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26:32

Kilmar Abrego Garcia returns to the U.S. to face...

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2025/06/10

On Friday, the United StatesreturnedKilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador to face charges in Tennessee for alleged trafficking of unauthorized migrants and conspiracy. In March, Abrego Garcia wasmistakenly sentto the Terrorism Confinement Center, a mega-prison in El Salvador. Then in April, the Supreme Courtuphelda ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Paula Xinis requiring the government to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return. El Salvador agreed to release Abrego Garcia after the U.S. presented it with

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31:09

The Los Angeles protests.

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2025/06/09

On Friday evening, protests over immigration arrests in Los Angeles, California, sparked violent confrontations with federal and local law enforcement that led President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard. Federal immigration agents wearing riot gearsweptseveral locations near downtown Los Angeles during the day, according towitness videos, leading to thearrestof 45 people. President Trumpauthorizedthe deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to the city on Saturday, over the objections of

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1:17:31

FULL EPISODE - Isaac interviews Jonah Platt about...

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2025/06/06

In todays special Friday edition, Isaac talks with Jonah Platt, host of the podcast "Being Jewish with Jonah Platt", in response to Isaac's "I think I’m leaving Zionism, or Zionism is leaving me." episode, which was published last Friday. In case you missed it, it is also available to stream in its entirety without a paid subscription.By the way: If you are not yet a podcast member, and you want to upgrade your newsletter subscription plan to include a podcast membership (which gets you ad-free

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1:37:35

Emergency Podcast - Elon goes nuclear on Trump.

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2025/06/06

We couldn't wait until Sunday. Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about the fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump as the tweets are coming out! They discuss the predictable nature of their breakup, the implications for political alliances, and the potential impact on legislation. They talk about Elon's future and his influence in the political landscape. They also discuss the feedback to Isaac's piece on Zionism. And, last but not least, the Airing of Grievances.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners

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28:36

Elon comes for the Big Beautiful Bill.

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2025/06/05

On Tuesday, former White House adviser Elon Muskescalatedhis criticisms of the budget reconciliation “big beautiful bill” passed by House Republicans,callingit “a disgusting abomination.” Though he did not mention President Donald Trump by name, Musk’s comments underscore a growing divide between the tech CEO and the president, who aggressively lobbied for the bill and remains supportive of it. Musk delivered the criticism as hedepartedhis official role as a “special government employee” leading the

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28:20

Ukraine's surprise attack in Russia.

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2025/06/04

On Sunday, Ukraine carried out a coordinated drone attack within Russian territoryhittingdozens of Russian bombers. The attack, called Operation Spider’s Web, used117 Ukrainian droneshidden at four different air bases across Russia to strike 41 Russian aircraft, according to Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian security services claim the strikescaused$7 billion in damage and took out over a third of Russia’s nuclear-capable airplanes. Later on Sunday night, Russialaunched472 drones and seven missiles,

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30:56

The attack in Boulder, Colorado.

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2025/06/03

In Boulder, Colorado on Sunday, a manattackedmembers of a Jewish community group advocating for the release of hostages in Gaza. The suspect, identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, reportedly used a makeshift flamethrower and threw incendiary devices into the crowd,injuring 12 people. Witnessesreportedthat the suspect shouted “Free Palestine!” during the attack, and police found over a dozen unlit Molotov cocktails in Soliman’s vicinity after his arrest. Soliman is now in custodyfacinghate crime,

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29:30

The court rulings on Trump's tariffs.

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2025/06/02

On Wednesday, the United States Court of International Trade (CIT)blockedPresident Donald Trump’s global tariffs from enforcement, ruling that the president lacked the authority to impose the duties unilaterally. However, the Trump administration appealed the decision to a federal appeals court, and on Thursday that courtpausedthe CIT decision while it considers its ruling. The CIT’s summary judgment was issued ontwo separate casesand is the first major legal challenge to President Trump’s tariffs,

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36:44

PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac, Ari, And Kmele...

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2025/06/01

On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about Kmele's recent appearance on CNN, the nature of cable news debates, the impact of Trump's tariff policies, and recent legal rulings regarding those tariffs. They discuss the challenges of political discourse in a polarized environment, the implications of tariff policies on the economy, and the evolving landscape of media coverage surrounding these issues. They touch on the unpredictability of Trump's influence on the economy, the

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15:52

PREVIEW - I think I’m leaving Zionism, or Zionism is...

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2025/05/30

As the war in Gaza passes the 20-month mark, Executive Editor Isaac Saul has been reflecting on how his views on Israel — and his identity as a Zionist — have changed since Hamas’s October 7 attack. In today's Friday edition, Isaac is tackling the claim that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and exploring how the war has fundamentally shifted his beliefs about the conflict. It’s a deeply personal piece that Isaac has been developing over the past few months, and we’re looking forward to your

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31:21

Trump resumes collections on student loans.

