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

"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 [https://www.racket.news/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

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

Matt, Michael, and guest Justin Robert Young of “Politics Politics Politics [https://www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/]” discuss Michael’s run-in with Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown — and Jim Acosta’s suggestion [https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/pssy-michael-tracey-waits-outside-of-hotel-to-fight-jim-acosta/] that he and Michael “step outside.” They also discuss the false media narratives [https://www.racket.news/p/the-press-promotes-violence-and-everyone] 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 [https://www.racket.news/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

"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 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 [https://www.racket.news/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

"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 [https://www.racket.news?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7] The unreported details of the most devastating accusation against Eric Swalwell, including the background of attorney Lisa Bloom [https://x.com/mtracey/status/2044101901050863842?s=20] and discussion of EMDR therapy [https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22641-emdr-therapy]. Also, a few words on “goyslop.”