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CBS News Turmoil, Scott Pelley’s Firing and the State of American Journalism
Jun 10, 2026
46m 42s
Under Pressure: The Press & The President: Why Did Pres. Trump Walk Out Of An Interview?
Jun 8, 2026
46m 48s
The Wild West: Spencer Pratt’s Outsider LA Mayoral Run and What It Signals About American Politics
Jun 3, 2026
22m 38s
Escalation or Negotiations? From NATO To The Middle East and Congress: Plus, The Hidden Story Within A Story Of The Trump Family-DOJ Settlement
Jun 1, 2026
37m 05s
"Kid Safety Has To Come First" - A Closer Look At Summer Camp Safety with Leading Advocate Elizabeth Phillips
May 27, 2026
1h 02m 11s
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| 6/10/26 | 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 on her experience as a former national news anchor to examine the changes at CBS, including the Ellison family’s influence, Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount and Bari Weiss’s appointment as editor-in-chief of CBS News.She also analyzes Scott Pelley’s interview with The New York Times, the newsroom clashes behind his firing and what the controversy reveals about editorial power, celebrity culture and declining trust in the press.Jenna argues that journalism should serve the public — not position itself above it — and explains why audiences ultimately hold more power than anchors, executives or media companies.00:00 CBS News Turmoil Explained00:51 Why This Story Matters01:46 Two Problems Facing American Journalism03:31 Who Owns the News?04:19 The Ellison Family and Paramount07:11 Trump Lawsuit and Merger Scrutiny08:25 Why 60 Minutes Matters09:22 Bari Weiss Takes Over CBS News11:53 Inside a Broadcast Newsroom13:24 Scott Pelley’s Firing21:13 Scott Pelley Speaks Out25:03 Journalism’s Celebrity Culture28:01 Pelley Clashes With His New Boss31:26 The 60 Minutes Editorial Dispute40:36 Does Democracy Depend on Journalism?44:04 The Power of the Audience46:15 Final ThoughtsSmartHER News delivers clear, concise and nonpartisan reporting so you can stay informed without the overwhelm.Want more clear, nonpartisan reporting? Become a SmartHER Insider for our weekly editorial briefing, exclusive reporting, private conversations and an ad-free podcast feed.Join us at https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ | 46m 42s | ||||||
| 6/8/26 |  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. We do a deep dive into President Trump's interview with Meet The Press that has ignited global headlines.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:52 Space Surveillance Technology Revealed02:51 International Space Station Emergency07:33 Artemis III Mission Announcement08:28 Secretary Rubio Capitol Hill Testimony10:34 Iranian Government Structure Explained13:28 Negotiation Delays and Communication Challenges18:11 May Jobs Report Analysis20:56 Trump Interview Setup and Conditions24:46 Presidential Pressures and Milestones25:37 Congressional Setbacks for Administration27:34 Iran Conflict Timeline Questions28:46 Anti-Weaponization Fund Controversy30:17 Heated Exchange Over Fund35:43 Interview Breakdown and Fallout36:08 Journalism and Professionalism Standards37:04 The Evidence Debate Trap40:34 Rethinking the Journalist's Role44:59 Looking Ahead This WeekSUPPORT 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 | 46m 48s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 |  The Wild West: Spencer Pratt’s Outsider LA Mayoral Run and What It Signals About American Politics | Jenna and commentator/analyst Mary Katharine Ham discuss the Los Angeles mayoral race, focusing on outsider candidate Spencer Pratt, a former reality star who entered in January after losing his home in wildfires and criticizing city services and leadership. While votes continue to be counted, has Spencer Pratt already impacted the national political conversation? From guns, to women voters, animal lovers and Jesus! We take a look at what Pratt says on the record, why it resonates with voters, and what to watch for next in this election year,00:00 LA Mayor Race Setup01:12 Spencer Pratt Clip02:24 Outsider Appeal Explained05:01 How LA Voting Works06:39 Moms And Safety Pitch07:30 Populism And Public Order10:23 Guns And GOP Label13:32 Cross Party Support14:33 National Interest Local Issues18:06 Lessons For Candidates20:43 Poop Politics Wrap21:42 Final Spencer Pratt MessageSUPPORT 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 | 22m 38s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | Escalation or Negotiations? From NATO To The Middle East and Congress: Plus, The Hidden Story Within A Story Of The Trump Family-DOJ Settlement | A drone strike in Romania near the Russia-Ukraine war that injured two people.More strikes exchanged in the Middle East between Iran, the U.S. and beyond.Congress returns to Capitol Hill in a heightened-election season.Escalation runs rampant. But will negotiations find a way? Meanwhile, an unprecedented Trump-family IRS lawsuit settlement creating a $1.8B “de-weaponization” fund and broad tax-review protections, now meets critical challenge. 