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Peter Hamby joins us to break down the high-stakes political races shaping California ahead of the June 2 primary — from the crowded governor’s race to the increasingly unpredictable battle for mayor of Los Angeles.

Hamby, host of Snapchat’s “Good Luck America,” political correspondent at Puck, and host of the “Powers That Be” podcast, explains why Democrats in America’s bluest major state remain divided and without a clear frontrunner to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom. The conversation dives into the frontrunners, whether former Fox News host Steve Hilton has a chance to win statewide as a Republican, and Newsom’s role in the race as he looks to 2028.

The episode also explores the fascinating Los Angeles mayoral race, where incumbent mayor Karen Bass is facing a surprising surge from reality TV star and influencer Spencer Pratt. Hamby explains why Pratt’s social media-first campaign strategy is resonating with some voters — and whether it represents a new playbook for modern political campaigns.

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)

– US And Iranian Negotiators Reach Tentative Deal To Extend Ceasefire And Launch Nuclear Talks (05:40)

– Anthropic Passed OpenAI As The World’s Most Valuable AI Startup Ahead Of IPO (15:00)

– What Happened When Oprah Used Claude To Come Up With Questions For Anthropic CEO Interview (17:20)

– Treasury Department Prepares $250 Bill With Trump's Face On It (22:00)

– Gretchen Whitmer Says She Won’t Run For President In 2028, What Other Dems Are Likely Running (27:30)

– ‘60 Minutes’ Shakeup: Two Correspondents, Executive Producer Out (30:20)

– Starbucks Says Afternoon Traffic Is Rising As Turnaround Starts To Take Hold (37:30)

– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (41:15)

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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.

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. 

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + AI Puerto Rico Song Going Viral (02:00)

– Iran War: Trump Says Political Pressure Will Not Sway Him in Talks (07:00)

– Trump: Middle Eastern Countries 'Owe It to Us' to Join Abraham Accords (10:40)

– Israel Issues New Evacuation Warnings For Southern Lebanon  (13:00)

– Iran’s Internet Is Partially Restored (14:15)

– Where In The World Is Missing N.J. Congressman? (15:45)

– U.S. To Set Up Quarantine Facility in Kenya for Americans Exposed to Ebola (23:00)

– Why Americans Are About to Pay Even More at the Grocery Store (26:50)

– DHS Sec. Reveals Plan To Potentially Limit International Travel At Some Major West Coast Airports (29:40)

– Experts Just Added A Blood Test To Colon Cancer Screening Options, As Many Skip Colonoscopies (31:50)

– Trump Says He May Attend Knicks’ NBA Finals Game In New York (34:00)

– On This Day In History (38:40)

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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.

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. 

Is there such a thing as having too much ⁠empathy⁠? That's a theory gaining the support of some of the world’s richest people following the release of a new book by Gad Saad, a Canadian marketing professor and frequent critic of liberal policies.

Saad is an evolutionary psychologist, professor at the University of Mississippi, host of The Saad Truth podcast, and author of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling book Suicidal Empathy, where he argues that Western societies are embracing forms of empathy and compassion that can ultimately become self-destructive.

We dive into the ideas that have made him both influential and controversial: immigration, gender, identity, culture, free speech, and what he sees as larger changes happening across the West.

Some listeners may strongly agree with Gad. Others may take major issue with his framing, philosophy and conclusions. But these are ideas increasingly shaping conversations—especially on the political right—and we thought it was worth digging into them directly.

Please note: Parts of this discussion include provocative examples and references to sexual violence that some listeners may find difficult.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + NASA Moon Plans (02:00)

– Trump-Supported Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate Race (06:45)

– Alabama, South Carolina Face Legal, Political Backlash to Redistricting Effort (12:00)

– TX Democrat Loses Congressional Primary Race After Antisemitic Comments (15:45)

– Trump Claims 6-Month Physical ‘Checked Out Perfectly’ (20:20)

– ‘Major Chemical Explosion’ Kills People in Washington State (23:20)

– Orange County Chemical Tank Holding Steady, But Thousands Still Can’t Go Home (24:30)

– Supreme Court Allows Vermont to Sue Meta (28:15)

– Mango Fashion Tycoon’s Son Considered Suspect In Father’s Death (30:20)

– Americans Feeling ‘Vibesession,’ Still Splurging On Some Items (35:50)

– Scientists: It Is Time To Leave New Orleans, Start Relocating (38:45)

– Baseball Star Bryce Harper Sparks Viral Debate Over How He Applies Toothpaste (42:30)

– On This Day In HIstory (48:00)

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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.

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. 

