

SmartHERNews
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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Apr 18, 2025 • 12min
ANYTHING BUT POLITICS: The Story Behind This VIRAL Moment Of The Week
On Monday, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook Southern California. Surveillance video captured reaction from around the state - but one video in particular went viral: Elephants forming an “alert circle.” Mindy Albright, curator of mammals at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, joins us to shares her unique insights into this unique behavior by the family of elephants at the park and the lessons for US during uncertain times. Plus - how you can have a sleepover at the park! 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/brands

Apr 17, 2025 • 16min
QUICK HIT: China VS USA: WHO WILL WIN the Tariff War?
Author, commentator and analyst, Gordon Chang on what every American should know about the current state of China, and what he calls “a contest for the 21st century.” We discuss: President Xi’s personal and political vulnerabilities How China may lose or prevail in this trade strand-off What Gordon thinks President Trump can achieve (and what he can’t) What China continues to steal And a BIG what to watch for next - including Chinese spies 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/brands

Apr 16, 2025 • 24min
SmartHER Series: Can A Free Market Mentality "Fix" Education?
The second of two interviews with different perspectives on the same hot topic: education in America. Should we keep or quash the Department of Education? Today we speak with Erika Donalds, Chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Center for Education Opportunity Erika believes free market principles and competition will create better outcomes in education over what she describes as the federal overreach currently from the Dept. of Education. Our previous guest, former Sec. of Education under the Obama Administration, Arne Duncan, presents a different point-of-view; he believes federal oversight will assure accountability and best outcomes for parents and students. You can listen or watch to our conversation with Arne Duncan HERE. You can follow Erika @ErikaDonalds across social media platforms. 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/brands

Apr 15, 2025 • 28min
SmartHER Series: The Dept. of Education: Keep or Quash?
The first of two interviews with different perspectives on the same hot topic: education in America. Should we keep or quash the Department of Education? First up: Former Sec. of Education under the Obama Administration, Arne Duncan. Mr. Duncan currently serves as Managing Partner at the Emerson Collective. ~~~~~ 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/brands

Apr 14, 2025 • 41min
SCOOP: Are Married Women Losing Their Right To Vote?
What’s really inside the SAVE Act? We’re also covering Monday's historic Blue Origin launch, the latest on tariffs and what's next in the legal battles over deportations. 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! 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/brands

Apr 11, 2025 • 7min
ANYTHING BUT POLITICS: Science or Sci-Fi? The Truth About These ‘Extinct’ Puppies
What to know about drama over "Dire Wolf" puppies ... Why did we put fluoride in our water to begin with ... ? And Warren Buffett's sage advice when things get a little cray-crazy. It's your weekly dose of news without the drama: stories that include 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 Rudyard Kipling: "If" Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Apr 10, 2025 • 23min
QUICK HIT: The "SupermarketGuru" On How Tariffs Will Hit Your Table
Champagne, chocolate and coffee - three grocery items that Phil Lempert, the SupermarketGuru says, may be impacted by new tariffs. He tells us what to watch, how domino-effect of tariffs on prices, and how to shop SmartHER! Rundown: 00:00 Introduction to the Supermarket Guru 02:01 Understanding Grocery Store Operations 05:02 Impact of Tariffs on Food Prices 09:03 Supply Chain Dynamics and Consumer Behavior 12:13 The Role of Major Grocery Chains 15:05 Food Safety and Regulatory Challenges 19:57 Advice for Smart Grocery Shopping 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/brands

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/brands

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/brands

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/brands


