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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...

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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...

This Week’s Sponsor: –Athletic Greens – Try this link for 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs. In this week's bonus edition, Mosheh speaks with Punchbowl News Co-Founder Jake Sherman for a true insider's perspective on how each party is feeling as midterms come down to the wire. He helps break down what a Republican led Congress could mean for the country for the next two years and beyo...

The Iranian Islamic regime is currently up against the biggest threat in more than 40 years. Can this coalition of protesters succeed in bringing down the dictatorship?  Mosheh recently spoke to Iran expert and NY Times bestselling author, Reza Aslan, who has a new book out:  An American Martyr in Persia. Aslan was born in Iran and his family escaped the rise of the Islamic regime in 1979. We disc...

This Week’s Sponsor: –Athletic Greens – Try this link for 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs. (https://athleticgreens.com/monews) Interview: As we officially head into the final stretch with weeks to go until the midterm elections, we are taking the temperature of American democracy in this edition. Mosheh had the opportunity to sit down with CBS Chief Washington Correspondent Major Ga...

As we assess the damage from Hurricane Ian, we take a deeper look in this episode at the storm and the impact of climate change on major weather events.  Meteorologist Matthew Cappucci was on the front lines as Ian hit Florida and joined me for a fascinating conversation taking us inside a Category 4 hurricane. At one point, he was driving around in the eye of the storm and got two flat tires! He...

A year after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, we are still learning brand new details about the chaotic and deadly final weeks and days. In today’s edition, we speak with award-winning film producer Jamie Roberts, who premiered a new documentary, Escape From Kabul, on HBO Max this month. It focuses on the final 18 days at Kabul airport with new exclusive footage and conversations with the US Ma...

Decades after the Holocaust, we continue to learn new details about what took place and how the world did (and didn’t) react. This edition looks at a new film on what the U.S. leaders and the public knew before and during the war.  Mosheh speaks to documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and his co-director Sarah Botstein, who have produced some of the most highly-acclaimed documentaries in television his...

After the most recent presidential elections, there are ongoing questions about the accuracy of polling and which ones to trust. And whenever I post a story about a poll, I get so many requests to do more on this topic.  Enter Anthony Salvanto, CBS News' director of elections and surveys. He is also the author of “Where Did You Get This Number? A Pollster’s Guide To Making Sense of the World.”  I...