Best Ari Weiss Podcasts (2025)

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Bari Weiss pulls '60 Minutes' piece. 31:07

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On Sunday, December 21, CBS announced that it was pulling a scheduled 60 Minutes segment on the Venezuelan men deported to the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in El Salvador in March. CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss decided to delay the segment hours before it was set to air on the long-running television show, saying that it needed additi…

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Some closing thoughts on the year. 8:03

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Dear listeners, First and foremost, a programming note: The Tangle team will be off Wednesday through Friday, but we’ll be back in your inbox on Sunday and for a few days next week before the new year. I hope you all have a merry Christmas and happy holidays, and you get to enjoy some time off from the news (we’ll update you on everything you misse…

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The Enshitification Life Cycle With Cory Doctorow 1:01:32

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As a holiday treat, we bring you a new conversation with author and Organized Money alum Cory Doctorow about his new book Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It. Recorded earlier this year at a live book event, David asks Cory to expand on the thesis of the book: that digital platforms are now locked in a cycle …

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The latest Epstein files. 29:43

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On Friday, the Justice Department (DOJ) released a trove of files related to the government’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including photographs, handwritten notes on his stationery, and evidence seized at his properties. The latest release is the most substantive disclosure of documents related to Epstein yet; however…

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PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: 19 more predictions about the future. 5:01

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So, today, I’m going to run it back and see how I do. As I did in 2021, I’m going to accompany each prediction with a one- to two-sentence explanation and a “confidence rating” (or “CR”), so you can see how strongly I hold the belief. The scale is 1 to 10, with 10 being maximum confidence and 1 being lowest confidence. However, I’m not including an…

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Suspension of the Rules. - Kmele interviews Charles C.W. Cooke and then joins Isaac and Ari to talk about Susie Wiles and Rob Reiner. 1:49:36

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On todays show Isaac, Ari and Kmele talk about Trump's very insensitive tweet about Rob Reiner, the Susie Wiles piece and more. Kmele then jumps into an interview with National Review's Senior Writer Charles C.W. Cooke. The guys then give some very questionable law advice in todays The Airing of Grievances section. Need a last-minute gift? The holi…

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Trump's address to the nation. 30:46

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At 9 PM ET on Wednesday, President Donald Trump delivered an address from the White House highlighting what he views as the major accomplishments of the first year of his second term and criticizing his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, for the country’s ongoing issues. In the 18-minute address, Trump mainly focused on his immigration and ec…

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The shooting at Brown University. 28:55

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On Saturday, a gunman killed two Brown University students and wounded at least nine others in an attack on the university campus in Providence, Rhode Island. According to authorities, the shooter entered a classroom where students were reviewing for a final exam and opened fire before fleeing. The suspect has not been caught, and a manhunt is unde…

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Indiana GOP rejects Trump's redistricting effort. 35:14

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On Thursday, the Republican-controlled Indiana Senate voted 31–19 to reject a redrawn congressional map designed to increase the number of GOP seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. President Donald Trump and national Republicans pushed for the new map and lobbied the state’s Republican leadership to back the effort. In the end, 21 Republican …

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When Billionaires Go Rogue 50:18

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The Warner Bros. deal could decimate the film industry in California, and yet almost no state-level politicians have spoken out about it. Today on the show, Matt and David talk to a California gubernatorial candidate who has vocally opposed the deal: Tom Steyer. Tom is a former financier, 2020 presidential candidate, and billionaire, who happens to…

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The mass shooting in Australia. 32:18

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On Sunday, two gunmen opened fireon a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, killing 15 people and injuring dozens of others in the country’s deadliest mass shooting since 1996. According to authorities, the shooters were a father and son, and the father was shot and killed by the police while the son sustained “critical injuries…

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PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: Okay, let's talk about "The Jews." 12:29

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Something I’ve learned over the years of talking about “The Jews” is that it helps to think critically about the things people are saying and address them head on. It has been my experience that antisemitism, like racism, thrives when swimming in ignorance. So my message for Jews, or friends of Jews interested in combatting antisemitism, is this: W…

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Suspension of the Rules. - Prolific podcaster Andy Mills joins the show today to talk about The Last Invention and more. 1:44:28

