Mo News - The Interview

As Mosheh is about to become a dad for the first time, we gather some thoughts and insights on parenting from celebrity fathers, friends of the Mo News podcast, and Mosheh’s family. From special family traditions to advice on becoming a dad, we give Mosheh a heartfelt (and humorous) sendoff to fatherhood. Good luck with Baby O!  **Mo News Premium For Members-Only Instagram, Private Podcast: (Click...

From the Salem Witch Trials to Qanon, it turns out that conspiracy theories are “as American as apple pie.” We dive into why we believe them, and how they have impacted American history and democracy in a conversation with author and cultural historian Colin Dickey.  His latest book, “Under the Eye of Power: How Fear of Secret Societies Shape American Democracy,” provides some fascinating historic...

After 20 years of war and revolution across the Middle East and North Africa–from Libya to Afghanistan--we take a look at what US foreign policy gets wrong, where China is trying to fill the gaps, and the future of the region, in this conversation with author and journalist Robert Kaplan.  His latest book, “The Loom of Time,” provides some incredible historical perspective on US foreign policy and...

As we experience the hottest summer in recorded history, we have a conversation with White House National Climate Adviser, Ali Zaidi, about what the administration is doing to combat climate change. Despite all the recent negative headlines, Zaidi explains to Mosheh why he remains an optimist and the progress that has been made globally in recent years.  He also discusses the White House strategy...

As American consumers watch Walmart+ and Amazon Prime go head-to-head in a battle for our wallets this July, we take a look at the historic rivalry between the corporate behemoths.  In this edition, we dive into how Walmart and Amazon have fought to dominate all aspects of American retail over the last two decades, in our conversation with business journalist Jason Del Rey. His new book, Winner Se...

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor after nearly 50 years. The decision forces colleges and universities to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies without considering race. We break down the decision with Supreme Court watcher and Mo News Podcast friend Sharon McMahon of SharonSaysSo. We discuss the argu...

As we assess the fallout from the shocking weekend military rebellion inside Russia, we break down what happened and what comes next with Eurasia Group Founder and political scientist Ian Bremmer.  He takes us inside Putin’s strategy, why he let the Wagner Group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin live (for now), what top western national security leaders are telling him and why this could open the door to more w...

With the explosion of plastic surgery in recent years, we discuss the latest in the industry with an expert, Dr. Lara Devgan.  Devgan, a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, is an expert in facial body and breast treatments. She leads her own practice in NYC and also happens to be a mom to six kids under the age of 11.  We discuss the latest plastic surgery trends, the impact of soc...

We take a deep dive into the state of our oceans and the planet with award-winning photographers Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen.   Paul and ‘Mitty’ are incredible storytellers who have traveled to the far reaches of the globe and below our oceans to capture amazing imagery. They are also the co-founders of SeaLegacy—an organization using the power of media and storytelling to amplify ocean...

Carlos Whittaker is a motivational speaker and author who spreads positivity daily and he brings it to the Mo News podcast in this edition. Whittaker’s Instagram account @loswhit is a true pleasure to follow as he helps change the lives of total strangers by enlisting his “instafamilia” to raise money for good causes and good people.  He is out with a powerful new book, How to Human, with tips on...

One of the most popular questions we get at Mo News is about polling, how it works and why it can be trusted. In today’s edition we speak with the editor-in-chief of Gallup, one of the organizations that does it best. Gallup is nearly 90 years old and conducts polls in 140 countries—representing nearly all of humanity.  Editor-in-Chief, Mohamed Younis, joins Mosh to talk about how the organization...

Is Artificial Intelligence going to change the world for good or should we be freaking out?  Mosheh speaks to Joanna Stern, the senior personal technology columnist at the Wall Street Journal, about what is next for AI, as governments try to figure out how to regulate the fast-evolving technology. She has reported extensively on artificial intelligence, including recently seeing if an AI version o...

Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author and modern philosopher who translates the wisdom of the stoic thinkers from ancient Greece and Rome for our modern life.  In the past decade he has written 13 books that have sold millions of copies. Holiday’s newest book, The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love and Raising Great Kids, draws its inspiration from his email, the Daily Dad. In a fun para...

