Latest Jennalee Podcast Episodes
INTERVIEW: Everything You Should Know About The Solar Eclipse With The Space Gal
SmartHERNews - April 05, 2024 23:40 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsSmartHER With MIT-Engineer, New York Times Bestselling Author, and The Space Gal, Emily Calandrelli The celestial event captivating a nation ... On Monday, April 8th, 2024 a total solar eclipse will occur in North America, and our SmartHER News headquarters happens to be in the path of totali...
A SmartHER Take: Why You Won't Hear The Word "Terrorist" In Today's News
SmartHERNews - April 03, 2024 03:51 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsWords matter, particularly for journalists, wheN a simple word choice or missing context can change the meaning of a story. We have a good example of this today: A mysterious attack on an Iranian consulate in Syria, with many news reports not mentioning the terrorist designations belonging to ...
SCOOP: Context Is Key
SmartHERNews - April 01, 2024 17:36 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsWhether it's a live raccoon at the White House ... What to consider about "Transgender Day of Visibility" and Easter... Or a startling question: Are we already at war "Context Is Key" said our SCOOP Insider Barbara during our broadcast. . Here's your rundown: . 0:00: Why all jo...
A New Name In Politics: Nicole Shanahan
SmartHERNews - March 26, 2024 21:44 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsRobert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his running mate in Oakland, California - a tech lawyer, entrepreneur and mother, Nicole Shanahan. You can listen to Nicole's speech during this podcast with a short introduction by Jenna. Key SmartHER Fact To Remember: For an independent candidate like RFK ...
SCOOP: What's ACTUALLY Happening? The News You Need To Know
SmartHERNews - March 25, 2024 16:33 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsThe SCOOP from the U.S. border to a New York courthouse. Plus ~ how to strategically share your story and why authenticity always wins. 2:00: The stakes: reflections on the rise and fall of civilization by Elon Musk. 10:00: What is ISIS-K? 12:35: The Wall Street Journal on "‘A Ticking Tim...
SCOOP: Peak Bloom, RFK's Run, A Drug Called "Tranq" and Why Context Matters
SmartHERNews - March 18, 2024 16:49 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsFmr. President Trump ignites a flurry of headlines over comments on the campaign trail. We share what he said (and the context) so you can make up your own mind on what matters (and what doesn't). Plus~ the story that the media is missing. 0:00: Spring launches Tuesday - the backstory on the ...
"The Pill" With No Prescription: What To Know & Why It Matters
SmartHERNews - March 12, 2024 04:48 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsIt will be a historic first. The maker of the first over-the-counter birth control pill says to expect their product (Opill) on store shelves in the next few weeks. The Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the United States last summer. We ...
SCOOP: Why Authenticity Matters Most
SmartHERNews - March 11, 2024 16:32 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsA SmartHER take: What lessons can we learn from the State of the Union and the Republican response to help our own public speaking? Plus ~ the inside SCOOP on the week ahead from the U.S. border to the Middle East. 0:00: Spring Break! 3:00: An unique argument IN FAVOR of Daylight Saving...
Quick Hit: The State of the Union
SmartHERNews - March 08, 2024 18:59 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsThree key takeaways of President Biden's 2024 State of the Union and why they matter. Plus ~ Join us on SCOOP on Monday for further coverage on the State of the Union, when Jenna will use President Biden's address and the Republican response as a way to discuss key tips on how to improve your...
SCOOP: Breaking News From The Supreme Court
SmartHERNews - March 04, 2024 17:31 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsMonday morning, the Supreme Court handed down a decision on a simmering case – answering a key question once and for all: Can a state, citing the U.S. Constitution, keep a presidential candidate off a state's ballot? The Supremes said, "No!", deciding AGAINST Colorado in a unanimous decision –...
SCOOP: Who Will "Set The Rules For The World"?
SmartHERNews - February 26, 2024 18:15 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsExpelled journalist David Satter crystallizes the stakes of our current times when he shares with us his concerns about a "coalition of criminal regimes trying to set the rules for the world." We use THIS as the backdrop to your inside SCOOP for the week ahead. Your Rundown: 0:00: NEW MU...
INTERVIEW: Vladimir Putin and the "Cult of Death"
SmartHERNews - February 22, 2024 15:14 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsFrom poisoning those who oppose him to encouraging what our guest calls a "cult of death" Vladimir Putin leads the country with the largest nuclear arsenal in the world —Russia. The controversial Russian president finds himself in the center of three storylines during this news cycle: 1. T...
Special Report: The Farewell Address
SmartHERNews - February 19, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsThe power of President George Washington's parting words. Wait until you hear what President Washington had to say about patriotism, partisanship, and America's role in the world. In 1796, President Washington faced a difficult decision: He knew he did not want to serve another term...
SCOOP: Should We Take "Super Bowl Monday" Off?
SmartHERNews - February 12, 2024 17:28 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsNew legislation in the state of Tennessee lobbies for replacing Columbus Day with "Super Bowl Monday" – Should other states follow suit? Do we all need a "late start" after the Super Bowl? We report. You relax! We got your covered for the week ahead. Your cheat sheet on big events that happ...
SCOOP: Lunch With The Leader of an Iranian-Backed Militia
SmartHERNews - February 05, 2024 17:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsSpecial Coupon For SCOOP listeners Use Jenna20 for 20% off of designs at Liz James Designs - an Austin-based, American-made jewelry designer. Coupon good through Wednesday February 7th for delivery before Valentine's Day! ------ What did the leader of an Iranian-backed militia tell war cor...
