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Plus ~ What to know about the substance the FDA calls "the Next Wave of the Opioid Epidemic".What does the FDA actually do — and why does it matter to you? From regulating everything from mammograms to microwaves to navigating hot-button issues like autism treatments, Tylenol safety, and hormone replacement therapy, the FDA touches nearly every aspect of American life.In this SmartHER News interview, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary sits down with Jenna to discuss public trust in medicine, new research on autism, the debate over acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and changing perspectives on women’s health and hormone therapy. Dr. Makary also opens up about his path from surgeon to policymaker, the challenges of modernizing the agency, and what he believes is at stake for America’s children and families.👉 Whether you’re a parent, a patient, or just someone curious about how decisions get made in Washington, this conversation offers rare, direct insight into the FDA’s priorities — and the questions still being debated.Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A hidden Abraham LincolnThe mystery that swirls around the Michigan church shooting.Clarifying Mormon vs. LDS vs The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsWill the government shutdown?News from my interview with the FDA commissionerPrime Minister Netanyahu at the White House.The governors trying to “disagree better.”Will you buy a protein latte? Notes:Faulkner MuralDisagree BetterSUPPORT 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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

SmartHER StitchingFirst day of Fall!Fat BearsOpen Mic Night at the United NationsErika Kirk’s comments at Charlie Kirk’s memorial ~ Young Men in CrisisRecognizing The State Of PalestineRussian “incursions” into other European countries.President Trump on a new announcement on autism.The threat of the “New World Screw Worm”Rising concerns about Al QaedaWhy I haven’t taken up smoking ;) (YET!)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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Jenna takes you behind-the-scenes into the life of a broadcaster and untangles the swirling stories about Jimmy Kimmel’s “indefinite suspension.”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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A quick hit on stories underreported this week that you won’t see anywhere else.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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What does a free society really look like to you? What does free speech really look like?What protections are afforded to you or not? 5:00 - 11:30 SOME GOOD NEWSNotes to SantaNew cubsGuinness Book of World Record Sunflower11:30 - 20 minutes: WHAT TO HAVE ON YOUR RADARPotential gov’t shutdownTikTok ban and trade dealsRussia forays into Romania, PolandSec. of State Marco Rubio in Israel21:00 - END:Why Charlie Kirk’s murder matters?Why does the media focus so much on this case?What the first amendment protects and what it doesn’t.How to BE the good news (bring ice cream)Moments that I mentioned:The Free Press podcastCharlie Kirk’s last appearance on campus: UC San DiegoMore on the first amendmentSUPPORT 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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"That's what I do everyday. I record history." Photojournalist Richard Drew has spent more than five decades with the Associated Press. On the morning of September 11th, 2001, while on assignment for Fashion Week in New York City, a call from his editor sent Richard racing to downtown Manhattan with only a brief description - "A plane has hit the World Trade Center." Finding himself at the base of the Twin Towers, Richard captured the impact of the deadliest terror attack in American history (and the single deadliest terror attack ever). Amongst the many historical photos he took that day, Richard captured a moment now known around the world as "The Falling Man." In this interview, Richard weaves us through the streets of New York City, sharing the moments before and after an unexpected assignment, and why he believes we shouldn't look away from this photo.On a personal note: Richard and I knew each other for years before I learned of his contributions to the historical record of September 11th, 2001. During our first meeting, we discovered that he had worked with my grandfather at the Associated Press bureau in San Francisco in the 1970s! What are the chances? From that point on, I always felt a special bond with Richard, as if he knew a part of my own story that no else does - especially since my grandfather passed away long before I could pepper him with questions about his journalism career. As you'll see in this interview, I press Richard on why he thinks he has found himself steps from so many significant historical moments. And like any good photojournalist, Richard leaves this up to you to come to your own conclusions.*First recorded and aired in 2001 on the 20th anniversary of 9/11Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Powerball winnersRemembering 9/11: The story arc of the deadliest terrorist attack in American history.The "New" Department of War - Plus ~ the "old" job of the first Sec. of War. What to watch: Ukraine/Russia, Hamas/IsraelWhat's going on with the job market according to 3 major voices.Why this week in history matters in addition to marking 9/11: the naming of the United States of America AND the anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner.Our current SmartHER partner: redrazz.orgSUPPORT 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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Plus ~ Wolves, Fashion & Your FinancesWhere do vaccine mandates even come from?What to know about the jobs report.Where you should absolutely buy a lottery ticket (heck, it’s history making)How to repel wolves.Style advice that we can pull from the news this week.CHECK OUT YOUR STATE’S TAX BRACKET & THE LOTTERYSUPPORT OUR MISSION: Want to listen ad-free? Become an insider! 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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Why did the Treasury Secretary float the idea of a "national housing emergency"? We take a closer look. Plus: The wisdom of wearing white after Labor Day, a historic lottery and important September deadlines that will drive the news cycle.Email us! hello@SmartHERnews.com 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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

