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SmartHERNews

SmartHERNews

By: 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.

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Politics & Government
Episodes
  • What The Media Gets Wrong On Gaza (And Why It's All So Confusing)
    Jul 31 2025

    The New York Times issues a correction to a front page photo that ignited outrage around the world about the starvation of Palestinian children. What to know about this "clarification" and what to consider about this story as you form your own opinion. Plus: three quick things to consider on the war between Israel and Hamas: a key fact, a reminder and a question we can all ask.



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    33 mins
  • Are We Approaching Mental Health All Wrong?
    Jul 30 2025

    The most interesting thing we've seen/read this week - New skepticism about the treatment of depression and new hope about treatment for severe mental illness.

    Plus: What does "tsunami" even mean?

    Helpful links:

    FDA Panel: FDA Expert Panel on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Pregnancy

    New Yorker "Reporter At Large"

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    21 mins
  • "Man-eaters" & Mounting Questions About Gaza - Plus: A Personal Look at The Site Of The Historic Texas Floods
    Jul 28 2025

    For Insiders! We usually chit-chat a bit before our podcast. If you want to skip the chat, just fast-forward to 4:00

    On our broadcast today ... let's bring back recess (like Congress) - PLUS:

    • Watch out for man-eaters (aka "Screwworms)
    • President Trump announces trade deals (and not everyone is happy - here's looking at you, France)
    • President's mother = domestic servant?
    • President Trump announces more aid to Gaza and meeting with Netanyahu
    • Different voices on what's happening in Gaza & challenges of the crisis.
    • Jenna takes us to her first trip to Kerr County, the site of the historic July 4th flooding.


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    57 mins
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