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Interview - 'Suicidal Empathy': Gad Saad On Immigration, Gender & The Future Of The West May 27, 2026

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Is there such a thing as having too much ⁠empathy⁠? That's a theory gaining the support of some of the world’s richest people following the release of a new book by Gad Saad, a Canadian marketing professor and frequent critic of liberal policies.

Saad is an evolutionary psychologist, professor at the University of Mississippi, host of The Saad Truth podcast, and author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling book Suicidal Empathy, where he argues that Western societies are embracing forms of empathy and compassion that can ultimately become self-destructive.

We dive into the ideas that have made him both influential and controversial: immigration, gender, identity, culture, free speech, and what he sees as larger changes happening across the West.

Some listeners may strongly agree with Gad. Others may take major issue with his framing, philosophy and conclusions. But these are ideas increasingly shaping conversations—especially on the political right—and we thought it was worth digging into them directly.

Please note: Parts of this discussion include provocative examples and references to sexual violence that some listeners may find difficult.

Texas Primary Results; Deadly Chemical Blast; Mango Death Mystery; Scientists Say ‘Ditch New Orleans’; Bryce Harper Toothpaste Debate May 27, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + NASA Moon Plans (02:00)

– Trump-Supported Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate Race (06:45)

– Alabama, South Carolina Face Legal, Political Backlash to Redistricting Effort (12:00)

– TX Democrat Loses Congressional Primary Race After Antisemitic Comments (15:45)

– Trump Claims 6-Month Physical ‘Checked Out Perfectly’ (20:20)

– ‘Major Chemical Explosion’ Kills People in Washington State (23:20)

– Orange County Chemical Tank Holding Steady, But Thousands Still Can’t Go Home (24:30)

– Supreme Court Allows Vermont to Sue Meta (28:15)

– Mango Fashion Tycoon’s Son Considered Suspect In Father’s Death (30:20)

– Americans Feeling ‘Vibesession,’ Still Splurging On Some Items (35:50)

– Scientists: It Is Time To Leave New Orleans, Start Relocating (38:45)

– Baseball Star Bryce Harper Sparks Viral Debate Over How He Applies Toothpaste (42:30)

– On This Day In HIstory (48:00)

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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 the Managing Editor of Mo News. Jill previously worked as a correspondent for CBS News, Cheddar News, and News 12. She also co-founded the Need2Know newsletter.

U.S. Conducts Strikes On Iran; California Chemical Tank Update; Pope Leo’s AI Warning; Can GLP-1’s Help Cancer Patients? May 26, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + A wet Memorial Day (02:00)

– U.S. Conducts Strikes On Iranian Sites and Boats As Talks Continue To End War (05:10)

– Threat of California Chemical Talk Explosion “Eliminated” (13:00)

– Foreigners Seeking Permanent Residency in the U.S. Will Have To Go Home To Wait Out The Process (20:15)

– Locals Attack Doctors In Congo Over Ebola Outbreak (23:30)

– What We Know About Racer Kyle Busch’s Cause of Death (27:00)

– New Study Says GLP-1s May Lower Risks Of Some Cancers Spreading (29:00)

– Pope Leo Calls For Increased Regulations and Responsibility Around AI (32:00)

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Interview - Iran: What Comes Next? A Conversation With Jason Rezaian May 22, 2026

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A shaky ceasefire, soaring gas prices, global shipping threats, and fears about the broader world economy — the Iran conflict has entered a volatile new phase with enormous stakes for the people of Iran, the Middle East, the U.S., and markets around the world.

To make sense of this moment, Mosheh speaks again with Jason Rezaian — who spent 544 days imprisoned by the Iranian regime and has deep knowledge of the country and the regime.

Recorded at the McCain Institute Sedona Forum in Arizona, the conversation explores whether the war has actually weakened the regime, why Rezaian believes Iranian freedom fighters may now be in a worse position, and how Tehran is adapting through propaganda, repression, and survival tactics.

They also discuss the Strait of Hormuz standoff, the threat to the global economy, rising gas prices, hostage diplomacy, internet blackouts inside Iran, the fractured Gulf alliance, and what the Trump administration still may not fully understand about the Iranian leadership.Plus: Rezaian discusses his new work at The Washington Post helping exiled journalists from countries like Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, and Sudan continue reporting from abroad.

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.

Stephen Colbert’s Final Show; Memorial Day Gas Prices; Kyle Busch Dies; Mortgage Rates Climb; NOAA Hurricane Prediction May 22, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News + King Charles Accidental Death Announcement (00:00)

– 2026 Memorial Day Travel Could Set Record; Gas Prices At Four Year High (06:40)

– Iran War Is Going to Make Your Car’s Motor Oil More Pricey (08:30)

– Stephen Colbert’s Final Show; Will Late-Night Shows Survive Much Longer? (11:00)– DNC Releases 2024 Autopsy Report (22:50)– DOJ Fraud Official Announces 'Unprecedented' Charges in Minnesota (29:40)– Mortgage Rates Hit a Nine-Month High in Blow to Prime Buying Season (32:30)– California Governor Signs Order On AI Aimed at Helping Workers (35:30)– NASCAR Icon Kyle Busch Dies At Age 41 (39:00)– NOAA Reveals 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Activity Forecast As Super El Niño Looms (39:50)– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (43:00) Thanks To Our Sponsor:

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US-Cuba Tensions Escalate; OpenAI ChatGPT IPO; Massive Meta Layoffs; Diet Coke As Indian Status Symbol May 21, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News (00:00)

