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SCOOP: What Does It Mean To #NeverForget In 2023? Sep 11, 2023

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An overview of stories to watch in the week ahead and taking time to reflect on the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks.

0:00 Remembering September 11, 2001: What does "Never Forget" mean 22 years later?

7:48 Before diving deeper into reflecting on 9/11, here's what you should know going into this week, stateside and abroad.

10:20 Bringing you behind the scenes to a newsroom setting when it comes to covering 9/11. What is the story that the audience needs? What are the three things you should know this year, when we think about "Never Forget."

13:02 Where the 9/11 hijackers were from, why it matters and a bigger question.

16:31 How active is Al Qaeda?

21:09 What is happening on a regular basis related to terrorist activity? And what does justice look like?

28:30 Conclusion: How a tattered flag from outside of Ground Zero was shared and restored: "From Broken, We Are Whole."

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SCOOP: Can America Win The Peace? Sep 05, 2023

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As we reset after Labor Day, we take a look at the road ahead in the pandemic, politics, and potential peace in Ukraine. 0:00 - 5:00 A little known fact about Jimmy Buffett as we honor his passing. 5:00 - 10:00 The First Lady tests positive for COVID: We take a look at the bigger picture and a question we asked of the CDC. 11:00 Lawmakers return to Washington D.C. with lots of work ahead regarding how they spend your money and what they do with your time. 15:00 A closer look at Ukraine: How much U.S. aid has TRULY gone to Ukraine? 20:00 Why the Hungarian president says America remains key to peace in Ukraine and why our current strategy will not work. Plus – two potential clues on two high-profile unsolved mysteries.

Link to interview with Jimmy Buffett: https://youtu.be/Cu6NSNjJRJI?si=9h4DzqupDXehG5Bc

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SCOOP: Murder The Sky? And Hope In The Past Aug 28, 2023

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A historic speech, a reported assassination and why all roads lead to the economy.

"I have a dream ..." Did you know some of the famous words in American history are ad-libbed?

Did you know eyewitnesses describe "kegs" at one of the first Labor Day celebrations?

Can you use a presidential mug shot free of charge?

What does the potential assassination of a potential Putin rival mean?

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Listen to the entire I Have A Dream Speech in full!

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DEBATE DEBRIEF: The SCOOP on the First Presidential Debate for 2024 Aug 24, 2023

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An invite inside the SmartHER newsroom to kickoff the debate season! Republican candidates crowded the stage but did any truly stand-out? Jenna discusses why this debate matters and our three key takeaways, plus what's next! Contribute to SmartHER News and receive SCOOP in your inbox! Watch The Debate Here WATCH: An Exchange That Stood Out to Us Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

SCOOP: The Little Known Backstory To The "GOP" – Plus: What Makes A Hurricane? Aug 21, 2023

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We take a closer look at the acronym center-stage for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season – plus: the storms to watch, and a new way to look at the moon (and why it matters).

0:00 New data shows that for the first time, more content is being consumed through streaming than through cable or broadcast channels. Here's why this matters as we wonder if this trend will continue!

4:33 Storms We're Watching: One historic storm on the West Coast – Tropical Storm Hilary – and one "more typical" storm creeping towards the Texas Coast.

7:26 An update on what's happening in Maui.

13:00 Politics: What we're watching for in the first presidential debate for the Republican Party (which will occur on Wednesday). Plus ~ Why do we use the term "GOP"?

23:18 Also On Wednesday: Whether or not India will land on the south pole of the moon, and why this matters.

25:35: Leaving you with a question!

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SCOOP: Escaping One of the Deadliest Fires in U.S. History Aug 14, 2023

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"This is really happening ... (and) we just watched Lahaina burn." Maui resident and mother Pamela Reader recalls the moments before and after one of the deadliest wildfires in American history – a fire she describes moving at an almost incomprehensible pace, leaving only minutes to evacuate her family, including her husband, Keenan and their two daughters, 14-year-old Kaia and 12-year-old Ellie. While the Readers lost their home and most of their belongings to the blaze, the family remains resilient in the face of uncertainty: "The Reader Family is built on love," said Keenan. "We feel we are the fortunate ones. We got out alive."

