Robert Hur’s testimony to Congress. On Tuesday, Special Counsel Robert Hur testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee about his final report on President Biden's handling of classified documents. You can read today's podcast here , our “Under the Radar” story here and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . You can also check out our latest YouTube video where we tried to build the most electable president ever here and our interview with Bill O’Reilly here . Today’s clickabl...
Mar 14, 2024•26 min
From now until the election, we will follow the journeys of five voters from Florida, Ohio, California, Arizona and Pennsylvania, hand-picked by the team at Tangle, as they navigate through fact and misinformation. We’ll find out what issues really matter to them, what their values are, and ultimately, who will earn their vote. Tangle Media presents: The Undecideds — a limited podcast series leading to the 2024 Presidential Election. Premiering Sunday, March 17. You can subscribe to Tangle by cl...
Mar 13, 2024•1 min
Biden's budget proposal. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden released a $7.3 trillion budget proposal for 2025, which if enacted would raise taxes on the wealthy and large corporations, lower the costs of prescription drugs and housing, and trim the deficit. You can read today's podcast here , our “Under the Radar” story here and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . You can also check out our latest YouTube video where we tried to build the most electable president ever here and our in...
Mar 13, 2024•30 min
The TikTok ban. On Thursday, a bill that could make TikTok unavailable in the United States advanced in Congress, with a committee voting unanimously to bring it up for a full vote. The bill, called Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, could force the company to be sold or face prohibitions in the U.S. You can read the study mentioned in today’s My Take here . You can read today's podcast here , our “Under the Radar” story here and today’s “Have a nice...
Mar 12, 2024•25 min
Biden's State of the Union. On Thursday night, President Biden delivered a combative, campaign-oriented State of the Union, contrasting himself with former President Donald Trump while also welcoming exchanges with Republicans who shouted out from the audience. The president spoke for 68 minutes and mentioned his "predecessor" 13 times. You can read a transcript of the speech here or watch it here . You can read today's podcast here , our “Under the Radar” story here and to...
Mar 11, 2024•31 min
Isaac and Ari place some bets on the State of the Union, which took place Thursday evening after the podcast was recorded. They also got into some of the interesting results from battleground states on Super Tuesday, Isaac responded to some feedback on Israel and Gaza, Ari can’t prevent new slang from slipping into his vocabulary, and Isaac tries to locate an odor. You can also check out our latest YouTube video where we tried to build the most electable president ever here and our interview wit...
Mar 10, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Kyrsten Sinema. On Wednesday, the Democrat-turned independent senator from Arizona announced she would not run for re-election. Sinema, often heralded as one of the most bipartisan senators in Congress, announced her decision in a video posted to X , where she criticized the state of the Senate and extremism in both parties. You can read today's podcast here , our “Under the Radar” story here and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . You can also check out our latest YouTube video where...
Mar 07, 2024•25 min
Super Tuesday. On Tuesday, 16 states and one U.S. territory held their presidential nominating contests. There were also a number of important races in California, North Carolina, Texas, Alabama and Arkansas, where voters were deciding the Republican and Democratic nominees for Senate races, gubernatorial races, and more. You can read today's podcast here , our “Under the Radar” story here and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . You can also check out our latest YouTube video where we...
Mar 06, 2024•24 min
Trump on the ballot. On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous decision that states cannot disqualify former President Donald Trump from the ballot for his role in January 6, 2021. The ruling overturns a Colorado Supreme Court decision disqualifying Trump and applies to every state in the country. However, the justices were divided on the question of who can enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. This ruling is unrelated to their decision to take up the question of whether Trump is imm...
Mar 05, 2024•38 min
Trump's immunity case. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be tried on criminal charges that he conspired to overturn the 2020 election. The case is related to charges brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith that are being heard in a Washington, D.C. federal court. Before the federal appeals court hears the case, the justices released a one-page unsigned order pausing all proceedings and asking the lower court to hold its ruling rejecting ...
