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Plus ~ Should we just escape to Mars? The big questions to have on your radar for the week ahead. ✓ 4:00: A SmartHER summer read recommendation: “Look For The Lie”   ✓ 7:00: How dust “gunked up” Hurricane Beryl.  ✓ 10:00: Review of the most recent job market report.   ✓ 11:00: We review the outcomes of the European elections and why we should watch “the center.” ✓ 15:00: Congress is back in session but most of the focus remains on President Biden. ✓ 29:00: Should lawmakers take cognitive tests?    ✓ 35:00: A quick review of the ripple effects of the SCOTUS presidential immunity decision. ✓ 43:00: Clarity on the SCOTUS ruling regarding the Chevron case.  ✓ 46:00: We discuss the hype surrounding the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. What is it? We give an overview and let you decide how you feel about it.  ✓ 55:00: What are the policies going forward for Pres. Biden and Fmr. Pres. Trump? ✓ 1:00:00: Final thought: Should we all take a break and go “live” on a virtual Mars?    SHOW NOTES   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: 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

We jump right into the breaking news from the Supreme Court, a ruling that leaves more questions than answers on both how this decision impacts the the immediate criminal cases vs. President Trump, and the future of the U.S. presidency overall.  Plus, developments in the days after the first presidential debate of 2024 and an important lesson from two of the best athletes in the world. ✓ 3:00: Meet the “Goodest Boy” of the U.S. gymnastics team and hear his heart-warming backstory. ✓ 8:00 Why This Supreme Court case on presidential immunity matters. ✓ 10:00 The SCOTUS ruling establishes first of its kind legal guidance for future cases about presidential immunity, plus context for how the media refers to the Supremes. ✓ 12:00: The ruling. A consequence? A potential legal maze of allegations. A key takeaway? Its affect on the timeline of Pres. Trump’s federal case.     ✓ 20:00: Chief Justice John Roberts’ summary of the ruling, plus a note about impeachment.  ✓ 22:00: A scathing dissenting opinion by Justice Sonia Sotomayor. ✓ 27:00: The unknown and why we can't hypothesize.  ✓ 30:00: Justice Clarence Thomas’ statement about the constitutionality of Special Prosecutors.     ✓ 33:00: Moving on: the fallout from the presidential debate ... as of now President Biden still plans to run. He returns to the White House Monday evening.   ✓ 35:00: Two on the record soundbites about Pres. Biden’s future.     ✓ 40:00: Political conventions and presidential candidates.      ✓ 42:00: A fun fact about President Lincoln and contested conventions. ✓ 48:00: Breaking news ... and a "Lesson from the Simones" on rest.    ✓ 52:00: Our wish for you? A love-filled, liberty-celebrating 4th!     SHOW NOTES   Read the ruling for the presidential immunity case on SupremeCourt.gov.  Could a Brokered Convention Replace President Biden? 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: 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

Politicians and the press work for you, the American people, and at SmartHER News, we will never lose sight of that. Today we take a step back to discuss the first presidential debate of the 2024 election … without the clutter. Topics include: CNN’s debate formatting. Notable exchanges between the top-two Presidential candidates, including the viral golf exchange.  The nuances of fact-checking on live television. A sampling of soundbites from political commentators and politicians. The polls, plus an important caveat. The questions Jenna would ask the candidates … their standard for the U.S. Presidency and the responsibility of protecting our children, the next generation. What’s next? (A Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, lawmakers on the record about last night’s event, Fmr. Pres. Trump’s sentencing, and the unknown.) ... and we close with the final statement of independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during the alternative debate he hosted last night. Thank you for believing in quick, concise, nonpartisan news. Real news for real people. --------- Show Notes RFK Jr.'s Live Stream of The Real Debate - TheRealDebate.com (also available via @robertfkennedyjr on X)  CNN Presidential Debate full broadcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v-8wJkmwBY Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Real news for real people.   Your Conversation Starters:   ✓ 3:00: Trapped in a porta-potty before a personal best race. ✓ 7:00 New health guidelines forthcoming in the new year about ... alcohol consumption.   ✓ 10:00: What Ryan Seacrest tells us America’s “shared experience”?  Three Big Stories:   ✓ 13:00 A deeper dive on the latest U.S. border numbers.   ✓ 22:00: The one thing you need to know about the presidential immunity case we anticipate a landmark Supreme Court decision this week.   ✓ 33:00: A former president that may (or may not) have been arrested for speeding ... on horseback.   ✓ 36:00: Historic context for the presidential debate platform.   ✓ 38:00: The significant change we will see in this year’s debate structure.   ✓ 42:00: Why “it” all matters.   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: 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 few conversation starters as we debrief over this week's news so far ~ from Vladimir Putin's travels to the latest from the White House on immigration. A few quick hits over coffee! 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/  SmartHER SHOP 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