Maui Resources mentioned by the Reader Family:

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Two Years Since The Taliban Takeover Aug 11, 2023

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Journalist Hollie McKay joins us to discuss Afghanistan as we reflect on the nation now under Taliban control as we mark two years since the fall of the country and the U.S. withdrawal.

Hollie shares her experience reporting in a city suddenly taken over by the Taliban in August 2021, effectively trapping her with no escape. She eventually finds her way out of the country only to return and stay as one of the few western journalists to witness life under the "new" Taliban rule. She also returned in the fall of 2022 to observe the changes in the country and shares what she has now heard from friends and contacts still living in country.

Along with her important insight, Hollie also shares about her next adventure.

Here's a link to Hollie McKay's substack, website and links to her books:

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SCOOP: The Bigger Picture: Hunting Snakes, Tackling An Indictment & Why America Matters Aug 07, 2023

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0:00 Excitement on our frontier in Texas over the weekend (hint: it has to do with snakes!) and a tie to this week's news!

6:16 A few stories we're watching and why, from weather on the East Coast to the bankruptcy of U.S. trucking company, Yellow.

10:32 On this day 241 years ago, George Washington established what we now know as the Purple Heart award. These are the sort of historic stories that remind us about why everything we're talking about matters, why America matters.

14:45 A brief overview of the third indictment of former President Donald Trump ~ At the core of this particular indictment is a question about a fundamental piller of American society.

27:11 What questions do you have about any news story? We love hearing from you! You can send us a voice-note by recording on your phone, and emailing it to SCOOP@SmartHERNews.com.

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SCOOP: The "Real" Dog Days Of Summer Jul 31, 2023

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From enjoying alcohol without the "hangover" to a report on sinister code from China, to what's happening in Congress and overseas, this week, we cover a sampling of stories that all have the potential to become bigger!

0:00 Where does "the dog days of summer" phrase come from?

3:54 Enjoying alcohol without the "hangover" ~ With rising sales of non-alcoholic beverages, are we at a period of recalibration?

7:08 Important To Note: In general, lawmakers have *mostly* left D.C. (but it's not because of the weather).

8:57 Hack Attack: A sinister code reportedly from China apparently threatens infrastructure systems near U.S. military bases/installations.

12:45 How old is too old? Senators Mitch McConnell and Dianne Feinstein ignite a debate.

20:27Saudi Arabia is holding a peace summit with focus on Ukraine. TBD on whether there will be progress.

21:56 An American and her child were kidnapped in Haiti, as the U.S. State Dept. orders family members of U.S. government employees and non-emergency government employees to evacuate, also advising U.S. citizens to depart the country "as soon as possible ..."

24:31 Quick updates on two cases we've been watching: Hunter Biden and former President Donald Trump. Bottom Line: The cases are evolving and not going anywhere.

27:02 On Friday, Jenna did a special interview with HGTV's Erin and Ben Napier about their new nonprofit, Osprey!

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From "Home Town" to the Home Front: Erin and Ben Napier's New Passion Project Jul 28, 2023

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As the stars of HGTV's hit show "Home Town," Erin and Ben Napier have created a variety of ways to enrich the lives of others - from taking "sad homes and making them happy" as their daughter Helen describes their home renovation television program, to building a business highlighting American-made craftsmanship called "The Laurel Mercantile."

But now the Napiers are adding a new project to their palette, a nonprofit platform to connect parents who want to help their children have "social media free" childhoods called "Osprey" which stands for "Old School Parents Raising Engaged Youth."

The grass root effort is not only inspired by Erin and Ben's love for their own two daughters, but a reflection of shared experiences and values of close friends and family.

As Erin and Ben say in the interview - Osprey helps us build nests for our kids - "so they can soar."

Here's a link to Osprey so you can learn more: https://ospreykids.com/ Here's a link to the article with the latest research from the Surgeon General on social media and kids. And here's a link to SCOOP - which we discuss at the end of the interview, which you'll notice is AD-free on purpose as we want to stay focused on YOU over advertisters. Here's one way you can support SmartHER News! Here's a link Liz James, home to American-made jewelry, where we recorded this interview: Here's a link to The Laurel Mercantile that also features American-made craftsmanship. . Thank you for supporting nonpartisan news! Always more on SmartHERNews.com and Shop.SmartHERNews.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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