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Jenna Lee
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Life is too short to waste time filtering through headlines searching for the facts. That’s when we realized the need for a quick, trustworthy news source that makes staying up-to-date easy and interesting. Our Goal is to Clear the Clutter. We’re committed to providing non-partisan news, in small servings, available wherever you are, whenever you want it. And for the Record: We Believe You’re Already Smart. We don’t need to tell you what to think or how to feel or what to believe. We just want to equip you with clear facts so you’re prepared for any conversation, any vote, any choice and never feel like you’re falling behind. Bullet-Points Without The Bias ~ We’re bringing you #SmartHERNews. SmartHER News is created and hosted by journalist Jenna Lee.

  1. 11 hr ago

    George Washington’s “Secret Weapon”? The Untold Story of Martha Washington

    Presidential historian and Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky joins Jenna Lee to uncover Martha Washington’s essential role in the American Revolution — and the larger story of the women who helped sustain America’s fight for independence. From joining George Washington at military headquarters each winter to providing the wealth that helped launch his political career, Martha’s influence extended far beyond the traditional image of America’s first First Lady. The conversation also explores Abigail Adams’ call to “remember the ladies,” the risks women faced during the Revolution and why the full founding story still matters 250 years later. 00:00 Was Martha Washington George Washington’s Secret Weapon?00:52 Women in the American Revolution02:34 Life at Washington’s Winter Headquarters05:20 The Risks Martha Faced—and the Letters We Lost06:41 Running Mount Vernon During the War08:19 Martha Washington and Early First Lady Politics10:50 Abigail Adams and “Remember the Ladies”14:19 How Martha’s Wealth Shaped Washington’s Rise16:34 Spies, Assassination Plots and the Stakes of Revolution20:34 Why Women’s Stories Matter Today24:14 Final Thoughts Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider.

    25 min

  2. 2 days ago

    Why This Week Matters For Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer: Plus ~ "Explosive Headlines" And An Insider Look at D.C.'s July 4th Festivities

    Check Out Our Limited Edition Gear Launch For America250 Jenna highlights a health warning about the cyclospora parasite reported across at least 17 states, explaining symptoms, and why outbreaks are hard to trace.We also break down what to expect from a five-day preliminary hearing in Utah for Tyler Robinson, the man authorities say killed Charlie Kirk.We close with a few "reporter notebook" observations from a July 4th family trip to Washington, D.C., including extreme heat, storm-delayed fireworks, reflections on the president’s speech, and fun facts from Mount Vernon, the Library of Congress, and the Lincoln Memorial. 00:00 Welcome and Preview 00:36 Week Ahead in Politics 02:38 Cyclospora Outbreak Explained 05:39 Personal Parasite Story 11:56 Charlie Kirk Case Update 13:39 Mini Trial Explained 20:11 Social Media and Fair Trial 24:15 July Fourth in DC 29:01 Speech and Media Spin 33:35 DC History Quick Facts 39:47 Final Reflection and Wrap President Trump's America250 speech  SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews

    45 min
  3. Why Gettysburg Belongs in Our America250 Coverage

    1 Jul

    Why Gettysburg Belongs in Our America250 Coverage

    The single most costly battle of the American Civil War happened in the early days of July 1863, falling on the same days the Founding Fathers finalized the Declaration of Independence less than 90 years earlier. Ret. Marine Col Rob Abbott, one of the few Licensed Battlefield Guides of Gettysburg National Military Park, takes us through the days before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg.00:00 Why Gettysburg Matters 01:41 Meet Rob Abbott 03:02 Road to Gettysburg 04:53 Becoming a Battlefield Guide 07:36 Who the Soldiers Were 09:46 What Was at Stake 14:22 How the Battle Unfolded 17:33 The Human Cost 20:29 Turning Point for America 22:52 Leadership Lessons Today 25:08 Gettysburg Address Legacy 27:11 Final July Fourth Reflection SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews

    30 min

  4. 29 Jun

    America at 250: The Rise of Socialism?

    As America turns 250, who has the new ideas? A key question to ask as we head into a busy week with Congress back to work, under the pressure of a shrinking schedule and looming midterms, and the President navigating how to advocate for his key priorities before the elections take precedent.  00:00 Week Ahead Preview00:38 Surprise Health Update03:26 Holiday Heads Up03:42 Dangerous Heat Wave07:05 Congress Time Crunch09:34 Bills and SAVE Act10:58 NYC Primaries Socialism19:05 New Ideas Debate22:55 Iran Tensions Update24:56 Supreme Court Rush28:57 Immigration Rulings36:29 Checks and Balances37:24 Wrap Up and Q&A

    41 min
  5. "A Place Where Ghosts Walk In Broad Daylight": SmartHER On The Battle Of Little Big Horn

    24 Jun

    "A Place Where Ghosts Walk In Broad Daylight": SmartHER On The Battle Of Little Big Horn

