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Interviews and deep-dives into the biggest and most interesting headlines with some of the smartest people in the world. From authors to political leaders to business leaders to parenting experts, Mosheh and Jill get answers to the questions you are asking and take you behind the headlines in episodes for context and analysis.

  1. Oct 24

    EP 205: BlackRock: What’s Real, What’s Rumor, and What It Means for You

    What does BlackRock actually do? How much influence does it have? And how much of what you’ve heard about it is true? Mosheh sits down with John Kelly, BlackRock’s global head of corporate affairs, to demystify the world’s largest asset manager, which oversees roughly $15 trillion on behalf of its clients. Many listeners may have money invested with the company through a 401(k), pension, or other investments without realizing it. The conversation explores BlackRock’s power, questions about its role in housing, public distrust of Wall Street, and the growing backlash against AI data centers. They also discuss BlackRock’s Future Builders initiative, which aims to help 50,000 Americans prepare for careers in the skilled trades. Why is this financial giant investing in electricians, plumbers, and other skilled workers—and could those careers offer more opportunity as AI reshapes the job market? Kelly, who previously held senior roles at Microsoft, Starbucks, and Roku, shares the company’s perspective on what these changes could mean for your work, savings, and retirement. 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.

  2. Oct 23

    EP 204: Reid Hoffman On AI Panic, Democrats, and Money In Politics

    As warnings mount that artificial intelligence could take millions of jobs, and even threaten humanity itself, Reid Hoffman argues we need a middle path: keep developing the technology while putting safeguards in place. The billionaire LinkedIn co-founder, early OpenAI backer and former board member, and major Democratic donor joins Mosheh for a conversation about technology, money, and political power—and the future he’s helping finance. Hoffman explains why he thinks extinction fears are overblown, how America should compete with China, and what lawmakers should require companies to do -- including kill switches and independent safety audits. They also discuss where AI leaders have failed the public, how workers can prepare, and his company Manas AI’s efforts to develop new medicines, including cancer treatments. On politics, Hoffman weighs in on the midterms, why Democrats lost support in Silicon Valley, and his disagreements with democratic socialists. Mosheh challenges him on billionaires’ influence over elections, and asks what a 2028 presidential candidate would need to earn his support. 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.

  3. Sep 22

    EP 200: The 25-Year Fight For 9/11 Responders

    As part of Mo News’ special coverage marking 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Jill Wagner sits down with John Feal, a former Ground Zero demolition supervisor who was injured during the cleanup efforts. In the decades since, he founded the FealGood Foundation and became a leading advocate for first responders, survivors, volunteers and others who were injured or sickened by exposure to toxic dust at Ground Zero. In his new book, I Will Follow You Anywhere, Feal recounts the years-long fight to pass legislation like the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: how his team organized their relentless lobbying efforts in Congress, built relationships across party lines, and refused to let perfect become the enemy of the good. He also talks about his close relationship with comedian Jon Stewart, and the lessons he learned from lawmakers like Nancy Pelosi about navigating Washington. Feal also reflects on the responders and survivors who have died or continue to live with 9/11-related illnesses, the ongoing fight to expand healthcare coverage, and what he hopes a younger generation will remember about the attacks on September 11th and the days that followed. 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.

  4. Sep 22

    EP 198: The Postpartum Mental Health Gap: Lessons From The Clancy Trial

    The Lindsay Clancy trial has sparked a national conversation about postpartum psychosis and maternal mental health. In this episode, Mo News Producer Sari Soffer sits down with Dr. Noa Sterling, an OB-GYN and mental health expert, for a broader conversation about the Clancy trial, postpartum mental illness, and why many women fall through the cracks in the existing medical system. The conversation covers the differences between intrusive thoughts, postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis; risk factors like sleep deprivation and bipolar disorder; and the challenges of diagnosing and treating serious postpartum mental health conditions. They examine the systemic barriers for new mothers including a fragmented health system, lack of sustained support, and the burden to coordinate their own care during a time of intense struggle. They also discuss what better postpartum care could look like. Dr. Noa Sterling is also the creator of a paid app called Obi, which helps women through pregnancy and postpartum. She has made the following resources available free for the Mo News audience: - Mental Health Support Guide: Everything You Need to Know: https://www.obipregnancyapp.com/your-mental-health-support-guide-start-here/ - A Letter to the Partner of Someone Struggling With Their Mental Health Postpartum: https://www.obipregnancyapp.com/to-the-partner-of-someone-struggling-with-postpartum-mental-health/ If anything in this conversation resonated with you or someone you love, Postpartum Support International's HelpLine is ⁠1-800-944-4773⁠, call or text, and 988 is the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

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Interviews and deep-dives into the biggest and most interesting headlines with some of the smartest people in the world. From authors to political leaders to business leaders to parenting experts, Mosheh and Jill get answers to the questions you are asking and take you behind the headlines in episodes for context and analysis.

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