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An anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Bondi Beach, Australia, a shooting at a U.S. university, and the foiled terror plot in California - we work through the news to know after a busy weekend of breaking headlines.00:00 Introduction and Overview01:07 Today's Headlines: Terrorist Attack in Australia02:03 Word of the Year: Slop04:36 Special Guest: War correspondent (and Australia native) Holly McKay on Bondi Beach Attack08:19 Gun Laws and Security in Australia19:43 Acts of Bravery Amidst Tragedy21:27 US Service Members Killed in Syria23:36 The Ongoing Threat of ISIS27:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts28:38 Understanding the Ongoing Threat of ISIS29:29 Thwarted Terrorist Attack in California32:03 Double Homicide in Los Angeles37:03 Shooting at Brown University45:33 Government Shutdown and Economic Updates49:18 Heartwarming Stories to End On

A cheat sheet on a pivotal hearing in the Senate about online safety for teens (and beyond). A must-listen about the unique challenges facing parents and children alike, with special insight into the new tactics of criminals, and the inadequacy of old laws:00:00 Welcome to SmartHER News02:27 Australia's Groundbreaking Social Media Law02:53 Senate Hearing on Protecting Children Online04:22 Graphic Content Warning05:52 Witness Testimonies: Personal and Legal Perspectives13:15 The Dark Reality of Online Exploitation18:29 Understanding Section 230 and Its Implications24:11 Advice to take with you.Link to the Senate hearing: Protecting Our Children Online Against the Evolving OffenderSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest! Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

All the news you need to know for the week ahead: Plus - Halle Berry takes on Gov. Gavin Newsom (and what this tells us about a new national legislative effort).~~~~~~~00:00 Welcome and Holiday Party Announcement00:52 Book Exchange Party Idea02:11 Join Our Insider Group03:22 Driving Story: Santa Sighting05:28 Upcoming News and Events10:50 Healthcare Debate in Congress17:17 Vaccination Policy Discussion28:16 Menopause Advocacy by Halle Berry29:11 Halle Berry's Personal Story and Advocacy31:06 Halle Berry's Viral Political Commentary32:12 Legislation on Menopause Across the States34:07 Debate on Government Involvement in Menopause Legislation37:07 Governor Newsom's Veto and Its Implications41:17 Supreme Court Case: Trump v Slaughter45:47 Supreme Court Case: Birthright Citizenship48:02 Pentagon's New Restrictions and Free Press53:12 George Washington's Final Days57:05 Closing Remarks and Holiday WishesShow Notes:Halle Berry's full remarks at the NYT DealBook SummitMt. Vernon on George Washington's passingSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest!Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Your most requested topic of the week: Venezuela, the United States, and allegations of war crimes. Jenna provides a quick, detailed background on Venezuela, including its strategic location, economic history, and ties to terrorist organizations like Hezbollah. Jenna discusses why the Trump administration’s recent designation of Venezuelan cartels as terrorist organizations matters, and the legal and ethical complexities surrounding US military actions against these groups. The episode includes responses from key figures like President Trump and the Secretary of War and examines the implications of these military operations under US and international law.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:37 Unexpected Morning Incident03:53 Lessons from the Incident06:15 Introduction to Venezuela07:35 Geopolitical Importance of Venezuela09:16 Venezuela's Economic Decline10:59 Terrorist Links and Narco-Terrorism15:32 Recent US Actions and Controversies20:42 Legal and Ethical Questions30:16 Historical Context and Comparisons33:07 Questions for the Administration37:11 Conclusion and Viewer Engagement: Email us: Hello@smarthernews.comSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider:https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest! Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Plus ~ Catch-up on the Trump administration changes to asylum policy in the aftermath of the attack on the National Guard in D.C., and bipartisan questions continue about military operations off the coast of Venezuela.00:00 Introduction and Welcome01:08 The Oxford Word of the Year: Rage Bait03:50 A Funny Family Moment with a new dictionary (sorry Merriam-Webster!)07:29 Economic Insights: Black Friday Spending13:11 Key News Stories You Might Have Missed20:35 Congress and Government Funding Issues21:37 National Guard Tragedy and Terrorism Concerns27:04 Asylum Process and Backlog Issues27:52 Trump Administration's Policy Changes30:33 Legal Challenges and Congressional Role34:57 Operation Allies and Vetting Concerns37:43 Narco Terrorism and Military Engagement45:36 Military Code of Conduct Controversy54:24 Final Thoughts and Viewer EngagementSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest! Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Join us for the second annual SmartHER News family meeting! A heartwarming and insightful discussion hosted LIVE with our Insiders! We tackle the tough stuff. Questions about ICE, No Kings & how to handle tough conversations.Jenna also shares listener questions and ways to foster curiosity over commentary in everyday conversations.00:00 Welcome to the Annual Family Meeting00:51 Reflecting on a Journalism Career01:27 The Importance of Local News01:41 The Reality of Working in News04:10 Thanksgiving Reflections and Traditions05:34 The Concept of the Family Meeting08:15 Navigating Media and Information11:35 Understanding ICE and Deportations24:40 The Role of Federal Law Enforcement36:01 The No Kings Protest Movement38:15 Grassroots Protests Across the Country39:11 Coverage and Impact of October Protests39:47 Analyzing Trump's Leadership Style40:41 Mobilization and Political Implications41:42 Future Democratic Leaders44:52 Overcoming Polarization46:47 The Role of Social Media in Public Discourse51:36 Diverse News Consumption53:52 Building a Community of Thoughtful Dialogue01:02:44 Gratitude and Future Plans for SmartHER NewsSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest! Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

