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QUICK HIT: RFK Jr. In The Hot Seat Jan 30, 2025

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President Trump's nominee for the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., goes before the Senate Finance Committee. What happened and why it matters. Plus - We highlight a few key exchanges on important topics from vaccines to Big Macs! And ~ why RFK Jr. believes every American can now have concierge medicine.

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QUICK HIT: Egg-flation Enters The Conversation Jan 29, 2025

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A quick look at the first press briefing of the new administration, led by the youngest press secretary in U.S. history, Karoline Leavitt.

Plus ~ how the price of eggs made it into the Q & A and why it matters. Is the topic as critical as it's cracked up to be? (Sorry - couldn't resist)

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0:00 Introduction to the New Administration's Press Briefing 02:03 Historical Context of White House Press Briefings 03:20 The Impact of Rising Egg Prices 06:45 Economic Factors Influencing Food Prices Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

QUICK HIT: A Historic Heist ~ Plus: What's In The JFK Files? Jan 28, 2025

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Perspective on executive actions issued by President Trump - from orders from the Oval Office on immigration to the declassification of files related to the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and President John F. Kennedy.

Plus ~ a captivating story about a recent heist in the Netherlands involving a mysterious gold helmet, once used as a water can for chickens ...

And ~ who to watch as cabinet nominees face senators this week - from RFK Jr. To Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard.

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UPDATE On Getting The SCOOP Jan 28, 2025

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Just a quick "Hello" on a Monday with an equally quick announcement!

We have a big news week ahead and look forward to providing quick, concise, nonpartisan news to you! "I love my weekly SCOOP! It is one of the best decisions I made to navigate the crazy news cycle we encounter these days. I feel prepared and ready for the week after the SCOOP live broadcast. And, I love that when life inevitably interrupts my ability to attend live, it is delivered into my inbox to watch at my convenience. Thank you @jennaleeusa and the @smarthernews team for the fantastic service you deliver!" Dara, SCOOP member

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Elon's Salute, Trump's Cabinet, and A "Bible-Free" Oath?: Your Questions, Answered! Jan 24, 2025

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From political to the personal, our Friday "Ask Me Anything"!

What does the flu like in America?
How long does it take to move a president in-and-out of the White House?
Is there a deadline for cabinet nominees to be confirmed? Is this process taking longer than usual?
Do former cabinet members get severance? (And ... how much do they make?)
Where should we report from this summer?
What about Elon Musk's controversial "salute"?
Who got pardoned? Plus the "MAGA granny" who didn't want one …
Got a favorite hobby? We got something for you consider!

SHOW NOTES: Flu Map: https://www.cdc.gov/fluview/surveillance/usmap.html

Presidential Transition Graphics: https://presidentialtransition.org/confirming-the-cabinet-historical-trends-of-cabinet-secretary-confirmations-across-the-last-five-presidential-administrations/

Ex-MAGA Granny turns down pardon: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/01/22/maga-trump-reject-jan6-pardon/

Elon: https://thehill.com/video/dc-bureau-elon-musk-thanks-and-salutes-crowd/10385744

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QUICK HIT: The Untold Stories Hidden by the Inauguration Buzz Jan 23, 2025

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The first words delivered by the new Secretary of State on his first day on the job. The underreported story of a border patrol agent killed in the line of duty. The backstory to a viral moment of the week: the Reverend who confronted President Trump from the pulpit. What was really said?

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QUICK HIT: What Power Does Pres. Trump REALLY Have? Jan 22, 2025

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President Trump, like all presidents before him, has the power of the pen but not a magic wand. We take a a closer look at two of President Trump's first moves in office: issuing pardons and executive orders – and both the extraordinary reach and extraordinary limitations of a president's power (in less than 10 minutes!)

Key Takeaways:

Presidential power is often perceived differently than it is in reality.
The power of forgiveness is a significant aspect of presidential authority.
Clemency can take the form of pardons or commutations, each with different implications.
Pardons restore civil rights but do not erase criminal records.
Critics argue that executive actions can overstep presidential authority.

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QUICK HIT: INAUGURATION 2025 – A New Chapter Jan 21, 2025

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The president did not take the oath of office while drunk ... nor did he deliver a 2-hour speech resisting a coat ... or end the day trying to keep "enthusiastic" supporters from standing on furniture at the White House - that just happened at OTHER inaugurations! A SmartHER take on the historic inauguration of President Trump: What to know and why it matters.

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QUICK HIT: The Road To Top Cop & Top Spy Jan 17, 2025

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And where is RFK Jr.??? Jenna discusses the upcoming cabinet positions, focusing on the nominees for Attorney General and the head of the CIA.

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