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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...

A provocative, new NY Times bestselling book alleges that keeping a certain population of Americans poor actually benefits the majority of citizens. And, it turns out that solving poverty is easier than we think it is.  Mosheh talks to sociologist and author Matthew Desmond about his book, Poverty, By America. His analysis looking into why the richest country in the world has such widespread pover...

It is a story we have not learned much about….until now. Facing sexism and huge institutional hurdles, the story of the women who helped build the CIA and put their lives on the line in conflicts going back to WWII is an incredible, compelling history.    Writer Liza Mundy tells us their story in her new book, “The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA.” It’s a follow up to her previo...

As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Mo News hit the road for Washington to interview two key US national security leaders about the conflict, the US role and other top challenges for the US. Mosheh spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about how this war will end, who will lead Gaza after Hamas, and whether the US is doing enough to bring home the hostages. They also discussed the threat fro...

It is the most prestigious consulting company in the world, and yet most of us know very little about McKinsey.  The multi-billion dollar firm helps governments around the world and the Fortune 500 make key decisions when it comes to their businesses and their images. McKinsey clients have included big tobacco, opioid makers, the Chinese government as well as US government agencies & the companies...

Mo News Prenuvo Discount: $300 off first scan with code MONEWS Thousands of people are starting to use a new whole-body MRI scan called Prenuvo, when they either have difficult-to-diagnose conditions, or are just looking to get a better sense of what is happening inside their bodies.  Mosheh wanted to find out more, and recently had an opportunity to try out Prenuvo.  CEO Andrew Lacy joins Mosheh...

As the Israel-Hamas war approaches 50 days, we are speaking with voices from both sides of the war to gain insight into the realities on the ground.  In this episode, Mosheh speaks with Khalil Sayegh. He was born and raised in Gaza, then lived in the West Bank, and is now in the US, where he recently got his master's degree from American University. His family is currently seeking refuge in a chur...

It has been more than a month and a half since Hamas terrorists abducted more than 240 hostages, including babies and the elderly. As Israel and Hamas negotiate the release of some of the hostages, Mo News speaks to two family members of those currently being held in Gaza.    They tell us about their family members, what life is like for a hostage who was released, the abductions and what the last...

**Mo News Premium For Members-Only Instagram, Private Podcast: (Click To Join)** Volumes have been written about President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and British PM Winston Churchill. But what about the women who raised them?  A new book tells the fascinating story of their mothers, Sara Delano Roosevelt and Jennie Churchill. Both natives of Brooklyn, NY, they would go onto take two very different...

An increasing number of American kids are suffering from crippling levels of anxiety and mental health issues at school due to ‘achievement culture.’  We explore how we got there and the solutions with Jennifer Wallace, author of the new book “Never Enough,” diving into how kids now suffer under a “tyranny of metrics.” We discuss how higher education has contributed to this issue as well as the im...

With the realization that globalization didn’t benefit everyone, the US and many countries have taken a more populist turn in recent years. Is the re-focus on things here at home going to lead to more tensions across the globe or a positive, necessary correction? We talk to Rana Foroohar, Financial Times Business Columnist and author of the new book, Homecoming, about the evolving role of the US i...

**Mo News Premium For Members-Only Instagram, Private Podcast: (Click To Join)** It’s now been more than two weeks since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, killing more than 1,300 people and taking more than 200 hostage. Israel has responded with airstrikes in Gaza that have left thousands dead.  The images are gruesome. The testimony from survivors and victims’ families is heartbreaking. It’s...

We dive deep into the world of submersible exploration in this episode, and discuss what we can learn from traveling to the deepest parts of our oceans. We know more about outer space than our own oceans here on earth. The co-founder of Triton Submarines, Patrick Lahey, is hoping to help change that, and he explains why deep sea travel is so important in this conversation.  We all watched in horro...

It is a riveting history: How America chose the first six women to go into space and how the first female astronauts overcame adversity and sexism. We talk about all of it in our conversation with space journalist Loren Grush.  Her new book, “The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts” reads like a movie screenplay, and provides some fascinating historical perspective into the f...

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...