It's Not Just The Lettuce: A Parasite Expert On What Others Have Missed In The Cyclospora Outbreak
Release Date: 07/29/2026
The Viral Michigan Senate Moment—and What’s Missing About the Muslim Brotherhood
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Some describe this exchange as the "most viral moment" fo the 2026 election cycle. It happened at a campaign event with Senate candidate, Democrat, Abdul El-Sayed - and a question to "disavow" the Muslim Brotherhood. Why does the Muslim Brotherhood really matter? What should you know about it? Jenna is joined by war correspondent Hollie McKay to explain the group's origins (listen for the story about a Christmas song!) and why this group finds itself in the middle of many of our major foreign policy stories (and now the 2026 election cycle). 01:00 Michigan Senate Race Setup 02:12...
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Paris Burning? What's Happening In France & Why It Matters. Plus ~ Are We One Step Closer To Finding Amelia Earhart?
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The latest on a rare owl nest in NYC, the shortest White House press secretary tenure in recorded history and how much the war in the Middle East has cost the average American household. Your news update in 15 minutes! Quick. Concise. Nonpartisan. SmartHER.
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A Missing Link: The Cases Of Lindsay Clancy, Nolan Wells and Cornell | With Unbiased Jordan
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What do the cases of Lindsay Clancy, Nolan Wells and Cornell have in common? They highlight the importance of a legal procedure often forgotten in our justice system that's critical to whether or not a case heads to court: a grand jury. Join a wide-ranging conversation with attorney and founder of Unbiased, Jordan Berman, who uses her legal expertise to explain the importance of the grand jury process, why it matters and what it means in these 3 stories. 00:00 The Missing Link in Three Legal Cases 00:57 Finding Common Ground in Nonpartisan News 03:20 Meet Jordan Berman, Founder of Unbiased...
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SmartHER On Rep. Ilhan Omar, Ambassador Guilfoyle & What Matters Most
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Your catch-up on news after a holiday weekend! **As we published this report, news broke of . Want to go beyond the headline? and join the conversation — with our private community, exclusive podcast feed and more. 00:00 Columbus Day Backstory 01:12 One of the largest lynchings in U.S. history (Italians targeted) 02:28 Holiday Becomes Federal 03:15 Middle East Escalation 03:38 Houthis Target Airports 05:53 Trade Routes At Risk 06:15 Russian Diesel Deal 07:40 Fuel Prices Context 09:26 Leadership Controversies 10:13 Guilfoyle Resignation Push 12:39 Ilhan Omar Raid Probe 16:17 Wrap Up And...
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SmartHER On: The Death Penalty & Three Years After Oct. 7
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What does justice look like—and who decides? Jenna and podcast host Mary Katharine Ham discuss Christa Pike’s case in Tennessee and the broader questions it raises about the death penalty, including the time between sentencing and execution. They also reflect on three years since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, the changing Middle East and the words news organizations use to tell these stories. Along the way: the court of public opinion, a brief look at media coverage of the Cornell case, and how the information we receive shapes our understanding. Plus, parenting styles, a favorite...
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SmartHER On The Plague, U.S. Military Moves & Jobs
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Jenna of SmartHER News highlights three key stories: Jobs Report Miss, U.S. Pulls Bombers from UK Base After Alleged Plot, and Russian Lab Plague Concerns September’s U.S. jobs report disappointed, showing 29,000 jobs added versus expectations about three times higher (with the next jobs report arriving just before Election Day). She then discusses RAF Fairford in the UK, a strategically important base hosting U.S. B-1 bombers; the U.S. has since pulled the bombers back to the United States, signaling concern despite limited public details on a suspected terrorist plot near the base...
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SmartHER On: The Cornell Lawsuit, The Midterms, and A Loophole In U.S. Law (And Beyond)
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Jenna hosts the SmartHER Podcast with political commentator, podcast host and war correspondent, writer to discuss a smarter take on this week's major news stories AND share SmartHER Tips! They examine a disturbing Cornell University incident from October 2024 now highlighted by a recent civil lawsuit alleging an overlooked, under-investigated assault. A new twist to the story raises more questions and Jenna shares some insight on the challenges reporting on stories like this one. Hollie adds to our reporting on a surrogacy custody case the Supreme Court declined to hear and shares...
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A Baseball Field In Grand Teton National Park?
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. Baseball in a national park? that's floating that idea. Plus, a word of warning for this news cycle and the Supreme Court decides to NOT take a closer look at a surrogacy case that spans three different states. Curious your thoughts on this!
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SmartHER Roundtable: Austin ICE Shooting, 9/11 Trial Delays & Parents’ School Dilemmas
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What don’t we know about the ICE-involved shooting in Austin? Why is the 9/11 case still awaiting trial? And what happens when a parent’s beliefs about education collide with her child’s experience? Jenna welcomes journalist and war correspondent Holly McKay and political commentator Mary Katharine Ham for a new SmartHER Roundtable: three women, three stories, and something SmartHER to take into your week. On the table: Austin’s ICE shooting: What’s known, what remains unanswered, and how to follow developing news when competing accounts emerge. The 9/11 prosecution: Holly shares...
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Are We Safer Now? 25 Years After 9/11: Al-Qaeda, AI, and Drone Threats
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, how safe are we—and what threats are national security officials watching now?Jenna breaks down testimony from two congressional hearings examining the evolving terrorism landscape, including Al-Qaeda’s presence in Afghanistan, reports of new training sites, and concerns about how extremist groups could use artificial intelligence, drones and other emerging technologies.She also explains who now leads Al-Qaeda, why officials are focused on drone threats at major public even
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The Cyclospora outbreak has hit *at least* 45 states and thousands of people, and while we have more questions, we have fewer answers about the cause.
University of Delaware professor and food safety researcher Dr. Kali Kniel joins SmartHER News to explain what makes this outbreak different — and why the parasite is so difficult to detect and trace.
She breaks down how Cyclospora spreads, why seemingly minor “stealth ingredients” such as cilantro, parsley and basil can complicate investigations and how water, sanitation and growing conditions may play a larger role than any one food.
We also discuss what researchers are learning about the parasite, the vulnerabilities within the food supply and the practical steps families can take when buying, washing and preparing fresh produce.
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