A year after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, we are still learning brand new details about the chaotic and deadly final weeks and days. In today’s edition, we speak with award-winning film producer Jamie Roberts, who premiered a new documentary, Escape From Kabul, on HBO Max this month. It focuses on the final 18 days at Kabul airport with new exclusive footage and conversations with the US Marines who were there, the Afghans trying to flee, as well as Taliban leaders who were on site. Rober...
Sep 30, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Decades after the Holocaust, we continue to learn new details about what took place and how the world did (and didn’t) react. This edition looks at a new film on what the U.S. leaders and the public knew before and during the war. Mosheh speaks to documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and his co-director Sarah Botstein, who have produced some of the most highly-acclaimed documentaries in television history. We discuss their newest documentary, "The U.S. and the Holocaust" - which casts a critical ligh...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 21
After the most recent presidential elections, there are ongoing questions about the accuracy of polling and which ones to trust. And whenever I post a story about a poll, I get so many requests to do more on this topic. Enter Anthony Salvanto, CBS News' director of elections and surveys. He is also the author of “Where Did You Get This Number? A Pollster’s Guide To Making Sense of the World.” I talked to him about how pollsters get a true picture of the mood and sentiment of the country and why ...
Sep 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Nearly 60 years after assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the US government continues to keep thousands of files classified. President Trump and most recently President Biden both decided to block access to key archival documents (on the advice of the CIA) despite a law that says everything should have been released by now. Former Washington Post reporter and author Jefferson Morley, one of the most credible authorities on the assassination joined Mosheh for a conversation last fall. Wha...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The war in Ukraine is more than six months old and it does not appear to be ending anytime soon. In the latest Mo New Conversation, CNN's Chief International Affairs Correspondent, Clarissa Ward, joins Mosheh to discuss the state of the conflict. . Ward is an award-winning foreign correspondent who has spent two decades on the front lines in conflicts around the world. She spoke with Mosheh earlier this summer during one of her tours in Ukraine. Ward discussed why Ukrainians have been able to de...
Sep 13, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 18
We continue our conversation with Julie Bogart, the author of a new book, Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent’s Guide To Growing Wise Kids In The Digital Age. Mosheh was recently a guest on her Brave Writer podcast for a 2-part conversation. Part 1 and Part 2. The conversation was so good, the conversation now continues on the Mo News Podcast. Bogart is the creator of the award-winning Brave Writer education program, and the founder of the Brave Learner Home, which supports homeschool parents. T...
Sep 12, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 17
As we begin a new school year, today’s episode dives into how to raise kids to be thoughtful consumers of news and information and ask the right questions. Mosheh talks to Julie Bogart, the author of a new book, Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent’s Guide To Growing Wise Kids In The Digital Age. Mosheh was recently a guest on her Brave Writer podcast for a 2-part conversation. Part 1 and Part 2. The conversation was so good, the conversation now continues on the Mo News Podcast. Bogart is the cr...
Sep 08, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 16
As Russia’s war in Ukraine marks six months, we look at the state of play and what is next in an interview with former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell. In part 3 of our conversation, Morell delves into the balance on the military and economic battlefields, whether Ukraine's will to fight will overpower Russia's ability to fight, how the CIA conducts psychological analysis of foreign leaders and why he thinks the tide could be turning in Ukraine's favor. In recent weeks, we have rolled out dee...
Aug 24, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
One year after the disastrous withdrawal from Kabul, we bring you perspective from former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell. He helped lead the fight against terrorism in the region and around the world for more than a decade, including the operation to kill Osama Bin Laden. Morell joins Mosheh for a conversation to discuss why he is concerned about al Qaeda’s resurgence, how the US withdrawal from Afghanistan has impacted the war on terror, and how the US needs to approach the fight moving for...
Aug 17, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 14
How close are we to a potential military conflict between China and Taiwan? Tensions are high with the Chinese conducting live weapons drills and practicing a potential invasion. It all comes in the aftermath of US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. Former CIA Acting Director Michael Morell joins Mosheh for a conversation to discuss why he is extremely concerned about a Chinese invasion in the coming years, the role the US might play, the state of the US-China relationship and ...
Aug 10, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 Afghanista...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 12
You have all seen the reports: The U.S. economy is likely headed for a recession. Stocks have been sinking, and the cost of everything is going up–with inflation at record levels. We have been getting many questions about what this means for your investments, financial planning, retirement as well as whether this is the time to change jobs. So, we will try to answer a few of them in this episode. This week’s interview features financial expert Nicole Lapin - a NY Times best-selling author, busin...