– U.S. Grand Jury Indicts Raul Castro, Ex-Cuban President (07:00)

– Sec. Of State Marco Rubio, in Video, Urges Cubans to Align With Trump Administration (11:45)

– Trump Says He's “In No Hurry” To Make A Deal With Iran (15:00)

– OpenAI Is Preparing to File for an IPO in the Coming Weeks (17:00)

– Zuckerberg’s Meta Layoffs Memo: ‘Success Isn’t A Given’ In The AI Era (20:30)

– Jeff Bezos Says Bottom Half Of Earners Should Pay Zero In Income Taxes (23:20)

– ‘Summer Should Be Fine’ As Europe’s Jet Fuel Fears Ease (28:20)

– India’s Diet Coke Shortage Is Turning Soda Into a Status Symbol (32:00)

– On This Day In History (36:20)

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Today’s episode of the podcast features limited commercial interruptions, brought to you exclusively by the American Petroleum Institute.

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

Massie Loses Primary In KY; IRS Forever Barred From Auditing Trump; U.S. Hiring Hot Spots; Grey’s Anatomy Texas Spinoff May 20, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News (00:00)

– Rep. Massie Loses Kentucky GOP House Primary, Most Expensive In History (05:15)

– Trump Endorses Ken Paxton, Upending Senate GOP Plans In Texas Race (10:30)

– J.D. Vance’s Takes Turn To Lead White House Press Briefing (16:10)

– IRS Forever Barred From Auditing Trump (18:20)

– WHO Chief Raises Alarm Over Scale of Ebola Outbreak After Death Toll Climbs (23:00)

– Will U.S. Attack Cuba? (26:00)

– Trump Held Meeting On Iran War Plans After Pausing Attack (30:50)

– Some Countries Are Profiting From War Oil Shock, Others Are Losing Out (32:20)

– These Are the Hiring Hot Spots Where College Grads Are Landing Good Jobs (35:25)

– Shonda Rhimes and Ellen Pompeo Team Up for New Texas-Set Grey’s Anatomy Spinoff (38:20)

– On This Day In History (40:00)

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Today’s episode of the podcast features limited commercial interruptions, brought to you exclusively by the American Petroleum Institute.

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

San Diego Islamic Center Attack; Luigi Mangione Ruling; College Grads Vs. AI; “Dad Books” On Decline May 19, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News (00:00)

– Three People Killed In Shooting at San Diego’s Largest Mosque. Two Suspects Also Dead (05:30)

– Judge Tosses Some Evidence In Luigi Mangione Case, OKs Guns And Notebook (08:30)

– Elon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Sam Altman (13:00)

– Fastest Way To Get Booed At A Graduation Speech? Bring Up AI (16:40)

– Meta Layoffs Starting This Week Stress Harsh AI Reality (21:20)

– Utilities Plan to Spend $1.4 Trillion Over Next Five Years to Power AI Boom (22:00)

– American Tests Positive For Ebola; U.S. To Screen Travelers At Airports (25:30)

– Dad Books Are a Dying Breed (28:00)

– On This Day In History (34:20)

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Today’s episode of the podcast features limited commercial interruptions, brought to you exclusively by the American Petroleum Institute.

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

Trump's Revenge On GOP Critics; Ebola Outbreak; Terrorist Targeting Jewish Sites Arrested; LIRR Strike May 18, 2026

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Today’s episode of the podcast features limited commercial interruptions, brought to you exclusively by the American Petroleum Institute.

Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News (00:00)

– Trump Takes Down Sen. Bill Cassidy; Loss Sends a Warning to Trump-Critical Republicans (05:20)

– Terror Leader Connected To Iran Arrested For Targeting Jewish Sites In U.S., Around World (17:10)

– Cuban Leader Raul Castro Could Be Indicted By The U.S. This Week (22:00)

– LIRR: Largest Commuter Rail In US Shut Down Because Of Worker Strike (25:10)

– Diesel Fuel Concerns Create Pain For Commercial Truck Drivers, Schools (29:20)

– Ebola Outbreak In West Africa: Major Concern Over This Strain (34:10)

– Bulgaria Wins First, Israel Gets Second At Eurovision Music Competition (37:00)

– On This Day In History (41:40)

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

Interview: What Living With AI For A Year Tells Us About The Future with Joanna Stern May 16, 2026

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Technology reporter Joanna Stern spent the last year using artificial intelligence for nearly everything: healthcare questions, travel, productivity, parenting challenges, customer service, and even an AI-generated romantic companion. In this episode, Joanna joins Mosheh on the podcast to discuss her new book, ⁠I Am Not a Robot⁠, which offers a firsthand look at how AI is reshaping daily life — whether we want it to or not.

The conversation covers both the practical benefits and growing concerns around AI’s rapid integration into society: self-driving cars, AI-assisted medicine, and the ways AI is helping entrepreneurs and creators work faster than ever before. But they also discuss some of the biggest questions still ahead: job losses as companies automate entry-level work, parenting in an age of AI-powered toys and companions, and the surprising emotional pull of chatbot relationships amid a growing loneliness crisis.

Stern — formerly a senior personal technology columnist at The Wall Street Journal and now the ⁠founder of The New Things tech news website⁠— also breaks down the global race toward artificial general intelligence, the growing backlash against AI companies and CEOs, and why she believes the biggest challenge ahead may be preserving human connection in a world increasingly designed to remove friction from everyday life.

You can learn more about Joanna’s work at ⁠The New Things⁠ and find ⁠I Am Not a Robot⁠ wherever you get your books.

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.

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