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9/22/26: Trump Approval Craters, AI Oligarchs Fight Regulation, Trump Bends Knee To Xi
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump's approval rating craters ahead of midterms, big tech oligarchs spend millions to block regulations, Trump bends knee to China ahead of Xi summit. Kevin Roose: https://www.youtube.com/@machinegodspod Alex Bores: https://www.alexbores.nyc/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and…
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9/22/26: Trump Media Ban Backfires, DraftKings Caught Targeting Addicts, AI Anthropic Wet Lab
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump media ban backfires, DraftKings caught exploiting gambling addicts, Anthropic AI wet lab exposed. Kevin Roose: https://www.youtube.com/@machinegodspod Alex Bores: https://www.alexbores.nyc/ To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1…
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Trump takes the world stage
President Trump heads to the United Nations General Assembly this week as the organization welcomes world leaders to discuss their work. We preview what he will discuss, as well as what is on the agenda for a state visit from China's president, Xi Jinping, later this week. This episode: voting correspondent Miles…
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223. Trump’s Latest Vanity Project Is Proof He’s Losing
What do Trump’s threats to destroy the Kennedy Centre reveal about how far he’ll go to distract from his failures? Just how bruised will his ego be by the press refusing to cover his trip to visit Mayor Mamdani? And why did Trump back down after decided to strike the Houthis alongside Saudi Arabia … again? Join Katty…
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A potential new front in the Iran war.
As the war in Iran nears its seventh month, new developments over the past week have prompted concerns about a widening conflict in the Middle East. On Saturday, the State Department warned Americans in the Middle East to “exercise heightened vigilance” and prepare for potential travel disruptions, and President…
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9/21/26: AI Nearly Starts China War, Diesel Prices Skyrocket, Ed Sheeran Mocked For Apology On Palestine
Krystal and Saagar discuss AI nearly starts war with China, Truckers sound off on diesel prices, Ed Sheeran mocked for apology on Macklemore tour scandal. Yanis Varoufakis: https://x.com/yanisvaroufakis To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit…
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9/21/26: Houthis Bomb Saudi Capital, Yanis Varoufakis On Moscow Strikes And Petro Dollar Collapse
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump panics as Houthis bomb Saudis, Yanis Varoufakis on Ukraine strikes in Moscow and petro dollar collapse. Yanis Varoufakis: https://x.com/yanisvaroufakis To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com…
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Campaign messaging, concerts & Can't Let It Go
Some Republican candidates are using inflammatory and anti-Muslim rhetoric in their campaign ads and public statements. We look at what they're saying, and why they're saying it. Then, a free speech controversy made its way to the music world. After making pro-Palestinian statements during recent concerts, rapper…
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PREVIEW: The Friday Edition. - The case for the Democratic Socialists of America.
One of the core tenets of Tangle’s mission is ideological diversity. As a big-tent news organization, we believe that we can be a space for readers of all political backgrounds to hear arguments from across the political spectrum. As I look around today’s media landscape, something occurs to me: It’s becoming a…
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Pressure Builds To Regulate AI Before It’s Too Late
The last week has been dominated by dire warnings about the threat AI could pose to humanity. A growing number of voices in government are calling for action. Even leaders in the industry say things need to slow down. But some like President Trump say there’s great risk in regulating – we could fall behind and let…
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How to watch the midterms like we do
Ever wondered how we pick some of the key races we watch during elections? Here's your chance. In this special edition of The NPR Politics Podcast, which was recorded before a live virtual audience, our reporters break down some of the elections and issues they'll be paying especially close attention to this November…
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The EPA’s power plant deregulation.
On Monday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the repeal of Biden-era emissions regulations for power plants and proposed rolling back all remaining greenhouse gas standards for the power sector. The agency said the move will create an estimated $310 billion in savings and lower energy prices for…
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222. The Man Who Just Stood Between Trump and Economic Chaos
Why didn’t Trump turn on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh after he raised interest rates? Are the Democrats doing enough to exploit the affordability crisis? And, why won’t the US support Saudi Arabia in Yemen? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper…
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9/17/26: Trump Panics As Fed Raises Rates, Gas Stations Out Of Diesel, Americans Say Shut Down AI
On today's show, Krystal and Saagar discuss the Fed hiking interest rates, Gas stations running out of diesel, Derek Thompson joins to discuss AI and polling showing 78% of Americans think it could destroy humanity, and finally a US vessel struck by Iran. Derek Thompson: https://www.derekthompson.org/ To become a…
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9/17/26: End Times Fascism with Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor
On today's show, Krystal and Saagar discuss JD Vance begging voters for another chance, Speaker Johnson adjourning Congress to avoid impeachment vote of Hegseth, and finally Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor join to talk about their new book End Times Fascism. End Times Fascism Book…
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Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Kmele and Ari chat about the threat of artificial intelligence, Mitch McConnell's return and more.
