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1:30:39

The Sunday Podcast: We were right about Biden, a...

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2025/05/18

On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac and Ari are joined by our newest team member, Editor-at-large Kmele Foster. They delve into media criticism surrounding President Biden's presidency. They discuss revelations from a new book that highlights the challenges and perceptions of Biden's mental and physical state, the role of media in shaping public perception, and the complexities of reporting on political figures. The conversation also touches on the influence of celebrity in politics and the dynamics

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22:09

PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Mailbag! Your questions...

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2025/05/16

As part of our work at Tangle, we solicit reader questions about politics and our work every day in our newsletter. And every few months, so many interesting questions we want to answer pile up that we decide to tackle a bunch of them at once in a members-only reader mailbag. Today is one of those days.We think these mailbags are a healthy exercise that not only helps us cycle through our stack of questions, but also allows us to critically examine some of our own writing and provide readers with

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29:57

The U.S. accepts Afrikaner refugees.

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2025/05/15

On Monday, 59 South Africansarrivedin the United States as refugees, the first group to be granted the designation under anexecutive ordersigned by President Donald Trump in February. The refugees are Afrikaners, a South African minority group descended primarily from Dutch settlers who arrived in South Africa during the 17th century. President Trump said the group has been the victim of racially discriminatory policies that have led to disproportionate violence, which heequatedto genocide. The

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30:32

Will Trump's executive order reduce drug prices?

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2025/05/14

On Monday, President Donald Trumpsignedan executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices for U.S. citizens by establishing “most-favored-nation pricing.” The order directs the secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to facilitate price targets for pharmaceutical companies,tyingtheir prices to what consumers pay in other countries. “We’ve been subsidizing other countries throughout the world,” Trumpsaidat a White House signing ceremony on Monday, adding that “some prescription drug

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29:01

Qatar's gift to Trump.

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2025/05/13

On Sunday, ABC Newsreportedthat the Trump administration was preparing to accept a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from Qatar’s royal family. Under the arrangement, President Donald Trump would use the plane as the new Air Force One until shortly before he leaves office, at which point it will be transferred to the Trump Presidential Library foundation. The report comes as the president embarks on a trip to the Middle East — thefirst major foreign tripof his second term —though White House

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26:38

The arrest of Newark's mayor.

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2025/05/12

On Friday, federal officersarrestedNewark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) for trespassing at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in New Jersey. The mayor was protesting at the facility when,according toInterim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba, he “ignored multiple warnings from Homeland Security Investigations to remove himself.” Baraka was later formally charged and released from custody; hedeniesany wrongdoing.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have

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30:43

PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and "White Smoke"...

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2025/05/11

On today's Sunday podcast, Isaac and Ari discuss the recent election of a new Pope, and find a new nickname for Ari. They also talk about the criticism surrounding their review of Trump's presidency, addressing concerns about the adequacy of their analysis in light of the current political climate. The conversation highlights the challenges of providing objective political commentary while acknowledging the emotional stakes involved for listeners. They discuss the challenges of uniting a divided

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20:18

PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Whatever happened to...

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2025/05/09

At Tangle, we’ve recently been reflecting on our coverage from the past five years, identifying stories that we covered once or twice, thought could reshape our lives, and then… they didn’t. And we’re asking: What happened to that story?So today, we’re trying to figure out how one story in particular has panned out. The topic should be familiar to most: the 2022 baby formula shortage. As we’ll get into below, the story combined pandemic-era challenges with existing supply chain issues (and a bit of

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32:25

The India–Pakistan conflict escalates.

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2025/05/08

On Wednesday, the Indian governmentsaidit conducted several airstrikes in Pakistan-controlled territory. While India called the strikes a success, at least two of its military aircraft were reportedly lost in the operation. Pakistani military officialssaidat least 31 people were killed in the strikes or by artillery fire.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and we finally launched it. You can go to

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29:31

Trump proposes 100% tariff on films.

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2025/05/07

On Sunday, President Donald Trumpannouncedthat he will authorize the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to institute a 100% tariff on movies produced in foreign countries. “Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to

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27:33

Trump signs order to defund NPR and PBS.

