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32:36

The Israel–Hamas peace plan.

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2025/10/09

On Wednesday, Israel and Hamasagreedto the first stage of President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. Precise details of the agreement are still being worked out, though the initial provisions took shape over night. Under theterms, within 24 hours, Israel will retreat to agreed-upon deployment lines — remaining in control of about half of Gaza; within 72 hours of Israel’s retreat, Hamas will release the remaining hostages. Israel will also return a multitude of imprisoned Palestinians, but

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30:00

The U.S. strikes another Venezuelan boat.

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2025/10/08

On Friday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegsethsaidthat the United States had struck a small boat in international waters off the coast of Venezuela, killing four people. Hegseth alleged that the boat was operated by the drug cartel Tren de Aragua and was trafficking narcotics to the United States. The strike is the fourth confirmed time the Trump administration has sunk a small craft it alleges was controlled by “narco-terrorists,” includinga strike on September 2that killed 11 and two others on

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28:32

The Jay Jones texts.

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2025/10/07

On Friday, National Reviewpublishedtext messages from former Virginia House of Delegates member Jay Jones (D) sent to a Republican colleague — House Delegate Carrie Coyner — in 2022. In the messages, Jones expresses disdain for Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert (R), then says that he would shoot Gilbert in a hypothetical scenario where he could kill either him or dictators Pol Pot and Adolf Hitler. Jones went on to suggest that he wanted Gilbert’s children to die from gun violence because it might

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31:06

Trump deploys troops to Portland, ICE raids hit Chicago.

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2025/10/06

In recent weeks, President Donald Trump deployed Illinois National Guard troops to Chicago and attempted to mobilize the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, leading to arrests and clashes with protesters in the cities. In Chicago, hundreds of federal officerscarried outa large-scale raid at an apartment building on Tuesday, leading to areported37 arrests of alleged unauthorized immigrants. In Portland, a federal judgetemporarily blockedthe Trump administration from deploying the Oregon National

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20:15

PREVIEW: The Friday Edition - 10 cabinet secretaries...

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2025/10/03

The first eight months of the second Trump administration have been headlined by several prominent cabinet members: Marco Rubio, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem, Scott Bessent and Pam Bondi, among others. These agency leaders have undertaken wide-ranging initiatives to carry out the president’s agenda, drawing regular coverage and analysis of their actions. But other department heads have also been shaping policies, implementing programs, and making consequential decisions — often

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1:17:48

Suspension of the Rules. - Ari, Kmele and Will talk...

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2025/10/03

Ari, Kmele and Will talk about Kmele's interview with Megyn Kelly on The Fifth Column podcast, Will's piece on the Comey indictment, the government shut down and some conversation on the democrats stance on Trump. And, per usual, the airing of grievances.You cansubscribe to Tangle by clicking hereor drop somethingin our tip jar by clicking here.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was hosted by Ari Weitzman and edited and engineered by Dewey

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29:05

The U.S. proposes a plan for peace in Gaza.

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2025/10/02

On Monday, President Donald Trumpmetwith Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a new plan to end the war in Gaza. The president’s20-point proposaloutlines a series of actions to end the war between Israel and Hamas — including Hamas’s release of 48 hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners imprisoned by Israel — as well as a demilitarization plan, rebuilding framework, and governance structure for Gaza after the war. Prime Minister Netanyahu has endorsed the plan

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30:32

The government shuts down.

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2025/10/01

On Wednesday at 12:01 AM ET, federal funding lapsed,shutting downnon-essential government services. The shutdown follows weeks of protracted negotiations between Republicans and Democratic leaders — and President Donald Trump— to pass a bill to extend funding; the sides were unable to reach a deal before the midnight deadline. Democratsconditionedtheir support on extending healthcare subsidies and reversing cuts to Medicaid and other health programs, while Republicans have so far declined to support

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27:44

The shootings in Grand Blanc, Michigan, and Dallas,...

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2025/09/30

On Sunday, an attacker drove a pickup truck into a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) chapel in Grand Blanc, Michigan, subsequently opening fire on churchgoers and setting the building on fire. At leastfour people were killedand eight others wounded, and the suspect was killed by law enforcement responding to the scene. Grand Blanc policeconfirmedMonday afternoon that all churchgoers had been accounted for, and it does not expect to find more victims. Officials have not identified a

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30:45

The Comey indictment.

