Tangle Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about the Tangle event in Irvine CA next week, government shut down, Overton window shift and some explicit language discussions.
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Oct 18, 2025 The hosts dive into their upcoming event in Irvine, teasing a night of lively discussions. They analyze the current government shutdown, discussing how it feels different this time and its political implications. There's a thought-provoking discussion on the shifting Overton window and how rapid news cycles normalize scandals. The conversation also touches on leaked messages from a young Republican group and the role of accountability in political leadership, all while balancing the nuances of cancel culture.
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Irvine Live Event Push
- Tangle is hosting a live event in Irvine, California on October 24 with diverse guests and a VIP meet-and-greet.
- Isaac emphasizes filling the house and encourages listeners to attend for live discussion and networking.
Overton Window Has Permanently Shifted
- The Overton window has shifted rapidly due to constant scandals, media saturation, and administrations' brazenness.
- This normalization of outrages may be Trump's most enduring legacy by lowering collective sensitivity to misconduct.
Fast Feeds Launder Scandals
- Faster, fragmented social-media-driven news cycles make scandals land briefly and then fade, enabling normalization.
- Ari argues the media ecosystem and unapologetic actors together 'launder' controversies into dampened public reaction.
