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, how “voluntary” corporate agreements really work, and simple steps to keep your home from being hacked. Plus, why this nonprofit refuses corporate funding—and how that independence shapes its mission.

Mo News has partnered with Consumer Reports to offer listeners 25% off an annual membership at ⁠CR.org/MoNews⁠. Membership gives you constantly updated ratings on more than 10,000 products and services—an essential tool for making smarter, safer purchases.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News  (02:00)

– CA Dems Pass Newsom-Backed Redistricting Plan (06:00)

– Serena Williams Becomes New Face For GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs (11:50)

– DC Crime Down As Trump Touts Federalizing City Police Force (18:00)

– Israel’s New Negotiation Plan As It Threatens Offensive In Gaza City (21:30)

– Goodbye Job Hopping, Hello To Job Hugging (24:50)

– Erik Menendez Denied Parole (26:30)

– Government Sues LA Fitness Operators Over Hard-To-Cancel Gym Memberships (30:00)

– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (32:00)

– Reading: Eat Small Plates

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🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.

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.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News  (02:00)

– Texas Redistricting Plan Backed by Trump Wins Initial Approval (05:45)

– Bed Bath & Beyond Exec Says Company Won't Open Any California Stores (09:50)

– Target CEO Steps Down Amid Sales Slump (12:50)

– The Chili’s Economy Is Here: What’s Behind the Casual-Dining Boom (16:00)

– Hurricane Erin Causing Dangerous Surf Conditions On East Coast (20:30)

– Southern Border Wall Will Be Painted Black To Make It “Hot To The Touch” (21:45)

– Russia Ramping Up Attacks on Ukraine (23:20)

– White House Joins TikTok After Delaying Enforcement Of Sale-Or-Ban Law (26:00)

– Your Next Vacation Could Be a ‘Coolcation (29:30)

– On This Day In History (31:45)

Thanks To Our Sponsors: 

– ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase

–⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50

– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS

– Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS

– ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets

🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.

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.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter 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.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + National Bacon Lovers Day (02:00)

– Texas Set To Pass New Congressional Map Amid Mid-Decade Redistricting Push (06:20)

– Texas Effect: Democratic and More Republican States Now Consider Redistricting As Well (09:20)

– Justice Department Investigating D.C. Police Over Alleged Fake Crime Data (15:40)– Trump Says Putin Has Agreed To Meet Zelensky

– What Does Russia Say? (20:45)

– Bolivia Rejects Socialism As Left On Decline In South America (25:20)

– Sam Altman On GPT-6: ‘People Want Memory’ (28:10)

– Taylor Swift & Bruce Springsteen Tickets Scandal Sees FTC Sue Reseller (31:20)

– Florida Neighborhood Dethrones California's Beverly Hills as America's Priciest Community (33:45)

– On This Day In History (35:50)

Thanks To Our Sponsors: 

– ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase

–⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50

– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS

– Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS

– ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets

🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.

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.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter 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.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)

– Trump Meets Zelensky & European Leaders At White House: Takeaways and What’s Next (06:30)

– Europe’s “Trump Whisperer” (19:20)

– Hamas Accepts Latest Gaza Ceasefire And Hostage Deal Proposal (24:50)

– Hostage Families Call For Another Nationwide Day of Protests, Strikes On Sunday (27:15)

– Draft ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report Treads Lightly on Pesticides, Processed Foods (28:00)

– MSNBC to Change Its Name—And Lose the Peacock Logo (31:20)

– ‘You’re A Boomer If You Wear Leggings’: The Rise of Big Workout Pants (36:50)

– 'Skibidi' and 'Tradwife' Among Words Added To Cambridge Dictionary (41:40)

– On This Day In History (43:40)

Thanks To Our Sponsors: 

– ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase

–⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50

– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS

– Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS

– ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets

🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.

