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Few institutions are as secretive, controversial, and consequential as the CIA. From covert Cold War operations to the war on terror, America’s spy agency has been both praised for keeping the country safe and condemned for its failures and abuses. Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and historian Tim Weiner joins us to unpack that complicated history and discuss his new book, The Mission, which traces how the CIA has struggled to adapt espionage in the 21st century. Weiner is also the author of the National Book Award–winning Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA, Enemies: A History of the FBI.  In this conversation, we explore the agency’s origins, its Cold War and post-9/11 record, and the lessons of Iraq, torture, and Afghanistan. We discuss the biggest threats facing the U.S. today—including China’s massive intelligence apparatus, estimated to be 20 times the size of the CIA, and how Beijing’s ambitions differ from Russia’s. We discuss whether intelligence leaders believe the biggest threat to US national security is internal or external. And, Weiner breaks down the concerns over President Trump’s approach to the agency—and what happens when intelligence is shaped, or warped, by politics.  🐝 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.

Headlines: – Welcome to Mo News (02:00) – RFK Jr. Questioned Over CDC Turmoil, Vaccines in Senate Hearing (04:45) – Former CDC Director Susan Monarez Makes Allegations Against Kennedy OP ED (13:45) – Trump Wants To Rename Dept. Of Defense “Dept of War”  (22:15)– Northwestern University President Steps Down (25:15) – Trump’s Pick For Fed Governor Says He Does Not Plan to Resign From White House Role (27:15) – Justice Dept. Opens Criminal Inquiry Into Fed’s Lisa Cook (30:10) – Chinese Cyberattackers May Have Stolen Data From Almost Every American (31:30) – ​​U.S. States With The Earliest And Latest Bedtimes (34:00) – Giorgio Armani Dies Aged 91 (37:15) – What We’re Watching, Reading, and Eating (41:00) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Surfshark - 4 additional months of Surfshark VPN | Code: MONEWS – Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS 🐝 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.

Few institutions impact our daily lives more than the Federal Reserve—and rarely has it been under so much scrutiny. With interest rates, inflation, and political pressure dominating headlines, the Fed’s decisions shape everything from mortgages to credit card bills. Our guest is Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and a currently voting member of the Fed’s powerful policy-setting committee. In a special joint conversation with Mosheh Oinounou of Mo News and Nicole Lapin of the ⁠Money Rehab podcast⁠, Goolsbee takes us inside the “room where it happens” during high-stakes meetings, breaking down how jobs data, debt, and tariffs are influencing the economic outlook heading into the fall. We also press him on President Trump’s recent attempts to politicize the Fed, including firing Governor Lisa Cook. We dive into how the institution maintains independence amid mounting pressure from both parties. Finally, Goolsbee weighs in on whether he is more worried about the jobs market or inflation — and gives his take on what the Fed’s role should be in a rapidly changing economy. 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.

Headlines: – Welcome to Mo News + Roger Goodell On Taylor Swift Super Bowl Halftime Show Rumors (02:00) – Epstein Accusers Put Pressure On Congress To Release The Files (07:00) – Florida Says It Plans to End All Vaccine Mandate (15:40) – At Least 15 Dead After Lisbon Funicular Derails and Crashes, Officials Say (24:20) – For First Time Ever, US Population Could Shrink in 2025 (25:40) – Trump Advisers Have Discussed a Job for Adams if He Quits Mayor’s Race (29:10) – July Data: More Job Seekers Than Open Jobs (32:30) – Holiday Shopping Expected To Drop This Coming Holiday Season (34:40) – Certain Gel Nail Polishes Have Been Banned in Europe. Is It Still Safe to Use? (36:30) – Lululemon Bets on Stars of F1 and Golf to Move Past Yoga Roots (38:30) – On This Day In History (40:20) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Surfshark - 4 additional months of Surfshark VPN | Code: MONEWS – Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS 🐝 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.

Headlines: – Welcome to Mo News + Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.3 Billion: Odds Of Winning (02:00) – Trump's Use of National Guard In Los Angeles Was Illegal, Judge Rules (08:40) – What That Means For Trump Admin. Plan To Send Troops To Other Cities Like Chicago (13:15) – Trump Says US Strike On Vessel In Caribbean Targeted Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua Gang, Killed 11 (15:15) – Judge Orders Google to Share Search Results to Help Resolve Monopoly (21:15) – New Crypto Token Boosts Trump Family's Wealth by $5 Billion (25:50) – Amazon Cracks Down on Prime Free Shipping Sharing (28:15) – Pumpkin Drinks Spark Record Starbucks Sales (30:00) – Anna Wintour Appoints Chloe Malle As New Vogue Boss (32:30) – On This Day In History (36:50) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Surfshark - 4 additional months of Surfshark VPN | Code: MONEWS – Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS 🐝 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.

