0:00 - 5:01 Important background to President Biden's comments on Taiwan (and what Taiwan has that everyone needs).

5:01 - 7:10 Why monkeypox continues to baffle health officials.

7:10 - 11:25 And an important admission on the infant formula shortage (and why it matters beyond babies).  

Quick Hit!

We take a look at the "threats" that surface in our news stories this week. Plus — a new report that may challenge what we think we know about the threat of mass shootings.

0:00 - 6:26 How can we look at this week's stories SmartHER? ... Do you feel that we are at a dangerous point in this country? 

6:26 - 11:40 Threat assessments: Threats from the 

, from adversaries, financial threats... 

11:40 - 29:06 Pausing at the threat of mass shootings and looking at historical context. Click 

 for the report referenced from the National Institute of Justice. 

29:06 So, what do you think about where we are in America right now? Is the experiment in American democracy in danger? 

Leading voices say, "Yes" ~ but are we? 


Debrief: Is America In Danger? 

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Dr. Meghan Martin joins SmartHER News to share important insight on recent alerts from the CDC and World Health Organization of acute, severe hepatitis illness of unknown origin in children all over the world. The CDC is investigating suspected cases in 25 states. 

Dr. Martin's experience as a provider (patient and mother of 4) provides important perspective into not only the recent alerts of hepatitis of unknown origin in children, but also other viruses circulating and what parents and caregivers should know (and look for) when caring for sick kids.

Spotlight

A mysterious illness of "unknown origin" has the attention of health officials worldwide. Here's what to know.

What's Making Children Sick?

From baby formula shortages stateside to a COVID case in North Korea, a potential new member of NATO and a mysterious illness in children, we take a look at this week's headlines worldwide and why they matter. 

FDA Takes Important Steps to Improve Supply of Infant and Specialty Formula Products

: Don't go away if you don't have a baby because ... it's not just about that! Click 

 for updated FDA press release mentioned.

7:22 - 10:38 Connecting the baby formula shortage story to breaking news: Scientists have taken the first image of a black hole in our galaxy ...

Finland says they will pursue joining NATO

North Korea announced its first confirmed COVID-19 cases

; something it has yet to do since the pandemic began ...

18:42 - 23:15 Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have raised alerts about a new virus in children that's causing hepatitis illness in children ... Stay tuned for an interview coming on this topic! 

26:31 Final thoughts... And remember, often with the news stories/headlines, "It's not just about THAT!"

Coffee Talk

From baby formula shortages to COVID cases in North Korea, a look at this week's headlines worldwide and why they matter.

Debrief: "It's Not Just About THAT!"

The White House says the government is working with manufacturers to increase production of baby formula, as many retailers limit the amount of formula consumers can buy due to scarcity.
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Meanwhile, while Abbott says the bacterial infections are likely not tied to the Michigan plant ... other reports cite a whistleblower raising concerns about safety practices at the facility back in the fall. Abbott denies these allegations and says the former employee was

 "dismissed due to serious violations of Abbott’s food safety policies."

Powdered Infant Formula Recall: What to Know

FDA Investigation of Cronobacter Infections: Powdered Infant Formula (February 2022)

 (FDA; this report includes a full list of recalled brands) 


Here's the backstory and why it's so significant. 

Baby Formula Shortage? 

Start your week off SmartHER! A quick rundown of the stories you may have missed this weekend to get you ready for the week ahead: 

1. What rises to the surface when we sift through Fridays jobs report. 

2. An unexpected winner at Saturday's Kentucky Derby 

3. The Taliban tightens control on Afghan women 

4. America's First Lady visits Ukraine Sunday, Bono sings in Kyiv subway, Putin speaks on Moscow's Red Square Monday. 

5. What to know about January 6th - and why June will be a month to watch.

What To Know: Why It Matters

Taking a break from a news cycle driven by conjecture, and an unprecedented leak from the Supreme Court, to take a critical look at one of the biggest stories of the year.

0:00 - 6:16 Welcome to your weekly debrief, our weekly deep breath when it comes to the news. Today, we're going to focus on the 

unprecedented, historic leak from the Supreme Court

6:16 - 9:56 Starting off with a story: Who is thought to be the founder of Mother's Day, and how was the holiday first celebrated in the United States? 

? And what is the Mississippi case at the Supreme Court that the draft decision was leaked on?

21:35 - 25:11 How does the American public feel about abortion? 

25:11 - 31:03 Final thoughts: Why participating in elections matter... You matter! 

Questions? Comments? Please let us know on our 

 account, or by emailing us at hello@smarthernews.com. We love hearing from you! 

Is what you think about current abortion law in America...factual? 

DEBRIEF: The Missing Pieces

We start and end our report with two versions of the American Dream — in between we give you small bites of big stories.

(P.S. You can also listen to our report on our podcasting platform, by clicking 

Here's a video referenced in our report. We thought you'd like to hear from the Pentagon Press Sec himself.

Singer Naomi Judd passed away over the weekend

, one day before her country music duo ("The Judds") with her daughter was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. 

we got news from the CDC about a hepatitis-like illness in children

 that has arisen in different parts of the world, including the United States. CORRECTION - The CDC study was based on children in Alabama - not Arkansas.

