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**Mo News**

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.

Latest Episodes:

Taylor & Travis Engagement; Fed Gov Fires Back At Trump; Cracker Barrel About Face; What’s A Haboob? Aug 27, 2025

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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)

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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.

Chicago Vows To Stop Trump; Fed Governor Fired; Redrawing World Maps; Pig-To-Human Lung Transplant; Kpop Demon Hunters Aug 26, 2025

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + PSL Season Starts… Now (02:00)

– Trump Wants to Send the National Guard to Chicago; Chicago Doesn’t Want Them (05:40)

– Trump Signs Executive Orders Aimed At Ending Cashless Bail in D.C. and Across The Nation (14:10)

– President Trump Fires Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook (18:10)

– Abrego Garcia Shielded From Deportation As Judge Questions Legal Process (21:00)

– Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting American Flag Burning (24:40)

– First Pig-To-Human Lung Transplant Announced By Chinese Scientists (27:20)

– Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire Peet’s in $18 Billion Deal (30:00)

– Redraw World Map ‘To Show Greatness of Africa’, Demand Nations (34:00)

– Netflix’s ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ Leads With Estimated $18 Million Debut, ‘Weapons’ Stays Strong With $15.6 Million (38:30)

– On This Day In History (39:45)

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

Trump Looks At Sending Troops To Chicago; Ghislaine Maxwell Transcript Revealed; Cracker Barrel Logo Fallout; FBI Raids Trump Critic’s Home; Golf Cart Boom Aug 25, 2025

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Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)

– Trump Eyes Chicago For Next Federal Troop Crackdown (07:30)

– Convicted Sex Trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell Opens Up About Epstein, Trump (16:00)

– Cracker Barrel’s “Woke” Logo Backlash (23:30)

– Intel To Sell 10% Stake To U.S. Government (27:00)

– Fed Chair Signals Interest Rate Cut At September Meeting (30:30)

– FBI Raids Home Of Trump’s Former National Security Adviser & Critic John Bolton (32:50)

– Southwest Ends Plus-Size Policy; Delta & United Fake Window Seat Lawsuits (37:10)

– Watch Out Drivers, Golf Carts Are Talking Over Suburbia (40:20)

– On This Day In History (43:40)

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

Interview: Consumer Reports on Protecting Your Wallet, Your Data, and Your Family Aug 22, 2025

Show notes

From baby products to big-ticket electronics, Consumer Reports has been testing—and exposing—the truth about products for 90 years.

CEO Phil Radford joins the Mo News Podcast to share what his team is uncovering right now: hidden chemicals, shrinking privacy protections, the latest on safety and what some of the cuts in Washington could mean for every American consumer.

We cover the push to bring manufacturing back from China, how “voluntary” corporate agreements really work, and simple steps to keep your home from being hacked. Plus, why this nonprofit refuses corporate funding—and how that independence shapes its mission.

Mo News has partnered with Consumer Reports to offer listeners 25% off an annual membership at ⁠CR.org/MoNews⁠. Membership gives you constantly updated ratings on more than 10,000 products and services—an essential tool for making smarter, safer purchases.

New Face Of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs; CA Dems Pass Newsom Map; Job “Hugging” Trend; Menendez Brothers Parole Attempt Aug 22, 2025

Show notes

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)

– CA Dems Pass Newsom-Backed Redistricting Plan (06:00)

– Serena Williams Becomes New Face For GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs (11:50)

– DC Crime Down As Trump Touts Federalizing City Police Force (18:00)

– Israel’s New Negotiation Plan As It Threatens Offensive In Gaza City (21:30)

– Goodbye Job Hopping, Hello To Job Hugging (24:50)

– Erik Menendez Denied Parole (26:30)

– Government Sues LA Fitness Operators Over Hard-To-Cancel Gym Memberships (30:00)

– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (32:00)

– Reading: Eat Small Plates

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

California vs Texas; Target’s New CEO; White House On TikTok; Chili’s Is Back (Baby Back Baby Back); Forget Vacation–Try A Coolcation Aug 21, 2025

Show notes

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)

– Texas Redistricting Plan Backed by Trump Wins Initial Approval (05:45)

– Bed Bath & Beyond Exec Says Company Won't Open Any California Stores (09:50)

– Target CEO Steps Down Amid Sales Slump (12:50)

– The Chili’s Economy Is Here: What’s Behind the Casual-Dining Boom (16:00)

