Is The U.S. Negotiating With Terrorists?
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Fathers, Founders & the Future
This week’s Digest has a little Philadelphia flavor — fitting as we approach America’s 250th birthday and Father’s Day weekend. From Jenna’s conversation with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on fatherhood, leadership and America’s future, to Betsy Ross’ sewing table returning home, Hamilton’s bank reopening, and
YOU'RE FIRST: Sneak Peek at Our Interview with Gov. Shapiro
Hello friends, Soon, we will share with the world a first-of-its-kind interview here at SmartHER News — our sit-down with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro. This wide-ranging conversation packs a lot of topics into a short period of time with a man some believe will run for
A Top Secret Spy Tool ... Expires?
The timing and the tool bring up questions about the use of technology and your rights as a citizen.
🇺🇸 “Father of Flag Day”: The Teacher Who Sparked a National Observance
This week, ancient discoveries, enduring traditions and modern questions all point to the same human instinct: looking to the past to better understand the present. But first, let’s visit a Wisconsin schoolhouse, where one teacher turned a simple lesson into a national tradition we celebrate this Sunday: Flag Day
Under Pressure: The Press & The President: Why Did Pres. Trump Walk Out Of An Interview?
Plus ~ A leak in the International Space station, a very curious admission by Sec. of State Marco Rubio in a Senate hearing and the latest jobs report surprises with better than expected numbers. Get the SCOOP on this week's news ... 👇🏽
Marilyn, Meteors and George Washington's Inauguration Coat
A busy week for the first week of June. Between major primary elections and fireballs flying through the sky, we have a lot to catch up on. But first ...👇🏽 One hundred years after Marilyn Monroe’s birth, collectors responded with extraordinary enthusiasm to objects that reveal the woman behind the
The Hidden Story Within A Story Of The Trump Family-DOJ Settlement
Plus ~ from NATO To The Middle East, Congress to the courts, your cheat sheet on the week ahead.
🇺🇸 2,000 Pounds of Red, White and Blue
We’re still recovering from a whirlwind trip to Philadelphia for a special interview with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. From what happened off-camera to the bigger purpose behind the interview, we’re sharing a closer look at the trip with our Insiders — the community that helps make our independent
SmartHER News Interviews Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro
Writing from a hotel desk in Philadelphia, an exclusive reflection of a historic day for SmartHER News. Dear Friends, It came about very quickly, and somewhat unexpectedly. One random weekday, I found myself crafting a note to a generic email address attached to the press office for the governor of
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🇺🇸 The Memorial Day Edition
This Memorial Day weekend, we remember the Americans who died in service to our country — and take a look at a few stories shaping the start of summer. From record travel and changing career paths to housing trends, summer jobs and a few lighter finds, here’s what to know
A Lawsuit Hits An Iconic Landmark Before America 250
"American Flag Blue" or simply "too" blue? The latest on the legal battle over the National Mall's Reflection Pool. Plus: A debrief on Pres. Trump's trip to China, a call to prayer and a state battle against the FDA that could alter
🇺🇸 Ralph Lauren: “I love America ...”
A patriotic collab worth writing home about — plus a roundup of interesting stories you may have missed during the busy news week. “... Celebrating the shared aspirations and values that continue to define the American spirit.” In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service announced American Icons,
A Cruise Outbreak, A China Summit & The New UFO Files
Jenna breaks down three developing stories worth watching: a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, President Trump’s expected meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, and the White House’s release of more than 160 UAP files. P.S. We still have a few On the Record
The Mother of All Stories
This weekend, listen to the story of the mother who inspired Mother’s Day itself — along with a special Mother’s Day reflection from Jenna, originally recorded last year but still just as poignant today. Plus: Our On the Record / Off the Record mugs are 30% off this weekend — perfect
UNBIASED TAKE: Did The Supreme Court "Gut" This Key Civil Rights Law?
A key question for a major Supreme Court decision, sending shockwaves around the nation. How we got here and why it matters ...👇🏽
Royals & a Run for the Roses
250 years after America’s break from Britain, the King of England paid a visit. More on that below — plus, keep scrolling for what to know about today’s Kentucky Derby. King Charles III and Queen Camilla traveled to the U.S. this week for a state visit. One of
Inside the Washington Hilton Shooting Incident: What Happened at the Annual Press Dinner & The Aftermath
Featuring firsthand details from attendee Mary Katharine Ham.
Your EXCLUSIVE INVITE for Today's SCOOP Broadcast! 🎙️
Time for a debrief after an important weekend. We're working on compiling all the latest information and reactions to the incident that occurred at Saturday's White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, so we can not only share the latest in the investigation, but also have some time
Psychedelic Policy and Out-Of-This-World Views
We hope this email finds you with coffee. ☕️ Here’s a few interesting stories that caught our attention (and might spark a conversation or two this weekend). "Like watching sunset at the beach from the most foreign seat in the cosmos." Earlier this week, Artemis II commander Reid
MidEast Tensions, Missing Scientists & An Often Forgotten Story Brought Back Into The Spotlight
We break down an unpredictable news week — from uncertainty around U.S.-Iran talks and rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, to a nationally watched Louisiana shooting. We're also covering a federal probe into deaths tied to sensitive U.S. sites, a key update in the Nancy
At Midnight, We Ride: A Mix of History & Headlines
From Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride to a "Call a Boomer" phone, here's a mix of history, headlines, and thoughtful conversation starters to ease into the weekend ...👇🏽 “So through the night rode Paul Revere; And so through the night went his cry of alarm” — Excerpt from
SCOOP: The Strait, Scandals and a Stunning Defeat
We have the SCOOP on a busy week of major stories ... 👇🏽