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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Jun 6, 2022 • 11min
Quick Hit: Start Your Week SmartHER
Context for courage and our present news cycle. We mark the anniversary of D-Day while taking a quick survey of important stories overseas and here at home. A cheat-sheet for your week! BTW - How expensive do you think the most expensive gas costs in America? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Jun 4, 2022 • 55min
INTERVIEW: How To Stay Safe
The Executive Director of ALERRT (a national leader in active shooter training), Pete Blair, Ph.D., on why training matters for both professional law enforcement and private citizens — and what it takes to stay safe.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 27, 2022 • 30min
Special Report: The Many Stories of Memorial Day
More than 20 stories claim to have inspired Memorial Day, so which one is the "right" one? We take a closer look at the holiday honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice and the remarkable journey to our shared traditions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 25, 2022 • 28min
Live Update: Uvalde School Shooting
What we know, what we don't and why it matters 24-hours after one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. Jenna adds insight on the challenges of covering school shootings, bringing listeners behind the scenes, sharing her experience gathering information during a chaotic breaking news event such as this one. She also adds context from her past reporting on school security and gun laws In Israel. Plus ~ a final question on faith and the press, the stories we tell and the voices we elevate. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 23, 2022 • 12min
Quick Hit: Your Top Stories Monday May 23
A quick rundown of the top news stories to start off your week. Here's what we cover: important background to President Biden's comments on Taiwan (and what Taiwan has that everyone needs), why monkeypox continues to baffle health officials, and an important admission on the infant formula shortage (and why it matters beyond babies).Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 19, 2022 • 31min
Debrief: Is America In Danger?
Leading voices, who usually disagree, agree on THIS for different reasons: America is at a dangerous inflection point. But are we? We take a look at the "threats" that surface in our news stories this week. Plus — a new report that may challenge what we think we know about mass shootings.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 14, 2022 • 35min
"Unknown Origin"
A mysterious illness in children grabs the attention of health officials worldwide with the CDC investigating possible cases in 25 U.S. states. A must-watch interview with pediatric emergency medicine physician, Dr. Meghan Martin, on what to watch for and why it mattersSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 12, 2022 • 31min
Debrief: "It's Not Just About THAT!"
From baby formula shortages stateside to a Covid case in North Korea, a potential new member of NATO and a mysterious illness in children, we take a look at this week's headlines worldwide and why they matter.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 9, 2022 • 12min
What To Know & Why It Matters: Your Rundown for The Week of May 9th
Start your week off SmartHER. A quick rundown of the stories you may have missed this weekend to get you ready for the week ahead: What rises to the surface when we sift through Friday's jobs report; An unexpected winner at Saturday's Kentucky Derby; The Taliban tightens control on Afghan women; America's First Lady visits Ukraine Sunday, Bono sings in Kyiv subway, Putin speaks on Moscow's Red Square Monday; What to know about January 6th - and why June will be a month to watch.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
May 5, 2022 • 32min
Debrief: The Missing Pieces
Is what you think about current abortion law in America...factual? We take a break from a news cycle driven by conjecture, and an unprecedented leak from the Supreme Court, to take a critical look at one of the biggest stories of the year.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
