

Tangle
Isaac Saul
Independent, non-partisan politics news where you'll hear the best arguments from across the political spectrum on the news of the day. Plus, fascinating interviews with people in the political world. Check out our newsletter: https://www.readtangle.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 2, 2024 • 28min
SCOTUS grants Trump partial immunity.
Supreme Court grants Trump partial immunity from prosecution for official actions, leaving open the possibility of special counsel case continue. Ruling clarified presidents' immunity for unofficial acts and fell along ideological lines. Lower courts will determine if Trump's conduct constituted official or unofficial acts in election case. Podcast explores reactions from both right and left on the decision and its implications on presidential accountability and democracy.

Jul 1, 2024 • 27min
SCOTUS overturns Chevron.
The podcast discusses the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Chevron deference, impacting federal agencies' powers. It analyzes the implications for administrative law and government regulations, with perspectives from both the left and the right. The episode also covers current events, survey methodology, Israel's post-war plans for Gaza, federal judges' appointments, agency rule compliance, and a community food pantry in Santa Ana, California.

Jun 28, 2024 • 55min
EMERGENCY PODCAST: The Biden v. Trump debate
The podcast delves into the recent Biden v. Trump debate, analyzing Biden's performance and Trump's communication style. It critiques the debate format, moderator handling, and discusses sensitive topics like abortion laws. Speculation on the Democratic nominee and potential game changers for the 2024 race adds depth to the conversation.

Jun 27, 2024 • 27min
Jamaal Bowman loses his primary.
Jamaal Bowman, incumbent representative, lost his primary to George Latimer in a closely watched and expensive race. The defeat's implications on progressive movements, opponent strategies, and campaign spending are analyzed. Insights on Supreme Court rulings, Russian trials, and perspectives from left and right are covered. The fallout from Bowman's loss, impact of stances on Israel, and decline in popularity are discussed. A connection between Texas Abortion Ban and election financial insights is explored.

Jun 26, 2024 • 29min
Julian Assange's plea deal.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty to a conspiracy charge with the U.S. Justice Department. The podcast discusses Assange's legal battle, ethical implications of his actions, and diverse perspectives on journalistic freedom. It also explores the flow of cases within court systems and heartwarming stories like returning a valuable Mayan urn found in a thrift store to Mexico.

Jun 26, 2024 • 28min
The Ten Commandments law in Louisiana.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill mandating the display of Ten Commandments in public schools. The podcast explores the controversy, legal challenges, and differing viewpoints on the separation of church and state. It also discusses the implications for education and religious freedom, alongside statistics on Christianity in Louisiana and a medical breakthrough in prostate cancer detection.

Jun 24, 2024 • 29min
The Supreme Court's gun control ruling.
The podcast discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on gun control, covering legal updates, perspectives on the ruling, and potential implications for the Second Amendment. It also touches on a correction regarding conservative and liberal ideologies, as well as a newsletter article about F. Kennedy, Jr.'s potential involvement in the 2024 election.

Jun 23, 2024 • 1h 13min
The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about SCOTUS cases, The Ten Commandments, and RFK Jr.
Isaac and Ari discuss SCOTUS rulings, Ten Commandments in schools, RFK Jr.'s political influence, and personal grievances like medical side effects and technical difficulties during recording.

Jun 21, 2024 • 31min
Biden's new immigration rule.
The podcast discusses Biden's new immigration executive order, offering legal status to unauthorized immigrants married to Americans. It explores political perspectives on the policy, reactions from both sides, and the implications on immigration crisis and election campaigns. The chapter also delves into legal theory disagreements and real-life impacts of immigration policies.

Jun 18, 2024 • 35min
The Supreme Court's bump-stock ruling.
The podcast discusses the Supreme Court's ruling on bump stocks, highlighting the technicalities in the decision and the conservative judges' viewpoints. It explores the controversy around bump stocks being classified as machine guns, emphasizing the need for clearer laws from Congress.