    150 years ago, a pivotal battle took place between the U.S. Army and the American Indians - a "coalition of Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors" (NPS). Often memorialized as Custer's Last Stand, named for the Lt Col George Armstrong Custer, the Battle of Little Bighorn remains a pivotal moment of great intrigue. To honor the story, we share our impromptu interview with National Park Ranger, Michael Donahue, who brings us back to 1876, to explains the significance of this battle and and why the site itself remains "a place where ghosts walk in broad day light." 00:00 Spontaneous Interview Setup 00:26 Road Trip to Little Bighorn 01:55 Meeting Ranger Michael Donahue 03:23 Why This Battlefield Matters 04:22 Key Figures and Rising Tensions 05:38 Economic Backdrop and Orders 07:46 Last Stand Hill and Markers 09:03 Grief and Human Cost 10:39 Prejudice and Two Perspectives 11:41 What People Miss About the Battle 13:04 Jenna's Takeaways on History 15:48 Closing Thoughts and ThanksSUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews

    16 min
  6. Is The U.S. Negotiating With Terrorists? Plus: The Supreme Court In The Spotlight and Dye-Drama for M&Ms

    22 Jun

    Is The U.S. Negotiating With Terrorists? Plus: The Supreme Court In The Spotlight and Dye-Drama for M&Ms

    Jenna highlights three major stories for the week:  U.S. negotiations with Iran and the implications of America negotiating with a state sponsor of terrorism. Why a major leadership change in the UK matters to the U.S.What to watch for from the Supreme Court and how a pending decision could reshape more than a century of law.Plus - The drama over blue M&Ms.  00:00 Week Ahead Headlines 00:18 Why We Keep It Brief 01:35 Iran Talks And Terror Question 05:06 Vance Deal Framework Explained 06:54 Frozen Assets And Funding Fears 11:06 Oil License And Gas Prices 13:20 Who Leads The Negotiations 14:45 UK Leadership Shakeup 16:51 Supreme Court Decisions Watch 20:52 M&Ms Dye Drama 24:36 Wrap Up And Sign Off SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/    Shop our gear!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews

    27 min
  7. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on America250: Faith, Family, the Founding Fathers and the Future of AI

    17 Jun

    Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on America250: Faith, Family, the Founding Fathers and the Future of AI

    As we approach Father's Day and 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, we share a truly unique conversation that highlights the intersection between parenting, policy and our current political environment with one of the nation's leading political figures — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Gov. Shapiro shares personal insight into his life behind the scenes as a father of 4 and describes what has shaped his leadership perspective at the helm of one of America's largest and most politically consequential states. This quick-moving conversation covers a wide range of topics — from an arson attack at the governor's residence (while he and his family slept) to legislating cursive in schools to wrestling with how to harness one of the key technologies of our time: artificial intelligence. As we reflect on America's Founding Fathers, we ask the question: Who will lead America in the next 250 years? Governor Shapiro kicks off the first conversation in this series. Who should we interview next? Let us know: hello@SmartHERnews.com Your presence means the world to us! Thank you for supporting a FREE and independent press. Our Insiders listened to and watched this interview FIRST. Here's how to become an Insider and help us build a solution in news: quick, concise, nonpartisan, SmartHER News. 00:00 Why Pennsylvania Matters 01:03 Meeting Josh Shapiro 02:45 Path Into Public Service 04:28 Politics Without Hate 05:51 Family Challenges Shaping Leadership 07:37 Marriage and Fatherhood Lessons 09:58 Kids Change Your Politics 12:48 Faith Beyond Religion 15:00 Arson Attack Aftermath 17:59 Violence and Community Healing 20:16 Cursive Makes a Comeback 22:28 AI in Government and Guardrails 26:19 Leading on the Next Big Issues 28:06 America at 250 Years 30:33 Town Hall Invitation and Wrap

    32 min

  8. 15 Jun

    A Top Secret Spy Tool ... Expires?

    The timing and the tool bring up new questions about the use of technology and your rights as a citizen. Jenna previews a consequential week as a major U.S. intelligence tool, FISA Section 702, expires ... amid reports of significant breakthrough in U.S.–Iran negotiations. We highlight the broader debate about technology’s benefits and harms, including the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement of a law taking effect next year that would ban children under 16 from using social media. 00:00 Spy Tool Expires Now 01:11 Tech Future and SpaceX 02:15 UK Bans Under 16 Social 05:03 Iran Deal Headlines Caution 06:45 Vance and Jeffries React 10:42 What a Deal Means 11:54 Obama Deal Background 16:25 Why Iran Still Matters 17:00 FISA 702 Explained 21:43 Warrant Debate and Politics 29:15 Global Conflicts This Week 30:58 Wrap Up and Watchlist SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines?  Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/  Get our FREE Weekend Digest!  Shop our gear!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/  Website: https://smarthernews.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews

    33 min
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Life is too short to waste time filtering through headlines searching for the facts. That’s when we realized the need for a quick, trustworthy news source that makes staying up-to-date easy and interesting. Our Goal is to Clear the Clutter. We’re committed to providing non-partisan news, in small servings, available wherever you are, whenever you want it. And for the Record: We Believe You’re Already Smart. We don’t need to tell you what to think or how to feel or what to believe. We just want to equip you with clear facts so you’re prepared for any conversation, any vote, any choice and never feel like you’re falling behind. Bullet-Points Without The Bias ~ We’re bringing you #SmartHERNews. SmartHER News is created and hosted by journalist Jenna Lee.

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  • Creator
    Jenna Lee
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    507
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Leep Media 2023©
  • Show Website
    SmartHERNews

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