Mar 04, 2024•39 min
On this week's episode: Isaac and Ari discuss Aaron Bushnell and the politics of language, chat with special guest Mark Joseph Stern about SCOTUS's decision to hear Trump's challenge to his immunity, look forward to the new Dune movie, and as always, air their weekly grievances. You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Today’s clickables: Aaron Bushnell (6:28), SCOTUS Order (22:08), Interview with Mark Joseph Stern ...
Mar 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min
On today's special Friday episode, Tangle founder and CEO Isaac Saul makes the case for a ceasefire — through both the humanitarian and Zionist lens. Saul, an American Jew and a self-described Zionist, explains why Israel's military operation is making Israelis and Jews less safe, while also damaging the future for Israelis and Palestinians. As always, please feel free to share, and if you have thoughts, you can write to him at [email protected] . You can read today's podcast here...
Mar 01, 2024•26 min
The Michigan primary. On Tuesday, Democratic and Republican voters participated in the Michigan primary, giving the first indication of where the most enthusiastic voters stand in this critical swing state heading into the 2024 election. 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 (2:50), Today’s story (4:34), Right’s take (6:56), Left’s take (10:39), Isaac’s take (14:51), Listener questi...
Feb 29, 2024•25 min
Two years of war in Ukraine. On Saturday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the second anniversary of Russia's full-fledged invasion by welcoming Western leaders to Kyiv and pleading for more support in the war. A link to our piece on a compromise solution to the border crisis here (no paywall). You can read today's podcast here and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Gallup results from Under the Radar here , and Monmouth results here . Today’s clickables: Quick hits ...
Feb 28, 2024•27 min
The South Carolina primary. On Saturday, former President Donald Trump defeated former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley in the state's primary election by roughly 20 points. Trump received 59.8% of the vote to Haley's 39.5%, with Ron DeSantis — who had dropped out — getting 0.4% of the vote. Trump has now won nearly every delegate in the 2024 Republican presidential primary, all but assuring his victory heading into Super Tuesday on March 5. You can read today's podcast here , today’s...
Feb 27, 2024•22 min
Alabama's IVF ruling. Last week, Alabama's Supreme Court ruled in favor of a group of couples suing an Alabama storage facility under the state's wrongful death law after their frozen embryos were lost in an accident. The groundbreaking ruling, in a case dubbed LePage v. Center for Reproductive Medicine, P.C. , treated the embryos as children who should be afforded certain legal protections, a theory championed by some anti-abortion groups that has now gotten its first validation fro...
Feb 26, 2024•29 min
On this week's episode: Isaac and Ari talk about Ari's the news out of Wisconsin and Alabama, if Biden should drop out of the race and who could replace him, Isaac's Friday subscribers-only piece on porn and its effects on children and young adults, and as always, the Airing of Grievances. You can check out our latest YouTube video where we tried to build the most electable president ever here and our interview with Bill O’Reilly here . You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking ...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Alexander Smirnov. Last week, the FBI arrested Alexander Smirnov, an informant the FBI had used as a confidential source since 2010. Smirnov was charged with lying to the FBI that President Biden and his son Hunter were involved in a bribery scheme with the Ukrainian energy company Burisma. You can read today's podcast here , our “Under the Radar” story here and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . You can also check out our latest YouTube video where we tried to build the most electab...
Feb 22, 2024•25 min
The fraud judgment against Trump. On Friday, Manhattan judge Arthur Engoron ordered former President Donald Trump to pay over $354 million and barred him from serving in a top role of any New York company for three years. Engoron's decision concludes the civil fraud suit against Trump for misrepresenting his wealth for financial gain while leading the Trump Organization. Trump is expected to appeal , which could take more than a year and would delay any enforcement of the penalty. You can re...
Feb 21, 2024•36 min
The Fani Willis testimony. On Thursday, the Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney took the stand in dramatic fashion. Willis is fighting the claim that a relationship between her and private attorney Nathan Wade should disqualify her and her team from carrying on with the election interference and racketeering case against Donald Trump and his associates. You can read today's podcast here , our “Under the Radar” story here and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . You can also check...
