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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 todays Special Edition, Senior Editor Will Kaback interviews Brad Carson, former congressman, former president of the University of Tulsa, former senior pentagon official and veteran. Now Brad Carson is at the center of one of the most important p... more

On todays Special Edition, Senior Editor Will Kaback interviews military and veteran journalist Jasper Craven who has been reporting deeply on the VA and the people inside of it. We break down what the VA actually does, why it's been targeted for ref... more

One of my primary goals with Tangle is to build the most trusted political news outlet in the world.

Two important ways we’re working towards that goal are 1) responding transparently to audience feedback, and 2) creating a special place for our com... more

On Tuesday, the Senate voted 51–48 to begin debate on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE America Act. The bill would require citizens to present documentation confirming their citizenship when registering to vote and... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Lall
Main storybreakdown contributor
Tangle
Episode: The attacks in Michigan, Virginia, New York, and Texas.
David French
Guest expert commentator, legal/policy writer
National Review (as inferred from public figure context)
Episode: PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Isaac interviews David French about the volcanic blowback to his James Talarico piece, the war in Iran and more.
Tyler Austin Harper
Staff writer for The Atlantic; former professor at Hamilton College
The Atlantic
Episode: PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Ari Weitzman interviews staff writer from The Atlantic Tyler Austin Harper about the Mellon Foundation and higher education.
Thomas Chatterton Williams
Writer and cultural critic, author of Summer of Our Discontent
Episode: PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Senior Editor Will Kaback interviews author Thomas Chatterton Williams about his new book Summer of Our Discontent and more.
Eli Lake
Columnist at The Free Press and host of Breaking History
The Free Press
Episode: Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Ari and Kmele are joined by Eli Lake from The Free Press to talk about Trump's State of the Union address and Iran.
Joshua Erdenheimer
Former DHS training policies overseer
DHS
Episode: PREVIEW: The Friday edition. - Your questions about ICE, answered.
Andrew Arthur
Former immigration judge at the Center for Immigration Studies
Center for Immigration Studies
Episode: PREVIEW: The Friday edition. - Your questions about ICE, answered.
Cesar Garcia Hernandez
Gregory Williams Chair in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties at the Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law
Ohio State University
Episode: PREVIEW: The Friday edition. - Your questions about ICE, answered.
Sarah Isker
Attorney, co-host of Advisory Opinions and Legal Analyst at the Dispatch
The Dispatch
Episode: PREVIEW: The Friday edition. - Your questions about ICE, answered.

Hosts

Ari Weitzman
Managing editor and co-host, known for providing insights on political accountability and the intersections of policy and society.
Isaac Saul
Host and founder, focuses on bridging partisan divides through thoughtful dialogue and comprehensive political commentary.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • The Invisibility Tangle are Creating by Staying Silent

    Hello Tangle Team

    I’m a regular listener because your show generally does an excellent job of examining issues from multiple angles and modeling thoughtful engagement across differences. That’s precisely why I’m surprised—and frankly disappointed—by the absence of any sustained, in-depth focus on what has been happening and being inflicted upon to the Latino community in the United States. Hence, the two star rating.

    At a time when masked federal agents are conducting raids that involve the vi... more

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    Jules, The Editor
    United States16 days ago
  • Love Tangle but…

    Why do. I keep getting the Friday partial podcast even though I have subscription for. Podcast and news letter? 20 minutes of an interesting discussion and then can not listen to the final part. How can I get the rest? Help

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patty Jo M
    United States21 days ago
  • Valentine’s Day

    I’ve only been listener for a couple years so this only the second time listening to Isaac and his wife, Phoebe’s (sp) podcast. I like how incredibly real and genuine it is and a nice break from the news cycle.

    Side note: It’s not always the woman who just needs to be heard when venting and not have the partner offer solutions. I’m that person in my relationship with my wife. That might be why I enjoy this episode the past couple years so much. It mirrors a lot of my relationship but with the r... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mike K USMC
    United Statesa month ago
  • What I’ve Been Looking For

    I heard about this news team on This American Life last year and it has been a breath of fresh air. As someone who was raised conservative (and has many family members who are conservative), then developed more left-leaning views into adulthood, I appreciate the integration of both left and right views, and the mix of short and long-form episodes on the podcast. The political climate is currently so volatile and it’s been helpful to look at stories from both sides that are largely cast in a ligh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vsan22
    United States2 months ago
  • Brewery Bros

    You can save yourself the time and go sit down at a table adjacent to a bunch of bros at a brewery. The podcast consists mostly of conservatives who think they are centrist or unbias because they don't believe all the news on newsmax and fact check either with their own feelings or their bro. the only female voice you will hear is at the beginning announcing the pod. Also no voices from the impacted marginalized communities are heard in the coverage. staff dissent consists of a staffer, a white... more

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    jjkrisso
    United States3 months ago

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The podcast is regarded as informative, offering depth on contemporary political events with varying viewpoints.
Listeners appreciate the balanced reporting that succeeds in presenting both sides of the political debate.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The attacks in Michigan, Virginia, New York, and Texas.
Q: What is this conflict about, and is it connected to the US-Israel campaign at all?
The answer explains that while regional conflicts influence extremist narratives, the current attacks seem to be driven by a mix of online radicalization, personal grievances, and ideology rather than a single, clear political objective, making direct connections to broader geopolitical campaigns insufficient for simple explanations.
PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Ari Weitzman interviews staff writer from The Atlantic Tyler Austin Harper about the Mellon Foundation and higher education.
Q: What about the intrinsic value of humanities beyond policy impact—how do we justify it to people who are paying for education?
The guest argues that humanities contribute to civilizational literacy and critical thinking, not just utilitarian outcomes, and that a robust humanities education remains essential for democratic society and technological literacy in the long run.
PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Ari Weitzman interviews staff writer from The Atlantic Tyler Austin Harper about the Mellon Foundation and higher education.
Q: What is the practical impact of this funding shift on students and what should be considered going forward?
The discussion emphasizes affordability of public universities with strong humanities programs and questions the current trajectory of private funding dictating what counts as valuable humanities education, especially for prospective students considering cost and ROI.
PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Ari Weitzman interviews staff writer from The Atlantic Tyler Austin Harper about the Mellon Foundation and higher education.
Q: Why should a private organization have such sway over the humanities, especially in relation to the NEH and public funding?
The guest explains that the NEH was designed to be non-political and broad to avoid government monopoly; as NEH's budget shrinks, private funders like Mellon fill the vacuum, which concentrates power in a single institution.
PREVIEW: SPECIAL EDITION - Ari Weitzman interviews staff writer from The Atlantic Tyler Austin Harper about the Mellon Foundation and higher education.
Q: So maybe you can start by just walking us through that background. How did Mellon become this big name and what is its influence actually like today?
Mellon has long been a major nonprofit in humanities funding; its wealth and leadership shift in 2018 toward social-justice oriented grants narrowed its focus, giving it outsized influence over which humanities projects get funded and shaping the field more than most other funders.

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Content primarily revolves around current political events and the contrasting perspectives that emerge from them, notably focusing on legislation, presidential actions, and significant social issues impacting American society. Each episode showcases discussions that pull in voices from various sides of the political spectrum, often featuring insightful analyses on controversial topics such as immigration, executive power, economic indicators, and the implications of media portrayals in political discourse. The unique aspect lies in the commitment to present balanced viewpoints, encouraging listeners to form their own opinions rather than providing a singular narrative. Personal anecdotes from hosts, coupled with topical discussions, enhanc... more

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