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Five years ago, on this day, the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 a "pandemic." Now, the United States has started the process of withdrawing from the WHO. How do we connect the dots between these two points? A few news items for your consideration including an exclusive report from The Wall Street Journal about a potential meeting between President Trump and President Xi. 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

Congress & state legislature eye new laws to keep (or stop) daylight saving time. (Yes, you can also say "daylights savings" ... Merriam-Webster says it's ok) Plus ~ What Pres. Trump really said about our chances of recession; what to know about your $20 million in taxpayer money for Sesame Street in the Middle East; an important constitutional caveat when it comes to the Department of Education. And five years since the World Health Organization declared a pandemic for COVID-19. Show Notes: Podcast mention: All In 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

Will the "woolly mouse" lead to the next "woolly mammoth"? Take a listen to our latest quick hit - "Anything But Politics." Scientists Have Bred Woolly Mice on Their Journey to Bring Back the Mammoth UK Natural History Museum Colossal Biosciences 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

Confused about tariffs? We gotta Guy for that! Investor, stock market analyst and host, Guy Adami, joins us to discuss the quickly changing stock market, U.S. economy, inflation and what to watch for next. 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

A quick hit on the longest joint address to Congress in modern times. President Trump delivers a sweeping speech: What To Know. What To Note. What Questions To Ask Next. And Why It All Matters.  Link To Full Speech 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

Did you know the Constitution does not stipulate how a president should provide Congress a "state of the union"? In the future, we may see a pre-edited video speech, or even get the update delivered via text! But THIS year, Pres. Trump plans to appear in person, following a long line of traditions set by those who came before him. A quick hit to get you prepped and ready for the big speech on a big night! 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

A "mini" SCOOP from our Insider Broadcast! War correspondent Hollie McKay joins us to take the historic exchange between President Trump, and President Zelenskyy, frame-by-frame, providing deeper context for what appears on the surface. Hollie McKay website & substack 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

Could we be witnessing the rise of America's next big film studio? Listen to this conversation with the CEO of the Wonder Project, Kelly Hoogstraten, and decide for yourself. The first series, "House of David" premiered this week in 240 countries, in 35 languages, bringing the epic story of David vs. Goliath (and beyond) to screens everywhere. Link to House of David: Amazon Prime 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

How to navigate this overwhelming news cycle - perspective from 20-years of news coverage! Clarity amidst chaos when it comes to the latest on egg prices, Ukraine (and those "rare earth" minerals), President Trump's first cabinet meeting and the measles outbreak in Texas. Link to our previous podcast on "rare earths" - CLICK HERE 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

Minerals for missiles? Or minerals for peace? Why everyone is talking about these "rare earths" minerals related to the war in Ukraine. What you should know. Why it matters. What's at stake. SHOW NOTES:  WSJ PIECE: https://www.wsj.com/world/ukraine-open-to-trumps-idea-to-exchange-aid-for-rare-earthsbut-theres-a-catch-6f817838?st=D2WzoQ&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink     BBC PUTIN REFERENCE: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdx7488g5o   GOOD CBS ARTICLE AND MAP: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-trump-minerals-russia-war-rare-earths-deal/   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