What makes someone a good "tipper" and what hidden fees to watch for on your restaurant bill. How long does the "after glow" of vacations actually last? Why do moms feel so exhausted all the time? And former First Lady Michelle Obama on the power of saying "no." SUPPORT OUR MISSION: Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews SHOW NOTES: TAKE THE TIP QUIZ: https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/tipping-is-everywhere-and-consumers-are-fed-up-heres-how-some-are-coping-c8a8943e WHY TAKING A VACATION IS GOOD FOR YOU: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/04/20/vacation-health-cardiac-bedroom-benefits/ WHY AM I SO TIRED? https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2025/04/fatigue-mothers-fathers-children/682406/?gift=yJAA0Aj_CO4HLk41aWofahXt0-bsg9LZYmxT1QrXfAo&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share MICHELLE OBAMA BREAKS HER SILENCE: https://people.com/michelle-obama-breaks-silence-skipping-trump-inauguration-11720055
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QUICK HIT: This Week's Food Dye Drama
On Tuesday, the FDA announced a renewed focus on food dyes but what REALLY is the "new" news? Plus - some little known historical context on food dyes from artificially flavored ancient wine to the the very first "mauve" food coloring. SUPPORT OUR MISSION Shop our gear! If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews
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QUICK HIT: Around The World With Hollie McKay
War correspondent, writer and world traveler Hollie McKay joins Jenna to highlight 3 BIG underreported stories: Ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran Potential direct talks between Russia and Ukraine Saudi Arabia offering to pay Syria's debt SUPPORT OUR MISSION Shop our gear! If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews
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SCOOP: A Fight For Freedom or a Good Ol' Fashion Book Ban?
The Supreme Court hears a case that may set the precedent for schools in the years to come: can parents opt their children out of a curriculum if they believe it violates their religious freedom? I read you one of the books at the center of this controversy "Prince & Knight." Also ~ Marking the Oklahoma City Bombing and the Boston Marathon Bombing - and the use of the word "terrorism" in both. What to watch for with reports swirling about the future of the SecDef Pete Hegseth. Notable numbers on the U.S. border. SUPPORT OUR MISSION Shop our gear! If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews
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Nightclub Bouncer To Trailblazer: Why The Passing Of The Pope Matters & What's Next
Why does the passing of the Pope REALLY matter? Why does the leader of the Catholic Church matter? We take a closer look at the significance of the Catholic Church in America (and beyond), what made Pope Francis unique, and what to watch for next in the secretive process of selecting a new leader of the Catholic Church. Show Notes: What happens after Pope Francis’ death Young people are converting to Catholicism en masse — driven by pandemic, internet, ‘lax’ alternatives Popes through the ages: Some facts you might not know https://www.gammarelli.com/en/product/calze-baby/ SUPPORT OUR MISSION Shop our gear! If you’d like to help support SmartHER News’ mission of a free, independent, nonpartisan press – here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews
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