Bästa Isaac Saul podcaster (2024)

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The latest in the Ukraine-Russia war 27:27

11h ago27:27

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On Tuesday, two Russian ballistic missiles hit a military institute and a hospital in Poltava, Ukraine, killing 51 and injuring 271, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack was the deadliest strike on Ukraine this year. On Wednesday, another Russian strike in Lviv killed seven civilians. Russia’s latest attacks follow a Ukrainian ground incurs…

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The Trump-Arlington Cemetery Controversy 26:40

1d ago26:40

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Last week, NPR reported that an official at the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) had a confrontation with Trump campaign staff members who were filming and taking photos in a restricted area of the cemetery. That area, named Section 60, is reserved for soldiers killed while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Arlington has strict rules against photog…

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The Harris-Walz CNN interview. 26:43

2d ago26:43

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The Harris-Walz interview. On Thursday, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke with CNN’s Dana Bash in their first interview since Harris replaced President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for president. The interview, which was broadcast Thursday night but recorded earlier that day, lasted approximately 27 minutes and t…

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The Sunday Podcast: Our Team Retreat, Kamala Harris' first interview, and reader questions answered. 1:21:30

5d ago1:21:30

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On today's episode, Isaac and Ari discuss our recent team retreat in central Oregon, including some fun (very late) nights, beautiful views, and discussions on the growth and future of Tangle. They also talked about Kamala Harris' first interview, an insightful post by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and answer a bunch of reader questions. And as always,…

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30 Days 1:16:18

5d ago1:16:18

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Within a span of 30 days, the 2024 election became one of the most chaotic, surprising, and historic elections in history. We asked our undecided voters where they were when they heard about the attempted assassination of President Trump, their immediate reactions, Trump’s RNC speech, Republican Vice Presidential Nominee JD Vance, President Biden d…

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Mark Zuckerberg’s Letter to Congress 27:44

7d ago27:44

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On Monday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg sent a letter to the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee claiming that the Biden administration had pressured the company to "censor" content related to Covid-19 in 2021. Zuckerberg also said that Meta should not have temporarily suppressed a 2020 New York Post story about the contents of Hunter Biden’s lapt…

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Israel and Hezbollah 27:01

8d ago27:01

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On Sunday morning, around 100 Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes targeting hundreds of rocket launchers across southern Lebanon; Israel said its attack preempted a planned offensive from Hezbollah. Shortly after, Hezbollah launched hundreds of rockets and drones it said were targeting military bases and missile defense positions in the Israeli-c…

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The Arrest of Pavel Durov 26:52

9d ago26:52

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On Saturday, French authorities arrestedTelegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov as part of an investigation into illicit activity on the messaging app, including money laundering, drug trafficking, and child abuse. The arrest comes as governments across the globe grapple with how to best regulate social media and messaging platforms. Durov has not bee…

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RFK Jr.'s Campaign 27:09

10d ago27:09

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On Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump. Kennedy plans to remove his name from the ballot in ten battleground states but remain an option in safe Republican and Democrat states to give his supporters in noncompetitive states the option to vote for him without playing spoiler. K…

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The DNC Platform 26:01

14d ago26:01

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On Sunday, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) released the party’s 2024 platform. In a press release, the DNC noted that the platform had been passed on July 16, prior to President Joe Biden’s exit from the presidential race, but that the document “makes a strong statement about the historic work that President Biden and Vice President Harris …

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DNC Coverage 42:48

15d ago42:48

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I'm out at the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago. A lot of readers have been asking why we didn’t go to the Republican National Convention. The answer is pretty simple: We applied for press passes to both, but the RNC didn’t accept us. We don’t know why. It is not because of any perceived partisanship — the RNC approved many liber…

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Prescription Drug Prices 26:18

16d ago26:18

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On Thursday, the Biden administration announced an agreement with drugmakers to reduce the prices of 10 of the most common prescription drugs covered under Medicare Part D. The agreement marks the first time the federal government has negotiated with pharmaceutical companies on drug prices, and the administration estimates the lower prices will sav…

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Kamala Harris’s Price Gouging Proposal 25:27

17d ago25:27

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On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris announced a set of economic policy plans at a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina. Those proposals included an expanded Child Tax Credit, financial assistance for first-time homebuyers, cutting regulations to boost homebuilding, and a federal ban on price gouging on food. The price gouging plan in particular rep…

