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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Mar 18, 2025 • 26min
OTTD: NOAA & National Weather Service Cuts
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we break down what DOGE's cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service mean for forecasters across the nation. Jeremy is joined by meteorologist Jeff Huffman, a Weather Communications Specialist for Baron Weather. #OTTD #NWS #NOAA #weather #forecasts #naturaldisaster #tornado #hurricane #DOGESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2025 • 50min
Your Questions about AI Answered
On this episode of The Middle, our guests try to answer your questions about artificial intelligence as it becomes an ever-increasing part of our lives. Jeremy is joined by Ina Fried, Chief Technology Reporter for Axios, and Vilas Dhar, President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, which is trying to make sure AI is used for good. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #ai #artificialintelligence #chatgpt #jobs #digital #machinelearning #technology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2025 • 30min
OTTD: Tariffs
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we dive into the complicated economic impact that Trump's slew of tariffs (and ensuing trade war) could have on the United States and its allies. Jeremy is joined by Moody Analytics' Chief Economist Mark Zandi. #OTTD #onethingtrumpdid #Trump #tariffs #economy #Canada #Mexico #China #USMCASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 7, 2025 • 48min
The battle over transgender rights
On this episode of The Middle we look at the ongoing battle over Trans rights, especially as the Trump administration continues to scale back on LGBTQ protections. Jeremy is joined by Iowa State Representative Aime Wichtendahl and New York Times Reporter Amy Harmon. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #trans #lgbtq #Trump #military #schools #prisons #genderaffirmingcare #civilrightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 5, 2025 • 36min
OTTD: Firing Federal Workers
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the firings of thousands of federal workers in the name of cost-cutting by the Department of Government Efficiency, which is headed by Elon Musk. Jeremy is joined by USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey. #OTTD #onethingtrumpdid #Trump #federalworkers #DOGE #Musk #layoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 28, 2025 • 50min
Neil deGrasse Tyson on space travel, black holes and more
On this encore episode of The Middle we've got Neil deGrasse Tyson with us as our personal astrophysicist for the hour - discussing all things space exploration, the cosmos and more. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #space #elclipse #spacetravel #blackhole #wormhole #mars #neildegrassetysonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2025 • 32min
OTTD: Ukraine
In the inaugural episode of One Thing Trump Did, we'll be diving into the shifting geopolitical situation between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia in light of President Trump's recent tone shift on the conflict - especially with regards to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Jeremy is joined by Dan Baer, director of the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, as well as the former United States Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. #OTTD #onethingtrumpdid #Trump #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #Zelenskyy #NATOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2025 • 51min
Trump wants Canada (Part 2)
On this episode of The Middle we're partnering with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Cross Country Checkup to broadcast live from Vancouver, British Columbia for a cross-border conversation about Trump's comments on Canada as the 51st State. Jeremy is joined by Cross Country Checkup host Ian Hanomansing, former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, and Canadian businesswoman Kevin O'Leary and takes calls from both Canada and the US. #Trump #Trudeau #CBC #Canada #51ststate #border #crossborderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2025 • 51min
Trump wants Canada (Part 1)
On this episode of The Middle we're partnering with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Cross Country Checkup to broadcast live from Vancouver, British Columbia for a cross-border conversation about Trump's comments on Canada as the 51st State. Jeremy is joined by Cross Country Checkup host Ian Hanomansing, NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson, Canadian businesswoman Arlene Dickinson and Atlantic senior editor David Frum and takes calls from both Canada and the US. #Trump #Trudeau #CBC #Canada #51ststate #border #crossborderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2025 • 50min
Remote vs. In-Person Work: Where Do We Work Best?
On this episode of The Middle we're diving into the debate between remote vs. in-person work. Jeremy is joined by Atlantic staff writer Rose Horowitch and Kourtny Garrett, President and CEO of the Downtown Denver Partnership. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #remotework #wfh #worklifebalance #rto #office #federalworkersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
