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Tangle

Isaac Saulwww.readtangle.com
Independent, non-partisan politics news where you'll hear the best arguments from across the political spectrum on the news of the day. Plus, fascinating interviews with people in the political world. Check out our newsletter: https://www.readtangle.com/

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Episodes

The same-sex wedding website case.

In today's issue, we're covering the Supreme Court case where a Colorado web designer is challenging the state's anti-discrimination laws. Plus, a question about Trump's children and comparing them to Hunter Biden. 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. M...

Dec 07, 202228 min

The Georgia Senate runoff.

It's Election Day in Georgia, where voters are deciding between Sen. Raphael Warnock and challenger Herschel Walker. Plus, a question about investigating Hunter Biden and the mystery unraveling in North Carolina. Find our previous coverage of the Georgia runoff and the midterm elections 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 (1:04), Today’s story (2:10), Right’s take (10:10), Left...

Dec 06, 202225 min

The Twitter files on Hunter Biden.

Today, we're covering Twitter's decision to suppress the Hunter Biden story and the new leaks showing internal discussions. Plus, an important story about Covid relief money for hospitals. 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 (2:10), Right’s take (9:02), Left’s take (13:41), Isaac’s take (17:51), Under the Radar (23:09), Numbers (24:06), Have a nice day (24:51) Y...

Dec 05, 202226 min

The potential railroad strike.

Congress is trying to stop a potential railroad workers strike. But is Biden on the right side of the issue? Plus, a question about TikTok. 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 (00:54), Today’s story (2:06), Right’s take (6:54), Left’s take (11:28), Isaac’s take (16:36), Listener question (21:53), Under the Radar (23:38), Numbers (24:29), Have a nice day (25:22) You can subscribe to Ta...

Dec 01, 202226 min

The Indian Child Welfare Act.

Today, we're covering one of the most complex stories Tangle has ever seen: The Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Plus, we've got a question about why same-sex marriage may become law while codifying abortion rights hits the back burner. 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 (2:18), Right’s take (12:40), Left’s take (7:26), Isaac’s take (18:16), Listener question ...

Nov 30, 202229 min

The protests in China.

We're breaking down the protests in China and what they mean for the world. Plus, a question about mass shooting statistics and an opportunity to do some good on this Giving Tuesday. On this giving Tuesday, donate to Double Trellis Food initiative here . You can read today's podcast here , and today’s “Under the Radar” story here , Today’s clickables: Quick hits (3:43), Today’s story (4:43), Right’s take (10:20), Left’s take (15:52), Isaac’s take (20:40), Listener question (23:51), Under the Rad...

Nov 29, 202229 min

The Colorado Springs shooting.

In today's edition of Tangle, we're going to be breaking down the Colorado Springs shooting and what we know about it. We also have the news you missed over Thanksgiving, an opportunity to tell your story to Tangle readers, and a fascinating "under the radar" section. We're skipping our reader question today. 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: Holiday weekend quick hits (3:02), Today's quick hi...

Nov 28, 202228 min

A note to listeners from Isaac.

Thanks from Isaac and the whole Tangle team. In the spirit of giving, we ask that you share this url: www.readtangle.com/give . For every new subscriber we get through that url, we will donate $1 to either No Kid Hungry or Meals on Wheels. Help us give back! You can 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, a...

Nov 23, 20227 min

The (new) Trump special counsel.

We're breaking down the appoinment of another special counsel investigator to look into Trump. Plus, a question about who Democrats might try to run in 2024 (if not Biden). Find our previous coverage of the Mar-a-Lago search here , and of January 6 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 (00:54), Today’s story (1:56), Right’s take (6:50), Left’s take (11:36), Isaac’s take (16:14), ...

Nov 22, 202225 min

Nancy Pelosi steps down.

