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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...

Today, Isaac apologizes for not answering your email, announces some changes at Tangle, and launches our charity drive. Links: Our advertising policy:  https://www.readtangle.com/tangle-advertising-policy/ Advertise with Tangle:  https://forms.gle/onzGakixs9k5o6pi6 Share link for charity:  https://readtangle.com/give Subscribe to avoid ads:  https://www.readtangle.com/membershi...

Unpacking the global whodunnit. 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 (1:28), Today’s story (2:28), Russia?(7:31), Not Russia (10:43), US? (13:44), Not US (15:50), Isaac's take (17:21), Under the Radar (26:19), Numbers (27:16), Have a nice day (28:08) You can subscribe to Tangle by clicki...

The controversial permitting reform bill. Plus, a question about how Isaac starts his day, and a special shoutout to three listeners! 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 (2:45), Today’s story (4:15), Right’s take (13:14), Left’s take (8:12), Isaac’s take (18:02), Listener question (22:0...

The elections in Italy and a question about talking to people who believe in conspiracies. 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 (1:04), Today’s story (2:25), Right’s take (6:50), Left’s take (10:10), Takes from Italy (13:18), Isaac’s take (16:20), Listener question (19:05), Under the Rad...

We're covering the New York attorney general's lawsuit into Trump. Plus, a question about food prices. 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 (3:14), Today’s story (4:10), Right’s take (13:30), Left’s take (8:51), Isaac’s take (18:22), Listener question (22:34), Under the Radar (24:40), Nu...

On today's episode, we sit down with election expert Michael McDonald. Michael is the author of the new book From Pandemic to Insurrection: Voting in the 2020 Presidential Election. He also runs the website ElectProject.org and is a widely cited expert frequently seen on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, and others. Today, we talk to him about his new book, where things stand on the 2022 midterms, mail-in voting,...

We are covering the Electoral Count Act reforms and skipping our reader question. Plus, a preview of tomorrow and a story on the Cherokee Nation. 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 (0:59), Today’s story (2:52), Right’s take (8:24), Left’s take (12:28), Isaac’s take (17:04), Under the R...

Plus, a question about Lindsey Graham's abortion bill. 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 (00:56), Today’s story (1:57), Right’s take (10:25), Left’s take (5:27), Isaac’s take (14:57), Listener question (19:38), Under the Radar (22:25), Numbers (23:22), Have a nice day (24:17) You can...

Lindsey Graham's abortion bill, a question about the migrants in Martha's Vineyard, and the incoming challenge to student debt cancellation. Click here for Tangle's previous coverage on abortion and Roe v. Wade. 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 (01:00), Today’s story (02:00), Right’s...

The Martha's Vineyard story. Plus, a question about where migrants cross the border. 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 (02:02), Right’s take (09:53), Left’s take (05:35), Isaac’s take (14:25), Listener question (19:02), Under the Radar (21:55), Numbers (22:33),...

We're covering the latest inflation news. Plus, some reader feedback, a preview of tomorrow's subscribers-only newsletter, and a question about immigration judges. A reminder of the Fed's role in 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 . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (03:00), Today’s story (03:58), Right’...

The race that could decide the Senate. Plus, a question about Gov. Abbott's immigration policy. 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 (02:00), Today’s story (03:10), Right’s take (14:45), Left’s take (10:15), Isaac’s take (19:22), Listener question (22:45), Under the Radar (25:05), Number...

Happy 1 year anniversary to the Tangle Podcast! Advancing Ukrainian troops have made sudden gains with "shocking speed" in the northeastern region of the country, prompting several U.S. military experts to suggest this may be a major turning point in the war. Plus, a question about investigating political leaders. Read Tangle's previous Ukraine coverage here . Read today's "Under the Radar story h...

On Thursday afternoon, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch, died at her estate in Scotland. She was 96 years old, and had ruled for 70 years after acceding to the throne in 1952. 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....

Over the last few months, a record number of migrant encounters at the southern border and a controversial new policy of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s has set off a wave of commentary about our immigration system. Plus, a forthcoming bill in the Senate. 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 writ...

The news we missed on our break, Biden's speech in Philly, and another question about Trump. 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. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari W...

On today's episode, we sit down with Hyrum Lewis to discuss the misconceptions of political polarization. He is the co-author of the forthcoming book "The Myth of Left and Right."  In our chat, Hyrum talks about how the words "left" and "right" have become meaningless in today's political climate, and how what we are really experiencing is people self-sorting into tribes. It's a fascinat...

We explore the legacy of the late Soviet leader. Plus, a question about comparing Hillary's emails to Trumps documents. NOTE: We will be taking a brief Labor Day break! No podcast Monday or Tuesday; enjoy your weekend and we'll see you Wednesday! 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 writte...

Plus, a reader question about electric vehicles. 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. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari Weitzman, and produced in conjunction with Ta...

On Thursday, California announced it would ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles starting in 2035. Plus, a question about the legality of student loan forgiveness. 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. Music for the podcast was...

On Friday, the government released a 38-page affidavit related to the search of Donald Trump's residence. Plus, a question about PPP forgiveness vs. student loan forgiveness. 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. Music for the podcast w...

On today's episode, Bloomberg columnist Noah Smith comes on the pod to talk about inflation — and what impact Biden's student debt cancellation might have. Smith also shares his view on what he will have to see to feel that inflation numbers are truly improving, and talks about how the U.S. stacks up to other nations across the globe. You can read today's podcast here . You can subscribe to T...