From President Trump … to the Secretary of War … to performer Nicki Minaj?Many high-profile voices in recent weeks have highlighted the current state of affairs in Nigeria - specifically what the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations describes as “the persecution of Christians.” This week, the House Foreign Affairs committee will hold a hearing to discuss the Trump administration’s recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). With these headlines swirling, war correspondent Hollie McKay joins us to work through what to know and why it matters. ~~Pans that will help you cook SmartHER. Shop from these links to support SmartHER News - so we can make sure the facts stick (but your food doesn’t). Cookware Set Always Pan Perfect PotSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest!Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Pans that will help you cook SmartHER. Shop from these links to support SmartHER News - so we can make sure the facts stick (but your food doesn’t).Cookware Set Always Pan Perfect PotNEW POLL: Why do young American women want to leave the United States?What is on the agenda for Congress for their first week back in office?The largest aircraft carrier in the world moves closer to Venezuela. New border numbers. Beef prices on the rise - and what to watch for tariffs. The Epstein Investigation - everything to know from the backstory to the current story.SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest!Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

When Emily McCarthy tracked down rebel leaders in West Africa, she had no idea her time in the CIA may lead to a discovery that would forever change the health world.The story you will hear today is a spy story ... a love story ... and an American success story of a veteran-owned company called "GORUCK."If you have seen someone walking on the side of the road carrying a weighted-backpack or vest, you can trace the origin of this type of exercise to GORUCK ~ the creation of Jason and Emily McCarthy. Jason served in the U.S. Army Special Forces (better known as the Green Berets) and Emily worked in the clandestine services as a case officer. From deployments overseas to the rocky shores of marriage and entrepreneurship, the two persevered and pioneered a new way to both exercise and gain community. Emily walks us through the various chapters of their story to mark not only the release of the new SPY RUCK for women, but also mark a week when we celebrate the veterans who have served this nation.Check out the new SPY RUCKCheck out GORUCK~~~SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest! Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Back in September, we sat down with the head of the FDA, Dr. Marty Makary, to talk about a host of different hot health topics in America. An area we wanted to focus? Hormone Replacement Therapy or HRT. One of Dr. Makary's first moves as FDA commissioner was to hold a public panel on what he has now called "one of the biggest mistakes in modern medicine" - black box warnings that the U.S. government placed on hormone replacement therapies, that he believes deterred doctors and women from using these medications to treat life-altering symptoms. Today, the FDA announced, for the first time in decades, it would initiate removing these warnings from HRTs in the hopes of making the treatments more available and accessible to physicians and patients alike.  Here's the entire portion of our interview that focuses on hormone replacement therapies, so you can hear for yourself why Dr. Makary feels so passionately about making a move on this medicine, at this time, for not only American women, but the country at large.Listen or watch our complete 1-hour sit-down by clicking on this link. Get our FREE Weekend Digest! Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

