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QUICK HIT: Inflation Update: Why Your Grocery Bill Feels Out of Control Feb 13, 2025

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New data on inflation raises concerns about what's next for the U.S. economy. Meanwhile, Republicans coalesce around President Trump's cabinet nominees, including the new Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Plus - what to watch for next, including RFK Jr.'s upcoming Senate confirmation vote AND a major security summit in Germany this Valentine's Day that includes some high-profile guests.

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QUICK HIT: Financial Crisis 2.0? What's at Stake for Consumers Feb 12, 2025

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We take you back to the most recent financial crisis.

We take you forward to the current debate over the consumer financial protection bureau.

And we pause to consider both sides of this story!

What will prevent the next financial crisis? You decide!

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QUICK HIT: Legal Storm Brewing: Two Court Cases That Could Change EVERYTHING Feb 11, 2025

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A spotlight shifts from the actions of the U.S. President to the U.S. courts. Substantial legal challenges emerge regarding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) as well as competing state abortion laws. Why both issues have the potential to wind-up before the Supreme Court.

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SNEAK PEEK: THE INSIDE SCOOP - A Penny For Your Thoughts? Feb 10, 2025

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Hi Podcast Listeners!

We record a live broadcast every Monday for our Insiders - folks who want to help support SmartHER News! For less than the price of a cup of coffee once a month, our insiders receive an invite (and the delivery) of a special Monday broadcast, a cheat sheet for the week ahead, invitation to live events and interviews, and discounts on all our gear. It's our way of staying completely ad-free and independent. Simply having you follow this podcast means A LOT - so THANK YOU. But just in case you're interested, I wanted to share with you a sneak peek of the first 10 minutes of our SCOOP Insider broadcast this week so you can get a feel for it. Our goal is to free up your time - One solid broadcast, immediate answers to your news questions, and less time doom-scrolling! We all need it! Here's the link if you're curious to learn more and thank you for your support of quick, concise, nonpartisan SmartHER News! https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ I'll see you tomorrow EARLY with your Quick Hit! xo, Jenna

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Coffee With A Super Bowl Quarterback Feb 08, 2025

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A live interview with an NFL Super Bowl quarterback (aka, the "SmartHER Dad"), my dad, Bob Lee! Stories from a time when the players earned $10 a day ... and sometimes got dressed in college classrooms (yes, at Harvard).

Plus ~ What is it like to play in a Super Bowl? What should we consider about young kids playing tackle football?

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We have navigated another really busy news week, with many heavy topics. One of the reasons I love the Super Bowl? It provides the opportunity for the nation to pause ... and share an experience that reminds us of something familiar. On the field, we see grit, fierce competition, camaraderie, triumph and tenacity — all a reflection of the American spirit. And when you think about it, the Super Bowl reflects a truly unique American success story: the National Football League exists HERE and only here.

The other reason I love the Super Bowl? It reminds me of my family. Growing up in San Francisco, we all looked forward to Sunday afternoons during football season because we had a personal connection to the game (and immediate access to an excellent commentator and analyst!). My father, Bob Lee, played in the NFL and participated in 3 Super Bowls — with the Vikings and the Rams (he also played for the Falcons). My brothers and I never experienced this part of his life with him, but we got to hear all the many incredible stories he has shared (and continues to)! So ... cue the SmartHER Father!

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QUICK HIT: USAID Under Scrutiny: A War Correspondent Weighs In Feb 07, 2025

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War correspondent Hollie McKay shares what she learned after digging into the independent watchdog reports about the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, funding. As the news continues to swirl around the agency's spending on everything from media outlets to overseas programs, Hollie breaks down what she found and why it matters.

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QUICK HIT: "The Riviera of the Middle East" & A Range Of Other Top Stories Feb 06, 2025

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A round-up of this week's top stories:

President Trump's proposal for Gaza.
Why POTUS' latest comments on Iran matter.
Quick heads up on the cabinet nominees advancing to a final vote in the Senate, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard.
Sec. Rubio on foreign aid/update on USAID.
Why Barbies may cost you more (and Hot Wheels).
Some mixed messages from the U.S. Postal Service.
What's going on with the Department of Education - Did you know it dates back to 1867???

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QUICK HIT: New Insight On The Midair Collision One Week Later Feb 05, 2025

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One week since the midair collision in Washington DC, we speak to a first responder who was also flying in the sky over our nation's capital at the very same time of the accident. What he says and why it matters, as investigators look to piece together the clues of what happened.

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QUICK HIT: Tariffs, DOGE and Your Taxpayer Money Feb 04, 2025

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Why tariffs really matter (and a breaking development on this story as we record).

The Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) starts making moves, raising both praise and questions, depending on who you ask and who weighs-in.

Plus ~ the latest on the ongoing cabinet nominations. What do you really want from American leaders in style and substance? Curious your thoughts! hello@Smarthernews.com

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QUICK HIT: Mid-Air Collision & Cabinet Hearings: The Questions That Remain Jan 31, 2025

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An unexpected news story breaks in the middle of an already busy news week. We navigate the latest on the midair collision in Washington D.C., how Pres. Trump's comments sparked a debate on DEI, the latest on the hearings for both the presidents nominees for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and the head of the FBI, Kash Patel.

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