Tangle PREVIEW: The Friday Edition. - I'm leaking Tangle's internal communications.
Jan 16, 2026
Get an exclusive peek behind the curtain as the team discusses their internal debates before publication. They highlight the importance of civil discourse in rebuilding trust in media. The conversation dives into leaked Slack transcripts revealing the editing process and how they navigate sensitive topics like Jerome Powell's prosecution and trans athletes in sports. You’ll hear how editorial decisions shape the narrative and what’s left on the cutting room floor. It's a fascinating look at the dynamics of a media organization!
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Transparency Builds Trust
- Isaac Saul argues that publishing behind-the-scenes debates could build trust in media by modeling civil debate.
- He frames transparency as both good journalism and good business for Tangle.
Four Threads Chosen For Release
- Isaac lists the four Slack threads he planned to publish, including debates on Powell, trans athletes, the Washington Post board, and a Minneapolis shooting take.
- He positioned the release as showing editors wrestling with contentious topics.
Leaking Slack To Show Process
- Isaac describes copying Slack exchanges into a Google Doc and telling staff he would 'leak' them to readers.
- He selected four recent internal debates to share as an experiment in transparency.