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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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Aug 11, 2025 • 25min
OTTD: Stablecoins and the GENIUS Act
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at a recent piece of cryptocurrency legislation from the Trump administration that creates a regulatory framework for stablecoins. This new law, the first of its kind, could also stand to make the President a lot of money. Jeremy is joined by Axios crypto reporter Brady Dale. #crypto #Trump #TrumpCoin #stablecoin #stablecoins #digitalassets #GeniusActSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2025 • 51min
Can Trump bring manufacturing jobs back to America?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask if a re-industrialized America is still possible and, if it is, what that would look like for you. Jeremy is joined by former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan and Elisabeth Reynolds, a Professor of the Practice in the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #industry #manufacturing #jobs #reindustrialize #factoryjobs #Trump #economy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 4, 2025 • 22min
OTTD: Revoking TPS
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we go over the Trump administrations attempts to revoke Temporary Protected Status from a number of immigrant groups currently living in the United States. Jeremy is joined by CBS immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez. #tps #immgration #deportation #Trump #Haiti #Venezuala #Honduras #NicaraguaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2025 • 50min
Is crime an issue where you live?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask if crime is an issue where you live and, if it is, what you want done about it. Jeremy is joined by former Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison and John Roman, senior fellow in the Economics, Justice & Society department at the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #crime #criminaljustice #violentcrime #crimerates #publicsafetySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 29, 2025 • 33min
OTTD: Are we all Floridians now?
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we talk about Florida's political past and present, and how the state's political machine is affecting politics in Washington, DC. Jeremy is joined by journalist Robert Fieseler, author American Scare: Florida's Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives and Matthew Peddie, host of WUSF's weekly public affairs program Florida Matters. #Florida #politics #Trump #Rubio #DeSantis #Bondi #redscare #Black #queerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2025 • 50min
How do we fix the national debt (or do we have to)?
On this episode of The Middle, we talk about what should be done about the nation's 36 trillion dollar debt. Jeremy is joined by CNBC senior economics reporter Steve Liesman and Stephanie Kelton, a professor of economics and public policy at Stony Brook University. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #debt #nationaldebt #Fed #FederalReserve #interestrates #Trump #taxes #IRSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 2025 • 24min
OTTD: Measles is Back
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we talk about the growing number of measles cases spreading across the country, and how anti-vaccine rhetoric may be contributing to the rise in cases. Jeremy is joined by Dr. Omer Awan, a senior contributor for Forbes and practicing radiologist physician in Baltimore, Maryland who writes about issues in healthcare and public health. #measles #MMR #vaccines #antivax #RFK #HHS #healthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2025 • 49min
Is social media safe for kids?
Julie Scelfo, a leader in combating media addiction, joins filmmaker Matthew O'Neill to discuss the perilous landscape of social media for kids. They delve into alarming issues like mental health impacts, online predators, and the addictive nature of platforms like Instagram and TikTok. The conversation highlights the urgent need for parental guidance and regulatory action to protect young users. They also explore the bipartisan push to raise the legal age for social media, emphasizing the collective responsibility of society to ensure a safer online environment.

Jul 14, 2025 • 18min
OTTD: US Tourism Woes
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at how the Trump administration's policies may be discouraging foreign visitors from traveling to the United States. Jeremy is joined by Forbes reporter Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, who covers travel and tourism. #travel #tourism #US #Canada #Europe #Mexico #TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2025 • 50min
Are you worried about America's standing in the world?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask if you're worried about America's standing in the world. Jeremy is joined by Edward Luce, US national editor and columnist at the Financial Times, and General Wesley Clark, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #America #USA #UN #NATO #China #Russia #Iran #IsraelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.