00:00 Week of Escalation01:53 Ukraine Spillover Fears05:08 Middle East Strikes07:32 Congress Returns to Fight11:12 Cabinet on Capitol Hill13:39 Immigration Funding Standoff15:26 Trump IRS Lawsuit Basics18:47 Settlement and Deweaponization Fund24:52 Judges Challenge Settlement28:41 Congress Fallout and Guardrails30:09 Pardons Comparison Explained33:16 Curiosity Over Commentary35:48 Wrap Up and CommunitySUPPORT 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 | 37m 05s | ||||||
| 5/27/26 | "Kid Safety Has To Come First" - A Closer Look At Summer Camp Safety with Leading Advocate Elizabeth Phillips | **Sensitive Content**Camp Safety in America: Trey's Law, and Lessons From Camp Mystic.One click resource: beforeyougotocamp.com.As we move into another summer season, camp safety advocate Elizabeth Phillips says U.S. summer camp safety needs an overhaul. Phillips, a Texas-raised mother of three, shares her road to advocacy, describing how her brother Trey endured abuse at a well-known summer camp, was silenced by a civil-settlement NDA; he eventually took his own life. The perpetrator received three life sentences. Prosecutors estimated hundreds of victims. As a result, Elizabeth has made it her mission to highlight the need for statute-of-limitations reform and has advocated for new legislation - specifically "Trey’s Law" which bans NDAs in child sexual abuse and trafficking civil settlements; it has passed in multiple states and is advancing federally. Phillips also supported Camp Mystic families after last summer’s deadly Hill Country flooding led to questions about better laws and regulations.A much needed site guide for parents and guardians everywhere: beforeyougotocamp.com.00:00 How Safe Are Camps01:40 Meet Elizabeth Phillips04:52 Growing Up With Camp06:40 Kanakuk Pipeline Loyalty08:24 Trey Story And Loss11:01 NDA Silence And Trauma15:47 Delayed Disclosure Stats18:27 Statute Limits Reform Fight22:15 What Treys Law Does25:48 Federal Momentum Timeline27:16 Oklahoma Setback Opposition30:46 What Surprised Her Most31:07 NDA Silence Breaks32:08 Survivors Testify Again34:35 Cost of Advocacy36:47 Parents Ask Hard Questions38:46 Camp Mystic Tragedy41:54 Do New Laws Close Camps45:43 Should Mystic Reopen53:56 Practical Safety Checklist57:25 National Standards Push59:23 Make Camp Safe AgainElizabeth PhillipsSUPPORT 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 | 1h 02m 11s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | The Many Origin Stories of Memorial Day | What is the real origin of Memorial Day?More than 20 places across the United States claim a connection to the beginning of Memorial Day — and historians still don’t point to one single story as the origin. In this episode, Jenna explores the many stories behind one of America’s most solemn national holidays, from Charleston, South Carolina, to Waterloo, New York, to Arlington National Cemetery.Memorial Day honors the men and women who died in service to the United States. But over time, the holiday has also become a long weekend filled with barbecues, parades, sales and family gatherings. How do we hold both truths together — the grief and the gratitude, the remembrance and the rest?In this special Memorial Day episode, we look back at the Civil War origins of the holiday, the role of local communities in decorating soldiers’ graves and General John A. Logan’s 1868 order calling Americans to remember those who gave their lives for the country.Perhaps the question isn’t which Memorial Day origin story is true.Perhaps the question is: What if they all are?Listen for a thoughtful look at the history, mystery and meaning of Memorial Day — and why remembering the stories matters.Timestamps / Chapters:00:00 Memorial Day: Grief, Gratitude and Mixed Feelings00:47 Why Memorial Day Became a Long Weekend02:14 Jenna’s Personal Connection to Memorial Day04:03 Why Memorial Day Has More Than One Origin Story06:00 Civil War Roots of Memorial Day06:55 Charleston’s Racecourse Reburial Story10:12 Waterloo, New York’s Memorial Day Claim11:45 How Southern Women Helped Spread the Tradition17:42 The First National Memorial Day at Arlington19:12 General Logan’s 1868 Memorial Day Order21:43 Why These Memorial Day