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.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter 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.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + National Bacon Lovers Day (02:00)

– Texas Set To Pass New Congressional Map Amid Mid-Decade Redistricting Push (06:20)

– Texas Effect: Democratic and More Republican States Now Consider Redistricting As Well (09:20)

– Justice Department Investigating D.C. Police Over Alleged Fake Crime Data (15:40)

– Trump Says Putin Has Agreed To Meet Zelensky– What Does Russia Say? (20:45)

– Bolivia’s Presidential Vote Headed For First-Ever Runoff Between Centrist, Right-Wing Candidates (25:20)

– Sam Altman On GPT-6: ‘People Want Memory’ (28:10)

– Taylor Swift & Bruce Springsteen Tickets Scandal Sees FTC Sue Reseller Over Bots, Jacked Prices & Millions In Profits In Trump Crackdown (31:20)

– Florida Neighborhood Dethrones California's Beverly Hills as America's Priciest Community (33:45)

– On This Day In History (35:50)

Thanks To Our Sponsors: 

– ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase–⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50

– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS

– Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS

– ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets

🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.

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.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter 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.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)

– No Ceasefire After Trump–Putin Summit; Focus Shifts To Zelensky White House Talks Today (06:00)

– Hundreds More National Guard Troops Sent To D.C. By GOP-Led States (18:20)

– ICE Launches Aggressive Recruiting Push With Huge Bonuses (21:10)

– Erin: The First Atlantic Hurricane Of 2025 (23:20)

– Texas House Dems Return To State As CA Ramps Up Redistricting Battle (25:40)

– Taylor Swift’s 'New Heights' Podcast Episode Breaks Records (33:15)

– On This Day In History (38:00)

Thanks To Our Sponsors: 

– ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase

–⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50

– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS

– Leesa – 30% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS

– ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets

🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.

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.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter 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.

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.

Their conversation covers everything from stretching your back-to-school budget to finding side hustles that make sense for your skills, to why an emergency fund is your financial life jacket. You’ll also hear tips on tackling debt faster, setting realistic goals, making smart investments (without falling for shiny distractions), and pivoting your plans when life throws a curveball. If money stress has been holding you back, this episode is packed with the tools, mindset shifts, and strategies you need to reset and make the rest of 2025 count.
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We are not your financial or investment advisors. This nerdy info is provided for general educational and entertainment purposes and may not apply to your specific circumstances.

This episode features a paid guest appearance by NerdWallet.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + Tropical Storm Erin Update (02:00)

– ​​Everything You Need To Know About Today’s Trump-Putin Summit (04:00)

– US Producer Prices Rise by Most in Three Years on Services (06:20)

– Veggie-flation Strikes, With A Warning for Grocery Prices

– HHS Revives Child Vaccine Safety Panel Sought By Anti-Vaccine Activists (10:20)

– What to Know About the Heat Wave and Wildfires in Southern Europe (13:10)

– Young Men Are Struggling In A Slowing Job Market, Even If They Have College Degrees (14:30)

– Venus Williams, 45, Gets Singles Wild Card For US Open (16:45)

– Everything You Need To Know About Taylor Swift’s Appearance On New Heights Podcast (17:50)

– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (21:30)

Thanks To Our Sponsors: 

– ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase

–⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50

– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS

– Leesa – 25% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS

– Shopify – $1 per-month trial | Code: monews

🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.

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.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter 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.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + What We Know About Apple’s Next iPhone (02:00)

– Trump Threatens 'Very Severe' Consequences If Russia Doesn't Agree To End Ukraine War (07:30)

– What Happened On Pre-Summit Call With Zelensky And Europeans (09:30)

– Could The US Reclassify Marijuana? (16:30)

– U.S. Drinking Rate at New Low as Alcohol Concerns Surge (19:20)

– A Glacier Outburst Underway in Alaska Is Sending A Surge Of Water Downstream Toward Juneau (24:00)

– Put Away Your Sweats: Return-To-Office At 5-Year High (26:00)

– Companies Embrace In-Person Interviews To Dodge the Chatbots (28:20)

– Amazon Launches Same-Day Delivery of Meat, Eggs, Produce In More Than 1,000 Cities (30:00)

– What The Fall of Florida’s Oranges Tells Us About The Future (32:10)

– Trump Names Stallone, Strait Among Kennedy Center Honorees (35:30)

– On This Day In History (39:30)

Thanks To Our Sponsors: 

– ⁠LMNT⁠ - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase

–⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50

– Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Promo Code: MONEWS

– Leesa – 25% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS

– Shopify – $1 per-month trial | Code: monews

🐝 This podcast was recorded from the Mo News office at Industrious at Midtown on 50th St.

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.

Jill Wagner (@jillrwagner) is an Emmy and Murrow award-winning journalist. She's currently the Managing Editor of the Mo News newsletter and previously worked as a reporter 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.