On today's episode of Suspension of the rules, Isaac, Ari and Kmele chat about whether or no artificial intelligence will kill us all and some reflection on Mitch McConnell's return to congress. They then play a fun little game called "Is Isaac an idiot or not?". Last but not least, a somber but very good grievance.…
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How do you solve a problem like AI?
Evangelists say AI saves time and increases productivity. Doomsayers argue AI will destroy humanity. While the truth may be somewhere in between, lawmakers and businesses are figuring out how to put the toothpaste back in the tube & find ways to regulate the burgeoning industry. We take a look at the risks, and what…
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SCOTUS blocks mail-in voting changes.
On Monday, the Supreme Court denied a request from the Trump administration to allow the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to carry out parts of President Donald Trump’s executive order placing new regulations on mail-in voting. The president had issued the order in March to address alleged voter fraud, and the Supreme Court…
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9/16/26: Bessent Defends Terrible Economy, Massie Says Impeach Hegseth, Trump Mail In Ballot Smackdown
On today's Wednesday show Ryan and Emily discuss Scott Bessent blaming Americans for the disastrous economy, Thomas Massie introducing impeachment against Pete Hegseth for the Iran War, and Trump raging at SCOTUS for the mail in ballot smackdown. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show…
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9/16/26: Frmr Pentagon Official, Houthis Shoot Down Jet
On today's Wednesday show Ryan and Emily speak to Former Pentagon official David Pyne about the merging of the Israel U.S. militaries. After we look at Kash Patel's latest hearing on a myriad of topics and finally Ryan speaks to Yemeni journalist Hussain Al-Bukhaiti about the Houthis. Derek Thompson…
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Voters say the American Dream is dead. Why?
Voters tell us they're frustrated with the economy, that costs are too high, and that neither Democrats nor Republicans seem able to solve their problems. We listen to swing voters in Michigan to understand how their worries could impact that state's Senate race. This episode: senior political correspondent Tamara…
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AI leaders call for a slowdown.
On Saturday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay arguing that artificial intelligence (AI) development is advancing at an unsafe pace and should be moderated. Executives at other leading AI companies endorsed Amodei’s post, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman saying “we need to pace the frontier.” In recent months…
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221. Trump Just Gave Putin Exactly What He Wanted
Will Trump’s strategy of blaming Ukraine for high energy prices work? How will the US react if Russia expands its war? And, will Washington take Big Tech’s AI warning seriously? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Become a Founding Member: Go deeper into US politics every…
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Missouri's map mayhem
Like other Republican-led states, Missouri heeded President Trump's call to redraw congressional maps to try and create new, safe seats for Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. Those efforts, though, are on hold due to court orders and efforts by citizens to put the maps up for a vote in a referendum this…
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Trump’s $5,000 dividend promise.
At the Republican Party’s inaugural midterm convention on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said that his administration will send $5,000 to every U.S. adult citizen if the GOP retains control of the House and Senate in November’s elections. The president called the “Trump Dividend” a way for Americans to share in the…
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How 9/11 reshaped U.S. intelligence | Sources & Methods
September 11th presented a new kind of national security threat, so a new national security architecture was built to confront it. Has it worked? Are we safer? This special episode from Sources & Methods , the national security podcast from NPR, host Mary Louise Kelly and former top intelligence officials discuss what…
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The legacy of 9/11
We reflect on how U.S. domestic and foreign policy have changed since, and continue to be influenced by, the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, justice correspondent Ryan Lucas, and national security correspondent Greg Myre. This podcast was produced and edited by Casey…
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PREVIEW: The Friday Edition - Your questions about 9/11, answered.
What have we learned since that fateful day? Ad-free podcasts are here! Get 20% off your first year of ad-free episodes, exclusive interviews, and deep dives with Tangle’s podcast membership! What happened to al-Qaeda? This Friday marks 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Ahead of the anniversary, The…
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Trump Bets On Himself To Win The Midterms
This week’s Republican Party convention was a bit odd to have in a midterm election year. But President Trump spoke there for nearly two hours and said he wants voters to imagine that he is on the ballot. If that’s his strategy to help his party, will it work or backfire? Democratic Senator John Fetterman made a…
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The young conservative movement post-Charlie Kirk
The activist is credited for increasing support of conservative causes among young voters, but nobody has had a similar influence since Kirk was killed last year. Who may pick up the mantle, and will these voters continue to support conservatives? Plus, a discussion of President Trump's latest pitch to voters: a…
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