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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May 23, 2025 • 50min
If not DEI, then what?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask how the nation can reckon with past and present injustices and ensure equal opportunity for all Americans, if not through DEI. Jeremy is joined by ACLU President Deborah Archer, author of the new book Dividing Lines, and political commentator Kmele Foster, co-host of the Fifth Column podcast and editor-at-large of Tangle News. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #DEI #race #diversity #equity #inclusion #woke #Trump #racismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19, 2025 • 30min
OTTD: What is DOGE Doing with Your Data?
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at how DOGE has been accessing the data of millions of Americans throughout the course of their audits of government agencies, and what they could be doing with it. Jeremy is joined by Dina Temple-Raston, host and managing editor of the Click Here podcast from Recorded Future News and PRX. #DOGE #Musk #cybersecurity #data #hackers #SocialSecurity #NSRB #CISASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2025 • 50min
How are tariffs affecting you?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask how tariffs are affecting you - whether you're a small business owner or just feeling the pressure from price increases. Jeremy is joined by Financial Times business columnist and associate editor Rana Foroohar and financial analyst Juli Niemann. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #tariffs #US #China #prices #gas #eggs #costofliving #UK #Canada #EUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2025 • 31min
OTTD: Signalgate and the Future of Pete Hegseth's Pentagon
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we discuss Signalgate, shakeups in the Defense Department and some of the major headlines in National Security. Jeremy is joined by Courtney Kube, an NBC News Correspondent who covers National Security and the Military. #DoD #Signalgate #Signal #Yemen #military #recruitment #Trump #Hegseth #WaltzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 9, 2025 • 49min
Improving Society for People with Disabilities
On this episode of The Middle, we ask you what changes still need to be made in society for people with disabilities - 35 years after the ADA was signed into law. Jeremy is joined by disability advocate and speaker Alycia Anderson and Wall Street Journal columnist Callum Borchers. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #ADA #disability #inclusion #disabled #accessability See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5, 2025 • 27min
OTTD: Canada is PISSED!
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we talk about the mood shift in Canada, which just had a national election - the results of which hinged very heavily on Trump's statements and tariffs. Jeremy is joined by CBC anchor and Correspondent David Common. #Trump #Carney #Canada #USA #trade #tariffs #51stState #NORAD #manufacturing #tradewarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2025 • 50min
The Politics of Abundance
On this episode of The Middle, we chat with Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson to talk about his new book "Abundance," which says that in order to tackle big issues like climate change, housing and infrastructure, politicians need to embrace a politics of abundance rather than a politics of scarcity. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #abundance #infrastructure #climatechange #affordablehousing #democrats #republicans #TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2025 • 36min
OTTD: US-China Relations
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we explore the tense state of diplomatic relations between the United States and China following the trade war launched by President Trump. Jeremy is joined by Bill Kirby, who serves as Chair of the Harvard China Fund and is the T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies at Harvard. #China #trade #tariffs #Taiwan #XiJinping #TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2025 • 50min
Billionaires in Politics
On this episode of The Middle, we ask you about your thoughts on the power that billionaires have in our politics. Jeremy is joined by Forbes senior editor Dan Alexander and USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #billionaire #billionaires #wealthgap #DOGE #ElonMusk #TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23, 2025 • 32min
OTTD: AIDS Relief Funding
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at how the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to foreign aid is impacting funding for AIDS relief efforts across the world - especially in sub-Saharan Africa through the PEPFAR program. Jeremy is joined by Jen Kates, Senior Vice President and Director of Global Health & HIV Policy at KFF. #AIDS #PEPFAR #USAID #foreignaid #Trump #RubioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
