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), Under the Radar (23:32), Numbers (24:26), Have a nice day (25:02) You can subscribe to Tangle by c...
Oct 13, 2022•27 min
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) Isaac’s take (16:16), Listener question (20:20), Under the Radar (23:23), Numbers (24:12), Have a nice ...
Oct 12, 2022•26 min
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 take (5:54), Isaac’s take (15:52), Listener question (20:28), Under the Radar (22:18), Numbers (22:57),...
Oct 11, 2022•25 min
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’s take (9:37), Isaac’s take (18:51), Under the Radar (23:22), Numbers (24:14), Have a nice day (25:0...
Oct 06, 2022•26 min
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 or No Kings Hungry. Today's clickables: Quick hits (4:18) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...
Oct 05, 2022•6 min
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 is written by Isaac Saul and produced by Trevor Eichhorn. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet ...
Oct 04, 2022•26 min
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 (16:54), Listener question (21:06), Under the Radar (23:54), Numbers (24:44), Have a nice day (25:22) ...
Oct 03, 2022•27 min
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/membership/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanglenews/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Sep 30, 2022•15 min
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 clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and ...
Sep 29, 2022•30 min
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 (22:00), Under the Radar (24:01), Numbers (24:50), Have a nice day (25:40) You can subscribe to Tangle by...
Sep 28, 2022•27 min
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 Radar (22:05), Numbers (22:50), Have a nice day (23:50) You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or...
Sep 27, 2022•25 min
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), Numbers (25:50), Have a nice day (26:27) You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop somethin...
Sep 26, 2022•27 min
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, and "The Big Lie." You can follow Michael on Twitter @ElectProject You can subscribe to Tangle by cl...
Sep 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min
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 Radar (21:44), Numbers (22:33), Have a nice day (23:18). You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here...
Sep 22, 2022•25 min
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 subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast ...
Sep 21, 2022•26 min
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 take (06:20), Left’s take (10:57), Isaac’s take (15:42), Listener question (20:02), Under the Radar...
Sep 20, 2022•26 min
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), Have a nice day (23:05) You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip ja...
Sep 19, 2022•24 min
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’s take (07:12), Left’s take (11:48), Isaac’s take (16:30), Listener question (18:50), Under the Rada...
Sep 15, 2022•24 min
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), Numbers (25:55), Have a nice day (26:40) You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in...
Sep 14, 2022•28 min
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 here . Today's clickables: Quick hits (04:28), Story of the Day (05:39), Right's take (09:14), Left's...
Sep 13, 2022•27 min
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. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady,...
Sep 12, 2022•25 min
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 written by Isaac Saul and produced by Trevor Eichhorn. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Ou...
Sep 08, 2022•27 min
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 Weitzman, and produced in conjunction with Tangle’s social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also c...
Sep 07, 2022•28 min
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 fascinating chat that will challenge your perception of American politics. You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here...
Sep 04, 2022•35 min
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 written by Isaac Saul and produced by Trevor Eichhorn. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our ...
Sep 01, 2022•26 min
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 Tangle’s social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo. --- Send in a voice message...
Aug 31, 2022•25 min
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 produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari Weitzman, and produced...
Aug 30, 2022•24 min
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 was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari Weitzman, and produ...
Aug 29, 2022•28 min
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 Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac...
Aug 28, 2022•32 min
Yesterday, President Joe Biden formally announced an executive order for widespread student debt cancellation. The move comes after more than a year of internal debate by Biden and his administration, who were trying to execute one of his key campaign promises. In the end, the administration is going to wipe out $10,000 of federal student loan debt for any individual making under $125,000 per year, or any couple making less than $250,000. Borrowers who received Pell Grants (about 6 in 10 borrowe...
Aug 25, 2022•28 min
