Why is trust in the media collapsing? Who’s telling the truth in today’s media war?
Election Special! Live from the JCC in Washington, DC, Mosheh Oinounou, founder of Mo News and former CBS News executive, and Jake Sherman, co-founder of Punchbowl News and former Politico reporter, combine their media expertise to discuss the future of political journalism, independent media, and the fight to earn public trust.
Mosheh explains how Mo News grew from Instagram posts for friends and family into a news platform by making journalism conversational, transparent, and accessible. He discusses why acknowledging mistakes and issuing news corrections matters, how he provides context to non-Jews on Jewish issues, and why he still believes that people genuinely want to learn. Jake argues that major news organizations are fundamentally broken, and shares an inside look at Capitol Hill where lawmakers sometimes rely on Instagram and ChatGPT instead of expert sources. He warns that political incentives and influential podcasters can amplify misinformation.
Together, they also tackle the unique challenges Jewish journalists face covering Israel, and rising antisemitism across the political left and right. Mosheh and Jake also lay out their midterm predictions.
Plus, L’dor Vadorable is BACK! Jonah interviews his adorable little cousins for another round of intergenerational Jewish wisdom. The future of the tribe is in very cute hands!
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MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:
The Collapse of Trust in Mainstream Media and the Rise of Independent Journalism
11:40–21:30
Being Jewish in Journalism: Bias, Objectivity, and Covering Israel
21:30–30:30
Misinformation, Political Polarization, and the Death of Objective News
30:30–42:30
Antisemitism, Israel, and the Future of News in the Social Media and AI Era
42:30–53:30
The Political Future of Israel, American Jews, and the 2026 Midterms
53:30–58:20
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