In this episode, Mosheh and Jill Wagner sit down with Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby to discuss their new best-selling book, "Uncomfortable Conversations With A Jew." They explore the origins of the book and dive into topics such as the history of Jewish stereotypes, Black-Jewish relations and Zionism. Acho, a former NFL player known for his anti-racism work, and Tishby, a Jewish activist, share the story of how they almost didn't publish the book after having a falling out, providing a candid...

In this special joint podcast episode, Mo News teams up with Tara Palmieri from Puck’s "Somebody's Gotta Win" political podcast to dissect the fallout from the first Biden-Trump debate.  We dive into the Democratic party freak-out over President Biden's performance and the swirling talk of a potential switch at the top of the ticket as the Democratic convention approaches. How realistic is that, and what would it take for that to happen?  Join Mosheh and Tara as they break down the debate and...

Mosheh sits down with Jon Karl, ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent and co-host of "This Week," to get an insider’s perspective on the state of the presidential campaign, and preview the first Biden-Trump debate.  Karl provides expert analysis on the candidates' second-term agendas and the key issues likely to dominate the debate. We also discuss the latest polling data (and whether to trust the polls), Trump’s likely VP pick, what Project 2025 is all about, as well as ongoing concerns...

Mosheh sits down with Jonathan Haidt, author of the New York Times bestseller and the buzziest book of 2024, ‘Anxious Generation.’ He has documented the real-life impact of how smartphones, social media, and parenting shifts have led to a massive rise in mental health issues among today’s youngest generations.  Haidt shares insights from his book, and what he has already learned since it was published this spring. He also dives into the fascinating history of how societal changes and...

How many journalists do we think vote Democrat over Republican, and what mainstream media outlets do we think survive long-term?  Those are among the questions we try to answer in today’s conversation with Ben Smith and Nayeema Raza, journalists from the news site Semafor, co-hosts of the brand new media podcast, Mixed Signals.  Smith and Raza also talk to Mosheh about how the media is shaping public perception, what still matters in political coverage, and the REAL media conspiracy the...

In an era of artificial intelligence and increasingly complex misinformation, how can we navigate what is true this election year? This year, campaigns are engaged in another cycle of misleading and, at times, dissuading Americans from voting.  We dive into the topic of misinformation in modern political campaigns with renowned reporter and author Sasha Issenberg. In his new book, "The Lie Detectives," Issenberg goes back to the use of misinformation as far back as the Thomas Jefferson...

So many of us try to ignore our fears when it comes to money, our personal lives and our careers, when it turns out that actually embracing them in a healthy way could be the key to success.  Mosheh talks to financial journalist and author Farnoosh Torabi about her book, A Healthy State of Panic, and her experience overcoming a number of major fears and how this goes back to human evolution. We dive into tackling the fears of Rejection, Loneliness, Missing Out, Exposure, Losing Freedom,...

As much as we all want to move on from COVID, there are so many important lessons we need to learn from the many failures of the US response and fixing things for the future.  Two award-winning journalists are out with a new book, The Big Fail, that examines how the U.S. so badly bungled the pandemic and the lessons learned.  Co-author Bethany McLean joins Mosheh and breaks down what their reporting found. The book is critical of the left and the right, including Fauci, Trump, Newsom,...

Between the growing substance abuse and addiction epidemic, the explosion of fentanyl on the streets, and the move by half the country to legalize marijuana, there are a number of drug headlines in the news.   In this episode we speak with the US Drug Czar, Dr. Rahul Gupta, who runs the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. In our conversation, we discussed the administration proposal to reschedule marijuana as a Schedule III drug and what that means. Dr. Gupta provides insight...

We plunge into the fascinating world of freediving with world-renowned diver Will Trubridge and explore the extreme sport that takes athletes to unimaginable depths with a single breath. Will shares his incredible journey, shedding light on the mental and physical challenges of holding his breath for more than 4 minutes underwater (He says he can hold it for more than 8 minutes if he stays stationary.) He discussed the techniques he uses to "turn off his brain" and achieve a state of focus...

Getting to the facts–and cutting out bias–is something we are big fans of at Mo News.  In our latest episode, Mosheh is joined by Dr. Jess Steier from the Unbiased Science Podcast to unpack the complexities of interpreting scientific and health studies. Together, we explore the common pitfalls of media reporting on health, including what we know about the latest studies on organic produce, aspartame, and GMOs, among other hot topics. This conversation helps listeners better understand the...

As we celebrate Mother’s Day, this episode dives into the state of moms in America with an interview with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled (MU). She is also the author of forthcoming book, "The Power Pause,” looking at redefining stay at home motherhood.  Neha talks to Mosheh about how the perception of stay at home moms has transformed from a traditional archetype to a dynamic role that blends family life with personal and professional fulfillment.  We delve into new data MU has...

