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EP 143: Special Edition - Disaster and Response: Inside Kentucky’s Storm Aftermath and the Acts of Good Program Jun 10, 2025

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In the aftermath of the devastating EF-4 tornado that recently swept through Kentucky, Mosheh visits the hardest-hit areas to document the extensive damage and speak directly with residents impacted by the storms.

In this special two-part edition of the Mo News podcast, Part 1 features firsthand accounts from London, Kentucky, where 19 people were killed and hundreds of homes and businesses were destroyed. Survivors share their harrowing experiences, losses, and how their community is rallying together in the aftermath.

Part 2 provides a behind-the-scenes look at disaster relief operations through the Acts of Good and Tide Loads of Hope programs based in Cincinnati. Filmed shortly before the Kentucky visit, this segment offered crucial context and insight into the outreach and recovery efforts observed on the ground in Kentucky. Mosh highlights the practical aid being provided to victims, including laundry services, showers, hygiene kits, and cleaning supplies delivered through P&G’s Tide Loads of Hope mobile laundry unit.

This episode is sponsored by Procter & Gamble and was produced in partnership with Matthew 25 Ministries and the Tide Loads of Hope program.

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.

EP 142: Why Your Health Insurance Is So Expensive — And What GLP-1s May Cure Next May 30, 2025

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Sky-high insurance premiums. Surprise medical bills. Drug prices that keep going up. Why does healthcare in America cost so much — and how did we end up here?

Dr. Cedric Jamie Rutland, a critical care physician and BuzzRx Medical Advisor, joins Mosheh for a wide-ranging conversation that breaks down the real reasons healthcare is so expensive in the U.S. They explore how pharmacy benefit managers quietly shape what you pay, the unintended consequences of the Affordable Care Act, and why insurance coverage often feels arbitrary.

Then, a deep dive into GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy: how they work, what they actually do to your body, and whether they’re the future of weight loss and preventative care. Dr. Rutland also shares why having insurance — even if you’re healthy — still matters more than many realize.

BuzzRx, a prescription drug discount card and app service, saves users hundreds of dollars each month and has partnered with Mo News for a series focused on America's health and the prescription drug industry.

Mo News Special: BuzzRx is offering the Mo News community up to $5 off your first prescription fill at BuzzRx.com/MoNews

EP 141: Why Nothing Works In America: Marc Dunkelman On How Democrats Lost The Ability To Do Things May 24, 2025

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With Republicans in power across all branches of the federal government, Democrats are looking for ways to regain trust and learn how to build things. One book they’re looking toward is Marc Dunkelman’s: ⁠Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back⁠.

In this episode, Marc joins Mosheh to discuss how the Democratic distrust of power since the 1960s has led to stagnation and public distrust, paving the way for Donald Trump’s election as someone who promises to make things actually happen. He explains how we got from the era of Robert Moses reshaping New York and FDR’s New Deal, to a modern day with infrastructure in disrepair nationwide.

Plus, some broader historical context: how the dueling mindsets at the heart of progressivism—a need for strong executive action and a mistrust of power— reflects a broader American conflict that goes all the way back to the days of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.

EP 140: Canada Has Spoken: Mark Carney Elected, Trump’s Role, And The U.S.-Canada Rift Grows May 05, 2025

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Mark Carney has pulled off a remarkable political comeback to become the next Prime Minister of Canada, keeping his Liberal Party in power after trailing significantly just months ago.

The win comes as Canada faces growing tension with the U.S., as President Trump has ignited a trade war, and repeatedly spoken about making Canada America’s “51st state.”

In this special post-election edition, we’re joined by Amanda Alvaro and Rachael Segal, co-hosts of the Canadian podcast Beyond a Ballot, to unpack how Carney pulled it off, how Trump’s attacks helped Liberals and hurt Conservatives, and what this all means for U.S.-Canada relations moving forward.

From voter backlash to economic anxieties and national identity, we break down the forces reshaping Canadian politics at a critical moment.

EP 139: “A Fog of Delusion and Denial”: How Democrats Hid Biden’s Decline May 01, 2025

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In this episode, Mosh sits down with Chris Whipple, author of the new book Uncharted: How Trump Beat Biden, Harris, and the Odds in the Wildest Campaign in History for a behind-the-scenes look at the tight-lipped four years of the Biden Administration. Whipple interviewed several former White House staffers–including Biden’s former Chief of Staff, Ron Klain–about Biden’s decline before and during his presidency, and what he calls a “fog of delusion and denial” in the President’s inner circle leading into the 2024 campaign.