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Today on Suspension of the rules, Isaac, Ari and Kmele are joined by Andy Mills from the prolific podcast The Last Invention for possibly one of the more important conversational topics we can all be having right now. They talk about the current state of artificial intelligence development and what the future holds and what we should potentially do…

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The $12 billion farm bailout. 29:19

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On Monday, the Trump administration announced a $12 billion bailout for farmers in response to “temporary trade market disruptions and increased production costs.” Most of the money — $11 billion — will be distributed as one-time payments through the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program, which supports row-crop farmers producing goods like corn, …

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The European Union fines X. 30:45

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On Friday, the European Commission (the executive arm of the European Union, or EU) announced that it is fining the social media company X $140 million for breaching transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The European Commission accused the U.S.-based social media company of deceptive use of its “blue checkmark” validation f…

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Ep. 18 Krassimira Belev/Tony Belev & Pt. 2 Rollyn Stafford 21:03

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Recorded at the 2025 Santa Fe Film Festival, join host Brenden Roberts on an exploration through filmmaking and what it takes to break into the entertainment industry today. Buckle your seatbelts, because here’s another episode of Breaking Indie. Don’t forget to subscribe. We NEED you support. Krassimira Belev & Tony Belev, “The Therapy” @thetherap…

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The Shadowy Puppet Masters Who Control College Athletics 46:55

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College sports is a multibillion dollar business, but until a few years ago the athletes didn't see a penny of it. In 2019, the Supreme Court ruled that the NCAA, the organization that governs college sports, had violated antitrust laws, and athletes gained the right to monetize their appearances and endorsements. This year, for the first time, ath…

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Trump's new national security priorities. 33:22

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On Thursday, the Trump administration released its 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS), a document outlining the administration’s priorities for U.S. foreign policy. In the document, the administration provides overviews of its policies in the Western Hemisphere, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Key goals include refocusing on regional …

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The new hepatitis B vaccine recommendations. 32:59

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On Friday, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted 8–3 to eliminate a longstanding recommendation that all newborns receive a first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine. The committee instead recommended that women who test negative for hepatitis B should consult with their doctors to determine whether their babies should be given …

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PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: The drifter's lament. Written by: A.M. Hickman. 20:30

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About a year ago, a Tangle staff member introduced me to a writer named A.M. Hickman. He had just published a fascinating piece on his Substack, Hickman’s Hinterlands, arguing that America wasn’t unreasonably expensive — Americans themselves were simply demanding more out of their lives: living in urban hotspots, seeking out fancy apartments or big…

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Suspension of the Rules. - Lydia Moynihan joins the show to give her take on the Venezuelan boat strikes, Trump's Economy and socialism spreading amongst Democrats. 1:14:45

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Today on Suspension of the rules, Lydia Moynihan from the New York Post joins the show to argue with Isaac over the Venezuelan boat strikes, the Trump economy/affordability crisis, and socialism spreading amongst democrats. Ari joins us for the back half of the show to discuss more about the Somali fraud scheme issues happening in Minnesota. Last b…

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The Tennessee special election. 30:33

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On Tuesday, Matt Van Epps (R) defeated State Rep. Aftyn Behn (D) in a special election to represent Tennessee’s Seventh Congressional District (TN-07). Van Epps, a former Army officer endorsed by President Donald Trump, received roughly 54% of the vote for a nine-point victory over Behn, a former social worker and community healthcare organizer. Fo…

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Ep. 17 Dan Burns & Blake de Pastino, “Come Out Wherever You Are” 30:56

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Blake de Pastino is an award-winning actor, model, and co-creator of educational YouTube channels including Crash Course, SciShow, and PBS Eons, of which is also co-host. He has appeared in feature films including “The Fear of It,” “Slant Streets,” and “Blood for Dust,” as well as short films including “Come Out, Wherever You Are,” for which he has…

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The Minnesota fraud schemes. 33:11

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Federal prosecutors have charged dozens of people with defrauding Minnesota social programs since 2020, and recent reporting has highlighted the links between the fraud schemes and the Somali-American community. In November, a report authored by Ryan Thorpe and Christopher Rufo and published in City Journal — a periodical funded by the conservative…

