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Feb 2, 2023 • 24min

Nikki Haley is running for president.

Yesterday, news broke that the former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley will be announcing an official campaign for president on February 15 at a launch event in Charleston. Haley, 51, was South Carolina's governor for six years before she joined former President Donald Trump's White House to serve as ambassador to the United Nations. Haley is the first Republican to formally enter the race against Trump, who announced his plans to run shortly after the 2022 midterms.You can read today's podcast here, today’s “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here. Today’s clickables: Quick Hits (0:48), Today’s Story (2:36), Right’s Take (6:11), Left’s Take (11:24), Isaac’s Take (16:16), Your Questions Answered (19:25), Under the Radar (21:27), Numbers (22:22), Have A Nice Day (23:15)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 Zosha Warpeha. 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.
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Feb 1, 2023 • 25min

Biden will end Covid emergency.

The end of the Covid emergency. On Monday, the White House said it is planning to end its emergency declarations tied to the Covid-19 pandemic on May 11. Ending the emergency declaration will have some major, immediate impacts on government programs established during the pandemic.You can read today's podcast here, today’s “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here. From the Blindspot Report, a story that the left missed here and one that the right missed here.Today’s clickables: Quick Hits (0:52), Today’s Story (2:46), Left’s Take (7:02), Right’s Take (11:55), Isaac’s Take (16:53), Your Questions Answered (19:25), Blindspot Report (21:59), Under the Radar (22:36), Numbers (23:21), Have A Nice Day (23:59)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 Zosha Warpeha. 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.
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Jan 31, 2023 • 26min

The Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell removal.

The House committees. Last week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) formally removed Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (commonly known as the House Intelligence Committee). McCarthy announced the move after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) penned a letter pressing him to allow Schiff, the top Democrat on the panel, to keep his seat. McCarthy has also pledged to move Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) from her seat on House Foreign Affairs. Plus, a question about the spate of tech layoffs.You can read today's podcast here, today’s “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here.Today’s clickables: Quick Hits (1:42), Today’s Story (3:35), Right’s Take (7:38), Left’s Take (12:44), Isaac’s Take (17:33), Your Questions Answered (21:01), Under the Radar (23:20), Numbers (24:07), Have A Nice Day (25:05)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 Zosha Warpeha. 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.
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Jan 30, 2023 • 28min

The death of Tyre Nichols.

Today, we're covering the death of Tyre Nichols, and the footage that was released on Friday. Plus, an under-the-radar story on the border and some numbers about police killings. Videos were released by the Memphis Police Department here (warning: graphic content).You can read today's podcast here, today’s “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here.Today’s clickables: Quick Hits (0:56), Today’s Story (2:34), Left’s Take (7:47), Right’s Take (12:51), Isaac’s Take (17:40), Under the Radar (23:45), Numbers (24:31), Have A Nice Day (25:18)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 Zosha Warpeha. 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.
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Jan 27, 2023 • 27min

INTERVIEW: The case for 9 justices

On today's podcast, we are sitting down with Paul Summers and Steve Rosenthal, two of the men behind the Keep Nine Coalition. Paul is a former Tennessee attorney general and appeals court judge, and Steve is the former attorney general of Virginia. Both men are on a mission to create a constitutional amendment that prescribes the number of Supreme Court justices to nine. Today, we talk about why.The Keep Nine coalition website: https://keepnine.org/Link to transcription: https://www.readtangle.com/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 Zosha Warpeha. 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.
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Jan 26, 2023 • 26min

Ukraine gets its tanks.

On Wednesday, after weeks of deliberation, the German government said it would send 14 of its modern Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, and would also allow other countries to send German-made tanks to Ukraine. Hours later, the White House formally announced it was sending 31 M1 Abrams tanks, signifying a coordinated effort with European nations. Plus, a question about the sex crime allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and an update on the southern border.You can read today's podcast here, today’s “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here.Today’s clickables: Quick Hits (2:22 ), Today’s Story (4:11), Those in favor of sending tanks (7:03), Those against sending tanks (11:41), An opinion from Germany (15:14), Issac’s Take (17:02), Your Questions Answered (20:22), Under the Radar (22:59), Numbers (23:50), Have a Nice Day (24:35)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 Zosha Warpeha. 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.
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Jan 25, 2023 • 27min

Florida's African American Studies debate.

On Friday, the Florida Department of Education said it will not allow an Advanced Placement (AP) class on African American Studies to be taught in the state's public schools. The class was developed by the College Board as one of its many classes high school students could take to gain college credits. The Department of Education says the class violates a Florida law which Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) introduced to fight what he describes as "woke indoctrination" in schools. Plus, a follow-up story on Rep. George Santos (R-NY) and some good news for veterans' health.You can read today's podcast here and today’s “Under the Radar” story here.Today’s clickables: Quick Hits (0:58 ), Today’s Story (2:58), Left’s Take (7:06), Right’s Take (12:00), Isaac’s Take (17:08), Under the Radar (23:52), Numbers (24:51), Have A Nice Day (25:35)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 Zosha Warpeha. 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.
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Jan 24, 2023 • 26min

The reparations proposal in San Francisco.

Last week, a committee in San Francisco released a reparations proposal for the city that includes $5 million for each qualifying Black resident of the city. The San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee (AARAC) was formed in 2020 and was asked to develop a plan to address institutional harms African Americans have had to face. Plus, a question about being scared to air my "real" opinion and an important story the Supreme Court leak.You can read today's podcast here, today’s “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here.Today’s clickables: Quick Hits (1:04), Today’s Story (2:29), Right’s Take (5:57), Left’s Take (10:55), Isaac’s Take (16:14), Your Questions Answered (21:38), Under the Radar (23:16), Numbers (24:06), Have A Nice Day (24:39)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 Zosha Warpeha. 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.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 26min

More Biden classified documents.

Biden's classified documents. We first covered this story on January 12. Hours after we published that piece, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate Biden's handling of classified documents, creating a historical anomaly where both the current and former president (Donald Trump) are now under simultaneous special counsel investigations. Plus, a correction, some reviews from Friday, reader feedback and a question about the fentanyl crisis and efforts to address it.You can read today's podcast here, today’s “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here. Also, prompted by listener feedback, here’s a link to a historical breakdown of the word “woke.”Today’s clickables: Quick Hits (2:19), Today’s Story (4:09), Left’s Take (7:39), Right’s Take (12:35), Isaac’s Take (17:17), Your Questions Answered (21:16), Under the Radar (22:58), Numbers (23:48), Have A Nice Day (24:34)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 Zosha Warpeha. 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.
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Jan 19, 2023 • 26min

A gas stove ban (or not).

Gas stoves. Last week, Richard Trumka Jr., a commissioner on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, said his agency was considering a ban on gas stoves amid rising concerns about harmful indoor air pollutants. “This is a hidden hazard,” Trumka Jr. told Bloomberg. "Any option is on the table. Products that can’t be made safe can be banned.” The comments set off a firestorm.You can read today's podcast here, today’s “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here.Today’s clickables: Quick Hits (0:53 ), Today’s Story (2:33), Right’s Take (6:06), Left’s Take (11:25), Isaac’s Take (16:04), Your Questions Answered (21:15), Under the Radar (23:46), Numbers (24:32), Have A Nice Day (25:06)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 Zosha Warpeha. 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.

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