Headlines: – Welcome to Mo News (02:00) – Chicago Bracing for Major ICE Surge and Potential National Guard Deployment (09:00) – Federal Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Deporting Guatemalan Children (14:20) – Court Says Trump Overstepped On Tariffs, Setting Stage For Supreme Court Showdown (17:30) – More Than 800 Dead In Afghanistan After Earthquake (24:30) – Russia Suspected Of Jamming Navigation On EU Leader’s Plane (26:00) – ‘Axis Of Upheaval’ Meets In China (27:40) – Miracle Survivor in Minnesota School Shooting (30:40) – Rudy Giuliani Gets Presidential Medal of Freedom After New Hampshire Car Crash (32:50) – What’s Behind Social Media Rumors About Trump’s Health This Weekend (38:00) – ADHD Drugs Are Being Prescribed Too Quickly To Young Children, Study Find (41:30) – Polish CEO Apologizes For Snatched US Open Hat From Young Boy (43:50)– On This Day In History (46:50) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Surfshark - 4 additional months of Surfshark VPN | Code: MONEWS – Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS 🐝 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.

Airfares are down, hotel deals are back, and cruises are suddenly hot again. But knowing when to book and how to stretch your points is more confusing than ever. NerdWallet Travel Expert and co-host of the Smart Travel podcast Sally French joins us to cut through the noise with tips for the holiday season and beyond. We dig into the sweet spot for how far out to book flights, why Tokyo just jumped ahead of Paris as a top global destination, and how to take advantage of the cruise and all-inclusive boom. Sally also breaks down the truth about credit card rewards—why she carries 18 cards, which perks actually pay off, and why holding onto points too long can cost you. From packing hacks to avoiding lost luggage to the rise of luxury travel, this episode is packed with practical advice for anyone planning trips in the months ahead. Check out the Smart Travel Podcast Check out the Travel Nerd Newsletter This episode features a paid guest appearance by NerdWallet. We are not your financial or investment advisors. This nerdy info is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes and may not apply to your specific circumstances.We’ll talk about some credit card companies that are NerdWallet partners in this episode, but that doesn't influence how we discuss them.Some offers may have expired by the time you’re listening. For the latest details, follow the links in the episode description.

Headlines: – Welcome to Mo News (02:00) – What We Know About the Minnesota Catholic School Shooting (07:00) – Victim’s Father Speaks Out (13:50) – Kennedy Sought to Fire C.D.C. Director Over Vaccine Policy (16:45) – Democrats Weigh Mini-Convention Before 2026 Midterms (23:00) – Trump Suggests Hosting Pre-Midterm GOP Convention (25:20) – DC Mayor Says Federal Surge Has Reduced Crime—But What’s Next? (27:00) – Gap Stock Falls As Retailer Misses Sales Expectations, Driven By Decline At Athleta (29:20) – These Are This Year's Labor Day Travel Hot Spots (31:30) – What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (33:40) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS 🐝 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.

Headlines: – Welcome to Mo News + Labor Day Travel, Gas Prices, Best Times To Travel (02:00) – Minnesota School Shooting: Two Kids Dead, 17 Others Injured (05:25) – What We Know About the Shooter And Her Manifesto (07:15) – Parents Of Teenager Who Took His Own Life Sue OpenAI (15:50) – CDC Director Fired After Reported Fights With RFK Jr. (19:20) – F.D.A. Approves Covid Shots With New Restrictions (27:00) – Amtrak Launches Faster, Updated Acela Train Service (29:00) – South Korea Bans Phones In School Classrooms Nationwide (31:10) – Americans Spend Less Time Reading For Fun And More Time On Screens ~ Study (33:45) – On This Day In History (36:10) Thanks To Our Sponsors: – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS 🐝 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.Ω

Headlines: – Welcome to Mo News + Space-X Rocket Launch (02:00) – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Announce Their Engagement (06:30) – Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Will Sue Trump Administration To Keep Her Job (20:20) – Cracker Barrel Announces Return To 'Old Timer' Logo After Backlash From Trump, Customers (29:00) – Australia Says Iran Was Behind Antisemitic Arson Attacks on Its Soil (32:50) – Israel Claims Strike On Hospital That Killed Journalists Was Targeting Camera Used By Hamas (35:10) – Active Shooter Hoaxes Set Off Alarms as Students Return to Campus (38:00) – Towering Dust Storm Known As A Haboob Plunges Phoenix Into Darkness (40:00) – On This Day In History (43:45) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS – Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS – Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off – Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo Code: MONEWS 🐝 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.