The single most costly battle of the American Civil War happened in the early days of July 1863, falling on the same days the Founding Fathers finalized the Declaration of Independence less than 90 years earlier. Ret. Marine Col Rob Abbott, one of the few Licensed Battlefield Guides of Gettysburg National Military Park, takes us through the days before, during, and after the Battle of Gettysburg.

00:00 Why Gettysburg Matters

01:41 Meet Rob Abbott

03:02 Road to Gettysburg

04:53 Becoming a Battlefield Guide

07:36 Who the Soldiers Were

09:46 What Was at Stake

14:22 How the Battle Unfolded

17:33 The Human Cost

20:29 Turning Point for America

22:52 Leadership Lessons Today

25:08 Gettysburg Address Legacy

27:11 Final July Fourth Reflection

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As America turns 250, who has the new ideas?

A key question to ask as we head into a busy week with Congress back to work, under the pressure of a shrinking schedule and looming midterms, and the President navigating how to advocate for his key priorities before the elections take precedent. 

00:00 Week Ahead Preview
00:38 Surprise Health Update
03:26 Holiday Heads Up
03:42 Dangerous Heat Wave
07:05 Congress Time Crunch
09:34 Bills and SAVE Act
10:58 NYC Primaries Socialism
19:05 New Ideas Debate
22:55 Iran Tensions Update
24:56 Supreme Court Rush
28:57 Immigration Rulings
36:29 Checks and Balances
37:24 Wrap Up and Q&A

150 years ago, a pivotal battle took place between the U.S. Army and the American Indians - a "coalition of Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho warriors" (NPS). Often memorialized as Custer's Last Stand, named for the Lt Col George Armstrong Custer, the Battle of Little Bighorn remains a pivotal moment of great intrigue. To honor the story, we share our impromptu interview with National Park Ranger, Michael Donahue, who brings us back to 1876, to explains the significance of this battle and and why the site itself remains "a place where ghosts walk in broad day light."

00:00 Spontaneous Interview Setup

00:26 Road Trip to Little Bighorn

01:55 Meeting Ranger Michael Donahue

03:23 Why This Battlefield Matters

04:22 Key Figures and Rising Tensions

05:38 Economic Backdrop and Orders

07:46 Last Stand Hill and Markers

09:03 Grief and Human Cost

10:39 Prejudice and Two Perspectives

11:41 What People Miss About the Battle

13:04 Jenna's Takeaways on History

15:48 Closing Thoughts and Thanks

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Jenna highlights three major stories for the week: 

• U.S. negotiations with Iran and the implications of America negotiating with a state sponsor of terrorism. 
• Why a major leadership change in the UK matters to the U.S.
• What to watch for from the Supreme Court and how a pending decision could reshape more than a century of law.

Plus - The drama over blue M&Ms. 

00:00 Week Ahead Headlines

00:18 Why We Keep It Brief

01:35 Iran Talks And Terror Question

05:06 Vance Deal Framework Explained

06:54 Frozen Assets And Funding Fears

11:06 Oil License And Gas Prices

13:20 Who Leads The Negotiations

14:45 UK Leadership Shakeup

16:51 Supreme Court Decisions Watch

20:52 M&Ms Dye Drama

24:36 Wrap Up And Sign Off

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As we approach Father's Day and 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, we share a truly unique conversation that highlights the intersection between parenting, policy and our current political environment with one of the nation's leading political figures — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Gov. Shapiro shares personal insight into his life behind the scenes as a father of 4 and describes what has shaped his leadership perspective at the helm of one of America's largest and most politically consequential states.

This quick-moving conversation covers a wide range of topics — from an arson attack at the governor's residence (while he and his family slept) to legislating cursive in schools to wrestling with how to harness one of the key technologies of our time: artificial intelligence.

