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30:46

Virginia joins gerrymander war.

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2026/04/23

On Tuesday, Virginiansvoted51.5%–48.5% to approve a constitutional amendment allowing the state to redraw its congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. The new map will shift several districts in Democrats’ favor,potentially turningthe current 6–5 split to a 10–1 advantage. The referendum comes amid a broader mid-decade redistricting push by Democratic- and Republican-controlled states that began last summer in Texas, and it is facing a challenge in the Virginia Supreme Court.Ad-free podcasts

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1:07:15

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

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2026/04/23

On todays episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac, Ari and Kmele cover a ton of the latest news. They chat about whether or not Trump is making a midterm pivot, Kash Patel controversy, the latest on Iran and the big Virginia redistricting. Last but not least, a very good grievance section. It's a good one!Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or

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29:06

Mamdani's "tax the rich" proposal.

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2026/04/22

On Wednesday, April 15, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D)proposeda pied-à-terre tax, an annual surcharge on New York City residences valued above $5 million owned by those who primarily live outside the city. Mamdani and Hochul claim the measure would raise $500 million in annual revenue to help address the city’s budget shortfall; if enacted, it would be the first pied-à-terre tax in New York’s history.Get more from Tangle!We try to make opening every

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27:07

Will Congress extend a controversial surveillance...

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2026/04/21

On Friday, the House and Senatepasseda short-term renewal of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), reauthorizing the law until April 30. Republican leadership pivoted to the stopgap measure after a group of 20 House Republicansvoted againstan 18-month extension that President Donald Trump had endorsed. Congress is now expected to debate adding new privacy measures to the law before next Thursday’s deadline.Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to

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29:47

A standoff in the Strait.

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2026/04/20

On Sunday, President Donald Trumpsaidthat the U.S. fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz from the Gulf of Oman. The vessel is the first ship seized by the U.S. Navy since it began blockading the gulf on April 13. Iran said on Friday it would remove all restrictions on commercial ships passing through the strait, thenclosedthe waterway again on Saturday in response to the ongoing U.S. military blockade. That day, gunboats linked to Iran

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14:37

PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Isaac Saul interviews the...

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2026/04/20

On todays Special Edition, Isaac Saul interviews Republican front runner for Governor of California Steve Hilton. Steve Hilton is a British American conservative commentator, former Fox News host and has had a fascinating career in politics over seas and now here in America. Now, with Trump's endorsement and Eric Swalwell dropping out of the race, Steve Hilton has quickly shifted to the top prospect while Democrats figure out their next move for a candidate. Its a good one!Ad-free podcasts are

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PREVIEW: The Friday Edition. - Let's debate: Data...

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2026/04/17

Today, Managing Editor Ari Weitzman and Associate Editor Lindsey Knuth debate their positions on the future of data centers. Each will share an “opening argument” covering the tenets of their perspective, then they’ll respond to each other’s points. Their primary arguments were developed in isolation, then shared simultaneously on Thursday. After reviewing the other’s piece, they developed their rebuttals.We hope this format models constructive disagreement. Most importantly, we hope it is

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29:20

Is AI officially a national security threat?

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2026/04/16

On April 7, artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropicannouncedthat it would not release its newest AI model, called Claude Mythos Preview, to the general public, citing potential security risks. Instead, Anthropic released the model to a select group of about 50 companies that will test its capabilities in a defensive security initiative known asProject Glasswing.Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go toReadTangle.comto

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1:14:51

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

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2026/04/16

On todays episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac, Ari and Kmele talk about the intraparty conflicts that are happening upon the MAGA movement and President Trump pushing their boundaries further. They then get into the controversies with Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, why demons are suddenly being talked about in the political world and more. Last but not least, a almost very solid grievance section no thanks to Kmele. It's a good one! Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast

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31:08

Swalwell, Gonzales resign after sexual misconduct...

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2026/04/15

Last Friday, a former staffer for California gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA)accusedthe Congressman of making unwanted advances, sexual assault, and rape. Three other women also came forward to accuse Swalwell of sexual misconduct, describing a pattern of sending explicit messages through Snapchat. Swalwelldeniesthe allegations, but apologized for “mistakes in judgment” and dropped out of the gubernatorial race after losing prominent endorsements. TheLos AngelesandManhattanDistrict

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21:24

PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Isaac interviews founder...

