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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...

In honor of Juneteenth, our newest federal holiday, this special episode in our “The Mo You Know” series takes a look at the history of the day and what it symbolizes.  While it was celebrated locally in Texas and other states for years, it was only officially made a federal holiday in June 2021. It is seen as a second Independence Day of sorts for many Black Americans who didn't actually get thei...

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...

It has been a huge week for the U.S. Supreme Court as it heard two of the biggest cases of the year. Their decisions will help dictate the future of free speech and voting for all Americans.  One major case involves a Colorado web designer who wants to refuse to work for same-sex couples over religious beliefs. It goes against the state’s anti-discrimination law. (303 Creative LLC v. Elenis)  The...

This Week’s Sponsor: Boll & Branch Bedding & Sheets – 25% Off + Free Shipping | USE CODE: MONEWS After the 2022 red wave that wasn’t, Republicans are looking at a very slim majority in the US House and reeling from their second straight failure to take control of the US Senate. This week we go inside the GOP and look at what went wrong, how the next two years could play out and how the 2024 Republ...

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) discusses the lessons of the 2022 midterms for Democrats and Republicans.  “The cruelest irony of the midterm elections is that New York was the only place where there was a clear red wave,” he tells Mosheh, noting that Democrats are ignoring public safety and crime worries at their own peril. In fact, Republicans may end up clinching the House because of the seats they...

Mosheh speaks with CNBC Senior Media and Technology Correspondent Julia Boorstin about her new book, “When Women Lead: What They Achieve, Why They Succeed and How We Can Learn From Them.”  In her book, she explains how female leaders differ from male counterparts and why those attributes (including vulnerability, empathy and gratitude) benefit a company’s culture and bottom line. Boorstin also dis...