Mo News

Americans consistently say they want less division in Washington. But our political system often rewards confrontation over cooperation.

In this episode, Mosheh sits down with Brad Porteus, founder of ⁠Bridge Grades⁠, a new effort to change those incentives. Instead of rating politicians based just on ideology, Bridge Grades scores every member of Congress on how well they collaborate across party lines—looking at bipartisan legislation, public rhetoric, and relationships with colleagues from the other side.

They discuss why so many lawmakers believe working together can actually hurt their political careers, whether voters can help change those incentives, and why collaboration doesn't have to mean compromising your principles. They also explore surprising findings from the data—including conservatives and progressives who earn top marks—and whether a new way of evaluating elected officials could lead to a healthier Congress over time.

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)

– Deadly Flooding In Texas (05:00)

– Wildfire Smoke From Canada And Minnesota Blankets Midwest And East Coast (08:00)

– Republicans From Michigan Send Angry Letter To Canada To Control The Fires (10:00)

– In Seismic Shift, More Than 100 House Democrats Vote To End Israel Aid (11:30)

– Health Authorities Link Parasitic Outbreak To Iceberg Lettuce From Taylor Farms, Taco Bell (23:00)

– President Trump Primetime Address Claims China Election Fraud (25:30)

– White House Teleprompter Operator Bet On Trump Speeches On Kalshi (32:00)

– Newest Political Sex Scandal: Arizona Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego (34:30)

– FDA Approves New Pill to Slash Cholesterol Levels (38:00)

– What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (42:20)

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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.

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 + World Cup Finals Is Set (02:00)

– Trump CDC Director Nominee Grilled on Vaccines (07:15)

– Key Takeaways From Todd Blanche's Confirmation Hearing For Attorney General (11:20)

– Trump's DNI Pick Jay Clayton Won't Tell Senators If Biden Won 2020 Election (16:50)

– Pete Hegseth Wants To Test Troops For Low Testosterone (23:30)

– Wildfire Smoke From Canada Spreading Across Midwest And East (27:45)

– Trump Reverses ICE Traffic Stop Suspension (31:00)

– People in Many Countries Now View China More Positively Than the U.S.~ Pew (33:00)

– How Amazon Is Turning the BookTok Boom Into Hit TV (36:30)

– Jeopardy! Needs A New Writer: What The Show Is Looking For In Applicants (39:30)

– On This Day In History (44:45)

Thanks To Our Sponsors:

– Monarch - 50% off your first year | Code: MONEWS

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– LMNT | Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix or 12oz cans purchase

– ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 20% off first order, plus free shipping | 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.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News + Spain Beats France In World Cup Semifinal (02:00)

– ICE Pausing Most Traffic Stops Following Deadly Shootings In Maine, Texas (07:15)

– Inflation Slowed to 3.5%; Americans Get Break From Higher Gas Prices (11:45)

– Wall Street Focused On ‘NACHO’ Trade With Trump, Iran (12:40)

– New York Becomes First State To Pause AI Data Center Development (21:15)

– House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent (26:00)

– Health Officials Zero In On Lettuce In Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak (30:00)

– Investigation In Australia Uncovers Antisemitism In Hospitals (33:30)

– Forget Cash. Some San Francisco Home Sellers Want AI Stock Instead (36:30)

– On This Day In History (41:00)

Thanks To Our Sponsors:

– Monarch - 50% off your first year | Code: MONEWS

– Factor - 50% off your first box | Code: monews50off

–⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Code: MONEWS50

– LMNT | Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix or 12oz cans purchase

– ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 20% off first order, plus free shipping | 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.

Headlines:

– Welcome to Mo News (02:00)

– Parasite Outbreak Leading To Diarrhea Jumps To More Than 3,000 Cases (05:15)

– How To Avoid Being Exposed To The Parasite (08:50)

– Back To Iran War; Trump Says He Wants US To Be Reimbursed 20% for Hormuz Traffic (10:00)

– Inside Israel’s Secret Operation to Install Ahmadinejad, Iran’s Former President, As Leader (14:00)

– Lindsey Graham Sister Picked To Fulfill Remainder Of His Senate Term (20:40)

– ICE-Involved Shooting Leaves One Person Dead In Maine (25:30)– Marco Rubio Vows To ‘Dismantle’ International Criminal Court (30:10)

– States File Lawsuit To Block Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger (33:40)

– Michael Jackson Biopic Crosses $1 Billion At Global Box Office (37:30)

– On This Day In History (42:10)

Thanks To Our Sponsors:

– Monarch - 50% off your first year | Code: MONEWS

– Factor - 50% off your first box | Code: monews50off

–⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Code: MONEWS50

– LMNT | Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix or 12oz cans purchase

– ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 20% off first order, plus free shipping | 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.