

Mo News
@mosheh / tentwentytwo
A daily breakdown of the biggest news headlines from around the world -- from the essential to the entertaining -- with reliable analysis you can trust. Episodes feature Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) and Jill Wagner reporting the top news of the day, conducting interviews with newsmakers and answering listener questions.
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Apr 9, 2025 • 43min
Massive Tariffs Take Effect on 80+ Countries; Fluoride In Water Debate; Americans Don’t Trust AI; Dire Wolves Are Back From Extinction...Kinda
A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news storiesHeadlines:– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)– 104% Tariffs On Chinese Goods Now In Effect, What It Means For Prices (03:50)– State Of Tariff Negotiations (06:45)– Inside The White House: Elon Musk Vs. Peter Navarro (12:20)– Kennedy Calls for States to Ban Fluoridated Drinking Water (18:15)– IRS Chief To Quit Over Deal To Share Data With Immigration Authorities (22:45)– Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Requiring Rehiring of 16,000 Probationary Workers (26:10)– Most Americans Don’t Trust AI — Or The People In Charge Of It (30:00)– Meta Is Bringing Stricter Parental Controls to Facebook and Messenger (32:20)– Scientists Say They Brought Back Dire Wolves From Extinction. Not exactly. (33:50)– On This Day In History (37:45)Thanks To Our Sponsors:– Vanta – Get $1,000 off– Shopify – $1 per-month trial Code: monews– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off day pass– LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase– Athletic Greens – AG1 Powder + 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs– BetterHelp – 10% off your first month🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.—Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

Apr 8, 2025 • 40min
Trump Threatens 104% Tariffs; Markets Sink Again; Social Security Website Snafus; Iran Nuclear Talks; NCAA Men’s Championship
A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news storiesHeadlines:– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)– Markets Down Again As Trump Threatens Additional 50% Tariff On China (02:50)– Israel, Japan Among Countries Negotiating With Trump (05:40)– Supreme Hands Wins to Trump Administration On Deportations (18:40)– Social Security Website Website Keeps Crashing Amid DOGE Cuts (23:45)– U.S. Holding Nuclear Talks With Iran In Surprise Announcement (26:40)– Apple Plans to Source More iPhones From India as Potential Tariff Fix (28:30)– Florida Wins NCAA Men’s Championship (30:30)– On This Day (31:30)Thanks To Our Sponsors:– Vanta – Get $1,000 off– Shopify – $1 per-month trial Code: monews– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off day pass– LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase– Athletic Greens – AG1 Powder + 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs– BetterHelp – 10% off your first month🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.—Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

Apr 7, 2025 • 41min
Stock Market Bloodbath; Countries Try To Negotiate With Trump On Tariffs; New Measles Death; NCAA Championships
A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news storiesHeadlines:– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)– Massive Stock Market Selloff As Tariffs Increase Global Recession Concerns (02:30)– Dozens Of Countries Seek US Trade Talks To Negotiate Tariffs Down Before Deadline (06:30)– 'Hands Off' Rallies Held In All 50 States Over The Weekend Opposing Trump Administration (15:10)– RFK Jr. Heads To TX After Second Measles-Related Death Of Child There (21:15)– Judge Orders US To Bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia Back From El Salvador Prison (25:00)– DOJ Lawyer Placed On Leave For Questioning Trump’s Authority To Deport Him (28:15)– Women’s NCAA: UConn Dominates South Carolina (30:30)– New NHL All-Time Goal Record (32:15)– Nearly 100-Year-Old Tortoise Becomes 1st-Time Mom To 4 Baby Hatchlings (33:10)– On This Day (35:35)Thanks To Our Sponsors:– Vanta – Get $1,000 off– Shopify – $1 per-month trial Code: monews– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off day pass– LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase– Athletic Greens – AG1 Powder + 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs– BetterHelp – 10% off your first month🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.—Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

Apr 4, 2025 • 37min
Stock Market Wipeout After Tariffs; What Comes Next For US Economy; China Dating Ban; Springsteen To Release Dozens Of New Songs
A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news storiesHeadlines:– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)– Tariffs Send Wall Street Tumbling to Worst Day Since Pandemic (02:00)– World Leaders React To US Tariffs (05:00)– Republicans and Democrats Concerned About The Impact, Introducing A Bill To Rein It In (08:25)– Small Businesses In Mo News Community React (15:45)– Deadly Tornado Outbreak, Flooding Leave Path Of Destruction From South To Great Lakes (22:30)– US Bans Government Personnel In China From Romantic Relations With Chinese Citizens (23:15)– RFK Jr Says He Accidentally Fired Some HHS Workers, Will Bring Them Back (24:45)– Texas Looking To Become New Home For Film, TV (27:00)– Bruce Springsteen To Open Vault, Release 7 Albums Of Never-Before-Heard Songs (28:30)– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (30:00)Thanks To Our Sponsors:– Vanta – Get $1,000 off– Shopify – $1 per-month trial Code: monews– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off day pass– LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase– Athletic Greens – AG1 Powder + 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs– BetterHelp – 10% off your first month🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.—Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

