Tangle is an independent, non-partisan political news podcast hosted by Isaac Saul, with co-hosts Kmele and Ari in its daily discussion episodes. It summarizes arguments from the left, right and center on the day's news. It has 1,000 episodes and publishes near-daily, with a median episode length of about 26 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated). Suggested host-read rate is $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Daily nonpartisan political analysis reaching a large, politically engaged US audience
- Balanced format presenting left, right and center arguments on each day's news, with an 800-plus Apple rating base.
- Near-daily cadence, about 1,000 episodes in the feed, offering frequent placement opportunities.
- Estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with a 4.7 average Apple rating.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, solo monologue
- Tone
- analytical, balanced
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 20 to 30 minutes, with longer discussion episodes of about 70 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website offers a paid membership and an ad-free tier, and the advertise page invites media kit requests, but no sponsor mentions appear in the recent episode titles.
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Recent titles cover political controversies, executions and sexual assault allegations, such as 'The Cornell rape accusations' and 'The planned execution of the Fort Hood shooter'.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.readtangle.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1538788132 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/66510864c0852400122… |
Benchmark score: 47 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| PREVIEW: The Friday Edition - The window for a third party is wide ope | 2026-10-16 | 4 min |
| The Russia diesel deal. | 2026-10-15 | 26 min |
| Suspension of the rules. - Isaac, Kmele and Ari discuss corruption in | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 12 min |
| The Ilhan Omar investigation. | 2026-10-14 | 26 min |
| The planned execution of the Fort Hood shooter. | 2026-10-13 | 25 min |
| PREVIEW: The Friday Edition - My honest thoughts on Hasan Piker. | 2026-10-09 | 7 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
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: https://www.readtangle.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About Tangle
Tangle is an independent, non-partisan political news podcast hosted by Isaac Saul, according to the show feed and the readtangle.com website. It presents the best arguments from the left, right and center on the day's news, with daily discussion episodes featuring Kmele and Ari, and typically runs about 26 minutes per episode. The show has 1,000 episodes in its feed and has been publishing since January 2023 at a near-daily cadence.
Apple Podcasts lists 832 ratings with a 4.7 average, which suggests a large following. Listener estimates are 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and the audience skews toward US adults interested in politics. The website describes a paid membership and a 500,000-plus reader count, but the feed shows no visible sponsors.
A host-read mid-roll placement is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range. This suits brands seeking broad awareness among politically engaged adults, and especially membership-style or subscription products.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Tangle can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Tangle
How much does Tangle charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the show's current terms.
What is Tangle about?
Tangle is an independent, non-partisan political news podcast hosted by Isaac Saul. Each episode summarizes the strongest arguments from the left, right and center on a day's major news, and it includes interviews.
How do I contact Tangle about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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