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Curiosity over commentary
Jenna’s weekly round-up is truly unbiased, and the questions she poses help listeners to understand the often-underreported aspects of what happening in our country and around the world. Proud to be a supply of Smarther News.. thank you Jenna!
22linny
Gordon interview
This interview was amazing! I always like when you have Gordon on! I learn so much!!! I truly appreciate all the work you do to keep us informed!
MichyLynn1977
Non partisan lite
I used to love SmartHERNews but it’s clear that we are leaning right here. Can you please thoroughly cover The Epstein Files?
littlefenders
News presented in an engaging way
I’ve been a fan of Jenna and Smarther News since it’s beginning. I love how fair she is with her topics. Her presentation is always engaging, whether it’s just her talking or interviewing guests. I highly recommend this podcast!
dlstephmusic
Doesn’t report on news
It feels as though she’s so concerned about being unbiased that she never really reports on news. I feel there are better news resources who can report on what is happening in an unbiased way, she is not it.
lukedanes
Really used to love SHN, but she’s doing an awful job covering this administration
I used to be a smarther news stan. I recommended her social channels and podcast so frequently, people stopped asking “where did you hear that” and started saying “oh is that from smarther news?” whenever I would start sharing things people didn’t know about. However, we are now 11 months into the most diabolical and despicable administration of recent history, and she has not once accurately (or at all) covered the very real threat to American citizens that is ICE, she has completely sympathized with DJT’s cabinet on very unconstitutional things, and gives zero context when sharing misinformation from this administration. She simply regurgitates what’s happening without any clarification as to whether or not the information coming from this administration is true, factual, or constitutional. I don’t know if it’s fear from being targeted by this administration, or the fact that her FIL is a Republican congressman who could be adjacency impacted by the news she shares, but it has gotten to the point where she’s no longer a trustworthy source of real, accurate news of things that are impacting every day Americans. Her coverage of the Epstein files is essentially non-existent, and that should be a hard line for everyone. We are talking about predators who SA children… silence speaks louder than anything when it comes to the hard news that Americans deserve to know about. She also mutes followers on her social media channels who disagree with what she says, all while saying she appreciates open and honest discourse. Give me a break. Maybe once Trump is finally out of office she’ll return to being a worthy news source.
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thatfairlady
What to give up!
I related to your online shopping issue. Returns returns returns!! I hate it & I need to stop!! Love your content!
BNoethlich
Concise and Fair
Jenna does an incredible job giving quick, concise, and fair news reporting. She gives great perspective and empowers people to be curious and seek liberty. She’s relatable and meek, and I wish THIS was mainstream news.
Lmyog
Just News (Which I love)
Excellent News Source! Jenna is straight forward and well versed. I grew up listening to 24 hour news and talk radio in my home and I have all but cut news out entirely as an adult. SmartHER News is a fantastic liaison to bridge the news overload and under-load. I can feel up to date on events while not carrying that constant noise and anxiety that other sources breed.
KarrieV
Biased but striving for non-partisan
Jenna works to be non-partisan in a way that I’ve not seen elsewhere, which is why I’ve stuck with her for 5+ years.
She is EXCELLENT at covering foreign relations and she does a good job covering business from her past on Fox News Business. She has close familial ties to the military that assists her journalism coverage, which I appreciate.
She’s also sparingly mentioned another family member who is currently in congress. That family member is sympathetic to those who participated on January 6.
I credit Jenna with pulling me from following accounts that were more sensational or conspiratorial or storytellers rather than true journalism. Oddly, she has begun referencing HIH on occasion, which is one page I specifically realized was unreliable after following SmartHer News for so long.
Last note: when I ask people who are also journalists, they’ve generally not been overly impressed, but take that as you will. I obviously still follow.
All in all, I recommend. Non-partisan (but acknowledging that we all have partialities) news. Her podcast stays more true to her mission than her social media.
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Kristinsays
The best!
I have been a scoop member for over a year and it is honestly the most helpful and best decision I could have made. I so appreciate all the hard work Jenna puts into her coverage and the quality is unmatched! It is so refreshing in our age of social media and flashy headlines to be able to go here and find the important details without all the other noise. Thank you for all you do and this wonderful service you provide!
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Sarah-523
Love Jenna!
I love listening to Jenna and love the way she reports but phew this latest one with the guy regarding Russia was rough. All I got from this guy is that America needs to be sending unlimited funds to Russia even “at great financial hardship” to our own people. With no accountability or responsibility from Ukraine regarding how they’re using our money. Sorry buddy, majority of Americans don’t want that at all and you did nothing to convince me otherwise. Jenna kept trying and trying to get more from him but he was just spouting absurdities.
