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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Oct 30, 2025 • 51min
Restoring Civility in our Politics
On this 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.
Oct 28, 2025 • 31min
OTTD: The Future of No Kings
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the No Kings movement: explaining where it came from, who drives it, and where it's headed. Jeremy is joined by Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-director of Indivisible, one of the key organizations behind No Kings. #nokings #movement #advocacy #Trump #advocacy #MikeJohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2025 • 50min
Do you trust the Supreme Court to be fair?
On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if you trust the Supreme Court to be fair and, if not, what can be done to restore that trust. Jeremy is joined by former Alabama Senator and US Attorney Doug Jones and SCOTUSblog executive editor Zachary Shemtob. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #scotus #SupremeCourt #judicial #judiciary #Trump #ChiefJustice #Law #courtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2025 • 23min
OTTD: Trump vs. Higher Education
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the growing pressure campaign that the Trump Administration is exerting on a number of higher education institutions across the country. Jeremy is joined by Joy Connolly, president of the American Council of Learned Societies. #Trump #HigherEd #Education #Harvard #Columbia #IvyLeague #College #LindaMcMahon #tuitionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2025 • 50min
Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Government's Role in Science
On this episode of The Middle, we're asking what role the government should play when it comes to science and scientific research. Jeremy is joined by astrophysicist, author and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #science #government #publiclife #Trump #RFKJr #HHS #innovation #research #fundingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 14, 2025 • 19min
OTTD: Exploring RFK Jr's Tylenol-Autism Link
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the claim from Heath and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about a supposed link between acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) and autism. Jeremy is joined by pediatric allergist and immunologist Dr. Zachary Rubin. #tylenol #acetaminophen #autism # #RFK #Trump #HHSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 10, 2025 • 50min
What does the Government Shutdown mean for you?
On this episode of The Middle, we're asking how the ongoing government shutdown affects you. Jeremy is joined by journalist and author Ray Suarez, host of the new PBS series Wisdom Keepers, and former CNN chief political correspondent Candy Crowley. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #shutdown #government #congress #democrat #republican #MikeJohnson #ChuckShumer #TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2025 • 24min
OTTD: Reshaping the Military
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the changes to the US Military that Secretary Pete Hegseth recently laid out to senior military officials, including to physical fitness requirements and the definition of a toxic workplace. Jeremy is joined by USMC veteran and Vet Voice Foundation CEO Janessa Goldbeck. #PeteHegseth #DefenseDepartment #WarDepartment #War #Veteran #Military #ArmedForces #GeneralsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 3, 2025 • 51min
Should our Cities Really be a ‘Training Ground’ for the Military?
On this episode of The Middle, we're asking how you feel about President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in cities including Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and Portland. Jeremy is joined by Major General (Ret.) Linda Singh of the Maryland Army National Guard and Mitchell Miller, Capitol Hill Correspondent for WTOP News. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #nationalguard #Trump #chicago #dc #portland #memphis #crime #protestsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2025 • 18min
OTTD: Trump Wants to Forget Epstein. Congress Doesn't.
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the potential movement in Congress on the Epstein files involving the late convicted pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump has urged his supporters to move on, but there is growing bipartisan support to release the files to the public. There is a question as to whether Trump and other powerful people might be named in the files. Jeremy is joined by Politico Congress reporter Mia McCarthy. #Epstein #Trump #Congress #House #Senate #EpsteinFiles #MarjorieTaylorGreene #KashPatelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
