book "banning" and a "good news" finisher: Check out travismills.org. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 07, 2022•52 min
Is China key to stopping Russia's war on Ukraine? Author, writer, commentator Gordon Chang thinks so, as he explains in our wide-ranging conversation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 01, 2022•36 min
Our weekly deep breath! An overview of this week's top stories, with your questions answered! Plus - special guest - author, writer, "Hope Dealer" Carlos Whittaker on the biggest culture story of the week - the drama at the Academy Awards. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 31, 2022•55 min
War journalist Hollie McKay takes your questions – providing perspective on the challenges of independent journalism and sharing invaluable insight on life on the ground in Ukraine. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Your Rundown: . 0:18 - 2:50 This week, Pres. Biden is going to be traveling to Europe... What are the potential off-ramps of Russia's war on Ukraine? . 2:50 - 3:55 There's a lot of simmering tensions all over the world, incl.: North Korea, civil war in Yemen, a question about whether or not China is supporting Russia. . 3:55 - 5:01 What's happening at the U.S. southern border? . 5:01 - 7:38 U.S. Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson begins her confirmation hearings today. . 7:38 A topic of...
Mar 21, 2022•10 min
A side of Russia's war on Ukraine that deserves more coverage - How what's happening on the waterways around Ukraine and Russia are impacting, and will continue to impact, the entire world. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 18, 2022•26 min
A quick round-up of the news that matters. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 12, 2022•21 min
Journalist, author and war reporter Hollie McKay joins us live from Kyiv, Ukraine. We discuss what she's learned, what she's seen, and why this war is different than other conflicts she has covered. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min
A quick look at key facts linked to our big headlines. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 08, 2022•25 min
Journalist David Satter returns to talk with Jenna about the current situation in Ukraine. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min
A member of Ukraine's Parliament, professor, and mother, Inna Sovsun, joins SmartHER News to tell us what life is like during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 03, 2022•35 min
A deeper dive on this week's top headlines - a focus on the simple things that will impact one of the biggest stories on the planet - the war in Ukraine. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Mar 03, 2022•46 min
The big picture after a weekend of breaking news. What to know (and what to watch) and more context directly from Russian Pres. Putin as we follow developments in Ukraine and beyond. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Feb 28, 2022•37 min