In this episode, we explore the recent history of the news media, the impact of Facebook and Twitter with longtime journalist and media entrepreneur, Ben Smith.  In his new book, Traffic, he effectively writes the history of 21st century media, exploring the rise and fall of digital news media innovators like Gawker, HuffPost, Breitbart and Buzzfeed. Mosheh and Ben discuss why the pursuit of “goin...

**Mo News Premium For Extra Content, Private Podcast: Code: MONEWSPOD for free month (Click To Join)** Happy Mother’s Day! In this edition, Mosh and Jill interview their moms, Debby Oinounou and Carol Wagner. They talk about how motherhood has changed over the years– and stayed the same. Plus we get some insight into young Mosh and young Jill. We also heard from members of the Mo News community on...

Former NBC News Correspondent and son of late Meet the Press Moderator Tim Russert, Luke Russert joins Mosheh to reflect on his time abroad following his fathers death and his new book “Look For Me There” inspired by his journey. Russert immediately joined NBC at age 22 following his father’s 2008 death, only to realize a few years later that he had not fully mourned his dad and wasn’t sure what h...

**Brand New! Join Mo News Premium: Code: MONEWSPOD for free month (Click To Join)** As we approach the summer travel season, Mosheh talks to the person who has made it his business to help you maximize your travel experience and get the best airline deals.  Brian Kelly, aka “The Points Guy,” shares tips and tricks for finding the best credit cards for your travel needs and saving money. Kelly tell...

There have been a lot of really troubling headlines recently about the declining mental health of teens and the increasing rates of depression and suicide— particularly amongst teenage girls, but also amongst teenage boys. What’s behind it? And more importantly, what can we do about it? Plus– what’s the real key to happiness, or at least contentment, regardless of your age?  We’re joined by Niro F...

Only one out of three Americans now trust the news media, putting the US in last place among developed countries according to a new poll. What went wrong, how bad has it gotten and what can be done to reestablish trust between the mainstream media and consumers?  Steve Krakauer has worked at multiple networks and is now an independent journalist. He joins Mosheh to discuss his new book, “Uncovered...

At a time when the headlines can totally bum you out, this episode is devoted to only good news! We speak to the founder of the @ Good News Movement instagram account, which has a community of 5 million followers across all platforms. Michelle Figueroa is a journalist who has devoted her account to featuring positive and inspirational stories–an important reminder that great things happen daily!  ...

China-US relations are at an all time low and this episode is a deep-dive into how we got here with Washington Post Columnist Josh Rogin.  In part two of Jill and Mosh’s conversation with Rogin, we talk about how likely a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan is, how the US might get involved (or not) and where Trump and Biden have done well and failed with Chinese leaders over the last six years....

As we assess the fallout from the Chinese Spy Balloon drama, the Mo News podcast takes a step back and looks into the state of US-China relations with Washington Post Columnist Josh Rogin.  In part one of Jill and Mosh’s conversation with Rogin, we talk about what China’s strategy was regarding the balloon and how it reflects the increasing tension between the two nations over the last few decades...

As millions of Americans make a major career pivot or consider one, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger is out with a new book with tips on how best to do it AND make it smart $$ financial decision. Mosheh talks to Jill about how you go about making major life financial decisions when it comes to your career, home, finances, taxes, retirement and personal finances.  Her book, “The Great Mon...

As we mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we talk to Holocaust survivor Leo Ullman. He was born in Amsterdam in July of 1939, which makes him one of the youngest Holocaust survivors– and the few Holocaust survivors who are still living today.  Leo was just three years old when his family went into hiding in Amsterdam. That’s the same city where another young Jewish person, Anne Frank, wa...

What to Watch For in 2023:  – Presidential Politics: Will Biden Run Again? Will Trump Recover GOP Popularity? (01:45) – Congressional Investigations and Legislation (11:00) – Will US TikTok Ban Happen? (14:40) – How Supreme Court May Rule (18:10) – War in Ukraine: What Is Putin’s Next Move (21:00) – US Relationship With China + #WhitePaperRevolution (25:00) – Royal Drama In 2023: Harry, Meghan and...