Words Still Matter | 21m 59s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 |  "The Anti-Weaponization Fund": What It Is & Why It Matters | A "dark day for democracy" or a way to "right the wrongs" of the past?Jenna takes you inside the White House Press Briefing room, where the Vice President focused on two major topics: Iran and a controversial DOJ settlement creating a $1.77 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. Vance says he can’t know if Iran will ultimately reach a deal and suggests it’s unclear what Iran wants.Jenna provides some background on a new settlement t related to a lawsuit brought by President Trump over allegedly leaked tax returns. We discuss unanswered questions about how the new "Anti-Weaponization" fund will operate - who qualifies, how claims will be vetted and why critics argue this is "corruption in plainest sight."00:00 Vance Takes Podium00:53 Iran Talks Insight02:53 Stalemate And Goals04:42 DOJ Settlement Rewind06:13 Anti Weaponization Fund08:07 Senate Pushback Questions11:29 Vance Defends Fund14:35 Media Pattern Warning16:37 Why Announce Now18:52 Midterms Economy Question21:23 Election Dynamics Ahead22:14 Who Briefs Next OutroSUPPORT 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 | 23m 12s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 |  A Lawsuit Hits An Iconic Landmark Before America 250 | Imagine going through airport security ... without being at the airport! Just one of the stories we cover as Jenna previews a busy news week ahead of Memorial Day.The focus remains on President Trump returning from a historic China trip while Congress readies for primary elections in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania as midterm pressure rises. Did you know 250 years ago our founders called for fasting and prayer? This inspired this week's prayer event on our National Mall. Speaking of the mall ... a lawsuit swirls over a proposed change to the National Mall's Reflecting Pool. Should it become “American flag blue” or stay more subdued? Also Louisiana takes on the FDA, but the Supreme Court chooses to not weight in on medication typically used for abortions. The cases may reverberate nationwide as states try to make the case for protecting their laws. Finally ~ Would you try off-site TSA screening? We report. You Decide. ;) 00:00 Welcome to Scoop01:17 Capitol Hill Week Ahead01:43 Trump China Trip Recap04:32 Midterms and Primaries05:58 Louisiana Primary Nuance09:21 Iran Economy Tradeoffs12:02 National Mall Prayer Day: Here's the backstory from 177617:15 Reflecting Pool Lawsuit25:27 Abortion Pill State Clash36:23 Musk vs OpenAI Trial37:24 Off Site TSA Screening: Would you try it? 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 | 42m 45s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Rare Insight Into President Trump's Historic Trip To China | A quick preview of President Trump's historic trip to China to meet face-to-face with President Xi.We revisit our recent conversation with Asia analyst Gordon Chang for a part of the story receiving little coverage: the internal dynamics in China. Chang says fear of China's President Xi is widespread as Xi has conducted ruthless purges of civilian and military officials, with senior generals detained or disappearing.Chang also warns against provocative Chinese air and maritime actions—especially against the Philippines in the South China Sea — and explains why it could spiral into wider conflict involving U.S. treaty allies and potentially Russia and North Korea. 00:00 Historic Trump Xi Summit00:34 Why China Is Opaque01:37 Fear And Garbage Time02:27 Xi Reverses Succession Norms04:23 Disappearing Generals Purge06:37 Coups Rumors And Loyalty08:19 Taiwan And War Risks10:59 South China Sea Provocations14:09 Red Lines And US Leverage16:23 Exports Signal Weakness19:09 Third Term Fuels Discord20:22 What America Wants From ChinaSUPPORT 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 | 21m 19s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 | A Cruise Outbreak, A China Summit & The New UFO Files | Jenna breaks down a major news week as Congress returns to session, April job growth beats expectations, gas prices rise amid renewed uncertainty over U.S.-Iran tensions and oil prices, and several major stories develop at once.First: a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship now in the Canary Islands. Jenna explains what officials are saying about the virus, why this strain is raising concern, and how U.S. health officials are responding as American passengers are monitored at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Emory University in Atlanta. She also highlights the key differences officials are emphasizing between this outbreak and COVID-era concerns.Then: President Trump is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Jenna previews what to watch in the high-stakes U.S.