Today's News
Today's News is a current events podcast hosted by Matt Taibbi and Michael Tracey. The show covers a wide range of topics, from the war in Iran to sports and favorite snack foods. It is produced by Racket News and offers a fresh take on the day's headlines.
Episodes
"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 epis
"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
"Today's News" 04/24/26: The Case Against the SPLC, and the Obsession With Demons
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"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 su
"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.newsThe 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.”
"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
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
"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 subscr
"Today's News" Livestream at 6:30 PM ET
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
"Today's News," March 27, 2026: Michael Tracey vs. Sam Harris, Cuba Rally, March Madness Continues
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.news“Today’s News” takes notes as everyone in the world continues to be crazy.
"Today's News" Livestream at 10:30 am ET
A recording from 3/25/2026 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
Today's News Live Stream 3/16/2026
A recording from Monday's live video 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
New Podcast: Today's News, With Michael Tracey. Episode One, "Conspiretardation."
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsWelcome 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.There’s no truth to the rumor that the show was originally called “Private Pedo Party” or “The Pedophile Report,” or that we had
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