It is the most prestigious consulting company in the world, and yet most of us know very little about McKinsey.  The multi-billion dollar firm helps governments around the world and the Fortune 500 make key decisions when it comes to their businesses and their images. McKinsey clients have included big tobacco, opioid makers, the Chinese government as well as US government agencies & the companies they regulate (at the same time). However, all of that work is shielded by NDAs.  How does...

Mo News Prenuvo Discount: $300 off first scan with code MONEWS Thousands of people are starting to use a new whole-body MRI scan called Prenuvo, when they either have difficult-to-diagnose conditions, or are just looking to get a better sense of what is happening inside their bodies.  Mosheh wanted to find out more, and recently had an opportunity to try out Prenuvo.  CEO Andrew Lacy joins Mosheh to discuss the technology, what Prenuvo’s goals are and how the healthcare system can shift...

As the Israel-Hamas war approaches 50 days, we are speaking with voices from both sides of the war to gain insight into the realities on the ground.  In this episode, Mosheh speaks with Khalil Sayegh. He was born and raised in Gaza, then lived in the West Bank, and is now in the US, where he recently got his master's degree from American University. His family is currently seeking refuge in a church in northern Gaza. Sayegh speaks candidly about the war, growing up as a Christian in Gaza,...

It has been more than a month and a half since Hamas terrorists abducted more than 240 hostages, including babies and the elderly. As Israel and Hamas negotiate the release of some of the hostages, Mo News speaks to two family members of those currently being held in Gaza.    They tell us about their family members, what life is like for a hostage who was released, the abductions and what the last 46 days have been like. We also speak with a survivor from the October 7th attack at the music...

**Mo News Premium For Members-Only Instagram, Private Podcast: (Click To Join)** Volumes have been written about President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and British PM Winston Churchill. But what about the women who raised them?  A new book tells the fascinating story of their mothers, Sara Delano Roosevelt and Jennie Churchill. Both natives of Brooklyn, NY, they would go onto take two very different paths and raise their famous sons in completely different ways. Mosheh speaks with Charlotte...

An increasing number of American kids are suffering from crippling levels of anxiety and mental health issues at school due to ‘achievement culture.’  We explore how we got there and the solutions with Jennifer Wallace, author of the new book “Never Enough,” diving into how kids now suffer under a “tyranny of metrics.” We discuss how higher education has contributed to this issue as well as the impact of social media and parental mental health.  Wallace is the mother of three teens and a...

With the realization that globalization didn’t benefit everyone, the US and many countries have taken a more populist turn in recent years. Is the re-focus on things here at home going to lead to more tensions across the globe or a positive, necessary correction? We talk to Rana Foroohar, Financial Times Business Columnist and author of the new book, Homecoming, about the evolving role of the US in the world, our broken politics and the transitioning US economy. We begin the conversation...

**Mo News Premium For Members-Only Instagram, Private Podcast: (Click To Join)** It’s now been more than two weeks since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, killing more than 1,300 people and taking more than 200 hostage. Israel has responded with airstrikes in Gaza that have left thousands dead.  The images are gruesome. The testimony from survivors and victims’ families is heartbreaking. It’s all so hard to process— even for adults a thousand miles away. So how should parents talk to...

We dive deep into the world of submersible exploration in this episode, and discuss what we can learn from traveling to the deepest parts of our oceans. We know more about outer space than our own oceans here on earth. The co-founder of Triton Submarines, Patrick Lahey, is hoping to help change that, and he explains why deep sea travel is so important in this conversation.  We all watched in horror this summer as one submersible ignored safety warnings and imploded near the Titanic in June....

It is a riveting history: How America chose the first six women to go into space and how the first female astronauts overcame adversity and sexism. We talk about all of it in our conversation with space journalist Loren Grush.  Her new book, “The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts” reads like a movie screenplay, and provides some fascinating historical perspective into the first six American women in space.  As of 1973, the US had sent three females into space: Two...

As Mosheh is about to become a dad for the first time, we gather some thoughts and insights on parenting from celebrity fathers, friends of the Mo News podcast, and Mosheh’s family. From special family traditions to advice on becoming a dad, we give Mosheh a heartfelt (and humorous) sendoff to fatherhood. Good luck with Baby O!  **Mo News Premium For Members-Only Instagram, Private Podcast: (Click To Join)** — Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. He has...

From the Salem Witch Trials to Qanon, it turns out that conspiracy theories are “as American as apple pie.” We dive into why we believe them, and how they have impacted American history and democracy in a conversation with author and cultural historian Colin Dickey.  His latest book, “Under the Eye of Power: How Fear of Secret Societies Shape American Democracy,” provides some fascinating historical perspective into how fears of immigrants, other religions, and secret societies have impacted...

After 20 years of war and revolution across the Middle East and North Africa–from Libya to Afghanistan--we take a look at what US foreign policy gets wrong, where China is trying to fill the gaps, and the future of the region, in this conversation with author and journalist Robert Kaplan.  His latest book, “The Loom of Time,” provides some incredible historical perspective on US foreign policy and takes us on a tour of the region from Saudi Arabia to Israel to Syria to Egypt. This episode is...