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ek1618
Quick hits are great!
Thanks so much for your reporting and a quick listen as I drive. So so thankful.
lobubalo
Concise without commentary
Jenna’s reviews are calming and concise without commentary. I do wonder however if in her efforts to remain nonpartisan, she explicitly avoids fact checking controversial topics or refuting false statements. Her reviews are broad to appeal to both sides without stepping on toes. How to get detailed actual facts without endless opinion bloviating? I’m still searching but appreciate Jenna’s approach as it doesn’t leave me wanting to tear my hair out.
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Dupontr1
Quick Hit 5 stars!
I love these new quick hit podcast! It is great to listen to what is going on right now without having to listen to long podcast, which I love Jenna’s long podcasts too! I usually listen while getting ready. Also when Jenna says she is non partisan she means it! She is always respectful of all sides. She is a real jewel in news media!
jejdjksjdkdkdhahsndjdjd
Non partisan, Low drama
The news is stressful enough without reporters taking sides and being over dramatic for ratings. With SmartHerNews I stay informed with less anxiety. I’m so tired of networks and reporters telling me how I should think and feel. I am an intelligent woman. SmartHerNews respects me enough to give me just the facts, so can decide where I stand. Such a breath of fresh air!
HeatherR4444
True NON PARTISAN news
This is what news should be. News should NOT push a political “side”. It is sharing facts of who, what, when, where and why so we can make up our own minds. We don’t need more commentary, we need to go back to some real journalism, and that is what SmartHer News gives.
TxninMt
Quick Hits are what this mama needed
Jenna has been my go to source for all things news for several years. Her latest addition of Quick Hits has been amazing especially with the ever changing narrative in news. I get informs of the facts so that I can go about my day feeling a little smarter ;). Thank you!
Informed Mom 22
Favorite News Podcast
Love the quick hits released in the morning. Great way to get some nonpartisan news. Thank you!
Jester09
Love SCOOP!
I'm so thankful for Jenna and her team! They deliver truly unbiased news by giving the facts and letting you form your own opinions without all the fear and stress! I'm a SCOOP member and look so forward to her reports!
Drakestraw73
Non-partisan news!
Thank you for a great, non-partisan news source!
Cessna co-pilot
Just what I need
I’m so grateful for this concise podcast with news reports that are explained clearly and without biase or inflammatory language. I appreciate Jenna’s insight that helps me understand why the news she’s reporting on matters to our country and to me.
MamaClarke
Best news source
Love the quick hits and also the longer weekly Scoop reports…. Informative with a great perspective, 100% non-partisan, and no drama. Jenna is the best!
D123MM
Perfect !
Missing the long form podcasts since we live in Germany now and can’t be on to listen to them live, but the quick hits are a great addition ! Love the unbiased, nonpartisan reporting. It’s great to hear both sides of the story.
BaldwinFam3
News without anxiety
The only news source I listen to where, when it’s over, I am more curious, less judgmental, more informed, and less anxious. In an era when many of us in the middle are just skipping news altogether for our sanity, this is a breath of fresh air AND genuinely helpful. As a mom of 4, I also appreciate the quick!! Life is so much more than news, but the news still matters. Thanks Jenna!!
sniemitz
A much needed dose of sanity!
Jenna and her team at Smarther News are true trailblazers in the world of independent, non-partisan news. I start my news journey with Jenna every Monday on Scoop and then read other news sites to get opinions. Jenna is just about the facts and sets a great foundation for the week! Definitely worth the investment in my sanity!
Johnna L Smith
Grateful & Educated
I’m loving the Quick Hits podcasts that Jenna is publishing. I like picking the current topics I have mental space for and interest in. There’s a lot going on in the world. I’m grateful for a safe, smart, fun platform and community to learn and grow in as a news consumer and global citizen.
lgg2022
Gratitude
Now more than ever we need a place where we can find information/facts. I’m so thankful for this resource that Jenna provides!
fttghy
Quick Hits
Loving these quick hit, more frequent shows!
alarson13
Thank YOU!
I can’t thank you enough Jenna for being such a great journalist! Your Pod helps me to make sense of what’s going on in these crazy times where the slides are SOOO split. Thank you!!
Jew0421
So informative
I love Smarthernews and Jenna and her team. I’m a scoop insider and look forward to Scoop and now the quick hits throughout the week. Jenna gives amazing perspective on what’s important and what to really look at when it comes to the news. I learn so much from her reporting! I highly recommend following Smarthernews and becoming a Scoop insider.
K_L_M!
Clear, concise bullet points
Jenna is like having a bestie who understands SO much about news events. She breaks it down into easy to consume bites, non partisan and relatable.
