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FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary on Autism, Tylenol & Hormone Therapy Oct 02, 2025

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Plus ~ What to know about the substance the FDA calls "the Next Wave of the Opioid Epidemic".

What does the FDA actually do — and why does it matter to you? From regulating everything from mammograms to microwaves to navigating hot-button issues like autism treatments, Tylenol safety, and hormone replacement therapy, the FDA touches nearly every aspect of American life.

In this SmartHER News interview, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary sits down with Jenna to discuss public trust in medicine, new research on autism, the debate over acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and changing perspectives on women's health and hormone therapy. Dr. Makary also opens up about his path from surgeon to policymaker, the challenges of modernizing the agency, and what he believes is at stake for America's children and families.

👉 Whether you're a parent, a patient, or just someone curious about how decisions get made in Washington, this conversation offers rare, direct insight into the FDA's priorities — and the questions still being debated.

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SCOOP: "COURAGE OVER COMFORT" Sep 29, 2025

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A hidden Abraham Lincoln

The mystery that swirls around the Michigan church shooting.

Clarifying Mormon vs. LDS vs The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Will the government shutdown?

News from my interview with the FDA commissioner

Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House.

The governors trying to "disagree better."

Will you buy a protein latte?

Notes:

Faulkner Mural

Disagree Better

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SCOOP: 3 Major Updates On Our Top Stories - Plus 3 Stories To Have On Your Radar This Week Sep 22, 2025

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SmartHER Stitching

First day of Fall!

Fat Bears

Open Mic Night at the United Nations

Erika Kirk's comments at Charlie Kirk's memorial

~ Young Men in Crisis

Recognizing The State Of Palestine

Russian "incursions" into other European countries.

President Trump on a new announcement on autism.

The threat of the "New World Screw Worm"

Rising concerns about Al Qaeda

Why I haven't taken up smoking ;) (YET!)

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Jimmy Kimmel, The FCC & Free Speech: What To Know & Why It Matters Sep 19, 2025

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Jenna takes you behind-the-scenes into the life of a broadcaster and untangles the swirling stories about Jimmy Kimmel's "indefinite suspension."

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Castles, Crimes, Congress: What In The World Is Going On? Sep 17, 2025

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A quick hit on stories underreported this week that you won't see anywhere else.

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SCOOP: Why Charlie Kirk's Murder Matters Sep 15, 2025

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What does a free society really look like to you?

What does free speech really look like?

What protections are afforded to you or not?

5:00 - 11:30 SOME GOOD NEWS

Notes to Santa

New cubs

Guinness Book of World Record Sunflower

11:30 - 20 minutes: WHAT TO HAVE ON YOUR RADAR

Potential gov't shutdown

TikTok ban and trade deals

Russia forays into Romania, Poland

Sec. of State Marco Rubio in Israel

21:00 - END:

Why Charlie Kirk's murder matters?

Why does the media focus so much on this case?

What the first amendment protects and what it doesn't.

How to BE the good news (bring ice cream)

Moments that I mentioned:

The Free Press podcast

Charlie Kirk's last appearance on campus: UC San Diego

More on the first amendment

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From The Archives: Capturing "The Falling Man" ~ A 9/11 Special Tribute Sep 11, 2025

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"That's what I do everyday. I record history."

Photojournalist Richard Drew has spent more than five decades with the Associated Press. On the morning of September 11th, 2001, while on assignment for Fashion Week in New York City, a call from his editor sent Richard racing to downtown Manhattan with only a brief description - "A plane has hit the World Trade Center." Finding himself at the base of the Twin Towers, Richard captured the impact of the deadliest terror attack in American history (and the single deadliest terror attack ever).

Amongst the many historical photos he took that day, Richard captured a moment now known around the world as "The Falling Man." In this interview, Richard weaves us through the streets of New York City, sharing the moments before and after an unexpected assignment, and why he believes we shouldn't look away from this photo.

On a personal note: Richard and I knew each other for years before I learned of his contributions to the historical record of September 11th, 2001. During our first meeting, we discovered that he had worked with my grandfather at the Associated Press bureau in San Francisco in the 1970s! What are the chances? From that point on, I always felt a special bond with Richard, as if he knew a part of my own story that no else does - especially since my grandfather passed away long before I could pepper him with questions about his journalism career. As you'll see in this interview, I press Richard on why he thinks he has found himself steps from so many significant historical moments. And like any good photojournalist, Richard leaves this up to you to come to your own conclusions.

*First recorded and aired in 2001 on the 20th anniversary of 9/11

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SCOOP: What Does Winning Look Like? The Post 9/11 World, The Current Economy & How We Became The "United" States of America Sep 08, 2025

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The Powerball winners
Remembering 9/11: The story arc of the deadliest terrorist attack in American history.
The "New" Department of War - Plus ~ the "old" job of the first Sec. of War.
What to watch: Ukraine/Russia, Hamas/Israel
What's going on with the job market according to 3 major voices.
Why this week in history matters in addition to marking 9/11: the naming of the United States of America AND the anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner.

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ANYTHING But Politics: Who Was The FIRST "Anti-Vaxxer"? Sep 05, 2025

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Plus ~ Wolves, Fashion & Your Finances

Where do vaccine mandates even come from?

What to know about the jobs report.

Where you should absolutely buy a lottery ticket (heck, it's history making)

How to repel wolves.

Style advice that we can pull from the news this week.

CHECK OUT YOUR STATE'S TAX BRACKET & THE LOTTERY

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SCOOP: A National Housing Emergency? Sep 02, 2025

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Why did the Treasury Secretary float the idea of a "national housing emergency"? We take a closer look.

Plus: The wisdom of wearing white after Labor Day, a historic lottery and important September deadlines that will drive the news cycle.

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