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War correspondent and writer Hollie McKay joins us to provide unique insight and perspective, to this rapidly developing story in the Middle East. We highlight the latest news, hear from multiple points-of-view and tackle tough-to-report on stories like the Iranian reports of a bombing of a girl's school.00:00 Breaking News Overview01:08 Meet War Correspondent Holly02:38 Austin Shooting Fallout04:29 Pentagon Briefing Details07:08 Holly Reacts to Objectives10:11 Why Iran Matters Globally13:42 Ayatollah Death Stakes16:24 Why Now Timeline Questions20:17 Force Posture and Go Order22:15 Operation Epic Fury Breakdown27:44 Nuclear Talks and Terror Links31:19 Iran Foreign Minister Responds33:09 School Strike Claims Context36:09 Human Shields and Media Limits37:34 Interview Challenge on Protests38:08 Protests Turn Violent39:00 Blame Game and Infiltration Claims40:36 Obama Deal and Media Voices42:00 Ben Rhodes on War Risks44:21 Legality and Reinforcements45:30 Reza Pahlavi and Succession50:59 Inside Iran Public Mood53:39 Traveling Iran as Journalist57:45 Spy Plane Story01:00:35 Regional Spillover and Allies01:04:46 Worth It and Final MessageSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

 00:00 Breaking News Kickoff00:58 Rolling Thunder News Cycle03:17 War Reality Check04:02 President Announces Strikes06:31 Who Hit What When07:36 Ayatollah Death Fallout10:42 What Victory Looks Like11:27 Regional Reactions12:41 Retaliation Proxies Sleeper Cells14:32 "Why Now?"16:05 Casualties Info Gap - **including in Iran**17:08 The President's message To Iranian People19:34 Wrap Up What Comes Next

00:00 Showtime Setup00:32 Why Our Report Delivers Something Different.01:54 SOTU History Primer04:54 Media Optics Explained - How Does How You Watch Impact How You Feel?07:58 Opening Golden Age09:15 Speech Style Breakdown12:10 Cartel Kingpin Claim15:04 War on Fraud17:08 BRAND NEW: Venezuela Raid Details26:51 The Most Combustible Political Moment.31:17 What Was Missing33:04 Time Capsule ClosingSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

00:00 Olympic Hockey Gold00:59 Jack Hughes Interview03:34 Hughes Family Backstory05:38 Gaudreau Tribute07:52 Drunk Driving Reminder09:34 From Olympics to Politics12:24 Mar-a-Lago Security Shooting16:15 DHS Funding Shutdown17:56 Cartel Boss Killed21:54 Epstein and Prince Andrew24:24 GDP and Tariffs Tease24:52 GDP Growth Slows26:04 Tariffs Explained27:59 Supreme Court Blocks IEEPA31:31 Trump Reacts and Pivots37:36 What Happens Next39:00 Refunds and Economic Fallout45:00 Washington Farewell Address Tradition In the SenateSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

From an arrest on Capitol Hill to an ongoing partial government shutdown to a big speech on center stage overseas, what you need to know in the week ahead. 00:00 Welcome Back: Why a Wednesday Scoop + What’s Ahead02:21 Capitol Security Scare: 18-Year-Old Arrested Near the U.S. Capitol03:54 Missing Nancy Guthrie: Reward Raised, Leads Still Thin05:05 DHS Funding Lapse: Partial Shutdown and What It Means for Travelers06:53 U.S.–Iran Tensions: Negotiations, Military Posture & the Strait of Hormuz10:20 Colbert vs. CBS vs. FCC: The ‘Equal Time’ Debate (and Why It Matters)17:19 Rubio in Munich: Why This Speech Sets the Trump Admin ‘Paradigm’20:08 One Western Civilization: Rubio’s Reassurance to Europe23:27 From Praise to Policy: Re-Industrialization, Migration, and a ‘New Western Century’27:12 Reforming the Global Order: UN Critique and the Case for American Leadership34:18 What the Speech Signals: Applying the Paradigm to Borders, Ukraine, Iran & More38:28 Wrap-Up: Severe Weather, Safety Notes, and How to Follow AlongSec. Rubio's full speech in MunichSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Jenna Lee marks the federal holiday of George Washington's birthday by examining the history of the celebration and his enduring Farewell Address warnings about political parties and regionalism. The report features unique historical insights, including Washington's 'Rules of Civility' and his personal connection to Betsy Ross. Jenna also shares lighthearted facts about the first president’s life at Mount Vernon, from interior decorating to custom shoe shopping for his wife, Martha.*Timestamps*00:00 George Washington's Holiday History01:19 The Farewell Address Tradition02:58 Three Surprising Personal Facts05:13 George Washington's Enduring LegacyLove nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! https://smarthernews.com/shop/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/

Jenna Lee explains the legal context behind Ghislaine Maxwell’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment during her House Oversight Committee deposition and her request for presidential clemency. This report provides a deep dive into the historical origins of the Bill of Rights and the complex political implications of using presidential pardons to uncover the truth in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Jenna examines the difficult balance between seeking transparency for the public and achieving justice for more than 1,200 victims.00:00 The Jeffrey Epstein Case02:20 Maxwell's Congressional Deposition07:18 Context Of Maxwell's Conviction08:24 History Of The Fifth Amendment13:40 Presidential Clemency And Pardons17:51 Justice And The National Interest

Jenna Lee is joined by cybersecurity and law enforcement expert Morgan Wright to discuss a potential breakthrough in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. This report covers the recovery of unexpected doorbell camera footage and explains how investigators are using pacemaker data to narrow the timeline of the case. Morgan provides an in-depth analysis of the suspect’s behavior and the sophisticated technology used to retrieve digital evidence.Timestamps00:00 Intro01:47 Nancy Guthrie Case Overview02:48 Pacemaker Data as Witness05:22 Doorbell Video Breakdown06:49 Timing of Footage Release12:20 Behavior and Abduction Theory16:41 Egress Analysis and Topography23:30 Guarding Investigative Information29:17 Probability of Survival33:50 Suspect Profile and Tradecraft44:21 Vetting Family and Cooperation53:53 Home Cybersecurity Best Practices57:43 The Gift of Fear01:00:21 Final AdviceMorgan Wright: Website & SubstackSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Jenna discusses the mysterious kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie (and what we know about a ransom), updates on the Jeffrey Epstein case, and the Super Bowl interview with President Trump, addressing his stance on immigration enforcement, election security, and technological advancements like AI.00:00 Intro00:34 Community Job Market Success07:08 New Shop Merchandise Launch12:56 Weekly News Briefing Begins16:07 Super Bowl Highlights and Stories19:55 Olympic Safety Technology Advancements25:18 Savannah Guthrie Family Mystery32:54 Social Media Platform Lawsuits37:53 Epstein Files and Maxwell Update42:06 Justice System and Evidence Bar52:00 President Trump on Immigration57:57 Election Security and Common Ground59:32 Artificial Intelligence and Employment01:03:45 National Prestige and GlamourSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  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

"We weren't earning money so we had to have a job in the off season."From earning less money than a public school teacher his first season, to getting ready for games in nearby college classrooms, NFL Quarterback Bob Lee takes us on a short trip down memory lane to what the National Football League really was like 50 years ago in its infancy. A truly unique conversation with a SmartHER connection that may surprise you!SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews