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Special Edition: Inside The Epstein Files Feb 09, 2026

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In this special edition of the Ask Mo Anything (AMA) Mo News Premium Podcast, reporter and author, Vicky Ward, joined us last week for a wide-ranging conversation about all things Epstein files. AMA podcasts typically are only available to Mo New Premium members, but given the high interest in this topic, we are making this episode available to everyone.

She shared her experience first covering Jeffrey Epstein in 2002, before there were any allegations against him regarding child abuse or sex trafficking. She explains how he not only manipulated young women, but also wealthy men interested in his vast network of millionaires – none of which she believes can plausibly deny knowing what Epstein was up to. She also reveals how Vanity Fair blocked her from reporting on the sexual abuse 20 years ago.

Ward also talks about what’s missing from the latest Department of Justice document leaks, whether President Trump is hiding anything, and why it’s unlikely Epstein was working for the CIA or Mossad (as theories have suggested).

Super Bowl Highlights; Lindsey Vonn Comeback Attempt; Olympics Crotchgate; Guthrie’s Latest Plea For Mom’s Return; Trump Racist Video Fallout Feb 09, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News (02:00)

– Super Bowl: The Game, The Commercials, & The Bad Bunny Halftime Show (04:45)

– Winter Olympics Begin: Lindsey Vonn Airlifted After Crash (19:40)

– Ski Jumping Penis Injection Controversy (23:10)

– From Pensions To Horses: How Olympic Athletes Are Paid (26:45)

– Olympics Get Political As Trump Calls One American A “Loser” (31:00)

– Search for Nancy Guthrie Enters Second Week as Ransom Deadline Looms (37:30)

– Trump Pulls Racist Video Portraying Obamas As Apes After 12+ Hours On Truth Social (40:20)

– Jury Order Uber To Pay Millions To Sexual Assault Victim (47:10)

– Possible Chinese Illegal Biolab Found in Las Vegas Neighborhood (49:40)

– On This Day In History (52:10)

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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, and has made it a goal to drop a Seinfeld reference into every Mo News podcast.

Inside Guthrie Ransom Note; Bitcoin Crash; How IRS Shortages Will Impact Refunds; Teacher Breaks World Record Feb 06, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News (02:00)

– Ransom Note Details: Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother Is ‘Still Out There,’ Says Sheriff (06:00)

– Biggest Month For Job Cuts Since 2009 (12:45)

– IRS Staff Shortages May Delay Your Refund (17:00)

– Bitcoin Crashes To Around $60,000 As Historic Free Fall Worsens (20:30)

– Kamala Harris Reboots Social Media Machine To Win Back Gen Z, Troll Trump (24:00)

– Minute Maid Is Discontinuing Frozen Juices (27:15)

– Detroit Woman Sets Guinness Record for Longest Teaching Career (30:00)

– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (32:20)

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Savannah Guthrie’s Emotional Plea For Mom’s Return; Trump Says “Softer Touch” Needed On Immigration; Measles Numbers Rise, Washington Post Layoffs Feb 05, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News (02:00)

– Trump Pulls Back Minnesota Immigration Surge, Says A “Softer Touch” Needed On Immigration (07:45)

– Savannah Guthrie Makes Plea To Kidnappers For Mom’s Return In New Video (16:50)

– U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Back On After Arab Leaders Lobby White House (22:30)

– Washington Post Makes Sweeping Layoffs Amid Financial Distress (26:00)

– Measles Cases Rise, Continuing Year-Long Spread (33:15)

– Major Medical Group Advises Delaying Gender-Affirming Procedures Until Age 19 (37:20)

– Future Winter Olympics May Need To Move Up Due To Warmer Temperatures (40:00)

– On This Day In History (42:20)

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Interview: The Hidden Crisis of Not Mattering - A Conversation With Jennifer Wallace Feb 04, 2026

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Why do so many people feel lonely, burned out, and disconnected—even in a hyper-connected world? Author and journalist Jennifer Wallace joins Mosheh to unpack what she sees as a root cause behind today’s mental health, workplace, and social crises: a growing lack of mattering.

In her new book, '⁠Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose⁠,' Wallace argues that feeling valued for who we are, and knowing we add value to others, is a fundamental human need. She explains how technology, distraction, and achievement-driven culture have hollowed out relationships, contributing to loneliness, burnout, disengagement at work, and rising social anger.

The conversation discusses tips for reversing that trend, and also explores parenting and leadership, including why kids and adults thrive when they feel they matter at home and at work, and how small, everyday moments of attention and appreciation can rebuild connection.

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.