All the news you need this week:Happy Birthday, Marines! Your first meeting happened in … a tavern? The latest on the historic government shutdown.A new idea for subsidies - just give the money directly to citizens? The FDA makes a major decision on women’s health. What to know about a Supreme Court case (it involves a conversation over dreadlocks). A terror investigation spans two states, and remains ongoing.The origins of Veterans DayLink To Full FDA Interview with Dr. MakarySUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest!Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Writer, host, political analyst and cultural commentator, Mary Katharine Ham joins us to breakdown what to consider after a history-making Election Day.SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest!Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

Former VP Harris says Democrats need to lead boldly -- Is lowering the voting age part of a new platform? What do you think? Let us know hello@smartHERNews.comFrom runaway monkeys to an intractable shutdown  ... to a Supreme Court showdown over tariffs ... and notable comments on voting age and a third term for President Trump  (and what the U.S. Constitution says about both topics!) - we cover all the news to know for the week ahead!Show Notes:Update* The White House in a filing on Monday said it will find funding for some SNAP benefits.Link to full 60 Minutes interview with Pres. TrumpInterview with Emily Ley - CEO of Simplified and part of the Supreme Court case challenging Pres. Trump’s tariffs WATCH/LISTENLink to podcast featuring VP Kamala Harris (where she speaks about voting age).Pew Research on age and party-affiliation in AmericaSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our Weekend Digest!Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

As the government shutdown nears unprecedented territory, a quick look at what's going on, why it matters and your own voices on how you feel about it all! Thank you to Amy, Kristina, Jim and Briana for sending us your thoughts!Plus: Why do we say it's one of the longest shutdowns in *modern times*? (Why do we need that caveat?)Where did this all start? A look at both sidesWhy does Congress still get paid?SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

A story about overcoming challenges, the importance of perserverance and the endurance of unconditional love - a SmartHER Conversation with journalist Leland Vittert - author of the New York Times Best-Selling book "Born Lucky - A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, And My Journey With Autism."Called "weird" by teachers, bullied by children and adults alike for being different, Leland describes his often painful-path to the anchor chair in his new book "Born Lucky." One of the most important influences in his life? His father Mark, who Leland still calls his best friend. Leland details the tough calls his parents made to give him the best chance to succeed - providing lessons for parents and children alike about how to love one another and the importance of hope.More here: Born LuckyThank you to our Insiders for joining us LIVE!SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

The latest on a high-profile heist, a historic hurricane, a high-stakes government shutdown  and whether the U.S. has carried out "murder" or a "lethal kinetic strike" on the high seas. Show Notes:The Canadian Ad at the center of controversyA great article on the East Wing From Town & CountryU.S. Warship Docked Off Venezuela Recall of Popular MakeUp RemoverSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

For the first time ever, the National Archives displayed the entire U.S. Constitution - the historic 4 foundational pages. the rarely seen “5th page” with its own interesting backstory and ALL 27 amendments. Now, the exhibit remains behind closed doors, along with the rest of the museum, as the government shutdown continues into historic territory in Washington D.C. SmartHER News went behind the scenes before the government shutdown to take a closer look with historian Jessie Kratz, who explained why this rare exhibit came together and why it matters.SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

The news you can use:A comet only seen every 1350 years will appear in our skies this week. Here's a few other stories to of note:How big is your social circle? One scientist says 150 people Agree/Disagree.The latest on the history-making shutdown.An "technical" issue takes down a major technology provider.What to make of President Trump's announcement on rare earth minerals.What to make of President Trump's announcement on IVF and why it matters. Here's What To Watch Next.Your biggest question answered - What is the deal with the new requirements for press at the Dept. of War? Link To DocumentA comet with a green streak. How to find it.  And what felines have to do with it. Read More.SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/   Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews 

A peace deal. A trade deal. An (absent) shutdown deal. What to know about the deals percolating in the news and why they matter.SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Shop our gear! 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

And who’s in charge? Your top news question of the week answered about the law & order story unfolding in one of America’s most prominent cities.SUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Shop our gear! 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