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We're covering the latest inflation numbers and what they mean (some good news, maybe?)... plus, a question about what candidates do with leftover campaign funds and an under the radar story about Adderall. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (2:30), Today’s story (3:17), Right’s take (...

We're covering the results from the 2022 midterms, including Democrats officially taking the Senate. Plus, a question about why some results take so long to come in, and an important under the radar story about Taiwan. You can find our previous midterm coverage here . Here is a good breakdown of why voting takes so long in California. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” s...

We're covering everything that didn't make it into the newsletter yesterday, a reader question, and Isaac's thoughts on some of the election fraud claims from the last few days. You can read today's podcast here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Read Isaac's twitter feed of election fraud claims here . You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clic...

We're taking a look at Democrats suprisingly strong night, where the midterm race stands now, and what to expect in the next few days. Plus, a list of notable election results and a mea culpa on Isaac's inaccurate predictions. You can read today's podcast here . Today’s clickables: Today’s story (1:44), Right’s take (10:45), Left’s take (14:47), Isaac’s take (19:11), Notables (23:35), Quick Hits (...

We're giving our final preview and rundown of the midterms, what we're watching, and what to expect. Plus, a question about Isaac's perfect voting system. Read our full midterm primer here . Read our previous 2022 midterm coverage here . Read Isaac's piece on why you should vote here . Find your personalized sample ballot here . You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story h...

Today, we're covering the return of Lula. We also have a reader question about how to prepare for the midterms. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here (paywall), and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (1:08), Today’s story (2:04), Right’s take (11:32), Left’s take (7:12), Isaac’s take (16:18), Listener question (19:58), Under the...

Election day is in four days. Today, Tangle founder Isaac Saul discusses the reasons most people don't vote, and why you should. Find NPR's coverage on elections decided by a single vote here . If you're not sure what is happening in your state's midterm elections, use this site as a resource. You can read today's podcast here . You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something i...

Today, we're covering the debate over affirmative action, and going long on the arguments for and against it. Plus, a reader question about yesterday's coverage on Paul Pelosi, and a major Justice Department sting. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (0:58), Today’s story (1:58), Right’...

We're breaking down the Elon takeover of Twitter. Plus, a question about "grassroots" movements and an important reader survey about a potential new product. Interested in seeing more content from Tangle? Take a brief survey here and weigh in on new ideas we've got in the works! You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . To...

Today, we're covering the progressives criticism of Biden's approach in Ukraine — and then the backtracking. Plus, a correction and a question about what it means to caucus with a party. Want to help us decide what we will cover next? Click here to vote! You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick h...

Today, we're covering the John Fetterman vs. Dr. Mehmet Oz debate. Plus, a question about how I think of Tangle, and a preview of tomorrow's subscribers-only Friday edition. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here (paywalled), and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (2:12), Today’s story (3:15), Right’s take (7:50), Left’s take (12...

Today, we're covering the results from the "Nation's Report Card," which showed significant drops in learning for fourth and eighth graders — tied to the pandemic — in both math and reading. We also have a major milestone and a reader question about Steve Bannon's sentence. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . You can...

We're breaking down the lawsuits that threaten Biden's student loan plan. Plus, a reader question about the Republican party platform and some very important quick hits. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (2:46), Today’s story (3:56), Right’s take (9:10), Left’s take (14:04), Isaac’s t...

Ivan Moore is one of Alaska's top pollsters. Today, he sits down with Tangle to discuss ranked choice voting, the contentious House and Senate races, and what he expects from the midterms. You can read today's podcast here ,  You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and produced by Trevor Eichhorn. Mus...

We're covering the new rules about contractors and the gig economy, which could impact millions of workers. Plus, a question about how Isaac thinks of the "My Take" section. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (0:56), Today’s story (1:56), Right’s take (7:08), Left’s take (12:03), Isaac...

We're discussing the scandal in Los Angeles over a leaked audio recording of racist remarks. Plus, a question about why Biden is blamed for inflation when inflation is happening globally. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (1:16), Today’s story (2:16), Right’s take (11:05), Left’s take...

We're covering the latest inflation numbers from the Labor Department, what they mean, and who has gotten most of this right. Plus, a question about Israel's Iron Dome and if it could be used in Ukraine. Read Tangle's previous coverage on inflation here . You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . You can subscribe to Tangl...

We're covering Biden's announcement of a wave of pardons. Plus, a question about state residency and running for office, and an update on the investigation into the Trump-Russia investigation. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (2:25), Today’s story (3:45), Right’s take (7:52), Left’s...

Today, we're covering some harrowing updates from the war in Ukraine. Plus, a question about drawing the perfect congressional map. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (1:09), Today’s story (2:28), Right’s take (7:05), Left’s take (11:56), Isaac’s take (16:55), Listener question (21:20)...

We're covering the protests in Iran and what they mean for Iranians and the U.S. Plus, a question about how the Tangle team goes to work every morning. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (00:58), Today’s story (2:04), Right’s take (9:47), Left’s take (6:43), takes from Iran (13:07) Isa...

We're covering the decision by OPEC+ nations to cut oil production — and what it means for gas prices and Biden's global diplomacy. Plus, a question about the likelihood of World War III. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (00:57), Today’s story (1:57), Right’s take (11:00), Left’s tak...

We're covering the voting rights cases in front of the Supreme Court. Plus, a preview of tomorrow's edition. No listener question today. Read Tangle's previous coverage on gerrymandering here . You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (2:52), Today’s story (4:04), Right’s take (13:36), Left’...

We're taking the day (mostly) off in observation of Yom Kippur. To those of you observing, we wish you an easy fast.  Want to know more about Yom Kippur? Click here . Read yesterday's newsletter here , and preview one of our most popular recent Friday editions here . Help us give back! For every new reader/listener who signs up for Tangle using this link , we will donate $1 to Meals on Wheels...

We're covering the latest from the war in Ukraine — including the annexations of four regions and Ukraine's advances. Plus, a question about Hurricane Ian and Ron DeSantis. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast i...

We're covering the upcoming Supreme Court term. Also, a reader question about finding good presidential candidates and a brief note about the Brett Favre scandal. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (00:52), Today’s story (1:53), Right’s take (6:05), Left’s take (11:46), Isaac’s take (1...