As we reflect on America's Founding Fathers, we ask the question: Who will lead America in the next 250 years? Governor Shapiro kicks off the first conversation in this series. Who should we interview next? Let us know: [email protected]

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00:00 Why Pennsylvania Matters

01:03 Meeting Josh Shapiro

02:45 Path Into Public Service

04:28 Politics Without Hate

05:51 Family Challenges Shaping Leadership

07:37 Marriage and Fatherhood Lessons

09:58 Kids Change Your Politics

12:48 Faith Beyond Religion

15:00 Arson Attack Aftermath

17:59 Violence and Community Healing

20:16 Cursive Makes a Comeback

22:28 AI in Government and Guardrails

26:19 Leading on the Next Big Issues

28:06 America at 250 Years

30:33 Town Hall Invitation and Wrap

The timing and the tool bring up new questions about the use of technology and your rights as a citizen.

Jenna previews a consequential week as a major U.S. intelligence tool, FISA Section 702, expires ... amid reports of significant breakthrough in U.S.–Iran negotiations. 

We highlight the broader debate about technology’s benefits and harms, including the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement of a law taking effect next year that would ban children under 16 from using social media. 

00:00 Spy Tool Expires Now

01:11 Tech Future and SpaceX

02:15 UK Bans Under 16 Social

05:03 Iran Deal Headlines Caution

06:45 Vance and Jeffries React

10:42 What a Deal Means

11:54 Obama Deal Background

16:25 Why Iran Still Matters

17:00 FISA 702 Explained

21:43 Warrant Debate and Politics

29:15 Global Conflicts This Week

30:58 Wrap Up and Watchlist

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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 Explained
00:51 Why This Story Matters
01:46 Two Problems Facing American Journalism
03:31 Who Owns the News?
04:19 The Ellison Family and Paramount
07:11 Trump Lawsuit and Merger Scrutiny
08:25 Why 60 Minutes Matters
09:22 Bari Weiss Takes Over CBS News
11:53 Inside a Broadcast Newsroom
13:24 Scott Pelley’s Firing
21:13 Scott Pelley Speaks Out
25:03 Journalism’s Celebrity Culture
28:01 Pelley Clashes With His New Boss
31:26 The 60 Minutes Editorial Dispute
40:36 Does Democracy Depend on Journalism?
44:04 The Power of the Audience
46:15 Final Thoughts

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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 Overview
00:52 Space Surveillance Technology Revealed
02:51 International Space Station Emergency
07:33 Artemis III Mission Announcement
08:28 Secretary Rubio Capitol Hill Testimony
10:34 Iranian Government Structure Explained
13:28 Negotiation Delays and Communication Challenges
18:11 May Jobs Report Analysis
20:56 Trump Interview Setup and Conditions
24:46 Presidential Pressures and Milestones
25:37 Congressional Setbacks for Administration
27:34 Iran Conflict Timeline Questions
28:46 Anti-Weaponization Fund Controversy
30:17 Heated Exchange Over Fund
35:43 Interview Breakdown and Fallout
36:08 Journalism and Professionalism Standards
37:04 The Evidence Debate Trap
40:34 Rethinking the Journalist's Role
44:59 Looking Ahead This Week

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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 Setup

01:12 Spencer Pratt Clip

02:24 Outsider Appeal Explained

05:01 How LA Voting Works

06:39 Moms And Safety Pitch

07:30 Populism And Public Order

10:23 Guns And GOP Label

13:32 Cross Party Support

14:33 National Interest Local Issues

18:06 Lessons For Candidates

20:43 Poop Politics Wrap

21:42 Final Spencer Pratt Message

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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 Escalation
01:53 Ukraine Spillover Fears
05:08 Middle East Strikes
07:32 Congress Returns to Fight
11:12 Cabinet on Capitol Hill
13:39 Immigration Funding Standoff
15:26 Trump IRS Lawsuit Basics
18:47 Settlement and Deweaponization Fund
24:52 Judges Challenge Settlement
28:41 Congress Fallout and Guardrails
30:09 Pardons Comparison Explained
33:16 Curiosity Over Commentary
35:48 Wrap Up and Community

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