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2025/05/29

On May 5, the federal governmentbegancollecting on its defaulted student loan portfolio for the first time since March 2020 for approximately five million borrowers in default. As part of its collection efforts, the Trump administration says it will garnish wages, tax refunds, and federal benefits of defaulted student loan borrowers. After collections resumed, approximately 2.2 million had their credit scores drop by 100 points or more, potentially impacting their ability to secure housing,

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27:12

The Supreme Court's religious charter school ruling.

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2025/05/28

On Thursday, the Supreme Courtblockeda religious online charter school from obtaining public funding from the state of Oklahoma. In a 4–4 decision that Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from, the courtaffirmedthe Oklahoma Supreme Court’s ruling that prevented St. Isidore of Seville — a Catholic online-only charter school in Oklahoma City — from receiving public funds. The court did not disclose how the justices voted in the case, onlyreleasinga one-sentence opinion: “The judgment is affirmed

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29:11

Trump blasts Putin for escalation in Ukraine.

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2025/05/27

Late Sunday night and into Monday morning, Russialaunchedits largest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion in 2022. Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched over 350 explosive drones and at least nine cruise missiles in the attack, which followed asimilar aerial assaultone day earlier that killed at least 12 people. The string of attacks marks a setback as U.S. and European leaders attempt to broker a peace agreement between the sides.Ad-free podcasts are

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26:05

PREVIEW - Isaac talks with Emily Oster

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2025/05/26

On today's episode, Isaac talks with Emily Oster, economist, author, and CEO of ParentData, to discuss declining fertility rates globally, the impact of financial incentives on birth rates, and the various factors influencing people's decisions to have children, which not only include financial constraints, but also by changing societal attitudes towards parenthood. They talk about cultural and policy implications of family support and fertility in the United States, the need for paid parental

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21:58

PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac talks with Sarah...

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2025/05/25

On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac talks with Sarah Isgur, Senior Editor at The Dispatch, to discuss the recent acquisition of SCOTUSblog by The Dispatch, the significance of nationwide injunctions, and the ongoing birthright citizenship case. She provides insights into the role of the Solicitor General and the current legal landscape under the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of congressional power in legal matters. They also talk about the challenges faced by the Supreme Court in

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14:33

PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Noah Rothman - Trump...

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2025/05/23

Every day, the Tangle team dives deep into commentary about the big, divisive story we are covering. And, I kid you not, almost every day we come across a piece from Noah Rothman.I take pride in how much I write — a daily editorial ensconced in a 4,000-word newsletter is no small feat. But Rothman makes me feel like an amateur. I’d wonder if he was some kind of robot, save the fact that his writing is so thoughtful and human that I know there’s a real person behind it. His output is equal parts

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32:09

Gaza on the brink.

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2025/05/22

On Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)announcedthe start of a new “extensive ground operation” in Gaza, which follows a week of airstrikes on the enclave. The campaign, called Operation Gideon’s Chariots, will comprise a “broad attack that includes the displacement of most of the population of the Gaza Strip,” an IDF spokespersonsaid. Israel hascalled uptens of thousands of reservists in preparation for the offensive.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free

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29:23

What's next for the big beautiful bill?

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2025/05/21

On Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump met with House Republicans in a closed-door meeting tourge themto vote in favor of a massive spending bill to advance the president’s legislative agenda. The bill,namedthe One Big Beautiful Bill Act,was approved bythe House Budget Committee 17–16 largely on party lines on Sunday, with four Republicans voting present. Now, the spending package has moved to the House Rules Committee, which House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA)wantsto approve the bill as it stands

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34:45

The Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship,...

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2025/05/20

On Thursday, the Supreme Courtheard argumentson whether to lift or narrow a series of lower-court injunctions blocking the Trump administration from enforcing an executive order banning birthright citizenship. The arguments primarily focused on the constitutionality of federal judges issuing universal injunctions, which bar a specific law or policy nationwide, and did not engage the merits of the order itself. The court is expected to issue a decision in late June or early July.Ad-free podcasts are

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28:22

Biden reveals cancer diagnosis amid "cover-up"...

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2025/05/19

On Monday, the personal office of former President Joe Bidenannouncedhe had been diagnosed with prostate cancer that had metastasized to the bone. According to the statement, the cancer is “a more aggressive form of the disease,” but also “appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.” Biden is now reviewing treatment options with his doctors. The diagnosis follows last Tuesday’sannouncementthat doctors had found a “small nodule” in Biden's prostate during a routine physical

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