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Hosted by Matt Taibbi & Michael Tracey · news · EN · 13 episodes
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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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
Today's News is hosted by Matt Taibbi & Michael Tracey. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include ""Today's News" 05/01/26: James Comey’s Latest Indictment Turns Into a Debate Over Prosecuting Russiagate" (1 May 2026, 118 minutes), ""Today's News" Livestream: The Rumble in the Substack News Jungle" (28 April 2026, 118 minutes), and ""Today's News" 04/24/26: The Case Against the SPLC, and the Obsession With Demons" (24 April 2026, 30 minutes).
Today's News publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 87 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for Today's News is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Today's News requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Today's News's contact route on record: public web form.
Matt Taibbi & Michael Tracey hosts Today's News, a news show with 13 episodes published.
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<p>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...
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<p>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...
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news<br/><br/><p></p>
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<p>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...
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news<br/><br/><p>The unreported details of the most devastating accusation against Eric Swalwell, including the background of attorney Lisa Bloom...
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<p>Matt and Michael discuss the state of the world. Diagnosis: crazy.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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<p>"Today's News" — well, Michael Tracey — talks to the ubiquitous former director of the National Counterterrorism Center</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or...
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<p>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.</p><p><p>Racket News is...
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<p></p> <br/><br/>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
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news<br/><br/><p>“Today’s News” takes notes as everyone in the world continues to be crazy.</p>
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<p>A recording from 3/25/2026</p> <br/><br/>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
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<p>A recording from Monday's live video</p> <br/><br/>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
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news<br/><br/><p>Welcome to Today’s News, the new Racket podcast with Michael Tracey and me. It’s a current events show, where we talk about...
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former Chief of Staff to Acting Secretary of Defense, Deputy Assistant to President Trump, Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council, Team USA
former Business Secretary
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hopeful Congressional Candidate in the 3rd District in Washington State
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