A mass shooting in Maine is discussed, including updates on the incident and responses from both political sides. The chapter explores the shooter's background, the debate on gun laws, and suggestions for preventing gun violence. Flaws in the background check system are addressed, along with statistics on voter support for gun control measures and firearm regulations' impact on mass shootings.

The podcast discusses the United Auto Workers' strike and the deal reached with Detroit's Big Three automakers, highlighting the tactics used by the union and reactions from the right and left. It explores the long-term implications of the strike settlement and includes updates on other news, such as an exclusive interview and a proposed bill for aid to Israel. The episode also provides statistics on union wages and workdays lost to labor disputes, along with a heartwarming story about debt relief.

Mike Pence, former vice president and presidential candidate, drops out of the 2024 race during a speech. The podcast dives into his decision and the reactions from the left and right. It also discusses the dominance of Trump in the Republican primary and highlights the slim chances of other candidates. Additionally, there is a chapter on the speaker's journey of creating and growing the podcast and a discussion on President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence.

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN). The third-term Minnesota congressman announced that he will be running in the Democratic primary, issuing an unusual challenge to a sitting president of his own party. We were able to get an exclusive interview with Rep. Phillips  just hours after his announcement, which we've shared a preview of after "My take" in today's podcast. For the full interview you can check it out on our YouTube channel here.You can read today's podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ and our You can also check out our latest YouTube video, a sizzle reel of our first ever Tangle Live event from August 2023, here.Today’s clickables: Quick hits (1:24), Today’s story (3:23), Right’s take (6:24), Left’s take (9:42), Isaac’s take (13:19), Preview of Dean Phillips Interview (16:58)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 edited by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari Weitzman, and produced in conjunction with Tangle’s social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanglenews/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Johnson (R-LA). Yesterday, Republicans in the House of Representatives elected Johnson their new Speaker. His election ended three weeks without a Speaker, and came after Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Tom Emmer (R-MN) all failed to win a full floor vote after being nominated by the party. Johnson unified the party, winning the votes of all 220 Republicans in attendance, while all 209 Democrats present voted for Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).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 also check out our latest YouTube video, a sizzle reel of our first ever Tangle Live event from August 2023, here.Today’s clickables: Announcements (0:36), Quick hits (2:29), Today’s story (4:21), Left’s take (8:31), Right’s take (12:05), Isaac’s take (15:24), Listener question (20:43), Under the Radar (23:17), Numbers (24:04), Have a nice day (25:10)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 edited by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari Weitzman, and produced in conjunction with Tangle’s social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanglenews/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former associates of Trump pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case, cooperating with District Attorney Fani Willis. The podcast explores the implications for Trump, discusses the charges and sentences, and analyzes the reactions from both the right and left. It also touches on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Hong Kong's population policies, and Giuliani's false statements in Georgia.

The podcast discusses the doubling of the US deficit to $2 trillion and President Biden's plan to address it. It explores the Right's perspectives on spending reforms and the tax gap. The chapter also touches on publicly funded free colleges in Europe, proposed changes to the H-1B visa program, and heartwarming turtle breeding at the Australia Zoo.

Former President Donald Trump is facing gag orders in two trials. He was fined and could potentially be jailed for criticizing a judge's law clerk on social media. The podcast also covers topics like Israel's airstrikes in Gaza, the House Speaker race, and the implications of gag orders on free speech rights. Additionally, they discuss America's influence in South and Central America, misinformation on social media, and Trump's federal trial. The podcast offers a wide range of interesting discussions.

The podcast discusses the explosion at a Gaza hospital during Israel's bombardment. It explores challenges in reporting, misinformation, and different perspectives. Additionally, it touches on the emerging water delivery industry and microplastic solutions.

Guest: Jim Jordan, failed Speaker candidate, discusses his uncertain future and the House of Representatives' paralysis. Topics include broken promises, government shutdown, and Kevin McCarthy's ouster.