SmartHERNews Podcast
1) SCOOP'S Christmas Special: Mistletoe Mysteries, News Highlights & Our Favorite Reads of 2025
00:00 Welcome to the Christmas Party00:17 Starbucks Fail03:32 The Mystery of the Mistletoe08:22 Crime Stories Update13:30 Healthcare Subsidies Debate19:43 Jeffrey Epstein Investigation Update25:58 Leg...Show More
2) Unwrapping The *Real* Mrs. Claus: A Conversation With A Christmas Literary Sleuth
Historian and author, Pamela McColl joins us to discuss the evolution of a character often overlooked in Christmas lore: Mrs. Claus. From a magical figure of the fairy world to a strong, independ...Show More
Unwrapping The *Real* Mrs. Claus: A Conversation With A Christmas Literary Sleuth
24:38 | Dec 19th, 2025
3) Decoding the National Address: President Trump's Message & What Matters Most
00:00 Introduction and Overview00:10 Significance of a National Address01:33 Format and Content of Trump's Address09:07 Reactions and Editorial Choices09:49 Economic Data and Reporting17:17 View...Show More
Decoding the National Address: President Trump's Message & What Matters Most
33:49 | Dec 18th, 2025
4) SCOOP: Tackling Tough News with a Touch of Light
An anti-Semitic terrorist attack in Bondi Beach, Australia, a shooting at a U.S. university, and the foiled terror plot in California - we work through the news to know after a busy weekend of breakin...Show More
5) "The Most Graphic I've Ever Seen" - The New World Of Online Crime
A cheat sheet on a pivotal hearing in the Senate about online safety for teens (and beyond). A must-listen about the unique challenges facing parents and children alike, with special insight into the ...Show More
6) SCOOP: Santa Sightings, Supreme Court Cases and the Senate Tackles Healthcare (Again)
All the news you need to know for the week ahead: Plus - Halle Berry takes on Gov. Gavin Newsom (and what this tells us about a new national legislative effort).~~~~~~~00:00 Welcome and Holiday Party ...Show More
7) "Dark and Difficult Things In The Dead Of Night": The U.S., Venezuela & What To Know
Your most requested topic of the week: Venezuela, the United States, and allegations of war crimes. Jenna provides a quick, detailed background on Venezuela, including its strategic location, eco...Show More
8) SCOOP: Rage Bait, Retail Insights, & The Suspect In The Murder of the United Healthcare CEO Heads Back To Court
Plus ~ Catch-up on the Trump administration changes to asylum policy in the aftermath of the attack on the National Guard in D.C., and bipartisan questions continue about military operations off the c...Show More
9) FAMILY MEETING! Your News Questions Answered: ICE, No Kings, & How To Handle Tough Questions
Join us for the second annual SmartHER News family meeting! A heartwarming and insightful discussion hosted LIVE with our Insiders! We tackle the tough stuff. Questions about ICE, No Kings & how ...Show More
FAMILY MEETING! Your News Questions Answered: ICE, No Kings, & How To Handle Tough Questions
1:11:46 | Nov 24th, 2025
10) A Christian Genocide? What To Know About What’s Happening In Nigeria
From President Trump … to the Secretary of War … to performer Nicki Minaj?Many high-profile voices in recent weeks have highlighted the current state of affairs in Nigeria - specifically what the U.S....Show More