The sudden disappearance of 4 American soldiers near Lithuania's border with Belarus received worldwide attention for both the urgency of the story and the mystery. The search and rescue, and the subsequent recovery efforts, have been described as an engineering feat of herculean proportions. How did this happen? What should we consider? Mike "Main Gun" Bajema served more than 20 years in the U.S. military, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army.  As a retired Armor Officer, he commanded multiple units from Company to Battalion, which included not only tanks but M88s - the military vehicle at the center of the story. Mike helps explain the importance of the location where this incident took place, what potential dangers to consider, and what questions to ask moving forward to prevent it from happening again. 

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What does the Constitution say about President Trump seeking a third term as president? Why are we even talking about this?!? 

What should you know about the use of Vitamin A to treat measles during one of the largest outbreaks in recent history?

Plus, what to watch in the week ahead - from news on tariffs to Iran, and the latest for the search of four American soldiers in Europe.

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I just got off the phone with the U.S. military in Europe. Here's the latest on the search efforts of 4 missing soldiers and the recovery of the vehicle they operate. Plus special insights into what makes this effort unique and extremely challenging.

More to come. Recorded on an Instagram LIVE for speec. Watch full episode here.

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A toddler's unexpected breach of security at the White House, a groundbreaking research that led a paralyzed man to stand, and the potential for real-time translation technology from Apple - all in this segment of Anything But Politics!

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It's been about a week since the release of new, unredacted documents from the JFK assasination investigation. So what have we actually learned?

Author Fred Litwin shares his journey from a curious 18 year-old to a passionate researcher of the JFK assassination. He discusses his initial fascination with the case, the evolution of conspiracy theories, and his belief in the lone gunman theory. Litwin emphasizes the importance of evidence over speculation, critiques the role of secrecy in shaping public perception, and expresses a desire for more transparency regarding historical documents. He also explores the potential influence of Russian propaganda on American beliefs about the assassination.

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A reporter's notebook on the latest story from The Atlantic by Jeffrey Goldberg, who describes finding himself on a text string belonging to some of America's most powerful leaders as they discuss the lead-up to a military campaign targeting terrorists in Yemen. We discuss not only what Goldberg reported but HOW he reported it. Jenna shares her approach to the story and what to watch for next - Plus, something you won't see anywhere else: a reporter's guidebook from World War II that belonged to Jenna's grandfather who worked a correspondent, embedded with Allied forces. Does this guidance still hold true? What do you think?

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sensitive Correspondence
01:15 The Atlantic's Report on War Plans
03:57 The Role of Jeffrey Goldberg
06:51 National Security Implications
10:03 Ethics in Journalism
14:59 Historical Context of Reporting
19:10 Questions of Ethics and Security
22:03 Public Trust in Journalism and Leadership

 

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Why did The New York Times question the creation of the Department of Education back in 1979 — the very year it was founded?

In this episode of SmartHER News, we take a closer look at the ongoing debate over the future of education in America. 

With recent calls to dissolve the Department of Education, we revisit a historic NYT editorial titled “An Illusion of Education Reform” and explore the concerns raised about union power, funding disparities, and federal vs. local leadership.

How can we improve education today? Is it time to rethink the system entirely? Join the conversation and share your thoughts!  [email protected]

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The stories to have on your radar for the week ahead - plus, a historic moment for reflection. 

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A Texas sheriff believes the color pink may be the missing secret sauce for his jail. In this Friday edition of our "Anything But Politics" segment, Jenna maps out the arguments for and against the fashion choice for prisoners. Plus, a related tangent: we tell you a bit about the woman behind this quote and why she mattered: “If Mabel had worn trousers, she could have been president.”

Show Notes:

Sheriff's FB Post   Houston Chronicle    Mabel Walker Willebrandt   Federal Bureau of Prisons  

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"Uncertainty around the economic outlook has increased" reported the Federal Reserve Wednesday, as it noted recent policy changes by the new Trump administration as one reason for a heightened risk environment.

How can you stay steady and succeed, when so much feels in flux? New York Times Best Selling Author and entrepreneur (and one-time journalist!) Codie Sanchez joins us with some fresh perspective.

BOOK: Main Street Millionaire

Codie Sanchez

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