He takes us inside Camp David for the prep before his disastrous June 27 debate, and the chaos in the Democratic party during the three weeks after the debate until Biden’s decision to drop out.

It’s also a story of personalities in Washington: the complicated relationship between Biden and Barack Obama, why Kamala Harris’ loyalty may have contributed to her failed campaign, and why President Trump’s Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, might have a better handle on him than anyone who held the role in his first term.

🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.

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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.

EP 138: Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) on Battling The Far Left, Challenging Trump, Israel and His Potential Plans to Run For NY Governor Apr 27, 2025

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Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY), joins Mo News for a wide-ranging conversation, starting with how his experience growing up in poverty and housing insecurity influences his leadership and how he got to Congress.

We discuss Torres’s criticisms that the Democratic Party lost touch with the working class, as well as how Democrats are trying to fight the Trump administration. Torres talks tariffs, deportations and Israel–as one of the most prominent pro-Israel members of Congress.

Plus, New York state politics: Torres explains his criticisms of New York’s Democratic leadership, his endorsement of Andrew Cuomo for the NYC Mayor’s race and when he will make a final decision on whether to challenge sitting Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul.

🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at ⁠Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.⁠

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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.

EP 137: How To Do Laundry For A Professional Basketball Team Apr 25, 2025

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Doing laundry for a single family can be enough trouble. How about a team full of professional athletes?

In this episode, Mosh visits a professional basketball locker room to interview Joe Cuomo and Kevin Conwell, the Equipment Manager and Assistant Equipment manager for the Brooklyn Nets, to learn how they deal with thousands of pounds of gear each week–between jerseys, practice uniforms, shoes, and personal clothing–to make sure athletes can practice and perform at their best for the 82-game season.

Joe and Kevin explain how they manage the preferences and personalities in a team full of athletes, how equipment managers across the country support each other on the road, and provide some practical tips from the professionals on how to get out tough stains, sweat, and blood while keeping clothes looking fresh.

This episode is sponsored by Tide and Downy; it was produced in partnership with Procter & Gamble and the NBAEMA.

#TidePartner - https://nbaema.com/official-laundry-partners/

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EP 135: What Matters Most: Dana Perino on Mentors, Media, and Meaning Apr 15, 2025

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In this episode, Mosh sits down with Dana Perino, former White House Press Secretary and co-anchor of Fox News’s The Five & America’s Newsroom, for a wide-ranging conversation on media, politics, and building a meaningful life and career.

Dana is the author of a new book with a collection of life advice from her friends, colleagues and mentors, ‘I Wish Someone Had Told Me.’ They also talk about the evolution of journalism, technology, politics and trust in media, the difference between “success” and “meaning” in a career, and the importance of remaining curious and optimistic.

Mosh and Dana also talk about their respective journeys to Washington, including insights from Dana’s time as White House Press Secretary for President George W. Bush and her time in the media.

Plus, some insight into handling communications for a president, and what Dana has to say about the styles of Presidents Bush, Biden, and Trump.

🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.

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EP 134: How Laundry Detergent Transformed American Life Apr 03, 2025

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Today, laundry takes just a few buttons and a spin cycle—but behind that convenience lies a remarkable story of innovation and perseverance.

In this episode, Procter & Gamble’s historian and corporate storyteller Shane Meeker takes us on a journey through the evolution of laundry—from the gritty days of 19th-century soapmaking to the revolutionary invention of Tide, the detergent that took 14 years to create. From the company’s origins in the 1800s making soap and candles, we uncover how science, storytelling, and even wartime research reshaped household routines.

Plus, the unexpected role P&G played in inventing the TV soap opera, and how today’s laundry labs continue to evolve with consumer habits.

Tide and Downy sponsor this episode.

EP 133: “Rules Apply to Everybody”: Top House Democrat Talks Signal Chat, Student Deportations & Democratic Frustration" Apr 01, 2025

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How do we hold power accountable—no matter which party’s in charge?

Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, joins Mo News to break down the controversy surrounding the leaked Signal app chat of Trump officials planning military strikes, and the broader issue of how both parties handle classified information. Himes doesn’t mince words, slamming his own party for a lack of accountability after the deadly withdrawal from Afghanistan, and drawing a hard line on why every administration must be held to the same standard—regardless of politics.

He also addresses the Trump administration’s policy of detaining and deporting international students—warning it could become a dark chapter in U.S. history reminiscent of the McCarthy era. Himes breaks down who should be deported, and who shouldn’t, making the case that lawful protest and unpopular opinions should not be grounds for deportation.

Finally, he offers candid insight into the state of the Democratic Party and why he believes the base is justified in feeling upset.

🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.

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