Record-breaking heat, storms, rising sea levels, and melting glaciers are among the impacts of climate change.  But today’s conversation focuses on the actions that can serve as an antidote to anxiety. In his new book, Life As We Know It (Can Be), CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir says we can counter fear with knowledge and hope. His book explores stories from the front lines of environmental change, providing both sobering insights and hopeful perspectives on innovative solutions,...

As part of our series of behind the scenes podcasts about Alex and Mosheh’s pregnancy journey in 2023, we spoke with one of the midwives who cared for her.  This episode features an interview with Christina McPherson, a certified nurse-midwife, about the midwifery care model, and the state of maternal health in the US. We discuss everything from the increasing C-section rates in the US, the history of why the use of midwives is much higher in the rest of the world vs. the US and the overall...

Americans have never had access to so many drugs, and yet we continue to see rising issues when it comes to mental and physical health in this country. We dive into what’s going wrong in this conversation with Dr. Drew Pinsky.   Dr. Drew, who is a board-certified physician in internal and addiction medicine, became a household name while hosting the iconic radio show “Loveline.” He now has multiple platforms, shows and podcasts.  Mosheh and Dr. Drew talk about the state of mental health,...

So much news coverage is devoted to the president, but it turns out that first ladies have had an incredibly influential and undercovered role in many White Houses. At the same time, it is an often thankless job that receives a lot of scrutiny.  Mosheh sits down with New York Times White House correspondent and author, Katie Rogers, exploring her new book, ‘American Woman: The Transformation of the Modern First Lady.’  In our conversation, we dive straight into Jill Biden's role in the...

What is the ideal temp to wash your clothes? Do you actually need to separate whites from colors? What is the best way to pre-treat clothes? Should you use any setting besides ‘normal?’ How do you get out toddler stains?! We addressed dozens of your questions in this ‘news you can use’ conversation with Procter & Gamble Senior Scientist Sammy Wang. She helps lead teams creating products like Downy and Tide. Mo News recently visited P&G HQ for a tour of their fabric division to get a...

This episode is a deep-dive into the most streamed documentary in America: ‘Quiet on Set.’ The series focuses on Nickelodeon, and startling claims of a toxic work environment for child stars and abuse at the network.  Mosheh is joined by Kate Taylor, senior correspondent at Business Insider, to explore the unsettling realities unveiled in the documentary. Her reporting and investigation in 2022 first revealed a number of issues, and inspired the making of ‘Quiet on Set.’  Taylor takes us...

One of the most common questions we get at Mo News is related to media bias and finding trustworthy, non-partisan sources.  Mosheh sits down with Vanessa Otero, the founder of AdFontes and the creator behind the influential Media Bias Chart–which breaks down thousands of news sources based both on political bias and reliability. We delve into the complexities of bias, media bias and the reasons as to why it has gotten worse in recent years. Otero shares her expert insights on the landscape...

American democracy has a number of challenges as it approaches its 250th birthday in 2026. The US has one of hardest constitutions in the world to amend, and is the only country to use an electoral college vs popular vote to elect presidents as well as the only democratic nation to allow for lifetime appointments of federal judges. Add in the filibuster and a less and less representative US Senate, there are a number of antiquated systems that give power to the minority over the majority in...

America has long been obsessed with the idea of alien life and UFOS, especially as the US government has been less than open about what it has known for years.  A new book tells the incredible history going back a century, and why the US government coverup has been less about what it does know, and more about what it doesn’t.  Mosheh speaks with Garrett Graff, the author of “UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government's Search of Alien Life,” about the likelihood that we have encountered...

When it comes to raising kids, there is so much conflicting advice out there that often leads to self-doubt. Ultimately, what does the latest science say about how to best raise our kids to ensure they grow up to be resilient, confident and kind adults?  In this episode, we speak with developmental psychologist Aliza Pressman, the author of “The Five Principles of Parenting.” She discusses why the adage to “go with your gut” is wrong, and dive into a number of topics from how to best...

As Israel’s war in Gaza enters a sixth month, we check on the state of the conflict and when it might end with Axios Foreign Policy Reporter Barak Ravid. He is incredibly well-sourced in Washington and Jerusalem, and he gives us an insider’s perspective on the growing divide between President Joe Biden and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and the state of the war.  We discuss the likelihood of a Rafah invasion, what Palestinian leadership may look like after the war, the lasting impact of the...

As we cover the latest crisis and escalating violence in Haiti, we take a step back in this episode and dive into how the country got here. Haiti was once a pearl of the Caribbean, and a stable, go-to tourism hot spot, (the Clintons took their honeymoon there!) but things have taken a turn for the worst over the last few decades.  Award-winning CBS News correspondent and host Vladimir Duthiers has reported from Haiti extensively and has a deep understanding for the country and people. He...

There have been a lot of really troubling headlines recently about the declining mental health of teens and the increasing rates of depression and suicide— particularly amongst teenage girls, but also amongst teenage boys. What’s behind it? And more importantly, what can we do about it? Plus– what’s the real key to happiness, or at least contentment, regardless of your age?  We’re joined by Niro Feliciano, a cognitive psychotherapist and best selling author. You can often see her speaking on...