He's been called Afghanistan's first media mogul: Our conversation with Saad Mohseni, one of the founders of TOLO News - a leading 24-hours news organization in Afghanistan - on the development of the network and what news gathering is like under the Taliban.

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A special conversation that takes you behind the scenes as a war reporter.

Who is a "fixer," what do they do, and why do they matter? In the world of journalism, a fixer is an important person who the audience rarely sees but who is essential to news gathering in nearly every way — a lifeline for both the reporter and the story — as you'll hear in this special conversation between veteran war reporter Hollie McKay and her fixer, Ahmad Naweed, who lives in Kabul.

Listen as the two share insights into a world few of us know, explaining what it's like to work under Taliban rule in a country transitioning power virtually overnight.

You will hear them reflect on the extraordinary situations they navigated: close calls averted, adventures shared, and what life is like in Afghanistan one year after the Taliban takeover of the country and the withdrawal of the United States.

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Our many thanks to Hollie McKay: @HollieSMcKay or http://holliemckay.com/

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On August 15, 2021, veteran war reporter/writer Hollie McKay found herself effectively trapped as the country fell under Taliban control. We pick up the conversation a year later and hear new, previously untold details about her experience escaping the city, and then later returning to continue her reporting as most journalists fled the country.

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On August 8, 2022, the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided a personal residence of former President Donald Trump. Why? And why now? Here's a SmartHER Take recorded only hours after the news broke of this unprecedented incident – what we know, what we don't, and the context that matters. 

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And will it actually reduce inflation? A few items to consider as we await the final analysis of the bill, that we expect to see on the President's desk this week. 

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Pulmonologist, immunologist and critical care physician Dr. Jamie Rutland joins us to talk about President Biden's diagnosis – with a SmartHER Take. We discuss the treatment everyone should know about (but seems to receive the least amount of attention), what to watch for next, why or why not prior discussions about President Biden's health matter for the treatment he receives and what to consider about COVID before the critical winter flu season. We look forward to your questions and comments on SmartHERNews.com. 

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BTW - the monoclonal antibodies that Dr. Rutland discusses: Bebtelovimab.

 

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Three data points help us breakdown three of the week's biggest stories including a new investigative report on the Uvalde school shooting, new insight on how red flag laws apply (or not) in Illinois, and why economists waver on the direction of the U.S. economy as we get new jobs data. Plus ~ three stories to watch in the week ahead and why optimism may be just as good for you as exercise!

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Did Betsy Ross really sew the first American flag? In a fast-paced conversation with Lisa Moulder, director of the Betsy Ross House, we learn about an "ordinary woman" who navigated terrible loss, confronted potential treason, and fought near destitution with her weapon of choice: a needle and thread. Was Betsy THE ONE who sewed the first-ever American flag? Hear her incredible story and decide for yourself whether we should consider her a colorful part of American folklore or a true American legend.

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A SmartHER take on the landmark abortion case decided by the Supreme Court. What to know. Why It Matters. What's Next & What To Watch.

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Plus: A lingering question: Are you truly free? What or who defines our liberty remains at the heart of this case and so many of our news stories. We don't avoid this topic - We drive through it and look forward to your thoughts.

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Three of your most requested stories this week share a common thread - references, allegations or claims of "political stunts" in action! Whether that's warranted or not ... is up to you to decide! Plus - the context that matters.

P.S. Our SmartHER Shop is back in action. Shop with "Heart15" for a 15% discount on our sweet patriotic items before July 4th! https://shop.smarthernews.com 

Notes:

Malcom Gladwell: The Tipping Point: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316346624/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d

President Biden proposes gas tax holiday:

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/06/22/remarks-by-president-biden-on-gas-prices-and-putins-price-hike/

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