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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Jul 26, 2024 • 49min
The ol' Biden/Harris Switcheroo
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: How does Biden's exit and Harris's entrance change your view of the Presidential race? We're joined by Democratic political strategist Yvette Simpson and USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #election #Biden #Harris #Trump #DNC #VP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2024 • 49min
Improving the tone of our politics
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: what can we do to improve the tone of our political rhetoric? We're joined by former Montana Governor Steve Bullock, and Courtney Hope Britt, Chair of the College Republican National Committee - as well as The Middle's house DJ Tolliver. #election #rhetoric #2024 #extremism #Trump #Biden #JDVance #RNC #assassinationattemptSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2024 • 50min
What are you doing about your phone addiction?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: are you addicted to your phone? And if you are - what are you doing about it? We're joined by Stanford University psychiatrist Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation, and journalist Johann Hari, author of Stolen Focus. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well as Jeremy takes calls from around the country. #phone #iphone #tiktok #socialmedia #screentime #phoneaddictionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 5, 2024 • 50min
Independence Day: Do you feel a call to serve your country?
On this encore episode of The Middle we're asking you: do you feel a call to serve your country? Jeremy is joined by Major General (Ret.) Linda Singh and AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #IndependenceDay #ArmedForces #PublicService #Duty #JulyFourth #SacrificeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2024 • 49min
Your thoughts on the presidential debate
On this special edition of The Middle we're asking you what your thoughts were after the first Presidential debate. We're joined by host and creator of the Very Serious podcast Josh Barro, and Zoe Clark - political director at Michigan Public. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #Debate #Trump #Biden #Election #Economy #ImmigrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 21, 2024 • 50min
Is money corrupting our politics?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: is money corrupting our politics? We're joined by former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard and Sarah Bryner - director of research at Open Secrets. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins along with his band, plus questions from our live audience. #Money #Politics #CampaignFinance #CitizensUnited #SuperPACSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2024 • 50min
How do we take the politics out of climate change?
On this episode of The Middle coming to you from the Palace Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut to ask you: how can we take the politics out of climate change? We're joined by former EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and NBC Connecticut Chief Meteorologist Ryan Hanrahan. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins along with his band, plus questions from our live audience. #ClimateChange #Biden #Trump #Politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 7, 2024 • 49min
Israel, Gaza and Your Vote
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: how will the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza impact the way you vote this November? We're joined by former NPR international correspondent Deborah Amos and Democratic political strategist Yvette Simpson. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #Gaza #Israel #MiddleEast #War #Biden #TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2024 • 50min
How will the Trump verdict affect your vote?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: how will the guilty verdict in the Trump trial affect your vote this November? We're joined by MSNBC Chief Correspondent and Anchor Ali Velshi and USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #Trump #Verdict #Guilty #HushMoney #November #ElectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2024 • 50min
Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: what does Memorial Day mean to you? We're joined by David Shulkin, a former Secretary of Veteran's Affairs, and Vickie Castro, a Gold Star Mother whose son was killed during the Iraq War. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country #MemorialDay #Veterans #MilitarySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