-China meeting, including why tone, timing, and messaging matter.Finally: the White House launches a new site releasing more than 160 UAP files, raising fresh questions about transparency, government disclosures, and why the possibility of life beyond Earth continues to capture public attention.Timestamps:00:00 Headlines And Mindset00:52 Week Setup: Economy And DC02:16 Middle East, Oil And Iran03:30 Hantavirus Cruise Outbreak06:03 U.S. Quarantine Response09:43 Public Risk And COVID Echoes13:09 WHO Briefing: Key Differences15:08 Trump-Xi Beijing Summit18:18 China Messaging And Stakes22:15 UAP Files Released26:42 Why Aliens Fascinate Us28:15 Universe Scale And New Thinking31:47 Wrap Up: Week Ahead | 33m 33s | ||||||
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| 5/8/26 | The Real Story Behind Mother’s Day✨ | Mother's Dayhistory+3 | — | Congress | — | Mother's DayAnn Jarvis+5 | — | 11m 32s | |
| 5/6/26 |  "INSANE IN THE BRAIN": Sec. Rubio on Iran & America's New "Project Freedom"✨ | IranU.S. foreign policy+4 | Sec. Rubio | White HouseU.S.+3 | Strait of Hormuz | IranStrait of Hormuz+6 | — | 22m 06s | |
| 5/4/26 |  UNBIASED TAKE: Did The Supreme Court "Gut" This Key Civil Rights Law?✨ | Supreme CourtVoting Rights+4 | — | Supreme CourtVoting Rights Act of 1965 | LouisianaUnited States | Supreme CourtVoting Rights Act+5 | — | 38m 45s | |
| 4/29/26 |  "Bold & Imaginative Rebels With A Cause" - King Charles III Marks America 250 With A Special Message✨ | King Charles IIIU.S. visit+5 | — | F-35ssubmarine program+3 | — | King Charles IIICongress+6 | — | 19m 36s | |
| 4/27/26 | Inside the Washington Hilton Shooting Incident: What Happened at the Annual Press Dinner & The Aftermath✨ | shooting incidentpress dinner+5 | Mary Katharine Ham | NPRCBS | Washington Hilton Hotel | Washington Hiltonshooting+6 | — | 36m 11s | |
| 4/22/26 | Can AI Be Charged With a Crime? The ChatGPT Investigation Explained + Why AI Scams Are Surging✨ | AI accountabilitycriminal investigation+5 | — | OpenAICapitol Hill | FloridaFlorida State University | AI crimeChatGPT+8 | — | 16m 31s | |
| 4/20/26 | MidEast Tensions, Missing Scientists & An Often Forgotten Story Brought Back Into The Spotlight✨ | MidEast tensionsU.S.-Iran talks+4 | — | — | IranPakistan+2 | U.S.-Iran talksmass shooting+4 | — | 35m 58s | |
| 4/15/26 | Serial Killer Caught: The Backstory of A Surprise Guilty Plea✨ | serial killerjustice+4 | Alexis Linkletter | FBI Behavioral Science UnitSuffolk County+2 | — | serial killerguilty plea+5 | — | 49m 16s | |
| 4/13/26 | The SCOOP: The Strait, Scandals and a Stunning Defeat✨ | international relationspolitics+4 | — | — | U.S.Strait of Hormuz | Strait of HormuzU.S.-Iran talks+5 | — | 37m 20s | |
| 4/8/26 | Can the President Prosecute the Press? What Journalists Can (and Can’t) Be Forced to Reveal✨ | press freedomjournalist protections+4 | — | New York TimesU.S. forces | IranWWII | press prosecutionleak threats+4 | — | 23m 11s | |
| 4/7/26 | Rescued In Iran: What We Learned From The White House (And What’s Still Unanswered)✨ | U.S. military rescueIran relations+4 | — | F-15 | IranUnited States | IranU.S. Air Force+7 | — | 32m 39s | |
| 4/2/26 | Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: 2 Months Later — Crime Expert Examines Key Clues✨ | disappearancecrime investigation+4 | Morgan Wright | Pima CountyFBI | — | Nancy Guthriecrime expert+6 | — | 1h 26m 10s | |
| 3/31/26 | Why Artemis II Matters: Risks And The New Space Race | Jenna interviews space journalist Kristin Fisher of Endless Void Studios about why NASA’s Artemis II mission matters, framing it as a choice to lead or follow as China and others pursue the Moon. The daughter of two NASA astronauts, Fisher says success is simply returning the four astronauts safely, calling it NASA’s riskiest human test flight since Apollo because this rocket has flown only once and, after a certain part of the journey (a trans-lunar injection) there is no rescue option. She explains recent delays stemmed from hydrogen/helium leak issues and notes a “point of no return” before a single lunar slingshot flyby that will set a human distance record. Kristin describes the importance of the “lunar base” competition between the U.S., Russia and China for “property” at the Moon’s south pole - a key spot for potential ice that carries huge national security implications. Fisher also shares the details of her “Launch Party” live coverage aimed at space-curious viewers.00:00 Why Artemis II Matters01:11 Leading the Moon Return02:29 Defining Mission Success03:43 Human Risk and Reality05:54 Hydrogen Leak Delays08:47 Countdown and Launch Day11:59 Flight Plan to the Moon13:33 Why This Crew Won’t Land On the Moon14:42 Stakes of the Space Race 2.0 17:33 Launch Party Coverage20:47 Final Thanks Kristin Fischer: Launch Party Endless Void Studios InstagramSUPPORT 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 | 21m 40s | ||||||