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2025/09/29

On Thursday, The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginiaannounced the indictmentof former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey for allegedly false statements he gave during congressional testimony related to the Trump–Russia probe. The indictmentincludes two counts, which together carry a potential five-year prison sentence. Prosecutors initially considered bringing a third count related to a separate alleged false statement, but that count wasrejectedby the grand

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9:34

PREVIEW: The Friday Edition - It's time to embrace...

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2025/09/26

A revolution is brewing.If it were a pot of water, I’d say it’s been on the stove for seven or eight minutes. It’s not quite boiling and bubbling and bursting, but the water is hot. The pot is hissing, and the stainless steel is shimmering. It won’t be too long before it boils over.Signs of this revolution are everywhere: On the front pages of The New York Times, in niche corners of the internet, among my closest friends and family. It’s a backlash, really — one that began quietly and tentatively

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1:26:56

Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk...

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2025/09/26

Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about free speech being restored with Jimmy Kimmel's return. They then get into more detail about Trump's UN speech and his stance with Ukraine which then evolves into a deeper conversation about the Trump administration's general posture over all. Last but not least, some very Vermont oriented grievances. You cansubscribe to Tangle by clicking hereor drop somethingin our tip jar by clicking here.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon

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28:37

President Trump criticizes the UN, reverses course on...

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2025/09/25

On Tuesday, President Donald Trumpdeliveredan address to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York sharply critical of the international organization and member countries over immigration, climate policy, and other issues. The president also touted his efforts to resolve global conflicts, suggesting that the UN was hindering his push for peace. After his speech, President Trumpmetwith Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, then posted on Truth Social that he believes Ukraine can win back

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12:05

Preview - SPECIAL EDITION: Interview with Jill...

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2025/09/24

Ari Weitzman catches up with Jill Escher, head of the Escher Fund for Autism, about the recent press releases which claim that Acetaminophen use by pregnant woman may be associated to an increased risk of neurological conditions such as autism and ADHD in children.For more information on this topic and Jill Escher visit her website at:https://www.jillescher.com/Ad-free podcasts are here! To unlock the rest of this episode and more follow the link below:To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy

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29:32

Kennedy and Trump claim that Tylenol is linked to...

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2025/09/24

On Monday, President Donald Trump, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and other Trump administration officialsannounceda pair of actions the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will take to address the increase in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. First, the FDA willupdatethe warning labels for acetaminophen — the active ingredient in pain relievers like Tylenol — to note a potential association between the ingredient and neurological conditions —

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29:08

President Trump orders H-1B visa applicants to pay a...

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2025/09/23

On Friday, President Donald Trumpsigneda proclamation adding new requirements forH-1B visas, which grant temporary work authorization to noncitizens in specialty occupations. The new rules compel new applicants to pay $100,000 to apply for the visa (with exceptions granted by the secretary of Homeland Security) and directs the secretary of State to ensure compliance with the new regulations. The $100,000 fee willbegin to applyat the start of the next H-1B lottery cycle in March 2026.A new

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32:09

ABC temporarily suspends Jimmy Kimmel's show.

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2025/09/22

On Wednesday, ABCsuspendedJimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show indefinitely in response to comments the host made in his comedy monologue, which discussed the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the political ideology of his suspected shooter. Kimmel’s remarks prompted significant backlash from the right and drew a rebuke from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr, who suggested his agency could take regulatory action against ABC.Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this

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1:00:52

Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk...

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2025/09/21

Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk together in person about their thoughts on the recent firing of Jimmy Kimmel and the recent threats against our constitutional right to free speech. They then reflect on the sheer beauty of their current location together in Vermont for a Tangle staff retreat. You cansubscribe to Tangle by clicking hereor drop somethingin our tip jar by clicking here.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was hosted by Isaac Saul and

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14:25

PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: The response to our...

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2025/09/19

I’ve watched with a lot of interest and trepidation as readers and listeners responded to my initial thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.Over the last week, while I’ve been processing the event and its aftermath with the country, I’ve been poring over that feedback. Some of it was frustrating to read and some of it was compelling; some of it, I thought, merited a response, while other pieces of feedback seemed to stand fairly and well on their own.Today, I’m going to share a wide range of

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29:08

What to make of the Fed's interest rate cut.

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2025/09/18

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)voted11–1 to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4%–4.25%, their first rate cut in nine months. The central bank’s policymakers cited the weakening labor market as the basis for the cut but noted that they are still concerned about potential inflation. However, the committeesignaledthat they are likely to approve two more rate cuts this year.Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only

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