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2025/05/06

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed anexecutive orderdirecting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and all executive departments to end federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The order claims that the outlets fail to offer “a fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events to taxpaying citizens” and instructs the CPB to “cancel existing direct funding to the maximum extent allowed by law” and “decline to provide future

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29:01

Trump's "skinny" budget proposal.

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2025/05/05

On Friday, the Trump administrationreleasedits budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. The White House recommends budgeting $557 billion in nondefense discretionary spending, $163 billion (22.6%) below current levels, with significant cuts to foreign aid, scientific research, and environmental programs. It also proposes $1.01 trillion for defense spending, a 13% increase.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free version of this podcast that they could subscribe to — and

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21:42

PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Our interview with Greg...

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2025/05/04

On today's Sunday podcast, Senior Editor Will Kaback interviews Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) They discuss the organization's mission to defend free speech across the United States, the challenges posed by partisan politics, and the implications of recent cases like that of Mahmoud Khalil. He contrasts the American approach to free speech with that of Europe, emphasizing the importance of protecting offensive speech in a diverse society

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12:10

SPECIAL EDITION PREVIEW: My take on Trump's first 100...

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2025/05/02

Yesterday, we published Part 1 of our review of the Trump administration's first 100 days. You canread that here. Today, we are going to cover some of the promises, controversies, and stories we didn’t have space for in Part 1. Then we’ll share some arguments from the left and right, and then Tangle Executive Editor Isaac Saul gives his take on Trump’s first 100 days. To access the full version of this podcast and more Friday Edition and Sunday podcasts click on the link for Ad-Free podcasts

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37:13

SPECIAL EDITION: Trump's first 100 days — Part One.

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2025/05/01

Since there’s so much to cover, we’ll be reviewing President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in a two-part edition. This edition is part one, and we’re sending it to all subscribers.Today, we’ll examine Trump’s central campaign promises and the degree to which he has kept them. Consistent with past reviews of Biden and Trump, we’ll use a “promise meter,” a 1–10 scale measuring how well Trump has kept his promise (with 10 being the best score). This isnotour judgment on any policy’s efficacy or value,

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28:54

Canada's historic election.

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2025/04/30

On Monday, Canada held a federal election for members of the House of Commons to the 45th Parliament. The Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney,won a plurality of seats, securing a fourth consecutive term in power. The Conservative Party placed second, and party leader Pierre Poilievre lost his seat, casting his political future into doubt. While the Liberals did not take enough seats to win a majority, as the party that received the most votes they will nowput forwardtheir party leader,

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30:32

Would a baby bonus boost the birth rate?

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2025/04/29

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has heard a range of proposals to increase the fertility rate in the United States. While taking questions in the Oval Office on Tuesday, April 22, President Donald Trumpexpressed supportfor a “baby bonus” that would pay $5,000 per delivery to the women who have children, calling it a “good idea.” Additionally, advocates and policy experts havepitchedthe White House on scholarship allocations for married people or parents, new government funding for

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32:22

The arrest of a Wisconsin judge.

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2025/04/28

On Friday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)arrestedMilwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping an unauthorized migrant evade arrest. Dugan was charged with “obstructing or impeding a proceeding before a department or agency of the United States” and “concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest,” as stated in acriminal complaintsigned by Milwaukee FBI agents and unsealed on Friday.Ad-free podcasts are here!Many listeners have been asking for an ad-free

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47:19

PREVIEW - The Sunday Podcast: Kmele Foster joins...

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2025/04/27

On today's Sunday podcast, Kmele Foster joins Isaac and Ari to discuss race, identity, and racial categories. They explore personal anecdotes, societal perceptions, and the implications of race in science and genetics. They also get into the complexities of genetic diversity, the absurdities of race science, and the implications of racial disparities in society, as well as cultural stereotypes, the dangers of racial pride, and the need for a more nuanced understanding of race in policy discussions

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18:56

PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Yes, Biden really did...

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2025/04/25

In today's Friday edition, Executive Editor Isaac Saul makes the argument that President Biden is largely responsible for the historic surge in illegal immigration during his term. He goes over some of the policies that created the problem such signaling a more relaxed immigration stance, undoing effective Trump-era policies, and dramatically expanding parole programs through executive action. He discusses some factors that were outside Biden's control like post-pandemic labor demand and

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