

The Middle with Jeremy Hobson
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The Middle with Jeremy Hobson is a national call-in talk show focused on bringing the voices of Americans in the geographic and political middle into the national conversation. The people who are crucial in our politics but are often ignored by the media. Along with DJ Tolliver and two panel guests, Jeremy takes calls each week from across the country and aims to keep things civil while talking through some of the most contentious issues we face. You can join the conversation by calling 1-844-4-MIDDLE or by reaching out at listentothemiddle.com.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 50min
One year of Trump: How are His Policies Affecting You?
On this episode of The Middle, we're asking how the past year of Trump's presidency has affected you - or if you haven't personally seen much of a change at all. Jeremy is joined by USA Today chief political correspondent Phillip Bailey and veteran political correspondent Candy Crowley. #Trump #WhiteHouse #ICE #Immigration #DOGE #ElonMusk #FederalGovernment #Economy #ForeighPolicy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 10, 2026 • 27min
The Follow Up: Minneapolis, Maduro’s Capture, and the First Days of Mamdani
In the first episode of The Follow Up, we're joined by journalist and host of The Gist podcast Mike Pesca. Together, we talk about the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, the mixed reaction and uncertainty surrounding the capture of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro by the U.S., and early days of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's tenure as Mayor of New York City. Plus, we follow up with listeners from around the country to see how they're making sense of these headlines. #NicoleGood #ICE #Minneapolis #Trump #Immigration #NYC #Zohran #Mamdani #socialism #Venezeuala #Maduro See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 9, 2026 • 49min
What Does Socialism Mean to You?
Tomas Philipson, an economist and former acting chair at the Council of Economic Advisers, joins the discussion on the varied interpretations of socialism. He defines socialism as compulsion, while Micah Uetricht argues for democratic socialism as an expansion of democracy. They debate historical examples, the legacy of the Cold War, and practical applications within the U.S. Furthermore, they explore how generational perspectives, particularly from Gen Z, influence views on socialism, particularly concerning issues like housing and student debt.

Jan 6, 2026 • 50min
How Americans feel about the US action in Venezuela
On this special episode of The Middle, we're asking what your thoughts are on America’s involvement in Venezuela, following the capture of Nicholas Maduro by the U.S. President Trump says the United States will "run" Venezuela for the time being. Jeremy is joined by Fox News Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin and Enrique Acevedo, anchor and managing editor of En Punto, one of the largest TV news programs in Latin America. #Venezuala #Maduro #Trump #military #war #Caracas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 1, 2026 • 51min
Restoring Civility in our Politics
On this encore episode of The Middle, we're coming to you from Concord, New Hampshire to talk about the state of civil discourse in America, and what we can do to restore civility to our politics. Jeremy is joined by former New Hampshire State Legislator Doug Teschner, Citizens Count Executive Director Anna Brown and Nick Capodice, host of NHPR's Civics 101. The Clay Pigeons Strings Band joins as well, plus live audience comments and questions. #civics #civility #politics #civildiscourse #Democrat #Republican #Independent #CharlieKirkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 25, 2025 • 50min
AI is in the Classroom - Can Kids Learn Without it?
On this encore episode of The Middle, we're asking what's being lost in education in the digital age. Jeremy is joined by Kathleen deLaski, founder of the Education Design Lab and Kaila Phan, a high school English teacher at Lorain High School in Ohio. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #education #students #classroom #screentime #apps #TikTok #Instagram #learning #digital #artificialintelligenceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 2025 • 23min
Data Centers, Tunnels, Maps, and Optimism for 2026!
On this special episode of The Middle, we chat with journalists from around the country as they share their biggest local stories of the past year, as well as some of the reasons they're hopeful for the coming year. Jeremy is joined by Blake Farmer, host of “This is Nashville" on Nashville Public Radio, Kate Archer Kent, who hosts “Wisconsin Today” on Wisconsin Public Radio and Mary Sanchez, a Kansas City-based Columnist for the Tribune Content Agency. #2025 #2026 #newyears #holidays #news #optimism #hopeful #positive #boringcompany #datacenters #artificialintelligence #redistrictingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2025 • 50min
Are You Prepared to Care for a Loved one?
On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if you're prepared to provide care for a loved one when that time comes. One in four US adults is currently caring for an adult or child with a complex medical issue or a disability, according to AARP. Jeremy is joined by Elizabeth Edgerly, senior director of Care & Support Programs and Services at the Alzheimer's Association and Elizabeth Miller, a certified caregiving consultant and host of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #healthcare #care #caregiving #dementia #Alzheimers #medicare #caregivercrisisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2025 • 50min
Does Going Green Matter to You?
On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if "going green" matters to you, even as the Trump administration is phasing out incentives to do so. Jeremy is joined by Joseph Romm, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media and Heatmap News Executive Editor Robinson Meyer. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #EV #greenenergy #goinggreen #solar #solarpanels #renewable #DOE #Trump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 2025 • 22min
Trump's Immigration Crackdown Tightens Further
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we talk with Reuters Immigration reporter Ted Hesson about the latest major shifts in immigration policy under President Trump. After the shooting of two members of the National Guard, allegedly by an Afghan immigrant, Trump said he would stop issuing visas to people from Afghanistan and review past admissions. He also called Somali immigrants garbage, as the White House started a new enforcement operation in New Orleans. #Trump #immigration #deportation #ICE #Afghan #Somali #NewOrleans #Minnesota See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


