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It has been a wild week in the defamation trial of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. That includes the Sandy Hook parents directly confronting Jones, the judge repeatedly lecturing at him about lying and Wednesday’s revelation that Jones’ attorneys accidentally sent all of his texts and emails to the opposing attorneys.

For years, the extremist right-wing host has accused victims of the 2012 school massacre of being actors, and claimed the attack was a “false flag” event perpetrated by the government to push gun control. It is just one of the dozens of conspiracy theories he promotes on his platforms on a regular basis. The families of some of the Sandy Hook victims are suing him for defamation and damages for years of harassment and abuse they have faced from followers of Jones. 

We are devoting this episode to the trial, as a Texas jury now considers whether Jones should pay Sandy Hook families up to $150 million for the emotional distress and reputational harm caused by his false claims.

Adam Klasfeld, the managing editor of Law and Crime, is covering the trial and joined Mo News as our guest for the full episode. We discuss the latest dramatic developments and what comes next for Jones and the families. 

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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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–Kansans Vote to Keep Abortion Rights

–Veterans, Jon Stewart Celebrate Burn Pits Bill Passage

–States Declare Emergency Over Monkeypox

–US Job Market Starts To Tighten

–When To Book Cheap Flights in 2022

–Tourists Banned From Tallest Tree In World

–Stephen King Testifies in Huge Publisher Trial

–Beyonce Changing Lyric After Controversy

–$90 Million Batgirl Movie Killed By Studio

–Eight Year Old Highland Park Shooting Victim Released From Hospital (GoFundMe)

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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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In this episode, Mosh looks at the two biggest international stories going into your Tuesday: The US strike on the leader of al Qaeda, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan. 

First, we dive into the killing of Ayman al-Zawahiri, a key 9/11 plotter and the man who took over al Qaeda after Osama bin Laden. With Zawahiri’s death, all of the top plotters behind the worst terror attack on US soil are now either dead or captured. I discuss what his killing means, the future of the war on terror vs. al Qaeda and ISIS, and the stunning detail that he was living in Kabul, Afghanistan safe house, very close to the Taliban defense ministry. 

Next, we look into the implications of Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan this week, now that it has been officially confirmed. China is ratcheting up threats while the White House reiterates that the Chinese shouldn’t turn this visit into a crisis. I answer some of your questions including: Why Pelosi is making the trip, what the Chinese are so worried about, and provide a breakdown of  “One China” (the policy that lets us maintain different relations with Taiwan and China). 

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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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On This Day In History 

Headlines 

–Death Toll Rises In Kentucky Flooding

–Biden’s COVID Relapse

–Why Biden Is Now Building Trump’s Border Wall

–Manchin Turns Back On Dems, Again

Speed Read

–Banana Boat Sunscreen Recall (Link To Impacted Lots)

–Major Oil Countries Meet To Talk Production

–Kansas Voters To Decide On Abortion

–Remembering NBA Legend Bill Russell

–Star Trek Actress Nishelle Nichols Dies

–Taylor Swift: Biggest Celeb Polluter? 

–Megamillions $1.3B Mystery Winner

Good Mood Monday

–Four Women Row From Cali to Hawaii, Break World Record

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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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Headlines 

–Recession Or Not? New Numbers Aren’t Good (1:10)

–China Warns US Not To “Play With Fire” on Taiwan (4:15)

–Instagram Backtracks On Changes After Criticism (7:10)

–What Instagram Will Do Next (7:45)

Speed Read

–Multiple Deaths in Kentucky Flash Flooding (9:15)

–Apple iPhone 14 On The Way (11:00)

–JetBlue Buying Spirit: What It Means (12:25)

–Airline Prices Dropping; More Deals On The Way (14:00)

–New Third Party To Compete with Dems, GOP (14:45)

–Extra COVID Concerns For Smokers, Vapers (16:42))

–Bruce Springsteen Record Ticket Prices (17:58)

–Megamillions Billion Dollar Drawing (18:52)

Cheers To the Freakin’ Weekend

–What We’re Watching: Gray Man on Netflix; Shark Week on Discovery 

–What We’re Reading: USA Today Obesity Series 

–What We’re Eating: We mark National Chicken Wing Day and National Avocado Day this weekend. 