US Shoots Down Iran Drone; Trump Election Demand; Possible Ransom Note For Nancy Guthrie; AI Helps Breast Cancer Screening Feb 04, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News (02:00)

– NASA Eyes March Artemis II Launch After Hydrogen Leaks Delay Moon Mission (02:15)

– US Fighter Jet Downs Iranian Drone Near Aircraft Carrier, Gunboats Approach US-Flagged Tank (06:20)

– Iran Demands Changes In Venue And Scope Of Talks With US (09:20)

– Trump Wants To ‘Nationalize The Voting,’ Seeking To Grab States’ Power (11:00)

– Police Say They’re Aware Of ‘Possible Ransom’ Note for Savannah Guthrie’s Mom (19:30)

– Trump Calls Epstein Files “Waste Of Time” And Urges DOJ To Move On (23:00)

– AI Use In Breast Cancer Screening Cuts Rate Of Later Diagnosis By 12%, Study Finds (30:00)

– PepsiCo Cutting Price of Doritos, Cheetos And Other Snack By Up To 15% (32:00)

– Lindsey Vonn Plans To Compete In The Winter Olympics Despite A Ruptured ACL (33:50)

– On This Day In History (37:00)

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NBC Anchor’s Mom May Have Been Abducted; US-Iran Talks; Finding Deals In Housing Market; Why Young People Are ‘Scared’ To Dance In Public Feb 03, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News (02:00)

– Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Reported Missing, Arizona Home Is Active Crime Scene (07:45)

– U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Talks Planned for Friday Amid Military Buildup (10:50)

– U.S. Will Cut Tariffs on India After They Say They Will Stop Buying Russian Oil (15:15)

– Kristi Noem Says Federal Agents Will Wear Body Cameras In MN (18:45)

– Texas Democrats’ Win A 'Wake-Up Call' for Republicans Ahead of 2026 Elections (20:20)

– The Housing Market Is Swinging Toward Buyers (24:50)

– Avocado Prices Are Coming Down Just in Time for Super Bowl Guacamole (27:45)

– The 'Melania' Movie Does Well For A Documentary….With Red State Support (29:50)

– Suddenly Everyone Is Scared to Dance at Concerts and Clubs (33:30)

– On This Day In History (37:40)

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Epstein Files Release Breakdown; 5-Year-Old ICE Detainee Released; Remembering Catherine O'Hara; Grammy Highlights Feb 02, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News – Groundhog Day (02:00)

– Federal Judge Allows Trump Admin Minnesota Crackdown To Continue (06:30)

– 5-Year-Old Detained By ICE Agents Released Along With Father After Ruling (10:20)

– Details: Millions Of Additional Jeffrey Epstein Files Released (18:15)

– Partial Govt. Shutdown Expected To Continue Briefly (31:30)

– Trump Weighs Iran Strikes As ‘Armada’ Arrives To Middle East (34:00)

– Remembering Actress Catherine O'Hara, Dead At 71 (37:15)

– Grammy Highlights: Winners, Moments & Records Broken (40:45)

– On This Day In History (46:00)

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Minnesota ICE Drawdown?; U.S. Life Expectancy Hits New High; Nipah Virus Reality Check; ‘Bluey’ Most Streamed Show Jan 30, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News (02:00)

– Lawmakers Reach Deal To Avert Partial Government Shutdown (05:20)

– Border Czar Tom Homan Says Administration to Draw Down Immigration Officers in Minneapolis, But Needs Help With Jails (10:00)

– Sen. Amy Klobuchar Announces She's Running For Minnesota Governor After Walz Dropped Bid (14:40)

– U.S. Life Expectancy Hits All-Time High (16:20)

– Spy Chief Tulsi Gabbard Is Hunting for 2020 Election Fraud (21:45)

– Trump and Witkoff Say Hamas Will Disarm (25:00)

– IDF Believes 70,000 Gazans Killed In War, As Claimed By Hamas; Civilian-Combatant Ratio Still Unknown (27:30)

– Will The US Strike Iran This Weekend? (30:10)

– Everything To Know About Nipah Virus Amid Cases Being Detected In India (31:00)

– ‘Bluey’ Defeats ‘Stranger Things,’ Everything Else to Retain Title as Most Streamed Show in 2025 (33:20)

– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (36:00)

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White House’s Final Iran Warning; New Alex Pretti Video; Trump Investment Accounts For Babies; Is A 4-Year Degree Still Worth It? Jan 29, 2026

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Headlines:

– Welcome To Mo News (02:00)

– Lady Gaga Covers Mister Rogers’ ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ & Fans Have ‘Chills’ (02:30)

– Trump Warns Iran ‘Time Is Running Out’ For Deal To Avert US Military Action (06:20)

– Marco Rubio Won’t Rule Out Regime Change Operation In Cuba (12:20)

– President Trump Rolls Out ‘Trump Accounts’ For Kids (14:15)

– Substance Sprayed On Ilhan Omar Believed To Be Apple Cider Vinegar (19:10)

– Border Patrol Agents Involved in Alex Pretti’s Fatal Shooting Have Been Put On Leave (21:50)

– Fed Holds Key Interest Rate Steady As Economic View Improves (24:45)

– Democrats Could Face Uphill Electoral College Challenge Staring in 2030 (26:50)

– FBI Agents Execute Search Warrant At Elections Office Near Atlanta (30:30)

– Is a Four-Year Degree Worth It? Dartmouth President Weighs In (32:00)

– Hey, ChatGPT: Where Should I Go to College? High Schoolers Turning To Chatbots To Navigate College Admissions (37:00)

– On This Day In History (39:00)

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