Interview - Spice Girls, Teen Comedies, & Girlbosses: How 2000s Pop Culture Shaped Millennial Women
In this episode of the Mo News Podcast, producer Sari Soffer Sukenik sits down with Sophie Gilbert, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of her new book, Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves. Sophie reflects on the pop culture of the ’90s and 2000s — the rom-com boom, the teen sex comedies, the rise of the “cool girl,” and the commercialization of “girl power” — and how these cultural touchstones shaped millennial women’s self-image, relationships, and ambitions.
The conversation ranges from Spice Girls to American Pie, from rom-com nostalgia to the cultural legacy of #MeToo, and from Janet Jackson's Superbowl wardrobe malfunction to Instagram’s double-edged impact. Sophie argues for a more mindful relationship with the media we consume—and what it means to raise the next generation with awareness of how culture shapes us all.
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Kimmel Fallout; FCC Chair Says They’re “Not Done Yet”; Mamdani Death Threat; Meta’s New AI Glasses; Metal Braces Are Back
Headlines:
– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)
– FCC Chair Carr Says ‘We’re Not Done Yet’ After Jimmy Kimmel Suspension By ABC (04:50)
– Reaction From The Right & Left (16:00)
– Erika Kirk Takes a Leadership Role in Turning Point USA (20:30)
– Senators Call On Congress To Roll Back Flights At National Airport (23:20)
– Russia Subjecting Abducted Ukrainian Children To "Forced Militarization” And Brainwashing ~ Study (24:50)
– Texas Man Is Charged With Making Threats Against Mamdani (27:20)
– Mark Zuckerberg Unveils $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses (28:50)
– Metal Braces Are Back (31:40)
– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (33:00)
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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 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.
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Interview - Roastmaster Unplugged: Jeff Ross Opens Up About Loss, Life and Comedy
He’s roasted everyone from Donald Trump to Tom Brady — but now Jeff Ross is turning the spotlight on himself. The “Roastmaster General” is showing a surprising, tender side in his hit Broadway show ‘Take a Banana for a Ride,’ and in this conversation with Mosheh.Ross shares the stories that inspired the show, including talking about losing his close friends like comedians Norm Macdonald, Bob Saget and Gilbert Gottfried. He opens up about his battle with colon cancer, the influence of his Jewish identity, and how these experiences have reshaped his comedy.We also dive into the state of stand-up in today’s political climate, his dream roast subject, and how far roasting can go in 2025. Plus, Ross offers his tips for balancing humor and heart — whether you’re on Broadway or giving a wedding speech.
🐝 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.
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ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air Over Kirk Comments; Ex-CDC Officials Sound Alarm; Fed Finally Cuts Interest Rates; US Cocaine Resurgence
Headlines:
– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)
– Fed Cuts Interest Rates To 4% Because Of “Weakening Job Market” (07:40)
– What The Fed Rate Cut Means For Your Home, Car And Credit Card Loans (09:40)
– Takeaways From Fired CDC Director’s Senate Testimony (11:30)
– ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments (21:20)
– Trump Meets With British Royal Family in Pomp-Filled State Visit (29:50)
– ‘Pay Attention!’: Spirit Airlines Pilot Scolded for Flying Near Air Force One (34:40)
– Taliban Bans Wi-Fi In An Afghan Province To ‘Prevent Immorality’ (36:00)
– America Is In The Middle Of A Cocaine Resurgence (38:20)
– ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Movie Set at Amazon Following Series Finale (41:45)
– On This Day In History (42:40)
Thanks To Our Sponsors:
– LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase
– Industrious - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50
– Surfshark - 4 additional months of Surfshark VPN | Code: MONEWS
– Leesa – 25% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS
– Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off
– Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo 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.
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Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer Faces A Judge; Israel Begins Gaza City Ground Invasion; Robert Redford Life & Legacy
Headlines:
– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)
– Prosecutors Charge Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect With Murder, Will Seek Death Penalty (06:00)
– Israel Begins Controversial Gaza Ground Invasion (13:15)
– Luigi Mangione: Judge Tosses 2 State Murder Charges Related To Act Of Terrorism (21:00)
– AG Pam Bondi Clarifies ‘Hate Speech’ Comment After Blowback (22:20)
– Delta State University Student’s Body Found Hanging in Tree, No Foul Play Suspect (27:20)
– Robert Redford, ‘Butch Cassidy’ and ‘All the President’s Men’ Icon, Dies at 89 (30:15)
– On This Day In History (33:50)
Thanks To Our Sponsors:
– LMNT - Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix purchase
– Industrious - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Promo Code: MONEWS50
– Surfshark - 4 additional months of Surfshark VPN | Code: MONEWS
– Leesa – 25% off mattress, plus extra $50 off | Promo Code: MONEWS
– Factor Meals – 50% your first box plus free shipping | Promo Code: monews50off
– Monarch Money - 50% off your first year | Promo 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.
A daily breakdown of the biggest news headlines from around the world -- from the essential to the entertaining -- with reliable analysis you can trust. Episodes feature Mosheh Oinounou (@mosheh) and Jill Wagner reporting the top news of the day, conducting interviews with newsmakers and answering listener questions.
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