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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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Headlines 

–Introducing Guest Co-Host Kevin Manno (0:04)

–US Offers Prisoner Exchange For Brittney Griner (2:44)

–Griner Testifies in Russia Drug Trial (5:41)

–Fed Raises Interest Rates….Again (7:17)

–What The Rate Hikes Mean For Your $$ (9:45)

–Home Buying Slowing Down: Latest Numbers (11:15)

–Instagram Gets Ripped For Copying TikTok (11:55)

–Facebook Sees Earnings Drop For First Time (14:30)

–How Instagram Move Impacts Creators, Mo News (15:50)

Speed Read

–Biden Now COVID-Free (17:00)

–Manchin & Dems Surprise Climate, Healthcare Deal (18:27)

–China Threatens Attack During Pelosi Taiwan Visit (20:30)

–Explaining US-Taiwan-China Policy 101 (21:48)

–Chris Cuomo Makes TV Return (22:50)

–ABC’s “The View” Announces New Co-Host (24:45)

–Jeopardy Announces Official Trebek Replacements (26:00)

–Drake Gets Private Plane Backlash (27:40)

–TV Legend Norman Lear’s Advice On His 100th Bday (29:18)

–Study: Loch Ness Monster Could Be Real (31:48)

–Advice If You Win $1 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot (32:20)

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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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We will be marking one year since the beginning of the chaotic & tragic U.S. exit from Afghanistan next month. The rushed withdrawal brought America’s 20-year war to an abrupt end, allowing the Taliban to rapidly retake control of Afghanistan.

Mo News starts our anniversary coverage with a conversation with a US war veteran about their remarkable experience in battle and tough recovery here at home. 

Mosh spoke to former Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sledge, who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He has a new book out, called "Where Cowards Go to Die," - a brutally honest portrait of war, bravery, and sacrifice. Sledge speaks candidly about the trauma of war and the mental health toll it has taken on tens of thousands of veterans.

Note: The episode starts with a few of today’s headlines. 

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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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Headlines 

–Dallas Airport Shooting Latest (1:15)

–Biden’s Recession Prediction (2:20)

–Walmart’s Ugly New Number (3:45)

–Pope Makes Major Apology in Canada (4:53)

–Jan 6 Prosecutors Get Closer to Trump (6:15)

–Trump Speech Notes Revealed (9:00)

Speed Read

–Ghislaine Maxwell’s New Prison Offers Yoga, Pilates (9:30)

–COVID Takes Toll On US Businesses (10:50)

–Acting Legend Paul Sorvino Dies (11:20)

–Samantha Bee Show Canceled (12:10)

–NFL Announces New Streaming App (12:30)

–Airline Announces Electronic Checked Bag Tags (13:26)

–The Truth Behind Nap Study & Your Health (14:17)

–Britney Spears & Elton John To Remake “Tiny Dancer” (16:25)

–Megamillions Jackpot Hits New Record  (17:14)

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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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Headlines 

–Final Exam Week for US Economy (1:37)

–Recession or Not? (3:22)

–Monkeypox Global Health Emergency (4:06)

–Explosive Yosemite Park Wildfire (6:50)

–Record US Temperatures (8:00)

Speed Read

–Biden Covid Diagnosis Update (8:50)

–New China Military Warning (9:34)

–Controversial Jail Sentence for US Navy Officer (10:15)

–Latest on Airline Cancellations & Delays (11:10)

–Elon Musk + Google Co-Founder Love Triangle (12:45)

–Jordan Peele Goes to #1 in Weekend Box Office (13:50)

Good Mood Monday

–Inspiration from Big Papi (14:14)

--MegaMillions Jackpot Update (15:21)

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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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Headlines 

–Introducing Guest Co-Host Kevin Manno (0:05)

–Extreme Heat, Fires Hit US & Europe (1:16)

–Will Biden Declare Climate Emergency? (4:57)

–Missing Secret Service Text Messages (7:17)

–New Laws To Prevent Another Jan 6 (10:26)

–Russia Vows to Take More of Ukraine (13:19)

–Europe Makes Big Russian Gas Pledge (14:58)

Speed Read

–Netflix Losing Subscribers, But It’s Good News? (16:32)

–Law & Order Real Life Tragedy (20:05)

–Toxic Ingredients in Skittles? (21:11)

–Mystery Signal From Deep Space (24:13)

–Apollo 11 Moon Landing Anniversary (24:46)

–Twitter vs. Elon Musk: Who Will Win? (28:22)

–Musk Family Having More Kids (30:15)

–Justin Bieber’s Major Announcement (31:49)

–Pizza Hero Saves Children From Burning House (33:01)

Cheers to the Freakin’ Weekend (35:52)

–What We’re Watching

–What We’re Reading

–What We’re Eating

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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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