5:57 - 7:15 Also late on Friday, the CDC 

confirmed a human case of A5N1 bird flu in the United States

7:15 - 13:54 Stepping back: Taking a moment to talk about 

13:54 Famed investor Warren Buffett just had his company's annual meeting and shared some important advice — 

 to overcoming an inflationary environment! ... #ProductiveStumbling

From the passing of a legend to the first confirmed case of a contagious flu in America to looking at Ukraine with fresh eyes — a cheat sheet for your week ahead.

Start Your Week SmartHER

 (also available automatically on Apple and Spotify).

0:00 - 6:10 This week, Jenna went on an exciting trip for SmartHER News! She spoke about effective storytelling in Philadelphia & an important theme kept coming up ... Freedom ...

6:10 - 18:37 The Supreme Court is hearing a fascinating case this week about an 

assistant football coach praying on the field

18:37 - 22:05 We got a reading on the U.S. economy today which showed the economy shrunk in the first quarter. What to know and why it matters. 

22:05 - 26:32 Let's talk a little bit about COVID ... A 

, Moderna asking for approval of their vaccine for very youngest and what about therapies? 

26:32 - 29:27 Why a mysterious illness in kids has raised alarm at the World Health Organization (and it's not COVID). 

A prisoner exchange between the U.S. and Russia this week

36:10 Elon Musk and Twitter, and final thoughts. 

, or by emailing us at hello@smarthernews.com 

A smarter take on this week's top stories: a prisoner swap, a core constitutional question and a mysterious illness raising alarm (Hint: It's not COVID).

Let's Debrief

link to the Judge's ruling on the federal mask mandate

link to why other judges believe she got that analysis wrong

Your Rundown:
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0:18 - 5:37 A story from Ellis Island a couple of years ago.
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5:37 - 9:13 Overview: U.S. history, immigration, and announcement from Pres. Biden on military and financial aid to Ukraine.
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9:13 - 11:49 On Wednesday, 

Russia tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile

11:49 - 27:27 New, historic immigration numbers from the U.S. southern border, why it matters and how what's happening in Eastern Europe ties into this. 
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27:27 - 32:31 How the historical reference of Ellis Island ties to a federal judge's recent ruling which 

 on public transportation.
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32:31 - 35:45 What's happening in Shanghai? 

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35:45 Taking your questions and final thoughts.

A past "adventure" with SmartHER News illuminates this week's top stories!

Your Weekly Debrief!

More coming on these truly historic numbers. The border numbers in March were the highest in modern data collection. More than a million encounters in the last 6 months. This will be THE issue to watch ahead of the midterms — more on our debrief on 

 live tomorrow and available in podcast and 

Why we don't use the term "migrant" on SmartHER News.

1-Minute Quick Take

SmartHER Breakdown with perspective from all sides

One Minute Breakdown On A Major Announcement By The Biden Administration

Quick Take - Big News 

Your Weekly Debrief

A smarter tip on two of the most commonly used terms in our news cycle and why they matter.

Words Matter

A shooting in Brooklyn captures the attention of the White House. Plus ~ Your Top 3 Stories

Breaking News From NYC

New Week: A Fresh Take On Your Top Stories 

Echoes of WWI & WWII in our top news stories this week. Plus - "banning" books in 2022?

Dr. Rutland explains how to tell the difference and why it matters.

Got Allergies? (or got COVID?)

What’s happening in Ukraine, Africa, Guantánamo Bay & news on Elon Musk & Twitter. 

Quick Rundown!

Your Rundown! 

The article we discuss at the end of the interview:

Is China key to stopping Russia's war on Ukraine? 

Author, writer, commentator Gordon Chang thinks so, as he explains in our wide-ranging conversation.

Why China?

5:13 - 10:47 Food shortages due to the war in Ukraine... 

10:47 - 12:30 Covid-19 subvariant of omicron: BA.2. Here's what to know.

12:30 - 15:13 Title 42, the U.S. southwest border and the upcoming midterm elections.  

15:13 - 18:48 A quick note on politics: Question about Pres. Biden's son, Hunter Biden, and why this story matters. 

18:48 - 21:57 January 6 investigation that's ongoing and a separate ongoing, civil investigation into former Pres. Trump about whether or not he exaggerated the worth of his assets. 

21:57 Drama at the Academy Awards with special guest, Carlos Whittaker (who gives us the scoop on his new book!)

Your top news questions answered! Plus — special guest, author, writer, "hope dealer" Carlos Whittaker on the biggest culture story of the week — the drama at the Academy Awards. 

Let's Debrief! 

3 quick stories in 3 minutes. Plus – a heads-up if you want to jump on a plane or train this summer!

Quick. Concise. Nonpartisan.

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Quick Hit!

Debrief: Is America In Danger?

What's Making Children Sick?

Debrief: "It's Not Just About THAT!"

Baby Formula Shortage?

What To Know: Why It Matters

DEBRIEF: The Missing Pieces

Start Your Week SmartHER

Let's Debrief

Your Weekly Debrief!

1-Minute Quick Take

Quick Take - Big News

Your Weekly Debrief

Words Matter

Breaking News From NYC

New Week: A Fresh Take On Your Top Stories

Your Weekly Debrief!

Got Allergies? (or got COVID?)

Quick Rundown!

Your Rundown!

Why China?

Let's Debrief!

Your Wednesday Rundown

Your Rundown To Start The Week