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The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about questions for Kamala, no tax on tips, and Senate polls. 1:15:13

19d ago1:15:13

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On today's episode, Isaac and Ari talk about the questions they would ask Kamala Harris if she would actually sit for an interview, the no tax on tips policy proposal, and some kind of hard to believe Senate polls. And as always, the Airing of Grievances. You can watch the entire Tangle Live event at City Winery NYC on our YouTube Channel! Check ou…

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The Latest In The 2024 Election 26:17

21d ago26:17

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Less than a month after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping his bid for reelection, Democrats have transformed their ticket, spurring a shift in the polls and renewing voter engagement. With Vice President Kamala Harris officially replacing Biden as the Democratic nominee and naming Gov. Tim Walz (MN) as her running mate, both parties hav…

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The UK Riots 27:44

22d ago27:44

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On July 29, three girls were killed in a stabbing attack at a dance class in Southport, England. Eight children and two adults were severely injured in the attack, including Leanne Lucas, 35, who organized the event and was stabbed while shielding two girls from the attacker. A 17-year-old suspect, Axel Muganwa Rudakubana, from Banks, England, was …

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No Tax On Tips 25:10

23d ago25:10

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On Saturday, Vice President Kamala Harris told a crowd in Nevada that she would eliminate taxes on workers’ tips if she becomes president, just two months after former President Donald Trump made the same proposal. Trump said he embraced the idea of no tax on tips after a Nevada waitress who served his table explained that the government was taking…

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Yasmine Arrington Brooks: From Incarcerated Parents to Empowering Scholars 36:37

24d ago36:37

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Yasmine Arrington Brooks grew up with her parents behind bars. When she started applying for college, she noticed a lack of scholarships for students in her situation. She founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, which offers scholarships, mentorship and a peer support network for students with incarcerated parents. In this episode of Flip Your Script w…

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Tim Walz's military record. 27:36

24d ago27:36

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Tim Walz’s service record. Over the past week, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, has faced scrutiny over his time in the Army National Guard. Republicans, led by the party’s vice presidential nominee Sen. J.D. Vance (OH), allege that Walz has misrepresented his time in the Guard to enhance his political profile, and…

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The Sunday Podcast: Isaac talks with former Congressman Scott Klug. 42:57

26d ago42:57

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On today's episode, Isaac talks with Scott Klug, a former Congressman, journalist, and lobbyist. They discuss the polarization of American politics and the need for more civility and collaboration, the disappearance of the political center in Congress and the need for more balanced and local coverage. You can listen check out his podcast, Lost in t…

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The Olympic boxing controversy. 28:09

28d ago28:09

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The Olympic boxing controversy. Last week, Imane Khelif became the center of an Olympic controversy when Italian boxer Angela Carini retired from their match after just 46 seconds, suggesting the force of Khelif’s punches was overwhelming. The bout’s surprising end brought attention to Khelif’s disqualification from the 2023 world championships aft…

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Kamala Harris picks Tim Walz as her running mate. 26:58

29d ago26:58

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Tim Walz. On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate for the 2024 election. Walz is a 60-year-old former high-school teacher and military veteran. He represented Minnesota's rural 1st District in Congress from 2007 to 2019, was elected governor in 2018, then re-elected in 2022. Harris’s pick follo…

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Stock market turmoil and economic uncertainty. 26:24

1M ago26:24

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The global market disruption. On Monday, leading indices used to gauge the investor market across the globe plunged. In the United States, the S&P 500 slid by 3%, the Dow Jones Industrial average dropped 2.6%, and the Nasdaq Composite index decreased by 3.4%. In Europe, the pan-European Stoxx index fell 1.5%, its worst one-day drop in over a year, …

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The prisoner swap with Russia. 26:46

1M ago26:46

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The U.S.-Russia prisoner swap. On Thursday, the Biden administration announced a prisoner exchange between several European nations, the U.S., and Russia to secure the release of three U.S. citizens, one U.S. legal resident, and twelve others. Eight prisoners were sent back to Russia in return, three of whom had been held in the U.S. The swap was t…

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The Sunday Podcast: Tangle's 5 year anniversary, Trump at the NABJ conference, Evan Gershkovich, and more. 1:27:39