– Hurricane Erin Causing Dangerous Surf Conditions On East Coast (20:30)

– Southern Border Wall Will Be Painted Black To Make It “Hot To The Touch” (21:45)

– Russia Ramping Up Attacks on Ukraine (23:20)

– White House Joins TikTok After Delaying Enforcement Of Sale-Or-Ban Law (26:00)

– Your Next Vacation Could Be a ‘Coolcation (29:30)

– On This Day In History (31:45)

Thanks To Our Sponsors:

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– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS

– Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS

– ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets

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

Texas Sets Off National Redistricting War; DC Crime Data Investigation; Socialism Rejected in South America; Previewing Chat-GPT6; Beverly Hills Dethroned Aug 20, 2025

Show notes

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + National Bacon Lovers Day (02:00)

– Texas Set To Pass New Congressional Map Amid Mid-Decade Redistricting Push (06:20)

– Texas Effect: Democratic and More Republican States Now Consider Redistricting As Well (09:20)

– Justice Department Investigating D.C. Police Over Alleged Fake Crime Data (15:40)– Trump Says Putin Has Agreed To Meet Zelensky

– What Does Russia Say? (20:45)

– Bolivia Rejects Socialism As Left On Decline In South America (25:20)

– Sam Altman On GPT-6: ‘People Want Memory’ (28:10)

– Taylor Swift & Bruce Springsteen Tickets Scandal Sees FTC Sue Reseller (31:20)

– Florida Neighborhood Dethrones California's Beverly Hills as America's Priciest Community (33:45)

– On This Day In History (35:50)

Thanks To Our Sponsors:

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

Zelensky At The White House; Finland’s “Trump Whisperer”; Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Proposal; ‘Skibidi’ Makes The Dictionary Aug 19, 2025

Show notes

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)

– Trump Meets Zelensky & European Leaders At White House: Takeaways and What’s Next (06:30)

– Europe’s “Trump Whisperer” (19:20)

– Hamas Accepts Latest Gaza Ceasefire And Hostage Deal Proposal (24:50)

– Hostage Families Call For Another Nationwide Day of Protests, Strikes On Sunday (27:15)

– Draft ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report Treads Lightly on Pesticides, Processed Foods (28:00)

– MSNBC to Change Its Name—And Lose the Peacock Logo (31:20)

– ‘You’re A Boomer If You Wear Leggings’: The Rise of Big Workout Pants (36:50)

– 'Skibidi' and 'Tradwife' Among Words Added To Cambridge Dictionary (41:40)

– On This Day In History (43:40)

Thanks To Our Sponsors:

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

Trump-Zelensky Meeting After Putin Summit; GOP States Send Troops To D.C.; ICE Offering Big $$ To Join; Texas Dems Return; Taylor Swift’s Latest Record Aug 18, 2025

Show notes

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)

– No Ceasefire After Trump–Putin Summit; Focus Shifts To Zelensky White House Talks Today (06:00)

– Hundreds More National Guard Troops Sent To D.C. By GOP-Led States (18:20)

– ICE Launches Aggressive Recruiting Push With Huge Bonuses (21:10)

– Erin: The First Atlantic Hurricane Of 2025 (23:20)

– Texas House Dems Return To State As CA Ramps Up Redistricting Battle (25:40)

– Taylor Swift’s 'New Heights' Podcast Episode Breaks Records (33:15)

– On This Day In History (38:00)

Thanks To Our Sponsors:

– ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase

–⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50

– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS

– Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS

– ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets

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

Mid-Year Money Check-In: Saving, Spending & Surviving Inflation with NerdWallet Experts Aug 15, 2025

Show notes

In this mid-year money check-in, Mosheh is joined by Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola, co-hosts of NerdWallet’s Smart Money Podcast, to tackle the questions we’re all asking: How do the latest economic headlines actually affect my wallet? From tariffs and grocery bills to debt, side hustles, and retirement planning, they break down practical ways to navigate an unpredictable economy without losing your sanity - or your savings.

Their conversation covers everything from stretching your back-to-school budget to finding side hustles that make sense for your skills, to why an emergency fund is your financial life jacket. You’ll also hear tips on tackling debt faster, setting realistic goals, making smart investments (without falling for shiny distractions), and pivoting your plans when life throws a curveball. If money stress has been holding you back, this episode is packed with the tools, mindset shifts, and strategies you need to reset and make the rest of 2025 count.
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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.

This episode features a paid guest appearance by NerdWallet.

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