Today's News

Matt Taibbi & Michael Tracey
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Welcome to Today’s News, the new Racket podcast with Michael Tracey and me. It’s a current events show, where we talk about everything from the war in Iran to sports to our favorite snack foods. www.racket.news

  1. 6D AGO

    "Today's News" 05/01/26: James Comey’s Latest Indictment Turns Into a Debate Over Prosecuting Russiagate

    Both Matt and Michael agree that the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over his “8647” Instagram post is a weak case. The conversation then takes an unexpected and somewhat heated turn, shifting into a debate over prosecuting Russiagate and the role of the criminal justice system. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe

    1h 58m
  2. "Today's News" Livestream: The Rumble in the Substack News Jungle

    APR 28

    "Today's News" Livestream: The Rumble in the Substack News Jungle

    Matt, Michael, and guest Justin Robert Young of “Politics Politics Politics” discuss Michael’s run-in with Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown — and Jim Acosta’s suggestion that he and Michael “step outside.” They also discuss the false media narratives included in the manifesto left by Cole Tomas Allen, the suspected shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Racket News is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe

    1h 58m
  3. "Today's News" 04/24/26: The Case Against the SPLC, and the Obsession With Demons

    APR 24

    "Today's News" 04/24/26: The Case Against the SPLC, and the Obsession With Demons

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news

    30 min
  4. "Today's News" Livestream: Epstein Controversy in the UK, Kash Patel, Swalwell Fallout

    APR 21

    "Today's News" Livestream: Epstein Controversy in the UK, Kash Patel, Swalwell Fallout

    Things get heated in the U.K.’s House of Commons as Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologizes for appointing Peter Mandelson ambassador to the U.S. Matt and Michael also discuss The Atlantic’s story on FBI Director Kash Patel that prompted him to file a lawsuit Monday, and the continuing fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal. Racket News is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe

    2h 27m

  5. APR 17

    "Today's News" April 17, 2026: "Swalwell Fed to Epstein Hysteria; March Madness Final"

    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news The unreported details of the most devastating accusation against Eric Swalwell, including the background of attorney Lisa Bloom and discussion of EMDR therapy. Also, a few words on “goyslop.”

    30 min
  6. "Today's News" Livestream: The Blockade, Swalwell's Swift Downfall, Melania's Surprise Epstein Address

    APR 14

    "Today's News" Livestream: The Blockade, Swalwell's Swift Downfall, Melania's Surprise Epstein Address

    Matt and Michael discuss the state of the world. Diagnosis: crazy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe

    2h 20m

  7. APR 8

    Interview: Former Counterterrorism Official Joe Kent

    "Today's News" — well, Michael Tracey — talks to the ubiquitous former director of the National Counterterrorism Center This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe

    1h 16m
  8. "Today's News" Livestream: Is Trump No Longer Funny?

    APR 7

    "Today's News" Livestream: Is Trump No Longer Funny?

    Among the topics Matt and Michael discuss are President Trump’s Easter post, his bizarre Monday address with the Easter Bunny by his side, and his Monday afternoon press conference on the war. Racket News is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.racket.news/subscribe

    1h 59m
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Welcome to Today’s News, the new Racket podcast with Michael Tracey and me. It’s a current events show, where we talk about everything from the war in Iran to sports to our favorite snack foods. www.racket.news

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  • Creator
    Matt Taibbi & Michael Tracey
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Matt Taibbi
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