1M ago1:27:39

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On today's episode, Isaac and Ari talk about Tangle's five-year anniversary, Kamala Harris's pick for a running mate, and the debate around Supreme Court term limits. They also discuss the controversy surrounding Imane Khelif, a female boxer at the Olympics, the release of journalist Evan Gershkovich from prison, and Trump's appearance at the Natio…

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Project 2025's director resigns. 26:30

1M ago26:30

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Trump and Project 2025. On Tuesday, The Heritage Foundation’s Paul Dans announced he was stepping down from his position as director of the 2025 Presidential Transition Project, also known as Project 2025. Dans’s exit comes after weeks of Democratic criticism of the project on the campaign trail and repeated disavowals from former President Donald …

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The Venezuelan Election 27:28

1M ago27:28

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On Monday, the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela announced that President Nicolás Maduro had won Venezuela's presidential election, defeating challenger Edmundo González by a total of 51% to 44%. The results were immediately contested, with leaders from a coalition of opposition parties claiming that vote tallies they received showed Go…

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Biden proposes major Supreme Court reforms. 27:43

1M ago27:43

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Biden’s Supreme Court reforms. On Monday, President Joe Biden proposed a set of reforms for the U.S. Supreme Court. The proposal recommends two new laws: one that sets an 18-year term limit for justices, and another that creates an enforceable code of conduct and ethics rules for the court. Additionally, Biden called for a constitutional amendment …

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Steve Hoffman: From Preparing Taxes in the Midwest to Writing in the South of France 39:40

1M ago39:40

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Steve Hoffman is a tax preparer who loves writing and the French language. Looking to reignite those passions, he moved his family from Minnesota to the French countryside. Steve started journaling about his experiences connecting to the food, the wine and the people. He found a new version of himself and is rewriting his middle-aged story. In this…

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Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress on the war in Gaza. 28:56

1M ago28:56

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Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress. On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress, his fourth such address as Israel’s leader. Netanyahu was invited to speak by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA); the next day, he visited with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, then met with former President Donal…

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The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about Kamala Harris and the road ahead. 1:14:39

1M ago1:14:39

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In today's episode, Isaac and Ari discuss Kamala Harris, her strengths and weaknesses, where she differs from Biden, and the potential criticisms coming from her opponents and the media. And, as always, the Airing of Grievances. Imagine this: There are over 100,000 people on this mailing list. If every person got one friend to sign up for Tangle, w…

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Kamala Harris weighs her choices for vice president. 29:46

1M ago29:46

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Kamala Harris’s pick for vice president. Four days after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping his reelection bid, Vice President Kamala Harris has reportedly secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become the party’s presumptive presidential nominee. Harris is now weighing her options for running mate and will likely make her…

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The Secret Service director resigns. 26:08

1M ago26:08

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Kimberly Cheatle’s resignation. On Tuesday, Kimberly Cheatle resigned her position as Director of the Secret Service (USSS) following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. In a statement, President Joe Biden thanked Cheatle for her “decades of public service” and said he…

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A breakdown of the Republican National Convention. 27:37

1M ago27:37

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The Republican National Convention (RNC). Last week, Republicans convened in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to nominate their presidential and vice presidential candidates for the 2024 election. The four-day event featured speeches from the party’s most prominent figures as well as celebrities, political commentators, and activists. Former President Donald …

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SPECIAL EDITION: 24 thoughts on Joe Biden dropping out. 36:04

2M ago36:04

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Joe Biden. On Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he is dropping his reelection campaign and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris to replace him on the ticket. Biden, until now the presumptive Democratic nominee, leaves the race later in the election cycle than any sitting president in U.S. history. His exit sets the stage for an intense rush t…

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The Sunday Podcast: Isaac and Ari talk about the assassination attempt on Trump, if Biden is in or out, and political rhetoric 1:04:35

2M ago1:04:35

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In today's episode, Isaac and Ari discuss the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the use of conspiracy theories, and the justification of political violence. They also talk about the ongoing calls for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race. And, as always, the Airing of Grievances. Imagine this: There are over 100,000 people on this mai…

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INTERVIEW: Isaac talks with former Secret Service agent Bill Gage 25:12

2M ago25:12

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In the wake of the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. There've been a lot of questions, namely questions about the security and the Secret Service at this Butler, Pennsylvania event. How could something like this happen? How could a 20 year old kid get onto a roof just a few hundred feet away from the former president and get s…

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Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) guilty on all counts. 28:08