Jul 20, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 11
What are the keys to success when building your own business and why might failure be necessary? Mosheh recently spoke to business legend Barbara Corcoran, a co-host and executive producer of ‘Shark Tank,’ where she's invested in nearly 100 businesses. In the interview, she discusses entrepreneur dos and don'ts, her career trajectory, what failure has taught her, the importance and limits of mentorship, why she thinks business plans are overrated, and how to win her investment on 'Shark Tank.’ C...
Jul 13, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
How did the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire lose it all so quickly? This conversation takes you inside the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes, Sunny Balwani and Theranos. Mosheh speaks with Rebecca Jarvis, ABC News' Chief Business, Technology & Economics Correspondent and creator of ‘'The Dropout' podcast. Jarvis also executive produced the Hulu series that premiered this series. Jarvis talks about what inspired her to create the podcast, Holmes' legacy for women in Silicon Vall...
Jul 09, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Summer is heating up but we're deep in a "crypto winter." Cryptocurrencies are having their worst year in a decade. The leading currency, Bitcoin, is down more than 70% from it's all-time high last November and the overall crypto market has lost nearly $2 trillion in value. At the same time, some crypto banks and so-called "stable coins" have gone bankrupt and several companies are laying off workers. Crypto skeptics are reveling and saying "I told you so," while the hardcore HODL'ers say it wil...
Jul 07, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 8
As the United States celebrates its 246th birthday this year, we take a closer look at the July 4th holiday and its history. In this edition of “The Mo You Know,” we talk about why some founders believed that July 2nd was actually the official independence day, the heated debate over whether the Declaration of Independence should mention slavery, and the remarkable coincidence of which presidents died on July 4th. The Mo You Know is a special series looking at events in the news or history in 10...
Jul 04, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
After several weeks focused on the US, we are going global in our conversation this week as the US and major western powers hold meetings at the G7 and NATO. Eurasia Group founder and political scientist Ian Bremmer has a new book out, where he lays out the challenges and solutions to what he says are the three biggest crises facing the world: climate change, pandemics and disruptive technology. A leading thinker on global affairs, Bremmer talks to Mosheh about why he is an optimist and how the ...
Jun 29, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
As we continue to determine the fallout of Friday's Supreme Court decision, Mosheh speaks to CBS Chief Legal Correspondent Jan Crawford for insight into the rulings and what they mean for the future of abortion in America as well as issues like same-sex marriage, IVF and contraception. Crawford has nearly three decades of experience covering the court. She has a law degree from the University of Chicago and has reported on the Supreme Court for the Chicago Tribune, PBS, ABC and CBS News. When Mo...
Jun 27, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The Supreme Court on Friday overruled Roe v Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion. It is a landmark ruling that will send the issue back to the states and create a patchwork of laws, as well as reshape the nation's politics. Mosheh spoke with Sharon McMahon (@sharonsaysso) hours after the decision to break down the ruling, its implications on abortion law across the country and the future of the Supreme Court. They also go into new polling showing three out of four Americans no ...
Jun 25, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
As we mark Pride Month and the anniversary of the Supreme Court's ruling that legalized gay marriage, Mo News looks at the incredible history and journey of the issue. In less than 25 years, public opinion and laws shifted on same-sex marriage at record speed. Mosheh speaks with journalist Sasha Issenberg, the author of "The Engagement," which documents how the issue got to the nation's highest court. They spoke about the twists and turns in the struggle--including the debate within the LGBTQ co...
Jun 24, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In honor of Juneteenth, our newest federal holiday, this episode takes a look at the history of the day and what it symbolizes. While it was celebrated locally in Texas and other states for years, it was only officially made a federal holiday in June 2021. It is seen as a second Independence Day of sorts for many Black Americans who didn't actually get their freedom with the founding of the country. Today is the first edition of our new ongoing series, The Mo You Know, where we break down one to...
Jun 20, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Congress may be about to pass the biggest gun safety bill in a generation. On the heels of the bipartisan gun reform agreement in the US Senate, @Mosheh speaks with an activist who has been on the front lines of the fight for a decade for some insight into what this means. Shannon Watts is the founder of advocacy group, Moms Demand Action. Watts was a stay at home mother to five when the Sandy Hook school shooting in 2012 inspired her to do something about gun violence. She turned her Facebook m...
Jun 15, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1
