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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: www.readtangle.com/

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On Tuesday, July 14, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed an executive order pausing construction of new large-scale data centers in the state for up to one year. Hochul said the moratorium is intended to allow policymakers to study the economic and... more

On Thursday, July 9, President Donald Trump fired the two Democratic commissioners of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and the agency’s final commissioner, a Republican, resigned. Without commissioners, the agency can still distribute e... more

Generally speaking, I hate the expression “conspiracy theory.”

It’s an overused and unhelpful descriptor for what often amounts to a minority or controversial view. I’ve begged writers to stop calling everything they don’t like a conspiracy theory, ... more

On Tuesday, the House voted 308–117 to pass the Sunshine Protection Act of 2025, a bill that would make Daylight Savings Time (DST) permanent in the United States. The legislation passed with 114 Democrats, 193 Republicans, and one independent in sup... more

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Recent Guests

Audrey Moorehead
Associate Editor helping guide the housing bill discussion
Tangle
Episode: Congress’s bipartisan housing bill.
Tim Urban
Author of Wait But Why; author of What's Our Problem?
Wait But Why
Episode: PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Isaac interviews author Tim Urban from Wait But Why.
Bailey Saul
Father of one of the hosts, guest on Father's Day
Family of host
Episode: Suspension of the rules. - Father's Day special.
Senator Andy Kim
Democrat from New Jersey, guest for interview about Delaney Hall protests
U.S. Senate (New Jersey)
Episode: An AI sovereign wealth fund. Plus, Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) answers our questions about the Delaney Hall protests.
Carl Crawford
Writer/reader of the featured essay
Tangle reader essay contributor
Episode: PREVIEW: The Friday Edition. - The best of your best.
Kat Rosenfield
Free Press commentator
Free Press
Episode: The DNC’s 2024 election postmortem.
Matt Stoller
Author of the newsletter Big; political commentator on antitrust and monopolies
Big
Episode: PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Isaac interviews author of the newsletter BIG and political commentator Matt Stoller.
Eileen Wang
Mayor of Arcadia charged with acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government
Arcadia, California
Episode: The hantavirus outbreak.
Abby Phillip
CNN journalist and regular guest on Abby Phillip's show
CNN
Episode: Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Ari and Kmele talk billionaires, ChatGPT fact checking flaws and Trump's revenge on the Indiana GOP.

Hosts

Isaac Saul
Host and executive editor/founder; multiple episodes feature him guiding discussions and introducing segments.
Ari Weitzman
Host and managing editor; appears as host on panel and in audience questions segments.
Audrey Moorehead
Associate/assistant editor hosting segments and general host contributions.
Kmele Foster
Co-host and commentator; contributes from a panel perspective.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
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    United States3 months ago
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#58
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America’s 250th anniversary.
Q: Can Tangle provide a balanced report on the Arc Day Trump monument proposal?
The segment presents an objective overview of the proposal, its environmental and legal considerations, and the arguments for and against, highlighting polling and legal challenges to help listeners form an informed view.
An AI sovereign wealth fund. Plus, Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) answers our questions about the Delaney Hall protests.
Q: How do you respond to Secretary Mullen's characterization of Delaney Hall and his claim of political theater?
Kim maintains ongoing dialogue with Secretary Mullen, stresses the need for humane treatment, and argues for remedies that focus on accountability and improved detention conditions.
An AI sovereign wealth fund. Plus, Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) answers our questions about the Delaney Hall protests.
Q: What alternate paths do you see as viable alternatives to detention at Delaney Hall?
Kim outlines releasing non-threat individuals, increasing funding for immigration judges, and expanding the judicial process to reduce reliance on detention centers.
An AI sovereign wealth fund. Plus, Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) answers our questions about the Delaney Hall protests.
Q: What was your top level goal when you went to Delaney Hall after you were pepper sprayed?
Kim explains his aim was to meet detainees, hear directly from them about their concerns, and explore how to address their needs beyond simply keeping them detained.
Anti-ICE protests in New Jersey.
Q: I will be a first time voter this fall, and I don't even know where to begin. What are we voting for? How do we know where to vote and so on?
The host provides a basic primer on elections, explaining the three levels of government, the two main election phases (primary and general), and practical steps for registration and finding ballot information, emphasizing the importance of learning about candidates and participating in the process.

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A non-partisan politics show delivering multiple viewpoints on the day's news, with hosts and guest contributors debating current events, policy debates, and power dynamics. Episodes mix sharp panel discussions, reader questions, and occasional celebrity or expert guests, often balancing left, right, and center perspectives. Listeners can expect rigorous argumentation, transparent balancing of viewpoints, and a focus on real-world implications of policy alongside thoughtful commentary.

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