Feb 20, 2024•28 min
On this week's episode: Isaac and Ari talk about Ari's previous job working for NATO, disagreements in editing, why Democrats think they're losing and Republicans think they're winning (they're both wrong), how Trump and Biden are not the same, an in-depth talk about Zionism, and as always, the Airing of Grievances. You can check out our latest YouTube video where we tried to build the most electable president ever here and our interview with Bill O’Reilly here . You can su...
Feb 18, 2024•2 hr 36 min
New York's 3rd Congressional district. On Tuesday, former Democratic congressman Tom Suozzi won a closely watched special election in New York's 3rd Congressional District. The election to replace former Rep. George Santos (R) was between Suozzi and Mazi Pilip, a registered Democrat and political newcomer who served as a Republican in Nassau County's Legislature and made the southern border and immigration a centerpiece of her campaign. The campaigns and outside political groups spen...
Feb 15, 2024•29 min
Trump's NATO comments. During a rally in South Carolina on Saturday, former President Donald Trump sparked controversy with comments about how he would respond if a member of NATO that wasn't meeting its defense obligations was attacked. Don't forget to check out our special Valentine's Day episode where I talk with my wife, Phoebe. You can read today's podcast here , our “Under the Radar” story here and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . You can also check out our la...
Feb 14, 2024•29 min
On today's special episode of Tangle, we carry on with a Valentine's Day tradition. I sat down and talked with my wife, Phoebe. We talked about law school and mock trial, presidential candidates, the demands of Tangle, first impressions of the staff, and finally, Phoebe has some questions for Isaac. Special thank you to Phoebe and Isaac for being open and honest and sharing their love with us today. Happy Valentine's Day. Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited and engineered...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladimir Putin. On Thursday last week, former Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson released his interview with Russia's President Vladimir Putin (a rough transcript can be found here ). Carlson confirmed rumors about the interview earlier in the week when he released a video explaining why he was in Moscow to interview Putin. It was the first interview Putin has done with an American journalist since before Russia's invasion of Ukraine almost two years ago. ...
Feb 13, 2024•29 min
The Biden classified document special counsel report. In a 388-page report released Thursday, the Special Counsel investigating President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents cleared him of any criminal wrongdoing, but created a fresh political crisis for the White House with details about Biden's mental state during the investigation. You can read today's podcast here , our “Under the Radar” story here and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . You can also check out our...
Feb 12, 2024•27 min
On this week's episode: Isaac and Ari sat down for an interview with Daniel Bannoura. Daniel is the founder of "Ultimate Palestine" and host of "Across the Divide" podcast. He is a PhD candidate in Theology at the University of Notre Dame. You can read today's podcast here . You can also check out our latest YouTube video where we tried to build the most electable president ever here . You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar b...
Feb 11, 2024•3 hr 33 min
Before Tucker Carlson, the most consequential news anchor in America was Bill O'Reilly. Under his leadership, Fox News became the most popular television station in America. In 2009, The O'Reilly Factor was the number one cable news show in America for 106 consecutive weeks, sometimes drawing more than three million viewers a night. His views on national politics regularly dominated the front pages, and his style was fought and often mocked by the left, but rarely ignored.Yet O'Reill...
Feb 09, 2024•42 min
Jennifer Crumbley. On Tuesday, a Michigan jury convicted Crumbley, a school shooter's mother, on four counts of involuntary manslaughter for her son’s killing of four high-school students in 2021. Crumbley is the first parent in the U.S. to ever be found criminally responsible for their child carrying out a mass killing. Her husband, James Crumbley, is scheduled to stand trial next month. Editor's note: Tangle does not name mass shooters because of the well documented contagion effect . ...
Feb 08, 2024•40 min
Trump's immunity. On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously rejected former President Donald Trump's claim that he is immune to criminal charges of trying to undermine the 2020 election. The panel, composed of two Democratic appointees and one Republican appointee, said that presidential privileges don’t shield Trump from prosecution for federal crimes that apply to every American citizen. You can read today's podcast here , our “Under...
Feb 07, 2024•26 min
