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2022/06/11
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2026/02/06
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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.
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Inside Guthrie Ransom Note; Bitcoin Crash; How IRS Shortages Will Impact Refunds; Teacher Breaks World Record
2026/02/06
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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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.
Savannah Guthrie’s Emotional Plea For Mom’s Return; Trump Says “Softer Touch” Needed On Immigration; Measles Numbers Rise, Washington Post Layoffs
2026/02/05
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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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.
Interview: The Hidden Crisis of Not Mattering - A Conversation With Jennifer Wallace
2026/02/04
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
2026/02/04
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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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.
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
2026/02/03
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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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.
Epstein Files Release Breakdown; 5-Year-Old ICE Detainee Released; Remembering Catherine O'Hara; Grammy Highlights
2026/02/02
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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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.
Minnesota ICE Drawdown?; U.S. Life Expectancy Hits New High; Nipah Virus Reality Check; ‘Bluey’ Most Streamed Show
2026/01/30
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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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.
White House’s Final Iran Warning; New Alex Pretti Video; Trump Investment Accounts For Babies; Is A 4-Year Degree Still Worth It?
2026/01/29
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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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.
Ilhan Omar Attacked; YouTube, Meta On Trial Over Youth Addiction; TikTok Bias Accusations; Grandparent Caregiving Good For Your Brain
2026/01/28
Headlines:
– Welcome To Mo News (02:00)
– ICE in Minnesota: Mayor Frey Meets With Border Czar Tom Homan, Asks For End To ICE Surge (07:20)
– Trump Faults Alex Pretti for Carrying Gun, But Says He Wants ‘Honest’ Inquiry (08:15)
– Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Attacked By Man, Sprayed With Substance At Event (12:45)
– Social Media Giants Face Landmark Youth Addiction Trial In California (16:00)
– Trump Says Iran Wants A Deal As U.S. "Armada" Arrives (23:45)
– Military Casualties in Ukraine War Near 2 Million, Study Finds (29:00)
– TikTok Denies Censoring Anti-ICE Content, Blames Outage (31:50)
– Helping To Raise Your Grandchildren? It's Good For Your Brain (35:50)
– On This Day In History (40:20)
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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.
Interview: Rahm Emanuel On Global Disorder, Age Limits For Leaders, And A Possible 2028 Presidential Run
2026/01/27
As he considers a 2028 presidential run, Rahm Emanuel joined us in studio for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about power, politics, and the moment the U.S. finds itself in right now.
Emanuel has served at the highest levels of government — in Congress, as President Obama’s first chief of staff, two terms as mayor of Chicago, and most recently as U.S. ambassador to Japan. We dig into the rapidly shifting global order, including Greenland, U.S. alliances, China, Ukraine, Gaza, Israel Iran, and Venezuela.
On President Trump’s second term, Emanuel acknowledges that he shares some underlying goals — including the need to confront China, fight for the American worker and reassess broken global institutions — but is sharply critical of Trump’s tactics, execution, and what he sees as lasting damage to America’s image, alliances, and long-term leverage abroad.Emanuel is blunt in his criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s conduct of the Gaza war, while also defending Israel’s right to exist and protect itself. He warns that political realities around Israel have fundamentally changed inside the Democratic Party. We talk about what that mean if he decides to run for the Democratic nomination.
The conversation also turns personal: growing up in Chicago, parenting, and life as one of the three Emanuel brothers — alongside Ari Emanuel, the legendary Hollywood agent, and Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a leading physician.
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.
Trump Signals MN Drawdown; Iran Protester Death Toll Could Be 36,000; Last Israeli Hostage Recovered; Sydney Sweeney Bra Stunt
2026/01/27
Headlines:
– Welcome To Mo News (02:00)
– Trump Sends Tom Homan to Lead ICE Operations In Minneapolis (07:20)
– Storm’s Death Toll Climbs as Officials Warn of Frigid Cold Ahead (23:45)
– Iran Death Toll Close To 36,000; U.S Warships Get Closer (26:00)
– Israel Recovers Body Of Last Hostage In Gaza (30:00)
– Ye, Formerly Kanye West, Takes Out WSJ Ad to Apologize for Antisemitic Outbursts (32:15)
– Sydney Sweeney Draws Backlash for Lingerie Publicity Stunt at the Hollywood Sign (36:30)
– On This Day In History (39:00)
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🐝 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 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.
Minneapolis Shooting Latest; Major Snow, Ice Storm Slams Half the U.S.; Trump Touts The “Discombobulator”; Super Bowl 60 Lineup
2026/01/26
Headlines:
– Welcome To Mo News (02:00)
– Federal Agent Kills U.S. Citizen As Minneapolis Protests Escalate (05:10)
– Breaking Down Legal Questions About Latest Shooting, ICE (09:40)
– Political Fallout From Shooting (17:20)
– Details about Alex Pretti (21:00)
– Ice Storm Knocks Out Power For 1 Million Americans As Snow Continues Monday (28:00)
– Trump Reveals Secret 'Discombobulator’ Device That Helped Capture Maduro (31:50)
– The Cursive Comeback In U.S. Schools (33:50)
– Super Bowl 60 Lineup: Seattle vs. New England (38:20)
– On This Day In History (40:30)
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🐝 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 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.
