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Coverage of evacuations and embassy closures as Americans struggle to leave the Middle East. Reports of Iran naming a new supreme leader and U.S. plans to arm Kurdish forces to foment unrest. Updates on key midterm primaries in Texas and North Carolina. News that a Game of Thrones feature film is in development. Quick rounds on military casualties, market impacts, and a fast-food rivalry stunt.

Headlines:  – Welcome To Mo News (02:00) – Trump Says Iran War Is Ahead Of Schedule, May Last 4–5 Weeks (05:45) – What We Know About The Six U.S. Service Members Killed During War (16:20) – Why Iran Is Attacking Arab Countries Who Aren’t Involved In The War (18:00) – Video Shows Hillary Clinton Erupt At GOP Over Unauthorized Boebert Photo During Epstein Deposition (25:00) – Oil Prices Jump After Iran Attack, Pointing to Economic Risks (29:50) – Paramount CEO Commits To 30 Theatrical Releases A Year Post-Merger (33:10) – McDonald’s ‘Biggest’ Half-Pound Burger Ever Is Finally Coming To The U.S.  (36:30) – On This Day In History (39:00) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Code: MONEWS50 – Surfshark - 4 additional months of Surfshark VPN | Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Code: MONEWS – Factor - 50% off your first box | Code: monews50off – ShipStation - Try for free for 60 days | 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 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.

After U.S.–Israeli strikes deep inside Iran that killed the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of top leaders, the region is entering one of its most volatile moments in decades. Iran has responded aggressively across the Gulf, targeting or threatening neighboring states, while announcing a temporary leadership structure in Tehran. The stakes now extend far beyond Iran’s borders.To make sense of this moment, Mosheh speaks again with Washington Post journalist and former Tehran correspondent Jason Rezaian — who spent 544 days imprisoned by the Iranian regime and has deep knowledge of the country and the regime.Just 36 hours into this new phase of conflict, Rezaian breaks down how significant the removal of Iran’s top leadership really is, whether cracks could emerge inside the security forces, and how the Islamic Republic has maintained power for decades. We examine the real scenarios ahead and what Iranians are feeling on the ground. 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) – Ayatollah Killed As US & Israel Launch Massive Attack On Iran (06:45) – FBI Investigates Deadly Texas Bar Shooting For Possible Terrorism Ties (29:10) – Trump Admin Moves To Block Anthropic, Pentagon Pens Deal With OpenAI (30:30) – NASA Revises Plan To Return Americans To The Moon To Address Safety Concerns (34:10) – Super-Agers’ Brains Generate 2x The Neurons, Study Suggests (36:00) – On This Day In History (40:00) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Code: MONEWS50 – Surfshark - 4 additional months of Surfshark VPN | Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Code: MONEWS – Factor - 50% off your first box | Code: monews50off – ShipStation - Try for free for 60 days | 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 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.

Breaking reports of a joint U.S.-Israeli strike and the reported killing of Iran's supreme leader. Accounts of surprise morning operations and widescale strikes across Tehran and the region. Coverage of Iranian retaliation targeting Israel and U.S. assets in Gulf states. Discussion of succession uncertainty, legal questions about military action, and how the conflict might unfold next.

Yechiel Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the United States and career diplomat, outlines Iran’s missile threat and the limits of diplomacy. He discusses Gaza’s demilitarization, Hamas’s origins and Israel’s changed security posture after October 7. He also addresses shifting U.S. support, media narratives, and where criticism crosses into antisemitism.

Closed-door testimony about Epstein and odd conspiracy questions make for tense political news. Americans relocating abroad climbs to record levels and mortgage rates dip below 6 percent. A surprise bidding war ends with a major studio takeover after Netflix bows out. Men’s hockey players express regret over locker-room laughter tied to a joke about the women’s team.

A rapid rundown of high-stakes diplomacy and what to expect from upcoming U.S.-Iran talks. Heated testimony on vaccines and contraceptives draws heavy Senate scrutiny. Fallout from Epstein-linked revelations topples prominent figures and prompts apologies. Pentagon pressures an AI firm over military limits. Nostalgic TV news as Scrubs returns with the original cast stepping into mentor roles.

Quick breakdown of the State of the Union coverage, from attendance drama to policy takeaways. A family offers a $1 million reward in a missing person update. Travel advisories and a Canada–OpenAI meeting over a shooter’s account make headlines. Airlines’ bankruptcy plans and a study linking coffee to lower dementia risk round out the show.

They break down record snowfall and travel chaos across the Northeast. They preview the State of the Union and shifting approval numbers. They trace how Mexican and U.S. intelligence followed El Mencho and the fallout that followed. They cover recent arrests tied to Epstein and rising legal drama. They close with a fun dive into America’s growing obsession with bottled sauces.