Mo News - The Interview

Mo News - The Interview

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.

Episodes

September 12, 2025 60 mins
Lyft CEO David Risher is leading a comeback story at the ridesharing company. Two years into the job, he’s made Lyft profitable, expanded into Europe, and grown market share against Uber. In this conversation with Mosheh, Risher looks into the future: hybrid fleets of drivers and robotaxis, how AI will shape transportation, and whether the next generation of Americans will even need to learn how to drive. He lays out Lyft’s vision...
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Few institutions are as secretive, controversial, and consequential as the CIA. From covert Cold War operations to the war on terror, America’s spy agency has been both praised for keeping the country safe and condemned for its failures and abuses. Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and historian Tim Weiner joins us to unpack that complicated history and discuss his new book, The Mission, which traces how the CIA has struggled to a...
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Few institutions impact our daily lives more than the Federal Reserve—and rarely has it been under so much scrutiny. With interest rates, inflation, and political pressure dominating headlines, the Fed’s decisions shape everything from mortgages to credit card bills. Our guest is Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and a currently voting member of the Fed’s powerful policy-setting committee. In a spec...
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Airfares are down, hotel deals are back, and cruises are suddenly hot again. But knowing when to book and how to stretch your points is more confusing than ever. NerdWallet Travel Expert and co-host of the Smart Travel podcast Sally French joins us to cut through the noise with tips for the holiday season and beyond. We dig into the sweet spot for how far out to book flights, why Tokyo just jumped ahead of Paris as a top global de...
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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, ho...
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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. The...
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As water shortages intensify across the globe, one company is betting on a controversial solution: making it rain—literally. In this episode, we’re joined by Augustus Doricko, founder and CEO of Rainmaker, to break down the science, promise, and misconceptions around cloud seeding. We explore how this decades-old technology has advanced, what it could mean for agriculture and the environment, and why it’s drawing renewed interest....
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In the aftermath of the worst mass shooting in NYC in 25 years, we speak with NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo as new details emerge about the attack and the suspect. The former NY governor discusses the state of gun violence, what he thinks needs to be done about assault weapons at the federal level, and how ‘Mayor Cuomo’ would handle public safety and the NYPD differently. We dig into the NYC mayoral race, his loss to Zohran M...
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins the Mo News Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation just months after leaving the Biden administration, to talk politics, democracy, aviation, fatherhood—and his latest thinking on a potential 2028 presidential run. Buttigieg weighs in on Trump’s second term, his budget cuts, the flood of executive orders, and how worried he is about the state of American democracy. Why he think...
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As President Trump hits the halfway mark of his first year back in office, former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation grading Trump’s second-term performance—the wins, the losses, and what might come next. Now host of⁠⁠ The Sean Spicer Show⁠⁠, Spicer weighs in on everything from immigration raids and tariffs to Trump’s evolving foreign policy and the growing divide inside the M...
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Today, we're exploring the science behind scent—and why it’s so deeply connected to our brains. Joining Mosheh for this conversation is Mike Kinsey, a master perfumer and olfactive scientist at Procter & Gamble, who helps create some of the most recognizable scents in household products. In this special episode, sponsored by Gain and Downy, Mike breaks down why smell is so strongly linked to memory and emotion. He also explains ...
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From AI replacing jobs to a war for Arctic resources, the next decade will look nothing like the last. Bank of America’s Global Strategist Haim Israel joins Mosheh to unpack his team’s new report predicting the eight major forces that will reshape our world by 2030 and beyond.  Israel warns that AI will soon upend job markets across industries, with “agentic AI” systems able to make decisions on their own—threatening tens of mill...
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As tariffs and global economic uncertainty weigh on businesses, Walmart EVP Dan Bartlett joins Mo News from the company’s shareholders meeting in Bentonville to break down how the retail giant is navigating tariff and economic uncertainty. Bartlett explains how Walmart is approaching increasing prices, how it’s absorbing costs as President Trump tells them to “eat the tariffs,” and believes it will still “win on price.”  Bartlett ...
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In this episode: an in-depth conversation between Mosh and Sammi Cohen (@sammicohentalks), the creator of Social Currency — a newsletter and podcast that explores how the internet is reshaping our lives and our spending habits.In this conversation, you'll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creator economy, how brands are thinking about creators, and the future of content on social media platforms. Sammi and Mosh discuss their o...
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As water shortages intensify across the globe, one company is betting on a controversial solution: making it rain—literally. In this episode, we’re joined by Augustus Doricko, founder and CEO of Rainmaker, to break down the science, promise, and misconceptions around cloud seeding. We explore how this decades-old technology has advanced, what it could mean for agriculture and the environment, and why it’s drawing renewed interest....
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is currently trailing in polls ahead of the November mayoral race — but he tells Mo News that the race has only just started.  In an interview with Mosheh, Adams said he’s focused on spreading his message about his record and administration’s wins — including on the economy and public safety — and registering 1 million new voters. Mosheh asks Adams how he plans to overcome his dismal favorability ra...
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In the aftermath of the devastating EF-4 tornado that recently swept through Kentucky, Mosheh visits the hardest-hit areas to document the extensive damage and speak directly with residents impacted by the storms. In this special two-part edition of the Mo News podcast, Part 1 features firsthand accounts from London, Kentucky, where 19 people were killed and hundreds of homes and businesses were destroyed. Survivors share their ha...
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Sky-high insurance premiums. Surprise medical bills. Drug prices that keep going up. Why does healthcare in America cost so much — and how did we end up here? Dr. Cedric Jamie Rutland, a critical care physician and BuzzRx Medical Advisor, joins Mosheh for a wide-ranging conversation that breaks down the real reasons healthcare is so expensive in the U.S. They explore how pharmacy benefit managers quietly shape what you pay, the un...
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With Republicans in power across all branches of the federal government, Democrats are looking for ways to regain trust and learn how to build things. One book they’re looking toward is Marc Dunkelman’s: ⁠Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back⁠.  In this episode, Marc joins Mosheh to discuss how the Democratic distrust of power since the 1960s has led to stagnation and public distrust, paving the way for D...
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Mark Carney has pulled off a remarkable political comeback to become the next Prime Minister of Canada, keeping his Liberal Party in power after trailing significantly just months ago.  The win comes as Canada faces growing tension with the U.S., as President Trump has ignited a trade war, and repeatedly spoken about making Canada America’s “51st state.” In this special post-election edition, we’re joined by Amanda Alvaro and Rac...
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