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Both Matt and Michael agree that the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over his “8647” Instagram post is a weak case. The conversation then takes an unexpected and somewhat heated turn, shifting into a debate over prosecuting Russiagate and the role of the criminal justice system. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...

Matt, Michael, and guest Justin Robert Young of “ Politics Politics Politics ” discuss Michael’s run-in with Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown — and Jim Acosta’s suggestion that he and Michael “step outside.” They also discuss the false media narratives included in the manifesto left by Cole Tomas Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Racket News is...

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Things get heated in the U.K.’s House of Commons as Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologizes for appointing Peter Mandelson ambassador to the U.S. Matt and Michael also discuss The Atlantic’s story on FBI Director Kash Patel that prompted him to file a lawsuit Monday, and the continuing fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal. Racket News is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and su...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news The unreported details of the most devastating accusation against Eric Swalwell, including the background of attorney Lisa Bloom and discussion of EMDR therapy . Also, a few words on “goyslop.”

Matt and Michael discuss the state of the world. Diagnosis: crazy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe

"Today's News" — well, Michael Tracey — talks to the ubiquitous former director of the National Counterterrorism Center This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe

Among the topics Matt and Michael discuss are President Trump’s Easter post, his bizarre Monday address with the Easter Bunny by his side, and his Monday afternoon press conference on the war. Racket News is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subsc...

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news “Today’s News” takes notes as everyone in the world continues to be crazy.

A recording from 3/25/2026 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe

A recording from Monday's live video This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news Welcome to Today’s News , the new Racket podcast with Michael Tracey and me. It’s a current events show, where we talk about everything from the war in Iran to sports to our favorite snack foods. There’s no truth to the rumor that the show was originally called “Private Pedo Party” or “The Pedophile Report,” or that we h...