Eric & Kirsten
News without the Anxiety- just facts!
I try to stay informed and knowledgeable about the news. I would listen to podcasts that lean toward my beliefs but would get hot headed just like the reporters. I was finding podcasts, news reports and articles to be not only anxiety inducing but also infuriating at time. Selling fear and extremes- using headlines to manipulate the public. A friend recommended this podcast and it has been life changing. Fact-based, level-headed reporting. I find myself a smarter consumer of the media, and their strategies. I understand what both point of views are. I actually receive information that I can use and digest to form my own opinion. This extends beyond politics, but to world news and cultural stories as well. As we know feelings are valid, but not always fact. Thank you, Jenna!
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overnightoatmeal
Jenna is Queen
I love listening to Jenna! In a day and age where truly non partisan info is almost non existent, I so appreciate her explanation of the current events of our day. I also love how she mingles US history into her dialogue offering valuable perspective and understanding to what seems to ail our country in the present. Thank you for the inspired work you do!
HMS0505
This is news!
I feel so respected by Jenna as an intelligent person who can form my own opinions. She offers behind the scene insights into how news work, which I find super helpful. We need more news like this in the mainstream.
Meredithreformed
Best News Source 🙌
Such a clear source for my weekly news. Unbiased and to the point. Love that Jenna is not all doom and gloom but finds good things to share too! I could listen to her everyday!
Whitwew
Truly Non-Partisan News
I’m so grateful I found SmartHer News. I was so done with all the bias in news and this has been a sweet breath of fresh air. I love how knowledgeable and clear Jenna is with her facts and why they matter. Would and do highly recommend to anyone!
Kevin&Louise
Facts.
I finally have a news source that I can trust. Clean and direct reporting.
Woodfinder11
Great podcast and news resource
Jenna presents the news we need to know in a way that I really appreciate. She educates and informs and lets the listener make up their mind. I really appreciate her platform and the work she is doing. Thank you!!
BMJens
Great podcast
Real Non Partisan News! Really great resource to be in the loop!
VRA111222
Amazing!!
I appreciate more than I can articulate Jenna’s unbiased take on the news. Thank you for what you do Jenna!
rha4266
Thankful
SmartHer news and stories. Educational. Thought-provoking. Encouraging. Thank you, SmartHer News!
maestragraves
SmartEST News
Since I started listening to SmartHer news, I feel, literally, smarter. The network news shows almost all feel biased or exploitative, SmartHer news is educational and never feels biased. When I watch the news, or see news posts on social media, I feel anxious and overwhelmed. I feel like I have no real control or influence over my world. It makes me want to cry. I shut down and simply don’t watch anymore. SmartHer News has reawakened my interest in important events in our country and in our world. I am grateful this platform exists and appreciate Jenna’s authenticity and her sincerity and approach to providing non-partisan, fact-based timely and relevant information, that actually makes me feel like I am informed and current. I enjoy every aspect of SmartHer News and highly recommend it. If you are going to get your news from somewhere, this is the place to get facts!
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D for Driver
Always something to ponder
Jenna and her team doing a wonderful job brining thoughtful information to give great context to any topic. Love listening and following along with SmartHer News
CarlyStohr
The News We Need!!
I don’t know why it took me so long to find out about SmartHer news but I now subscribe to her on YouTube, follow her podcast and Instagram, and share the Scoop with every intelligent, thinking person I know. So appreciate her non-partisan, level, thorough coverage and interesting delivery of all the latest news and why it matters. I’d give her her own network if I could.
lollyspink
Thank you!
Thank you for thoughtful, thorough, unbiased reporting. Such a breath of fresh air. So appreciated.
FoodFamilyFiberFarming
This News source is a gift
In a sea of partisan news sites trying to get clicks and views for $, SmartHer News is a true gift! I appreciate Jenna’s commitment to curiosity, thoughtfulness, and smart contribution to the news cycle. She makes me calmer AND smarter about the news.
TLeaTLea
Absolutely my favorite source for news
Jenna gives it to us straight, with facts, not opinions and editorializing. She trusts her readers and listeners to make up their own mind with the information that’s available, and doesn’t try to get us on one side or manufacture rage. I’m much better informed and less anxious about the news since I started getting it from SmartHerNews.
Astrukel
Quick. Concise. TRULY Non-partisan!
Jenna has created something unique in this space. She doesn’t editorialize, doesn’t inject her own opinions, and she is a breath of fresh air. The way she reports is calming, does not “stir the pot” and let’s us, the audience, draw our own conclusions. She trusts us and gives us what we need to know in an unbiased way. She is helping save our republic.
Mobjen1
Been watching for years! Love it!
Really great information and news source! Basically my main news source!
mthumma
