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Isaac Saul
Independent, non-partisan politics news where you'll hear the best arguments from across the political spectrum on the news of the day. Plus, fascinating interviews with people in the political world. Check out our newsletter: https://www.readtangle.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 8, 2023 • 29min
Tuesday's election results.
The podcast discusses Tuesday's election results, highlighting victories for Democrats and abortion rights activists. It covers various topics such as gun control, conservative disappointment, Marianne Williamson's campaign, abortion statistics, voting numbers, and oyster conservation.

Nov 7, 2023 • 25min
Trump polling ahead of Biden in swing states.
Former President Donald Trump is polling ahead of President Joe Biden in five of the six swing states expected to determine the election outcome. The podcast analyzes polling data, discusses the rejection of democratic policies, explores Trump's fading influence, and addresses vulnerabilities in military personnel data. It also includes a heartwarming story about a nonprofit organization.

Nov 6, 2023 • 27min
Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty.
Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction. On Thursday, the FTX founder was convicted of stealing billions of dollars from customers of his crypto exchange, marking one of the largest financial fraud convictions in U.S. history. After a short deliberation, a New York federal jury convicted Bankman-Fried on all seven counts he faced. He was also found guilty of money laundering and defrauding investors and lenders to FTX's sister company, a hedge fund called Alameda Research."SBF," as Bankman-Fried is commonly known, will face sentencing March 28, 2024 and could serve decades of prison time.You can read today's podcast here, our “Under the Radar” story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here. You can also check out our latest YouTube video, an interview with Rep. Dean Phillips and his bid for the Democratic Presidential nomination here, and a sizzle reel of our first ever Tangle Live event from August 2023, here.Today’s clickables: Quick hits (1:40), Today’s story (3:33), Right’s take (7:29), Left’s take (11:10), Isaac’s take (14:47), Listener question (18:56), Under the Radar (22:17), Numbers (23:21), Have a nice day (24:23)You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the poll. What do you think of Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction? Let us know!Our podcast is written by Isaac Saul and edited by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari Weitzman, and produced in conjunction with Tangle’s social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanglenews/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2023 • 29min
The mass shooting in Maine.
A mass shooting in Maine is discussed, including updates on the incident and responses from both political sides. The chapter explores the shooter's background, the debate on gun laws, and suggestions for preventing gun violence. Flaws in the background check system are addressed, along with statistics on voter support for gun control measures and firearm regulations' impact on mass shootings.

Nov 1, 2023 • 24min
Strike ends, United Auto Workers get a deal.
The podcast discusses the United Auto Workers' strike and the deal reached with Detroit's Big Three automakers, highlighting the tactics used by the union and reactions from the right and left. It explores the long-term implications of the strike settlement and includes updates on other news, such as an exclusive interview and a proposed bill for aid to Israel. The episode also provides statistics on union wages and workdays lost to labor disputes, along with a heartwarming story about debt relief.

Oct 31, 2023 • 23min
Mike Pence drops out of presidential race.
Mike Pence, former vice president and presidential candidate, drops out of the 2024 race during a speech. The podcast dives into his decision and the reactions from the left and right. It also discusses the dominance of Trump in the Republican primary and highlights the slim chances of other candidates. Additionally, there is a chapter on the speaker's journey of creating and growing the podcast and a discussion on President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence.

Oct 30, 2023 • 21min
SPECIAL EDITION: Dean Phillips is running for president.
Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN). The third-term Minnesota congressman announced that he will be running in the Democratic primary, issuing an unusual challenge to a sitting president of his own party. We were able to get an exclusive interview with Rep. Phillips just hours after his announcement, which we've shared a preview of after "My take" in today's podcast. For the full interview you can check it out on our YouTube channel here.You can read today's podcast here and our You can also check out our latest YouTube video, a sizzle reel of our first ever Tangle Live event from August 2023, here.Today’s clickables: Quick hits (1:24), Today’s story (3:23), Right’s take (6:24), Left’s take (9:42), Isaac’s take (13:19), Preview of Dean Phillips Interview (16:58)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 by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari Weitzman, and produced in conjunction with Tangle’s social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanglenews/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2023 • 27min
Republicans elect Mike Johnson as Speaker.
Mike Johnson (R-LA). Yesterday, Republicans in the House of Representatives elected Johnson their new Speaker. His election ended three weeks without a Speaker, and came after Reps. Jim Jordan (R-OH), Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Tom Emmer (R-MN) all failed to win a full floor vote after being nominated by the party. Johnson unified the party, winning the votes of all 220 Republicans in attendance, while all 209 Democrats present voted for Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).You can read today's podcast here, today’s Under the Radar story here, and today’s “Have a nice day” story here. You can also check out our latest YouTube video, a sizzle reel of our first ever Tangle Live event from August 2023, here.Today’s clickables: Announcements (0:36), Quick hits (2:29), Today’s story (4:21), Left’s take (8:31), Right’s take (12:05), Isaac’s take (15:24), Listener question (20:43), Under the Radar (23:17), Numbers (24:04), Have a nice day (25:10)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 by Jon Lall. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75. Our newsletter is edited by Bailey Saul, Sean Brady, Ari Weitzman, and produced in conjunction with Tangle’s social media manager Magdalena Bokowa, who also created our logo.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tanglenews/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 2023 • 25min
Trump's associates plead guilty in Georgia.
Former associates of Trump pleaded guilty in the Georgia election interference case, cooperating with District Attorney Fani Willis. The podcast explores the implications for Trump, discusses the charges and sentences, and analyzes the reactions from both the right and left. It also touches on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Hong Kong's population policies, and Giuliani's false statements in Georgia.

Oct 24, 2023 • 25min
The deficit balloons to $2 trillion.
The podcast discusses the doubling of the US deficit to $2 trillion and President Biden's plan to address it. It explores the Right's perspectives on spending reforms and the tax gap. The chapter also touches on publicly funded free colleges in Europe, proposed changes to the H-1B visa program, and heartwarming turtle breeding at the Australia Zoo.


