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Primary Source: A 9/11 Survivor Shares Her Story Publicly for the First Time in 25 Years

On September 11, 2001, Linda started her morning like many others. As a 23-year-old equity research associate on Wall Street, she headed to work on the 89th floor of the

Personal News: Why Have Things Seemed Different At SmartHERNews?

My father passed away last week. I know many of you got to "meet" my dad through our broadcasts during the various Super Bowl news cycles that we've covered ~ and I'm sor

New Study Links Teen Cannabis Use to Higher Risk of Serious Mental Health Disorders | SmartHER With Dr. Lynn Silver

Jenna interviews Dr. Lynn Silver, a pediatrician and co-author of a new large California study examining how adolescent cannabis use relates to later mental health outcom

Are Socialists Rising in U.S. Politics? Key Midterm Races, What to Watch Next, and Why It Matters

With the success Democratic Socialists of America candidates (and those adjacent with progressive platforms) in the early Midterm primary races, is the Democratic Party h

The Nancy Guthrie Case At 6-Months: Missing Evidence, “Ransom Notes” and Unanswered Questions

Become a SmartHER News Insider and listen to this podcast ad-free, get additional context from Jenna and join a private community for thoughtful conversations about the n

This Man Captured An Amazing Lifeguard Rescue That Reached The White House

Hear the incredible backstory from Santa Cruz resident and photographer Scott Vander Dussen who found himself at the right place, at the right time, with the right camera

It's Not Just The Lettuce: A Parasite Expert On What Others Have Missed In The Cyclospora Outbreak

Become An Insider Shop Our America250 Gear! The Cyclospora outbreak has hit *at least* 45 states and thousands of people, and while we have more questions, we have fewe

How Safe Is Our Food? A Top Food Safety Expert Shares Context and Tips to Use During the Cyclospora Outbreak

BECOME AN INSIDER — SUPPORT A FREE PRESS AND LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST AD-FREE The number of states reporting people sick from the parasite cyclospora has risen to 41. Many

Breaking Down the President’s Election Integrity Address: What He Said, What’s Missing, and What The Media Missed

Become An Insider A SmartHER Review of the President's Thursday primetime address on election integrity. What To Know; Why It Matters; What's Missing From The Coverage;

I Had This Parasite ~ Is Taco Bell To Blame? What About RFK Jr.?

Shop Our New America250 Gear and Support SmartHER News! Get an AD-FREE Podcast and become an Insider! CDC Reports Historic Spike in Cyclospora Cases; No Single Source

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Sudden Death and Two Unresolved Cases: Charlie Kirk and Nolan Wells

How To Become An Insider Shop Our NEW America 250 Gear Sen. Graham's sudden passing - the details and ramifications. The Case Of The Alleged Murderer of Charlie Kirk:

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 essentia

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 s

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 o

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

"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

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 majo

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,

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

CBS News Turmoil, Scott Pelley’s Firing and the State of American Journalism

What does the turmoil at CBS News — and Scott Pelley’s departure from 60 Minutes — reveal about the state of American journalism? SmartHER News founder Jenna Lee draws o