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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Dec 8, 2023 • 49min
Is democracy at stake in the 2024 election?
In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're asking whether or not you think democracy itself is at stake in the 2024 election - or if those fears are overblown. Jeremy is joined by Maricopa County, Arizona Supervisor Bill Gates and Vernon Burton, a voting rights expert and professor of history at Clemson University. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 1, 2023 • 49min
America's Mental Health Crisis
In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're asking how you tend to your mental health needs - and if you have access to care in your community. Jeremy is joined by Reno, Nevada Mayor Hillary Schieve, president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Jason Kander, Missouri’s former secretary of state and an army veteran. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 24, 2023 • 51min
Do you care about a company's politics?
In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we ask if brand politics matters to you, and if a company's political or social stances make an impact on the products you buy. Jeremy is joined by Nooshin Warren, a professor of Marketing at the University of Arizona and Micki Maynard, a business journalist and author from Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 17, 2023 • 50min
Is Bipartisanship Still Possible?
In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we explore whether or not bipartisanship is still possible in today's political climate. Jeremy is joined by former Republican Governor of Indiana Mitch Daniels and Democratic Congressman Don Davis of North Carolina. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2023 • 46min
How will abortion play into next year's election?
In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we talk about the role abortion will play in next year's presidential election and beyond. Jeremy is joined by Ohio Public Radio News Reporter and Producer Jo Ingles; and Mary Ziegler, an author and professor at the UC Davis School of Law. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 3, 2023 • 51min
America's Role in Foreign Wars
In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we discuss what role the United States play should be playing in the wars in Israel and Gaza – and in Ukraine. Jeremy is joined by Ret. Gen. Philip Breedlove, a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe who is now at Georgia Tech; and Elizabeth Shackelford, a former diplomat who is now a senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2023 • 48min
Are America's political leaders too old?
In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we discuss the advanced age of many of the country's political leaders - and whether or not that's a problem. Jeremy is joined by Dr. Louise Aronson, a geriatrician and author of the book Elderhood, and USA Today National political correspondent Phillip Bailey. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2023 • 49min
Solutions to America's Opioid Crisis
In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we look at America's opioid crisis - and what solutions are working across the nation. Jeremy is joined by Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and Beth Macy, author and executive producer of Dopesick, a book and now a TV series on Hulu. Her latest book is Raising Lazarus. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2023 • 50min
Your questions about the war in Israel and Gaza answered
In a special episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're answering your questions about the War in Israel and Gaza. Joining us this week is Deborah Amos, longtime international correspondent for NPR and professor at Princeton University, and Nathan Thrall, a Jerusalem-based writer and author of A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2023 • 49min
How are high interest rates and inflation affecting you?
In the latest episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we tackle how high interest rates and inflation are impacting the financial plans of everyday Americans. He's joined by David Brown, host of the Business Wars podcast and the Texas Standard, and Juli Niemann, a financial analyst with Smith Moore and Company. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