| 3/30/26 | Sharks on Drugs? The Week That Could Change Everything: The SCOOP | Jenna previews a consequential week of news heading into Easter weekend from the space race to social media company lawsuits and the headlines in between (including sharks ... on painkillers).On The Middle East: Pres. Trump expresses optimism about a deal with Iran, references a 15-point plan, claims Iran is shipping large amounts of oil, and loosely characterizes leadership changes as “regime change,” while escalation indicators include Houthi attacks on Israel, increased U.S. troop levels (about 50,000 vs. a typical 40,000), Israel-Hezbollah exchanges, and NATO intercepting Iranian missiles aimed at Turkey. On The Economy: Rising oil prices impact the economy and move the markets into "correction" territory (a decline of 10% off their highs).In The Courtroom: Major jury verdicts against Meta, YouTube, on child safety and “addictive” designs. These lawsuits challenge Section 230 protections.In Space: A possible Artemis II launch is schedule for Wednesday. We detail a 10-day crewed mission around the Moon, and discusses space as strategic “high ground.”00:00 The Week That Changes Everything01:54 Sharks on Drugs04:27 Iran Waterways and Oil05:12 President Gaggle Highlights - Including Potential De-escalatory talks.09:24 Escalation Signals in the Middle East13:09 Gas Prices and Market Jitters16:57 Artificial Intelligence and SaaS (Software as a Service) Uncertainty22:08 Social Media Legal Showdown27:21 Meta Verdict Fallout in New Mexico30:02 California "Defective" Design Case in California31:25 Cigarette Lawsuit Parallels32:40 The impact of infinite scrolling.35:33 Quick update on the DHS shutdown.38:17 Budget Chaos And Precedent39:35 Artemis II Moon Race43:25 The NASA Administrator refers to "Space As High Ground"46:57 Why Space Hype Fades: 49:34 Teen Screen Time Data52:00: Beware of the Sneaky Sasquatch.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/ Get our Weekend Digest!Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews | 53m 25s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 | Inside Scoop: New Iran Talks, The Latest On "Hacker Compounds," And A Missing Persons Mystery Expands | Jenna highlights the breaking news from Pres. Trump about new talks with Iran - a shift in the roughly three-week conflict from a prior 48-hour timeline to open up the Strait of Hormuz to a five-day window for diplomacy.In worldwide threats hearings, CIA Director John Ratcliffe disputes a resigning counterterrorism chief’s claim that Iran is not an imminent threat, and Senator Angus King presses whether objectives like eliminating highly enriched uranium can be achieved without ground forces. Cybersecurity testimony warns AI-driven scam networks, with FBI Director Patel citing major losses and scam compounds in Southeast Asia backed by the Chinese Communist Party. The DHS partial shutdown continues while the expected new leader of the agency faces a contentious confirmation hearing. Sen. Markwayne Mullin on ICE reform and personal disputes. More than 600,000 people go missing every year in America. This episode highlights three - including an update on Nancy Guthrie to missing rocket scientists.Plus ~ National Mall cherry blossoms near peak bloom.Happy Spring ;) Here are your show notes!00:00 Your top headlines from POTUS to DHS to Mysterious Disappearances.02:16 Surprise announcement by President Trump.04:07 Why "talks" matter05:20 What to consider: Boots On Ground Debate08:47 Intel Hearing Highlights10:17 Imminent Threat Question15:14 Winning And Timeline16:07 AI Scam Compounds19:31 DHS Shutdown Impacts21:23 Funding Fight And Nominee24:29 ICE Reform Clash28:33 A Venezuelan man shoots and kills an American student in Chicago.31:27 Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Mullin clash over an apology35:49 Sen. Peters Questions Sen. Mullin's Service43:22 Nancy Guthrie Update46:58 Missing Scientists Mystery51:24 Cherry Blossoms: Peak BloomLove 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! https://smarthernews.com/shop/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ | 53m 40s | ||||||
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