2M ago28:08

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Bob Menendez’s bribery verdict. On Tuesday, Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was convicted on all counts of bribery, acting as a foreign agent for Egypt, obstruction of justice, extortion, and conspiring to commit those crimes. The verdict makes Menendez the first sitting U.S. senator to be found guilty of being an agent of a foreign government. You can re…

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The Undecideds - Episode 5 - The First Presidential Debate 56:12

2M ago56:12

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On Thursday June 27th, 2024, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump took the stage in the first of two planned televised debates. The debate, which took place in Atlanta and was hosted by CNN, was unique in a few ways. The Commission on Presidential Debates, which has organized debates for nearly 40 years, was excluded after both Tru…

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Judge Cannon throws out Trump's classified docs case. 28:16

2M ago28:16

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The dismissal of Trump’s classified documents case. On Monday, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the Department of Justice’s case against former President Donald Trump for illegal retention of classified documents. You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠, our “Under the Radar” story ⁠here and today’s “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠. Imagine this: There …

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Trump chooses J.D. Vance as his running mate. 26:23

2M ago26:23

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J.D. Vance. On Monday, former President Donald Trump announced freshman Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) as his running mate for the 2024 election. Before his election to the Senate, Vance was best known as the author of “Hillbilly Elegy,” which describes his experience growing up in a poverty-stricken home in Ohio. Vance, 39, is the first millennial nominat…

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Maggie Nichols: From Athlete A to NCAA Gymnastics Champion 25:42

2M ago25:42

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Maggie Nichols trained as an elite-level gymnast with hopes of competing in the 2016 Olympics. Her dreams were crushed when she didn’t make the team, but she went on to become an 8-time NCAA national gymnastics champion. She’s now an advocate for young athletes after bravely speaking out about years of sexual abuse by her team physician. In this ep…

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Trump survives an assassination attempt. 34:09

2M ago34:09

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The Trump assassination attempt. On Saturday, former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Around six minutes into his remarks, gunshots rang out and Trump grabbed his right ear, dropping to the ground as Secret Service agents swarmed him. Moments later, Trump stood up surrounded b…

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INTERVIEW: Isaac talks with Alon Gat 51:22

2M ago51:22

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Isaac got to talk with Alon Gat. He recounts his harrowing experience on October 7th, what happened to him and his family, the current situation, and his hope for the future of Israelis and Palestinians. 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 an…

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Welcome to my TED talk. 6:51

2M ago6:51

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A few months ago I flew to Vancouver to give a talk at TED2024 in Vancouver. I'd call something like this a "bucket list" item, except I never actually imagined it was something I'd get to do. The invitation was more like a monster surprise, a major career achievement, and a really fun way to spread the word about what we're doing here at Tangle. A…

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The Republican party platform. 28:51

2M ago28:51

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The Republican Party’s platform. Over the weekend, the Republican party released its 2024 campaign platform, the first time it has released a party platform since 2016. The document — titled “2024 GOP Platform Make America Great Again!” — includes 20 promises and 10 chapters outlining the governing priorities for a Republican president. Typically, …

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The surprise French election results. 25:59

2M ago25:59

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The French elections. Over the weekend, a leftist coalition called the New Popular Front (NFP) won a plurality of seats in the 2024 French legislative election in a surprise upset over a right-wing movement that was expected to dominate the election. However, the New Popular Front failed to win a majority, leaving open the possibility of a hung par…

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Should President Biden drop out? 26:54

2M ago26:54

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Joe Biden’s reelection campaign. In the eleven days since President Joe Biden’s widely criticized performance in the first presidential debate, a growing number of donors, allies, and Democratic lawmakers have called on the president to drop out of the race. Several polls released in the last week show former President Donald Trump’s lead over Bide…

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SCOTUS allows laws against homeless encampments. 26:33

2M ago26:33

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City of Grants Pass v. Johnson. On Friday, the Supreme Court voted 6-3 along ideological lines to uphold ordinances in the city of Grants Pass, Oregon, that outlaw sleeping and camping in public places while using materials like blankets, pillows, or cardboard boxes for warmth or shelter. The decision overturns a lower court’s determination that su…

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SCOTUS grants Trump partial immunity. 27:33

2M ago27:33

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Trump v. United States. On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for his official actions while in office. The decision is the first Supreme Court ruling to assert that former presidents are shielded from criminal charges for actions deemed to be within their constitu…

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