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"Sources Say": What Do We Really Know About the U.S. Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Sites? Jun 25, 2025

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Depending on your source, the United States either obliterated Iran's nuclear program – or set it back by just a few weeks. So how do you make sense of headlines like these? Step into the editorial room with me as we unpack how SmartHER News covers stories and sources. We'll break down the day's top story, explore the media's use of anonymous reporting and share why this story matters more than it may seem. Plus ~ the key questions no one's asking (but should).

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Alone in Iran: One Journalist's Reflections On Life Under The Ayatollah Jun 24, 2025

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War correspondent and writer Hollie shares her experiences traveling to Iran, highlighting the complexities of navigating the country as a foreigner and the cultural insights she gained simply as a tourist. She highlights the frustrations of the Iranian youth, the resilience of women in the face of oppression, and the challenges of understanding the political landscape from the outside.

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SCOOP: Iran Attacks American Military Base ~ Plus: How Iran's Nuclear Program Links To Pres. Eisenhower Jun 23, 2025

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Breaking news on today's top story during our live broadcast: Iran attacks America's largest base in the Middle East - Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. What to know and why it matters.

Plus ~ how and why America designated Iran a "state sponsor of terrorism."

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109 Children Rescued ~ Plus, Does The President Need Congress To Declare War? Jun 20, 2025

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109 rescued; 244 people arrested in a law enforcement operation in North Texas that magnifies a bigger issue: How are online predators reaching children today?

Your question answered: Does a U.S. President need Congress to get involved an overseas conflict?

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National Constitution Center: Does the president need Congress to approve military actions in Iran?

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Living Under Rocket Fire: An Israeli Father Shares His Family's War Reality Jun 17, 2025

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What's it like to live through war, raise a family, and still go to work under the threat of missiles? In this interview, Israeli lawyer Michael Dvorin shares what daily life looks like in Jerusalem as Iran and its proxies target Israel with rocket attacks.

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SCOOP: The Largest Manhunt in Minnesota History Jun 16, 2025

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The largest manhunt in Minnesota history - What we know and don't know about the suspect in custody.
The large exchange of fire between Israel and Iran - Why the Prime Minister of Israel says they had to strike now. Plus ~ the stakes as one Republican sees it and why another Republican disagrees.
What's next for ICE - What President Trump provides as new focus: American cities vs. American farms.
Sneak-peek at tomorrow's interview - a father of 4 describes life in Jerusalem under attack.

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Behind The Scenes: SmartHER With An Advisor for The Anne Frank House Jun 13, 2025

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I recently visited a first-of-its-kind exhibit in New York City: a full-scale replica of Anne Frank's hiding place during World War II. I had the opportunity to speak to Michael Glickman, who was key to this exhibit coming to the United States. And what you're about to listen to is the behind-the-scenes interview I conducted with Michael. I wasn't planning on sharing the full conversation! But as I listened to our conversation while preparing for our first piece on "Anne Frank The Exhibition," I felt like you would really enjoy it "as is" and learn a lot, like I did.

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SPECIAL REPORT: A New Look At Anne Frank Jun 12, 2025

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On this day, June 12, 1929, a young girl is born in Germany. Her story would change the world.

"A Full-Scale Recreation of Anne Frank's hiding place ..." reads the description of a first-of-its-kind exhibit you'll only see in New York City. I had no idea what to expect when I arrived that Thursday morning in Manhattan. Like so many others, I can clearly see the image of Anne Frank in my mind – her diary, detailing the inner world of a Jewish teenager hiding from the Nazis during World War II, helped form my own thoughts and understanding of that moment in history. During this "reporter's notebook," I take you inside the exhibit – where cameras are prohibited – and share a personal reflection on time spent learning about a story I thought I knew ... but really had so much more to learn.

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