Apr 3, 2025 • 41min
Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs; Amazon Trying To Buy TikTok; Elon Musk On Way Out; Chappell Roan Sparks Parenting Convo
A daily non-partisan, conversational breakdown of today’s top news and breaking news storiesHeadlines:– Welcome to Mo News (00:00)– Trump Unveils Massive New Global Tariffs: What’s Next? (02:25)– Amazon, OnlyFans Founder Both Look to Buy TikTok (13:10)– Trump Tells Inner Circle That Elon Musk Will Leave Soon (16:45)– NYC Mayor Eric Adams’s Corruption Case Dismissed By Federal Judge (19:25)– Interview: Will Congress Become A More Friendly Place For Moms? (22:20)– Forecast Calls For 'Catastrophic' Floods Across Midwest, Ohio Valley (28:00)– Chappell Roan Says She Doesn’t Know Any Happy Parents —Is She Wrong? (29:00)– On This Day In History (35:00)Thanks To Our Sponsors:– Vanta – Get $1,000 off– Shopify – $1 per-month trial Code: monews– Industrious - Coworking office. 30% off day pass– LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase– Athletic Greens – AG1 Powder + 1 year of free Vitamin D & 5 free travel packs– BetterHelp – 10% off your first month🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.—Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has 20 years of experience at networks including Fox News, Bloomberg Television and CBS News, where he was the executive producer of the CBS Evening News and launched the network's 24 hour news channel. He founded the @mosheh Instagram news account in 2020 and the Mo News podcast and newsletter in 2022.Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

Apr 2, 2025 • 42min
Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Speech; DOJ Admits Accidental Deportation; Luigi Mangione Death Penalty; April Fool’s Pranks
Cory Booker shattered records with a mesmerizing 25-hour speech, spotlighting pressing political issues. The DOJ's shocking admission of mistakenly deporting a Maryland migrant raises serious questions about due process. In a high-profile case, Luigi Mangione faces the death penalty for a grisly murder. Meanwhile, a tug-of-war unfolds over remote voting for new parents. And to lighten the mood, the team reviews the best and worst April Fool's pranks, providing a humorous take on the annual tradition.

Apr 1, 2025 • 38min
America’s Most Expensive Judicial Race; JFK Asssassination Hearing; Screen Time Blamed for Fertility Decline; Women’s Final Four
A shocking judicial race in Wisconsin has reached historic expense amidst crucial special elections in Florida. Astronauts share their remarkable experiences after nine months in space, highlighting resilience and technological integration. In a twist, screen time is linked to declining fertility rates. Meanwhile, Oliver Stone prepares to testify at a congressional hearing on JFK’s assassination, and the upcoming Women’s Final Four is all set to thrill basketball fans. The conversation blends serious news with light-hearted historical reflections.

Mar 31, 2025 • 43min
Trump Angry At Putin; President Discusses Third Term; Top Vaccine Scientist Pushed Out; ChatGPT Images Breaks Internet
Trump expresses frustration with Putin, stating he doesn't mind if car prices increase. Meanwhile, the economy's outlook dims despite falling egg prices. A devastating earthquake in Southeast Asia has left over 1,600 dead. In regulatory news, the ousting of a top vaccine scientist stirs concerns about public health. ChatGPT's image generation feature floods OpenAI's servers, causing delays. Lastly, excitement builds for the NCAA Final Four, where history is made with all number one seeds advancing.

Mar 30, 2025 • 33min
White House Interview Special Part 2: Harrison Fields Talks SignalGate, Gaza, Car Tariffs; Alex Pfieffer Talks White House Media Strategy
Harrison Fields, Special Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Press Secretary, shares insights on SignalGate and the Trump Administration's car tariffs. He reflects on the shift from Trump 1.0 to Trump 2.0. Alex Pfieffer, White House Deputy Communications Director, discusses the media strategy challenges faced by the administration and the complex relationship with mainstream media. The conversation also touches on the evolving perceptions in Gaza and the impact of tariffs on the automotive industry, revealing the administration's multifaceted approach to communication.

Mar 28, 2025 • 37min
White House Interview Special Part 1: Robert F Kennedy Jr Talks Health Agenda; Trump Senior Strategist May Mailman Talks DOGE, Immigration and Campus Crackdown
Key figures from the Trump administration share insights from the White House. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. discusses major workforce cuts at HHS and his initiatives aimed at promoting healthier options, like limiting soda in food stamps. May Mailman highlights the aggressive pace of the administration's policies, touching on immigration reform and the controversial deportation strategy. The conversations also dive into the intersection of cryptocurrency and government while addressing notable changes in college campus policies regarding anti-Semitism.