SCOOP: Americans Killed In Action; Seeking New Eyes On Old Problems
SmartHERNews - January 29, 2024 17:48 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsWhat new eyes do we need on old challenges to create solutions? We ask this question as we look at two of the biggest developing headlines this week - American service members killed in action in the Middle East by Iranian-backed militants and the ongoing coverage of the U.S. borders. A few ...
SCOOP: Curiosity Over Commentary For The Win
SmartHERNews - January 22, 2024 19:13 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsWhy does New Hampshire matter in American politics (and particularly this election season)? What's missing from our reporting on the Middle East? How should you approach LONG Covid? We tackle news on each topic, but first Jenna shares a personal story that inspired this broadcast ~ a conve...
SCOOP: Two Navy SEALS Lost At Sea – Plus: What Happened In Iowa
SmartHERNews - January 16, 2024 18:06 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsWe’re joined by author, political commentator, and self-described “center right disaffected” journalist, Mary Katharine Ham to break down the Iowa caucuses. 2:30: Vivek Ramaswamy leaves the race for the nomination 5:00: Mary Katharine Ham joins us with analysis about Iowa and what to watc...
SCOOP: A Mystery Rocks The Pentagon – Plus: Why Air Travelers Should Buckle Their Babies
SmartHERNews - January 08, 2024 17:47 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsDid you know an airplane's cockpit recorder only keeps two hours of data before erasing, and starting over? Just one of the many interesting facts we learned today prepping for SCOOP and covering an accident impacting Alaska Airlines (and beyond). We catch-up on: The flu (rising respiratory ...
SCOOP: 3 SmartHER Stories To Consider In 2024
SmartHERNews - January 02, 2024 12:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsHappy New Year, from your SmartHER News family! Today, we explore three curiosities ... three news items to watch in 2024 – including the election (a twist you may not have considered), a conflict (a seldom talked about nation), and the U.S. border (but not the border that may first come to m...
200 Years of "'Twas The Night Before Christmas"
SmartHERNews - December 22, 2023 15:45 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratings"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house ..." These lines first appeared in a New York state newspaper on December 23, 1823. The author? Originally ... "Anonymous." 200 years later, many of us can still recite much of this poem from memory, solidifying the image of San...
SCOOP: A LIVE SHOW WITH YOUR QUESTIONS! PLUS ~ A Hero Named Grace
SmartHERNews - December 18, 2023 18:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsYour Questions ... Answered! (Along with the news you need to know.) Plus ~ We share one of our most important stories of the year. We cover the election (Where does political money come from?), polling (Who can we trust?), the economy (Why are prices so high?), and even SmartHER News (Who i...
How Santa Claus, Indiana Saves Christmas
SmartHERNews - December 13, 2023 22:05 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsHave you heard of Santa Claus, Indiana? Founded in 1856, this town serves as one of the main destinations for "Dear Santa" letters from all over the world. And this happened, in many ways, because one family took the reins (no reindeer jokes ... yet). Meet 92-year-old Mrs. Koch (pronounced...
SCOOP: An Ivy-League College Controversy
SmartHERNews - December 11, 2023 20:08 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsThe presidents at several of America's top universities ignite a firestorm over their comments in front of Congress on the topic of antisemitism. We take a dive into the now-viral moment that led to the resignation of one university president and raised questions about what we value as an Americ...
SCOOP: Two Top Stories That Matter
SmartHERNews - December 04, 2023 19:38 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsA serious attack off the coast of Yemen kicks off our coverage: commercial ships bombed, a U.S. navy ship targeted, and questions about what's next. Meanwhile, Congress tackles the following in the final workdays of the year: whether to extend a highly controversial post 9/11 law, Section 702...
Debrief: Mysterious New Respiratory Illness In ... Dogs?
SmartHERNews - November 30, 2023 00:34 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsIt starts out like the common cold - with a cough, maybe a sneeze - but can suddenly turn into a serious illness unaffected by "normal" treatments, that can linger for weeks. Sound familiar? But this illness impacts DOGS! And no, it's not COVID. So what is it? And why have we heard about cases i...
SCOOP: Post-Holiday Debrief! An "Upsurge" of Respiratory Illness in China & More
SmartHERNews - November 27, 2023 20:18 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsNew Attacks on U.S. forces ... and the impact of Rudolph's Red Nose on Your Gas Mileage (how DO those antlers on your car slow you down? We have the data!). The World Health Organization releases a bulletin on an "upsurge" in respiratory illnesses in China, specifically among children. F...
A GRATEFUL SCOOP: FUN Thanksgiving Facts With A Side of GRATITUDE
SmartHERNews - November 20, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsDid you know .... the author of "Mary Had A Little Lamb" played a role in making Thanksgiving a national holiday? the Mayflower ship spanned only a third of a football field and carried more than 100 people? a famous Founding Father refused to officially proclaim Thanksgiving as a national ...
SCOOP: The Heat Turns Up On Hostage Negotiations, High-Level Diplomacy & The New House Speaker
SmartHERNews - November 13, 2023 19:54 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsA full serving of SCOOP before the holiday week! Congressman Nehls of Texas gives us his assessment of the challenge that lies before House Republican leadership this week: “I don’t think the Lord Jesus himself could manage this group.” He said this while smoking a cigar near the U.S. Capito...
MINI-POD: What Matters Most About The Latest Republican Debate?
SmartHERNews - November 09, 2023 22:26 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 404 ratingsA quick look at the third Republican debate as five candidates fight for voters and the favor of the party. Did any contenders stand out? Jenna breaks down three things to know about this debate, and three moments that matter. Hear: Ramaswamy's kinetic opening, the context for the "scum" hear...
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