Special Edition: Breaking Down The Latest Minneapolis Shooting And Answering Your Legal Questions About ICE
2026/01/25
A 37-year-old U.S. citizen, Alex Pretti was shot and killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis on Saturday. Federal officials say the shooting was self-defense, claiming Pretti approached agents with a gun. But multiple videos and eyewitness accounts do not back up the Trump administration claims, showing that Pretti was instead holding his phone and suggesting his weapon was actually removed by agents before they shot and killed him.
This is the second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal agents in Minneapolis in less than a month. The latest incident has sparked mass protests, lawsuits, and political backlash.Mosheh was joined by Elie Honig, former state and federal prosecutor and CNN senior legal analyst, for an Instagram Live on Sunday to break down the latest and answer your legal questions. We are making the conversation available as a podcast as well.
We discuss:
The legal standard federal agents must meet before using deadly force and how video evidence is evaluated
How DOJ typically investigates federal shootings and how the Trump Administration is changing precedent
Whether legally carrying a firearm changes the use-of-force analysis
Citizens’ rights to film federal agents, protest, and observe enforcement actions
Qualified immunity and whether federal agents have broader protections than local police
State-level investigations of federal agents and what legal options remain for families if DOJ declines to act
Broader questions about accountability and systemic use of force in federal immigration operations
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.
Storm Forecast; US Plan For Gaza Reconstruction; Payphone Looks To Get Liberals & Conservatives Talking; Oscar Noms Snubs & Surprises
2026/01/23
Headlines:
– Welcome To Mo News (02:00)
– Winter Storm To Bring Crippling Ice, Heavy Snow and Freezing Temperatures (05:30)
– Will Texas Power Grids Hold Up This Time Around? (07:15)
– U.S. Lays Out a Glittering Plan for Gaza, Including Skyscrapers (11:00)
– Who’s On Trump’s Board of Peace (15:50)– Trump Seeks ‘Decisive’ Options for Iran as Assets Move Into Middle East (16:45)
– Jack Smith Stands By His Trump Investigation At Congressional Hearing (21:00)
– ICE Detains 4 Minnesota Students, Including 5-year-old, School District Says (23:15)
– How A Pay Phone Is Connecting People In Liberal SF To Conservative Texas (28:00)
– ‘Sinners’ Makes History, Setting Oscars Nomination Record (31:00)
– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (33:40)
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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.
Trump Gets Greenland Deal; Massive Winter Storm Hitting; On The Ground In Tehran; Taylor Swift Makes History
2026/01/22
Headlines:
– Welcome To Mo News + National Hot Sauce Day (02:00)
– Trump Greenland Deal Said to Involve Small Pockets of Land (06:00)
– Trump Slams World Leaders In Davos Speech (14:10)
– Prosecutors Subpoena Minnesota Democrats as Part of Federal Inquiry (19:40)
– Massive Winter Storm Set To Hit Southern U.S. And Make Its Way East and North (26:00)
– Supreme Court Seems Ready To Block Trump’s Attempt to Immediately Fire a Fed Governor (28:40)
– Iranian Journalist Describes Life In Tehran As Regime Says Protests Are Over (31:00)
– Taylor Swift Makes History As She Joins Songwriters Hall of Fame (34:10)
– Laundry Lowdown: Getting Sweat Out of Workout Clothes (36:20)
– On This Day In History (39:20)
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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.r
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EAHWWMom 2026/01/31
Excellent, balanced team
I’ve been a follower of the Instagram feed and the podcast now for a couple of years, and even as they grow, this team continues to nail the balance a...
Jwoww82 2026/01/27
5 stars
Every morning starts with a cup of coffee & Mo News. Can not recommend this podcast enough, thank you Mosh & Jill.
It's by design 2026/01/23
The best part of waking up.
This is how I take my daily news. Thank you both!!
kullrey 2026/01/19
Favorite news people
Only way I get my news is from Mo and Jill, most news these days is too right or left biased and I just want the factual story and some humor, which t...
KBTho12 2026/01/13
Great News Source
Mo and Jill are a great, fact based, news source. They bring context to the story and have really grown my understanding of world events through the y...
Jingle Jammer 2026/01/05
Amazing
Love getting ready to Mosheh and Jill. Not biased at all. Great source to listen to the news. Love this!!!
LH_217 2025/12/27
Great unbiased news!
I love starting my day with Mo News! It’s a great way to get caught up on the headlines every morning that isn’t biased.
SarahMCohen 2025/12/23
Can’t start my day without it!
I listen to MoNews every single day. Moshe and Jill are my favorite way to get the news—just the facts, clear explanations, zero fear-mongering. They ...
Betsy Williamson 2025/12/21
Liberal or conservative?
My daughter recommended your podcast to me. After listening to it for a few weeks, I told her I could not tell if the podcast had a liberal or conserv...
speyeker 2025/12/21
Not unbiased
This show was recommended as u biased news by someone I follow; however, I find them frequently using language is biased. If you want news that is jus...
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