About this episode

This episode covers the Hantavirus outbreak, the LA mayoral race featuring Spencer Pratt, and discusses the potential acquisition of Spirit Airlines among other news topics.

Headlines: – Welcome To Mo News (02:00) – Authorities Scramble To Limit Hantavirus Outbreak, Trace Contacts Around Globe (07:30) – Spencer Pratt Goes On Attack During Heated Homelessness Clash In LA Mayor Debate (14:30) – Iran and U.S. Exchange Fire In Strait of Hormuz (30:00) – Rubio Visits Rome Aiming To Repair White House Ties With Pope Leo (35:10)– Rubio’s Very Good Political Week (36:40) – WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Announces Birth Of Baby Girl (39:30) – Tennessee Republicans Pass Map Splitting Up State’s Lone Majority-Black District (41:30) – Tofersen, a New Treatment for A.L.S., Reverses Symptoms In Some Cases (44:20) – What Is Spirit 2.0? Travelers Are Pooling Cash To Buy Defunct Budget Airline — Raising $88M So Far (46:30) – What We’re Watching, Reading, Eating (49:30) Thanks To Our Sponsors: – ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 15% off first order, plus free shipping | Code: MONEWS – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| 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 –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off…

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