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + A wet Memorial Day (02:00)

– U.S. Conducts Strikes On Iranian Sites and Boats As Talks Continue To End War (05:10)

– Threat of California Chemical Talk Explosion “Eliminated” (13:00)

– Foreigners Seeking Permanent Residency in the U.S. Will Have To Go Home To Wait Out The Process (20:15)

– Locals Attack Doctors In Congo Over Ebola Outbreak (23:30)

– What We Know About Racer Kyle Busch’s Cause of Death (27:00)

– New Study Says GLP-1s May Lower Risks Of Some Cancers Spreading (29:00)

– Pope Leo Calls For Increased Regulations and Responsibility Around AI (32:00)

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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.

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. 

A shaky ceasefire, soaring gas prices, global shipping threats, and fears about the broader world economy — the Iran conflict has entered a volatile new phase with enormous stakes for the people of Iran, the Middle East, the U.S., and markets around the world.

To make sense of this moment, Mosheh speaks again with Jason Rezaian — who spent 544 days imprisoned by the Iranian regime and has deep knowledge of the country and the regime.

Recorded at the McCain Institute Sedona Forum in Arizona, the conversation explores whether the war has actually weakened the regime, why Rezaian believes Iranian freedom fighters may now be in a worse position, and how Tehran is adapting through propaganda, repression, and survival tactics.

They also discuss the Strait of Hormuz standoff, the threat to the global economy, rising gas prices, hostage diplomacy, internet blackouts inside Iran, the fractured Gulf alliance, and what the Trump administration still may not fully understand about the Iranian leadership.Plus: Rezaian discusses his new work at The Washington Post helping exiled journalists from countries like Iran, Russia, Afghanistan, and Sudan continue reporting from abroad.

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 + King Charles Accidental Death Announcement (00:00)

– 2026 Memorial Day Travel Could Set Record; Gas Prices At Four Year High (06:40)

– Iran War Is Going to Make Your Car’s Motor Oil More Pricey (08:30)

– Stephen Colbert’s Final Show; Will Late-Night Shows Survive Much Longer? (11:00)– DNC Releases 2024 Autopsy Report (22:50)– DOJ Fraud Official Announces 'Unprecedented' Charges in Minnesota (29:40)– Mortgage Rates Hit a Nine-Month High in Blow to Prime Buying Season (32:30)– California Governor Signs Order On AI Aimed at Helping Workers (35:30)– NASCAR Icon Kyle Busch Dies At Age 41 (39:00)– NOAA Reveals 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Activity Forecast As Super El Niño Looms (39:50)– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (43:00) Thanks To Our Sponsor: 

Today’s episode of the podcast features limited commercial interruptions, brought to you exclusively by the American Petroleum Institute.

🐝 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 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.

Headlines: 

– Welcome To Mo News (00:00)

– U.S. Grand Jury Indicts Raul Castro, Ex-Cuban President (07:00)

– Sec. Of State Marco Rubio, in Video, Urges Cubans to Align With Trump Administration (11:45)

– Trump Says He's “In No Hurry” To Make A Deal With Iran (15:00)

– OpenAI Is Preparing to File for an IPO in the Coming Weeks (17:00)

– Zuckerberg’s Meta Layoffs Memo: ‘Success Isn’t A Given’ In The AI Era (20:30)

– Jeff Bezos Says Bottom Half Of Earners Should Pay Zero In Income Taxes (23:20)

– ‘Summer Should Be Fine’ As Europe’s Jet Fuel Fears Ease (28:20)

– India’s Diet Coke Shortage Is Turning Soda Into a Status Symbol (32:00)

– On This Day In History (36:20)

Thanks To Our Sponsor: 

Today’s episode of the podcast features limited commercial interruptions, brought to you exclusively by the American Petroleum Institute.

🐝 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 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.

Headlines: 

– Welcome To Mo News (00:00)

– Rep. Massie Loses Kentucky GOP House Primary, Most Expensive In History (05:15)

– Trump Endorses Ken Paxton, Upending Senate GOP Plans In Texas Race (10:30)

– J.D. Vance’s Takes Turn To Lead White House Press Briefing (16:10)

– IRS Forever Barred From Auditing Trump (18:20)

– WHO Chief Raises Alarm Over Scale of Ebola Outbreak After Death Toll Climbs (23:00)

– Will U.S. Attack Cuba? (26:00)

– Trump Held Meeting On Iran War Plans After Pausing Attack (30:50)

– Some Countries Are Profiting From War Oil Shock, Others Are Losing Out (32:20)

– These Are the Hiring Hot Spots Where College Grads Are Landing Good Jobs (35:25)

– Shonda Rhimes and Ellen Pompeo Team Up for New Texas-Set Grey’s Anatomy Spinoff (38:20)

– On This Day In History (40:00)

Thanks To Our Sponsor: 

Today’s episode of the podcast features limited commercial interruptions, brought to you exclusively by the American Petroleum Institute.

🐝 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 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.