As we experience the hottest summer in recorded history, we have a conversation with White House National Climate Adviser, Ali Zaidi, about what the administration is doing to combat climate change. Despite all the recent negative headlines, Zaidi explains to Mosheh why he remains an optimist and the progress that has been made globally in recent years.  He also discusses the White House strategy regarding clean energy, why electric cars are cleaner than gas-powered vehicles, whether climate...

As American consumers watch Walmart+ and Amazon Prime go head-to-head in a battle for our wallets this July, we take a look at the historic rivalry between the corporate behemoths.  In this edition, we dive into how Walmart and Amazon have fought to dominate all aspects of American retail over the last two decades, in our conversation with business journalist Jason Del Rey. His new book, Winner Sells All, takes us inside the competition starting with Amazon as a small online upstart, to...

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor after nearly 50 years. The decision forces colleges and universities to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies without considering race. We break down the decision with Supreme Court watcher and Mo News Podcast friend Sharon McMahon of SharonSaysSo. We discuss the arguments by the various justices (including the very personal language in the opinions), the...

As we assess the fallout from the shocking weekend military rebellion inside Russia, we break down what happened and what comes next with Eurasia Group Founder and political scientist Ian Bremmer.  He takes us inside Putin’s strategy, why he let the Wagner Group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin live (for now), what top western national security leaders are telling him and why this could open the door to more weapons for Ukraine. Bremmer has a great conversational style that helps cut through the...

With the explosion of plastic surgery in recent years, we discuss the latest in the industry with an expert, Dr. Lara Devgan.  Devgan, a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, is an expert in facial body and breast treatments. She leads her own practice in NYC and also happens to be a mom to six kids under the age of 11.  We discuss the latest plastic surgery trends, the impact of social media and technology on what people are requesting, and some new dangers out there in what...

We take a deep dive into the state of our oceans and the planet with award-winning photographers Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen.   Paul and ‘Mitty’ are incredible storytellers who have traveled to the far reaches of the globe and below our oceans to capture amazing imagery. They are also the co-founders of SeaLegacy—an organization using the power of media and storytelling to amplify ocean solutions.  In this edition, they discuss what they are seeing through their lenses—the impact...

Carlos Whittaker is a motivational speaker and author who spreads positivity daily and he brings it to the Mo News podcast in this edition. Whittaker’s Instagram account @loswhit is a true pleasure to follow as he helps change the lives of total strangers by enlisting his “instafamilia” to raise money for good causes and good people.  He is out with a powerful new book, How to Human, with tips on how we can find ourselves and listen to one another in these divisive times. Mosh and Carlos talk...

One of the most popular questions we get at Mo News is about polling, how it works and why it can be trusted. In today’s edition we speak with the editor-in-chief of Gallup, one of the organizations that does it best. Gallup is nearly 90 years old and conducts polls in 140 countries—representing nearly all of humanity.  Editor-in-Chief, Mohamed Younis, joins Mosh to talk about how the organization polls everyone from women living in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan to dislocated Ukrainians to...

Is Artificial Intelligence going to change the world for good or should we be freaking out?  Mosheh speaks to Joanna Stern, the senior personal technology columnist at the Wall Street Journal, about what is next for AI, as governments try to figure out how to regulate the fast-evolving technology. She has reported extensively on artificial intelligence, including recently seeing if an AI version of Joanna could fake out colleagues, sources and family members.  Stern is extremely well-sourced...

Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author and modern philosopher who translates the wisdom of the stoic thinkers from ancient Greece and Rome for our modern life.  In the past decade he has written 13 books that have sold millions of copies. Holiday’s newest book, The Daily Dad: 366 Meditations on Parenting, Love and Raising Great Kids, draws its inspiration from his email, the Daily Dad. In a fun parallel, Ryan learned about Mo News through his wife, and Mosheh learned about Ryan’s books from his...

In this episode, we explore the recent history of the news media, the impact of Facebook and Twitter with longtime journalist and media entrepreneur, Ben Smith.  In his new book, Traffic, he effectively writes the history of 21st century media, exploring the rise and fall of digital news media innovators like Gawker, HuffPost, Breitbart and Buzzfeed. Mosheh and Ben discuss why the pursuit of “going viral” led digital media astray (Vice and Buzzfeed News recently collapsed) and its overall...

**Mo News Premium For Extra Content, Private Podcast: Code: MONEWSPOD for free month (Click To Join)** Happy Mother’s Day! In this edition, Mosh and Jill interview their moms, Debby Oinounou and Carol Wagner. They talk about how motherhood has changed over the years– and stayed the same. Plus we get some insight into young Mosh and young Jill. We also heard from members of the Mo News community on the best advice their moms ever gave them.  – *Leave us a voicemail with your news questions...