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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 help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider.    Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 voters in 2020 vs. 2024.   ✓ 16:00: The double dis-likers.   ✓ 18:00: Who will lead in Congress?  ✓ 19:00: Who will join Pres-Elect Trump’s team? Names we know thus far ... Susie Wiles, Rep. Stefanik, and Tom Homan.   ✓ 24:00: A soundbite from Tom Homan, Pres-Elect Trump’s newly appointed “border czar.”   ✓ 27:00: You ask, “Why are we using the term ‘czar’?”  ✓ 29:00: We shift our focus overseas. ✓ 30:00: What's happening in Israel?  ✓ 32:00: What’s happening in Qatar (and Hamas)?  ✓ 33:00: What’s happening in Ukraine (and Russia)?   ✓ 36:00: The outstanding criminal cases against Pres-Elect Trump ... a look at a few hypotheticals.   ✓ 45:00: The latest on the search for Amelia Earhart’s plane.    SHOW NOTES  An Adventurer Thought He Found Amelia Earhart’s Plane. Now He Says It Was a Rock. (The Wall Street Journal)    SUPPORT OUR MISSION     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 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 FREE PRESS:   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.    Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 to keep us ad-free! www.SmartHERNews.com More ... As the "lede" in America's story, how will you write this next chapter? ---  ✓ 1:00: Defining the media landscape.  ✓ 3:00: The next chapter in America’s story.   ✓ 5:00: What do you think happened last night, and what is the media missing?  ✓ 7:00: The results.   ✓ 13:00: In some states, a recount can happen if a candidate requests it.   ✓ 14:00: Election night indications and when we might hear from VP Harris' campaign. ✓ 20:00: The Senate and the House.   ✓ 23:00: You, the nonpartisan news community.  ✓ 25:00: Leaving room for the unexpected.   ✓ 26:00: Themes ... recession, revenge, retribution and recalibration.   ✓ 38:00: Why the way the media talks about voters doesn’t feel good.   ✓ 41:00: The American culture. The Media elite. And lessons we might learn from Election Night.   ✓ 45:00: Discipline cuts both ways ... an excerpt from Jenna’s essay to our SCOOP Insiders.  ✓ 49:00: A soundbite from Pres.-Elect Trump’s acceptance speech.   ✓ 51:00: Breaking news regarding VP Harris.   ✓ 53:00: What happens next with the cases vs. Pres.-Elect Trump?  ✓ 58:00: Your final questions.   ✓ 1:07:00: What are your thoughts on the comments from Charlemagne?  ✓ 1:10:00: Finish this sentence: "My dream for America is ..."     SHOW NOTES  Scott Jennings: Trump Victory An Indictment Of The Political Information Complex, The Stories Portrayed By Media Were Not True (RealClearPolitics)   Here’s why growing numbers of U.S. Hispanics voted for Trump, and helped him win | Opinion (Miami-Herald)  Thoughts, Ruminations, & Reflections: Before The Election of 2024 (by Jenna Lee, SmartHER News)    SUPPORT OUR MISSION     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

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).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider.    Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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?” Jenna's 3 Takeaways.   ✓ 20:00: Paths to victory.   ✓ 23:00: Tonya asks about Early Voting trends.   ✓ 29:00: Kate asks about how the Electoral College works.   ✓ 36:00: Katherine and Aubrey ask about Election Fraud and Election Integrity.   ✓ 40:00: Election Fraud.  ✓ 43:00: Election Integrity.  ✓ 48:00: We could get results Election Night.   ✓ 49:00: Gina and Sarah bring up third-party candidates.   ✓ 53:00: Steph asks about presidential power, specifically tariffs.   ✓ 57:00: A race to do math on Election Night.   ✓ 58:00: Amy asks about Pres. Biden and the erasing of student loan debt.   ✓ 1:01:00: What does “margin of error mean” when it comes to polling?    ✓ 1:02:00: Patty asks a question about military ballots.  ✓ 1:03:00: Some final thoughts from Jenna on "balance."   SHOW NOTES  October Jobs Report Impacted By Hurricanes; Labor Strike (SmartHER News)  “Companies brace for Tuesday: Mentions of election surge on earnings conference calls” (CNBC) Election 2024: What To Know & What To Watch (SmartHER News Interview with Tom Bevans of RealClearPolitics)     SUPPORT OUR MISSION     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.    Instagram: Instagram.com/SmartHERNews   Website: SmartHERNews.com   YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/SmartHERNews Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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.” GET THE FULL SCOOP: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ2Zh_7fnOSW9BegOmkwOtg  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Welcome to Mini Scoop 00:04 Entering Crazytown: One-Way Ticket? 00:36 The Strange Editorial Calls of Election Season 01:35 Searching for Sweet News Amidst Chaos 02:10 The Halloween Party Headline Twist 03:39 A No-Win Situation: Editorial Decisions 04:05 How the Election Results are Called 04:59 When Will We Know the Election Results? 05:25 Why Results Are Never Final on Election Day 07:29 Media’s Role in Projecting Election Winners 08:44 My Election Night Experience at Fox News 09:50 Behind the Scenes on Election Night Calls 12:02 Watching AP for Trusted Results on Election Night 13:03 Preparing for Delayed Election Results 14:03 Observing a Return to Key Election Issues 15:08 Reflecting on Polls and Election Drivers 15:45 Wrap-Up: Riding the Election Season TogetherSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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. Thank you for your support of nonpartisan, independent SmartHER News Show Notes: Realclearpolitics.com General Presidential Election: Real Clear Politics Polling AverageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 politics.    ✓ 18:00: Swing states, strategic media and more.   ✓ 20:00: Former Pres. Trump appears on Joe Rogan’s podcast.  ✓ 26:00: We listen to the primary sources to dig deeper on a viral moment in this week’s news.  ✓ 33:00: How will mudslinging land with voters?   ✓ 37:00: Will VP Kamala Harris appear on Joe Rogan’s podcast?  ✓ 38:00: Some industry insight on strategic communication.   ✓ 42:00: RealClearPolitics and polling.   ✓ 43:00: We hear from RealClear Politics’ founder, Tom Bevan on the one story the media is missing. ✓ 46:00: Presidential endorsements by major newspapers.   ✓ 51:00: The trend.     ✓ 53:00: A statement from the publisher of The Washington Post.   ✓ 56:00: We hear from Robert Kagan, who just resigned from The Washington Post's editorial board. ✓ 1:00:00: Why a free press matters.     SHOW NOTES    “The Speaker’s Lobby: Ghosts of the Republic” (Fox News)    “Israel Attacks Iranian Military Targets” (SmartHER News)    “Sec. Defense: ‘There is evidence there are DPRK troops in Russia.’” (SmartHER News)  RealClearPolitics  2020 General Election Editorial Endorsements by Major Newspapers (UC Santa Barbara's The American Presidency Project)   SUPPORT OUR MISSION     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.    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