SmartHERNews Jenna Lee

From how many times you check your phone every hour to why we should watch what’s happening in Africa, your SCOOP on the news when it matters and why it matters.
02:00: The trauma of the dreaded “phone switch.”
5:00: Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on how our media environment reminds her of the 1860s.
11:00: What happened in Congress this weekend and why it matters.
18:00: What’s going on at Columbia University.
25:00: Fmr. President Donald Trump’s big cases to watch.
32:00: A reminder about how our previous elections were so close.
38:00: Why is the U.S. military leaving Niger and what does this tell us about the state of play in Africa?
43:00: We take your questions live!
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Did Israel attack Iran from inside Iranian territory?
Why did Iran choose NOW to attack Israel?
What does Iranian graffiti tell us about the state of the nation?
How should we differentiate between the Islamic government of Iran and the Iranian people?
All questions we tackle with Senior Fellow at the Foundation For Defense of Democracies, Behnam Ben Taleblu who warns: “What we see in the Middle East, is not going to be limited to the Middle East.”
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Welcome To Our New SCOOP Insiders!
We just commemorated the sinking of the Titanic on April 14-15, 1912. More than 1,500 people died that night; the lessons from survivors still ring true today. We discuss this and more in our LIVE SCOOP.
0:00: Quick Welcome – Personal Reflection
 
4:00: We mark the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic – the 112th year since the ship’s sinking and loss of more than 1,500 lives.
 
9:00: The lesson we can learn from Titanic survivors.
 
11:00: A review of Iran’s historic attack on Israel.
 
17:00: What’s notable about the press coverage of the attack.
 
18:00: How your money is being spent: A snapshot of what’s happening in Congress.
 
23:00: What your elected leaders are saying about the state of affairs – the difference of topic and tone.
 
27:00: An interesting historic fact to consider as we summarize what exactly happened with Sec. Mayorkas’ impeachment.
 
31:00: We have new numbers on the state of the U.S. borders.
 
33:00: Why we can’t watch former President Trump’s historic trial in New York: The editorial quandary of the former President’s first criminal trial to start in earnest. What do you think is the best way forward?
 
45:00: Quick soundbite from a Titanic survivor.
 
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SHOW NOTES:
IMPORTANT CONTEXT: I said "Israel is a nuclear country." I should have added "reportedly," as Israel has not officially confirmed or denied nuclear weapons. For years it has widely been reported that Israel has nuclear technology. The source I often use, and did in this piece, shows the commonly referenced number of nuclear weapons assigned to countries like Israel, America, Russia, etc.:  Arms Control Association
 
Another interesting read: Do Israel and Iran Have Nuclear Weapons? It's Complicated
 
Walter Lord’s account of  The Titanic: "A Night To Remember"
 

A quick scoop - a personal reflection from the path of totality and a few news items to have on your radar as we get back to business after the solar eclipse!
 
Congress returns to Washington D.C. - questions linger on the path forward for funding and other legislation, and the next step in impeachment of Sec. Mayorkas, Dept. of Homeland Security.
 
Both presidential candidates provide new insight into their priorities:
 
Former President Trump announces his perspective on abortion law (deferring to the states).
 
President Biden releases a new plan for “student debt relief”.
 
We provide a quick overview of why these announcements matter and what to watch:
 
One thing that made us SmartHER this week? “There’s A Better Way To Do Email” by Ezra Klein.

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Show Notes:
President Biden's announcement on "student debt relief": READ MORE
Former President Trump's announcement: MORE HERE
INTERVIEW: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE SOLAR ECLIPSE SmartHER With MIT-Engineer, New York Times Bestselling Author, and The Space Gal, Emily Calandrelli 

SmartHER 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 totality.

We discuss this historic event with a very special guest, Emily Calandrelli also know as The Space Gal. Inspired by her father's perseverance, Emily entered the STEM field for practical reasons and now ignites people's curiosity with her infectious passion for science. The Space Gal gives us the scoop on the eclipse, why it matters, how to keep your eyes safe, what she'll be watching, and more.

Show Notes:

The Space Gal website The Space Gal Instagram Certified Eclipse Glasses and More

Words 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 the groups involved. 
Why? Jenna provides one reason in this quick SmartHER Take.
Thoughts? Hello@SmartHERNews.com
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