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Did the U.S. commit a war crime? 28:47

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On Monday, the White House said that on September 2, the military carried out a follow-up strike on a suspected drug-running boat in the Caribbean after two boat occupants survived an initial strike. The statement follows a Washington Post reportpublished Friday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized military action to kill everyone on boar…

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The AI Bubble Everyone Wants To Pop 55:55

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With its promise to displace jobs and disrupt daily life, AI and large language models have formed a unique market and social bubble: one that nearly everyone hates. Despite little revenue, billions of dollars are promised by hyperscalers like Google and Meta to help build out AI data centers in increasingly arcane financing schemes that are proppi…

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The National Guard shooting. 31:12

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On Wednesday, a gunman opened fire on West Virginia National Guard troops stationed near the White House in Washington, D.C, striking two service members. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom died from her injuries, while Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe remains in critical condition. The suspected shooter was also shot but is expected to survive. …

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Ep. 16 Rodrigo Tactaquin & Claire Sandberg 33:25

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In this episode we talk to Rodrigo Tactaquin and his work with the show Longmire as well as in part two, Claire Sandberg about her film “The Ramba Effect” winner of Best Documentary at The Santa Fe Film Festival. The Ramba Effect follows the powerful and inspiring journey of Ramba, the last circus elephant in Chile, as she travels 2,550 miles to he…

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Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Ari, and Kmele discuss the Trump Mamdani meeting, nationalism, Marjorie Taylor Greene and some political gratitude. 1:34:37

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Today on Suspension of the rules, Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk more about the Trump/Mamdani meeting as well as some more on the implications of Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation. The guys debate a bit about nationalism on an individual level. In lieu of the airing of grievances Isaac challenges Kmele and Ari to share some political related gratitu…

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Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation from Congress. 26:14

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On Friday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced that she will resign from Congress on January 5, 2026, citing the Republican Party’s handling of the government shutdown and her public falling out with President Donald Trump. Greene, who was elected to Congress in 2020 as a pro-Trump candidate, recently clashed with the president over foreig…

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The Trump–Mamdani White House meeting. 34:16

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On Friday, President Donald Trump hosted New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D) at the White House, where they met in private before answering questions in the Oval Office. Despite sharp mutual criticism in recent months, Trump and Mamdani were notably cordial, expressing a shared desire to address cost-of-living and safety issues in New York…

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PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: If I were running for president in 2028… 11:22

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My 10-point platform. If I were running for president (I never would, but thank you to those so confident in me you’ve suggested it), I would go after the middle band of American politics. I would do this not because I think centrist policies always produce the best outcomes (though they often do) or because all my political views always land in th…

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Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Ari, and Kmele cover a lot of ground from Trumps threats to Democrats, gerrymander backfire, MBS meeting as well as Epstein and Israel. 1:31:19

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Today on Suspension of the rules, Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about the Trump and MBS meeting, Trump's extreme threats to Democrats, gerrymandering wars turning around on republicans as well as the James Comey indictment. Isaac also addresses some of the Epstein Israel situation. Last but not least the airing of grievances. Ad-free podcasts are here…

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Trump welcomes Saudi Arabia's crown prince. 30:52

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Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is visiting the United States this week to discuss U.S.–Saudi security partnerships and business relations. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump welcomed MBS to the White House for a private conversation and Oval Office meeting where they took questions from the press. The next day, MBS met priva…

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The hemp ban. 30:21

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Last Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed legislation to reopen the government that contained several additional provisions, including a ban on products made with THC derived from hemp. The ban reverses a provision in the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized the sale of hemp products with a low concentration of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9 TH…

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Is there an affordability crisis? 32:54

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In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has announced or proposed several measures to address the cost of living. These moves come against the backdrop of an uncertain economic outlook, as voters have expressed concern about rising prices and financial markets have experienced significant selloffs. While President Trump has maintained that the econ…

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Big Tech and Fascism 54:17

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On today's show, David and Matt sit down with Tim Wu, the man who coined the term “net neutrality”, about his new book, The Age of Extraction: How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity. They discuss how tech platforms went from scrappy innovators, enabled by a robust regulatory state, to the massive, extractive pla…