A quick podcast for you before the weekend: ✔️ a dash of history (the origins of Labor Day), ✔️ a mix of a few stories to have on your radar (inflation, U.S. warships off the coast of Venezuela, and the firing of the CDC Director) ✔️ AND a quick snippet from a past interview that feels meaningful during this news cycle.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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Has Fall arrived in America? Meet a history making tennis player and a "resilient" golfer.The President activates on Monday in the Oval Office with new executive action.But what about Russia & Ukraine? NEW insight.What to know about which states provide driving privileges to those without legal status?17 states have new cell phone restrictions in school - So who is standing in the way of moreThe new Chief Design Officer.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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Insight you won't hear anywhere else:Journalist David Satter will join us to discuss Friday's historic meeting between President Trump and President Putin, and what to watch for next as the White House welcomes European leaders – including Ukraine's President Zelensky – to work towards a peace agreement.As you may remember, David lived and worked in Russia for decades before becoming the first U.S. correspondent to be expelled since the Cold War. He witnessed both the fall of the Soviet Union and the rise of President Putin to power.Want an Ad-FREE version of our podcast? Become an insider! ↓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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

"Base-rattlers," salamanders, and dragnets - all found in the backstory to the latest redistricting efforts in the Lone Star state.We dive into what salamanders have to do with "gerrymandering" (turns out ... a lot!) and map out what's at stake.Plus - how both political parties use this issue to gather support and donations (aka "base-rattling").Quick FYI: Redistricting can happen without a state adding new representatives due to population changes! It can simply occur when congressional districts change or shift. In this Texas case, Texas both added seats during the latest census AND wants to redraw existing districts. After I listened to this podcast a few times during edit, I wanted to make sure to emphasize this fact!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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The SCOOP on the week ahead!A concerning trend for restaurants on the West Coast: "purse tuna" and BYOF (Bring Your Own Food)President Trump meets Russia's President Putin in Alaska on Friday: What to watch and why it matters.The latest on the war between Israel and Hamas, including the targeting of someone Israel calls a "terrorist" but Al Jazeera calls a "desperate attempt to silence the voice of truth."The White House makes a sudden announcement on Washington D.C., safety and security and "beautification." What to know and what to consider.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 Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Have you seen headlines like this? Alcohol sales have suffered – and some blame the rampant rise of the “sober curious”! So, I ran an impromptu experiment: stop drinking for 100 days and report back. The benefits surprised me! And although I am back to enjoying a spirit or two, I learned a few really important lessons that changed me for the better (just not the lessons I expected). This report includes a dash of news with a mix of personal reflection. What’s our next “SmartHER in 100 days”??Show Notes:In the red: global wine sales fall to lowest levels since 1961 (The Guardian)Wine industry uncertainty tied to shifts in drinking habits (NBC Bay Area)Lower-end wines drag on Constellation Brands Q1 results just before big sale (North Bay Business Journal)Young men are binge drinking less than young women for the 1st time. What's going on? (Yahoo)Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 PregnancyNew Yorker "Reporter At Large"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/ Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

For Insiders! We usually chit-chat a bit before our podcast. If you want to skip the chat, just fast-forward to 4:00On 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 NetanyahuDifferent 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.Our Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When old news becomes new news & the passing of a legend:Hulk Hogan passes away; cardiac arrest vs. heart attackWhy headlines from 2016 and 2019 continue to dominate our newsCongressional action on Epstein investigation; what to know about what's next.Record high housing prices (and falling sales)The "impending" fraud crisis.Link to Miami Herald article (2018): How a future Trump Cabinet member gave a serial sex abuser the deal of a lifetimeOur Sponsors:* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/smarthernews/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands