{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"SmartHER On: The Cornell Lawsuit, The Midterms, and A Loophole In U.S. Law (And Beyond)","description":" Jenna hosts the SmartHER Podcast with political commentator, podcast host Mary Katharine Ham and war correspondent, writer Holly McKay to discuss a smarter take on this week's major news stories AND share SmartHER Tips!  They examine a disturbing Cornell University incident from October 2024 now highlighted by a recent civil lawsuit alleging an overlooked, under-investigated assault. A new twist to the story raises more questions and Jenna shares some insight on the challenges reporting on stories like this one.  Hollie adds to our reporting on a surrogacy custody case the Supreme Court declined to hear and shares broader concerns about largely unregulated U.S. commercial surrogacy, including vetting gaps and birthright citizenship questions.&amp;nbsp;  Mary Katharine offers a midterm \u201ccheat sheet\u201d on competitive House and Senate seats, turnout, and money.  They close with product tips: Naked Sundays SPF, Trader Joe\u2019s skincare, and Merit makeup.  Our SmartHER Recommendation:  Hollie's SmartHER Rec: Naked Sundays Jenna's SmartHER Rec: Merit Makeup (Fall Kit)&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; 00:00 Welcome to SmartHER Podcast 00:41 Cornell Case Overview 02:41 Conflicting Accounts Explained 03:53 How Lawsuits Shape Narratives 07:15 Journalism and Due Process 12:05 What to Watch Next 14:29 Parenting Lessons from Tragedy 16:08 Surrogacy Case Headlines 17:14 Commercial Surrogacy Risks 22:04 Regulation and Political Crosscurrents 25:17 Midterms Cheat Sheet Tease 25:48 What a Wave Year Means 27:23 House Battlefield Math 29:04 Senate Map and Trump Seats 30:18 Key Question for 2024 32:14 Money and Party Funding 33:57 Yard Signs and Enthusiasm 35:46 SmartHER Tips Skincare Picks 36:21 Sunscreen Over Makeup 38:11 Budget Skincare at Trader Joes 39:43 Merit Makeup Fall Reset 41:12 Wrap Up and Farewell   &amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"SmartHER News","author_url":"http:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/120865","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/43106858\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/43106858"}