People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast

News media tends to deepen our divides. Does Isaac Saul have a solution?

Mar 4, 2024
Journalist Isaac Saul discusses creating Tangle News to combat political polarization by offering diverse opinions. He debunks election fraud claims and promotes positive political engagement. Tangle aims to reduce division and promote trust in news sources.
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INSIGHT

Tangle News' Mission

  • Isaac Saul founded Tangle News to address the broken news industry, where trust was based on the publication rather than content.
  • Tangle presents diverse political perspectives, fostering healthy exposure to different viewpoints.
ADVICE

Bridging Political Divides

  • Engage in conversations with people holding different political views.
  • Ask questions, listen actively, and try to understand their perspective before sharing your own.
ANECDOTE

Debunking Election Fraud

  • Isaac Saul gained recognition for debunking election fraud claims after the 2020 election.
  • His thread started small but quickly grew, leading to interviews and further reporting on the topic.
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