From warning labels on social media platforms to new masking laws (not what you think), and building a temporary Olympic-sized swimming pool inside a football stadium, we cover it all in this week’s SCOOP. Topics include health, politics, pop culture, law, security, immigration and history (including a quick detour to discuss Ellis Island). We even ponder what solution ChatGPT might have for fixing our nation’s borders. We arrive at a central question to consider: Do we face a lack of choice or a lack of creativity for our current national challenges? Your Conversation Starters:   ✓ 3:00: Surgeon general recommends warning label on social media platforms.    ✓ 7:00: New York governor exploring face mask ban on subways.  ✓ 7:00: George Strait ousts the Grateful Dead with a new record… AND learn a little more about this country crooner’s grit.   Your SCOOP:   ✓ 11:00 Context for the Supreme Court’s decision on "bump stocks."   ✓ 18:00: Context for the Supreme Court’s decision on “Abortion Pill” access.  ✓ 18:00: Foundation for the case we still await the Supremes’ ruling on ... presidential immunity.   ✓ 20:00: The latest on what Democrats call "reproductive rights" legislation.   ✓ 25:00: Your questions about a new proposal on our national military draft, plus some historic context.   ✓ 34:00: A surprise development in a murder case that puts the spotlight on the U.S. border. ✓ 38:00: Arrests made in a newly designated terrorist smuggling ring.   ✓ 38:00: Why comparing the current stiuation at the U.S. border and immigration at Ellis Island just doesn't work. 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/  SmartHER SHOP 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

We have a look at your week ahead including:  ✓ 3:00: The combat war veteran at the center of fathers’ day ✓ 7:00: Lessons-learned from one of the the longest-running host of any game show. PLUS ~   ✓ 11:00 What we know about the recent Israeli hostage rescue.  ✓ 18:00: Did a journalist hide Israeli hostages? Hear from both sides. ✓ 20:00: Why the European Parliament elections matter. ✓ 25:00: What to know about a “blocked” contraception bill in the Senate.   ✓ 31:00: A Facebook post caused the judge overseeing the "hush money" trial of former President Trump to contact lawyers on Friday. What would trigger a mistrial? ✓ 34:00: Something to watch: How will this escalation play out? Ukraine now firing into Russian territory. ✓38:00: What was the original Father’s Day gift? 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: 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

80 years have passed since the allied troops parachuted into enemy territory and stormed the beaches of Normandy. D-Day launched "Operation Overlord" ~ the campaign that would shift the tides of World War II, ultimately ending Hitler's reign in Europe, and changing America's story, and world history, forever. Join me on my travels through Normandy, France - to walk the ground where the historic D-Day invasion happened. Together, we visit key sites, revisit critical stories and encounter dynamic people who continue to preserve the story of D-Day and beyond for future generations. **also mispronunication alert - I referred to the French town of "Calais"~ The correct pronunciation is "ka-lay"** Below we provided time codes if you want to listen to this podcast in parts: 1. The Basics (0:00 to 30:00) -  What should every one know about D-Day and beyond?  We dig into some details, looking at maps and a timeline. PLUS ~ join me as we travel to Omaha and Utah, the two beaches where American troops landed on June 6th, 1944. AND ... hear the reflections of a historic female war correspondent. 2. Insight From Normandy (30:00:-50:00) - On the ground reporting helped me better understand the logistics and challenges of this historic invasion. Let's walk together through a German bunker with a historian and visit a famous war-time trench on French farmland made famous by "Band of Brothers." 3. Chance Encounters (50:00-1:20) - Meet David and learn how he honors his grandfather, who landed on Utah Beach. See the church where a special tribute literally hangs from the arches. Meet Michele and learn how a twist of fate in the form of a lost canteen shaped his life's work and the historic preservation of D-Day relics. 4. Reporter's Notebook (1:20:00-end) - A moment for reflection: I sift through some of the conflicting emotions from the trip - the thrill of seeing such beautiful tributes to honor those who made such a sacrifice, while wondering why America doesn't honor D-Day with more passion here at home; and the juxtaposition of commemorating an important moment in time, and capitalizing on it. Keep SmartHER News ad-free and independent – shop in our SmartHER Shop, leave a tip, or join us for LIVE broadcasts while receiving our exclusive Monday "cheat sheet" email by becoming a part of SCOOP: Become an insider!  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

From the backyard of an 18th century barn, Jenna shares initial reflections of her travels to Normandy, France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Plus ~ Perspective on how the past intersects with our present headlines. ~ P.S. Save the date for a special LIVE event on SCOOP ~ Thursday, June 6th, 2024. . Keep SmartHER News ad-free and independent – join us for LIVE events, receive our exclusive Monday "cheat sheet" email, or simply show your support through becoming a part of SCOOP: Become an insider!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"It's hard to find a worse person than Raisi, to put it bluntly," recalls writer and war correspondent Hollie McKay who joins us to discuss the role of Iran's President Raisi and what his sudden death means for the future - of not only Iran but the Middle East. Hollie spent several weeks traveling in Iran in 2017 and shares some invaluable insight on the Iranian people ~ PLUS: How she noticed she was being followed...and an interesting anecdote on her trip home. 0:00: A quick reminder about Memorial Day 2:00: What a lost shoe taught us about the news. 5:00: The death of President Raisi - Iran's president and believed successor to the Supreme Leader. 7:30: Hollie McKay joins us with insight and perspective. 35:00: What to know about potential arrest warrnats from the International Criminal Court for top leaders of Hamas and Israel. 38:00: Latest on Capitol Hill before a district breather. 41:00: Presidential debates break with tradition and why this matters. 47:00: A new record holder: the oldest man in space fufills a mission several decades in the making. Keep SmartHER News ad-free and independent - join us on SCOOP: Become an insider! A few notes: 📝 Interview with the head of Commission on Presidential Debates Hollie McKay: Her latest work and her website  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands