It is a story we have not learned much about….until now. Facing sexism and huge institutional hurdles, the story of the women who helped build the CIA and put their lives on the line in conflicts going back to WWII is an incredible, compelling history.   

Writer Liza Mundy tells us their story in her new book, “The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA.” It’s a follow up to her previous book “Code Girls,” about the female code breakers of World War II.

Mosheh talks to Liza about the role women played in forming the CIA, what foreign governments they helped infiltrate, what info they helped the US government learn (and what was ignored!!) during the Cold War all the way through the war on terrorism. We also discuss how accurate the portrayal of female agents like those in ‘Homeland’ and ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ are to reality. 

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EP 67:  Daring Ladies: The Incredible History of the Women of the CIA

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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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, DeSantis, the CDC, the teachers’ union—pretty much everyone. The book runs the numbers and the final assessment on masks, the vaccine, school closures, the lockdowns that challenge conservative and liberal thinking four years later. 
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EP 89: A Big Fail: How America Got The Pandemic Response So Wrong

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 into how new data and the shifting legal landscape led to the decision. 
The interview also tackles the pressing issue of the overdose crisis, with a focus on the rise of fentanyl. Dr. Gupta compares Narcan to a fire extinguisher, and says every American should have a dose in their home. 
He also shares his perspective on the federal government's strategy to combat this epidemic, including harm reduction efforts, law enforcement initiatives, and public health campaigns. This episode offers an in-depth look at the multifaceted approach needed to address one of the nation's most urgent public health challenges.
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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.
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EP 88: A New Approach on Marijuana, the Fight Against Fentanyl, and the State of the Overdose Crisis – A Conversation With the US Drug Czar

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 during his dives. We also delve into his experience being featured in the recent Netflix documentary "The Deepest Breath," which highlights the intense and often perilous world of competitive freediving.
Will also reveals some of his methods and training secrets, offering insights into how even Mosheh could potentially hold his breath for several minutes underwater. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in pushing the boundaries of human potential and understanding the depths of the human mind.
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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.
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EP 87: Deep Dive Into Freediving: Lessons From Holding Your Breath For Several Minutes Under Water

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 nuances behind the headlines in scientific reporting, and how you can better read between the lines.

We also talk about eastern vs. western medicine as well as growing public distrust in institutions like the FDA and CDC, and how some of the agencies’ mistakes during COVID led to the current situation. 


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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 Mo News in 2020, which now reaches more than 1 million people on multiple platforms every week. 
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EP 86: Unbiased Science! Cutting through misinformation when it comes to health and medical headlines

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 collected from thousands of moms across the country, with a focus on how they balance professional, family and mental health goals. The conversation focuses on how women are taking intentional breaks in their careers to focus on family without losing sight of their own ambitions. It is no longer a black or white (full-time work or full-time SAHM) phenomenon, but there are many shades of gray when it comes to modern work and family. 
 
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EP 67: Daring Ladies: The Incredible History of the Women of the CIA

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