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2026/04/15

On todays Special Edition, Isaac Saul interviews tech journalist and author of the newsletter Platformer and co-host of the podcast Hard Fork about all the ways the ground is shifting under our feet right now with the constantly developing world of artificial intelligence. Its a good one! Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go toReadTangle.comto sign up!You cansubscribe to Tangle by clicking hereor drop somethingin our tip

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27:27

Orbán loses in Hungary.

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2026/04/14

On Sunday, Péter Magyar’s Tisza PartydefeatedPrime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz Party in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, unseating the 16-year incumbent. With 98% of the votecounted, Orbán and Fidesz had won 56 parliamentary seats, while Magyar and Tisza Party won 137 seats, giving it a two-thirds supermajority. Orbán had been supported by the Trump administration, which viewed him as a key ally in the European Union (EU).Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy

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29:31

No deal in Iran negotiations.

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2026/04/13

On Sunday, President Donald Trumpannouncedthat the U.S. Navy will impose a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after peace negotiations with Iranian officials failed to produce a breakthrough. While Iran has largely restricted transit through the strait over the past month, it has allowed some ships to pass through by paying a toll; in other cases, vessels linked to friendly nations like China have been granted passage. President Trump suggested the U.S. blockade will shut down the waterway entirely,

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15:29

PREVIEW: The Friday Edition. - Some answers to your...

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2026/04/10

An essential part of Tangle is engaging with readers — through live events, email exchanges, and now in social channels like Reddit and our new texting platform, Subtext. One of the things we’ve done since the beginning is answer a reader question in our main newsletter. Over time, we’ve gotten more questions than we can answer — but many of the questions that haven’t made it into the daily newsletter or podcast are still worth answering.So every now and then, we devote a members-only Friday edition

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1:13:52

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

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2026/04/10

On todays episode of Suspension of the Rules, Isaac, Ari and Kmele talk about Iran's 10 point ceasefire plan and their thoughts on the war to date. Isaac challenges Ari and Kmele's knowledge of the Artemis II mission with a fun new game. Last but not least, a very solid grievance section. It's a good one!Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop

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31:06

A tenuous ceasefire in Iran.

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2026/04/09

On Tuesday, President Donald Trumpannouncedthe U.S. had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, conditional on the Strait of Hormuz fully reopening to commercial shipping. President Trump announced the deal less than two hours before his 8:00 PM ET deadline for Iran to lift its restrictions on the strait or face strikes on civilian infrastructure. Trump also said that the U.S. received a 10-point peace plan from Iran he believed to be “a workable basis on which to negotiate.”Ad-free podcasts are

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31:38

Trump's 2027 budget proposal.

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2026/04/08

Last week, the White House released itsbudget proposalfor fiscal year 2027, featuring an increase of 42% in defense spending to $1.5 trillion and a 10% decrease in non-defense spending to $660 billion. Specifically, the White Houserequestedthe budget to increase the capacity of the Navy, give pay raises to troops, resupply munitions, invest in critical resources, and build a “Golden Dome” missile defense system. The administration characterized the non-defense spending it had identified to cut as

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15:00

PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Ari Weitzman interviews...

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2026/04/08

On todays Special Edition, Ari Weitzman interviews former governor, EPA administrator and author Christine Whitman about the direction of the EPA today, where we're heading and more. To keep up with Christine Whitman today please visit https://www.forwardparty.com/Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go toReadTangle.comto sign up!You cansubscribe to Tangle by clicking hereor drop somethingin our tip jar by clicking here.Our

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28:03

Trump's ultimatum for Iran.

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2026/04/07

In aposton Truth Social Sunday morning, President Donald Trump appeared to set a deadline of 8:00 PM ET on Tuesday, April 7, for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic. In a preceding post, the president suggested that he will authorize strikes on civilian energy and transportation infrastructure if the demand is not met,writing, “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy

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5:18

PREVIEW: The Friday Edition. - Decency is about to...

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2026/04/03

If I had told you in 2020 that shopping malls would make a comeback, you probably would have laughed in my face.And rightly so. Online shopping has been growing for years as its convenience, ease, and value have become too hard to pass up. To a new generation of shoppers, the experience of going out to a brick-and-mortar store to try on clothing or test out a new vacuum seemed silly and archaic — why waste that kind of time at a mall when you could have someone show up at your door with your order

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