Nancy Pelosi steps down from her leadership position. Plus, an update on a reader question from last week about candidate funding, and an important under the radar story on the Supreme Court. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Find the AP piece about Republican infighting following the delegation of election race funds here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (1:00), Today’s story (2:14), Right’s take (11:48), Left’s...

Nov 21, 202227 min

The FTX collapse, explained.

We're going long on Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX, the complicated story of a Democratic mega donor and cryptocurrency exchange going belly up. Plus, a reader question about the alleged "15,000" Iranians being sentenced to death, a preview of tomorrow, and a chance to advertise in Tangle. Follow this link to advertise with Tangle! See Tangle's instagram post, among the first to debunk the "15,000 protesters executed in Iran" viral article, here . You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under th...

Nov 17, 202231 min

Trump announces presidential run.

We're covering Trump's big announcement for another presidential run. Plus, we've got a new survey on how you're feeling about 2024 and an important story about the border. Do us a favor, and take this short poll . 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 (1:00), Today’s story (2:14), Right’s take (13:00), Left’s take (8:15), Isaac’s take (17:50), Under the Radar (23:28), Numbers (24:18), ...

Nov 16, 202226 min

What the latest inflation numbers mean.

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 (7:34), Left’s take (12:40), Isaac’s take (17:35), Listener question (20:06), Under the Radar (22:22)...

Nov 15, 202225 min

Democrats win the Senate.

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” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (1:10), Today’...

Nov 14, 202229 min

Everything we missed (and an update).

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 clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and produced by Trevor Eichhorn. Music for the podca...

Nov 10, 202225 min

SPECIAL EDITION: Democrats' shocking performance.

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 (24:45) You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking her...

Nov 09, 202227 min

It's Election Day.

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 here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (2:32), Today’s stor...

Nov 08, 202226 min

Brazil's new (old) president.

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 Radar (21:34), Numbers (22:18), Have a nice day (23:02) You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking her...

Nov 07, 202224 min

SPECIAL EDITION: Yes, you should vote.

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 in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and produced by Trevor Eichhorn. Mus...

Nov 04, 202216 min

Affirmative action at the Supreme Court.

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’s take (7:36), Left’s take (12:52), Isaac’s take (17:44), Listener question (24:26), Under the Radar...

Nov 03, 202229 min

Elon Musk takes over Twitter.

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 . Today’s clickables: Quick hits (2:38), Today’s story (3:38), Right’s take (9:00), Left’s take (13:46),...

Nov 01, 202228 min

Progressives retract letter on Ukraine.

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 hits (2:52), Today’s story (4:00), Right’s take (12:52), Left’s take (7:42), Isaac’s take (17:43), Li...

Oct 31, 202227 min

The Fetterman-Oz debate.

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 (12:33), Isaac’s take (17:23), Listener question (22:27), Under the Radar (24:18), Numbers (25:08), Hav...

Oct 27, 202227 min

The pandemic learning losses.

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 subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast...

Oct 26, 202223 min

Courts halt student debt forgiveness.

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 take (18:40), Listener question (21:34), Under the Radar (24:06), Numbers (25:00), Have a nice day (2...

Oct 25, 202227 min

INTERVIEW: Ivan Moore on Alaska and ranked choice voting.

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. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari Weitz...

Oct 20, 202235 min

Biden's gig economy rule.

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’s take (16:58), Listener question (22:00), Under the Radar (23:32), Numbers (24:31), Have a nice da...

Oct 19, 202227 min

The scandal in Los Angeles.

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 (6:32), Isaac’s take (15:42), Listener question (20:52), Under the Radar (23:42), Numbers (24:36), ...

Oct 18, 202227 min

September's troubling inflation numbers.

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 Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Our podcast is written by Isaa...

Oct 17, 202227 min

Biden's mass pardons. (MONDAY'S NEWSLETTER)

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 take (12:48), Isaac’s take (17:15), Listener question (22;10), Under the Radar (24:26), Numbers (25:...

Oct 14, 202228 min
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