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The Epstein emails. 29:19

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On Tuesday, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on legislation to force the Justice Department to release all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. After suggesting last week that House Republicans should vote against the measure, President Donald Trump said on Sundaythat they should pass it “because we have nothing t…

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PREVIEW - Will Kaback talks with Claire Carlson about how farmers are impacted by the government shutdown and trade wars. 13:34

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In today's episode, Senior Editor Will Kaback interviews Claire Carlson, a reporter for the Daily Yonder, who provides an in-depth look at how government shutdowns and trade wars are impacting farmers. Discover the challenges that predate these events and gain insights into the nearly existential moment farmers are experiencing. Recorded on Novembe…

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PREVIEW - The Friday Edition - Your questions, answered. Enjoy! 21:51

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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. But something 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 questi…

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Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Ari, and Kmele jump into it about Nick Fuentes, Jeffrey Epstein email drop and revisiting the shut down. 1:44:29

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Today on Suspension of the rules, Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk about Nick Fuentes and your reactions to the piece Tangle published last week and some of the blow back in right wing media circles. We then jump into the big Jeffrey Epstein email drop that happened today. Then we revisit the shut down and talk about how maybe the Democrats mightve actua…

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The Supreme Court weighs transgender identity on passports. 30:49

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On Thursday, November 6, the Supreme Court grantedthe Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause a lower court ruling to allow transgender and nonbinary Americans to self-select their sex when applying for a passport. The decision was issued through the court’s emergency docket and was unsigned, though Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissent…

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Trump's 2020 election pardons. 28:48

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On Monday, U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin announced that President Donald Trump had pardoned several top aides and advisers from his first administration, as well as dozens of people involved in his efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election. Those receiving pardons include President Trump’s former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, adviser Bo…

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The Bad Seed: Another Side Of The Farmer Revolt 50:56

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It’s one of the most surprising and least understood stories in American agriculture: the monopoly over the seeds that grow our food. Farmers are facing a “seed squeeze,” where two companies, Bayer and Corteva, control 90% of the seed corn market, driving up prices even as crop profits fall. Matt and David speak with Independent seed producer John …

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The Senate votes to end the shutdown. 29:25

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On Sunday, the Senate voted60–40 to advance legislation to end the federal government shutdown after Republicans reached a deal with several Democratic senators. The package includes the continuing resolution passed by the House of Representatives with amendments to include three bills (known as a “minibus”) that will collectively fund the operatio…

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PREVIEW - The Friday Edition: How Nick Fuentes became Nick Fuentes. 15:25

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Last week, Tucker Carlson released an interview with the far-right commentator Nick Fuentes. The interview has caused a firestorm on the right, dividing the MAGA base over how Carlson handled the interview — and bringing up questions about who should be platformed. But when I listened to the interview, I heard something much more interesting that n…

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Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Ari, and Kmele discuss the 2025 elections, anti wokeness and tariffs. 1:23:14

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Today on Suspension of the rules, Isaac, Ari, and Kmele talk a lot about the 2025 election this week. They then discuss whether or not anti wokeness is dead or not as well as some chatter about tariffs and their effectiveness. And, as always. the airing of grievances. Ad-free podcasts are here! To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our su…

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Trump's tariffs before the Supreme Court. 31:46

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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the consolidated cases of Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc., both of which challenged some of the president’s authority to unilaterally issue foreign duties. Trump has justified his broad “reciprocal tariffs” on U.S trading partners by declaring a national …

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Democrats sweep the 2025 elections. 29:47

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On Tuesday, voters cast ballots in the first election cycle since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term. Democrats won the most closely watched races decisively, including Virginia’s and New Jersey’s gubernatorial elections, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court retention vote, and the New York City mayoral election. Furthermore, several ballot …

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SPECIAL EDITION: Everything to know about today's elections. 38:29

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The key 2025 races. Today is election day in the United States, with voters in cities and states across the country deciding on a host of key elections and ballot measures. Some races, like the New York City mayoral election, have been in the national spotlight for months; others, like the Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention elections, have flown …