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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 2H 27M

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

from Today's News · host Matt Taibbi and Michael Tracey

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

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