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 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.
Jul 7, 2025 • 21min
OTTD: Pardons
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at President Trump's approach to pardons and commutations so far in his administration, and what this clemency means for criminal justice and the overall pardon process . Jeremy is joined by Washington Post reporter Emily Davies, who covers crime and criminal justice. #Pardon #Pardons #PardonCzar #AliceJohnson #Trump #CriminalJustice #Law #RodBlagojevich #EricAdams #Jan6See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 3, 2025 • 51min
Three Things Trump Did
On this episode of The Middle we're bringing you three conversations from our podcast One Thing Trump Did. First, we’ll talk about President Trump’s attacks on law firms with former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Then, how cuts to foreign aid are impacting care for HIV and AIDS in Africa with Jen Kates, director of the Global Health & HIV Policy Program at KFF. And finally, how the administration’s aggressive deportation policy has been playing out at the local level in Denver, Colorado with a panel of reporters and advocates. #Trump #WhiteHouse #LawFirms #AIDS #Deportations #ICE #ExecutiveOrders #USAID #PEPFARSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2025 • 51min
What are your thoughts on U.S. involvement in Iran?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask you what your thoughts are on U.S. involvement in Iran. Jeremy is joined by Fox News chief political correspondent Jennifer Griffin, and General Phillip Breedlove, Distinguished Professor of the Practice in Georgia Tech's Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #Iran #Israel #Trump #military #nuclear #middleeast #Fordo #Khameini #NetanyahuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2025 • 33min
OTTD: The U.S. bombed Iran - now what?
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, what now after President Trump ordered strikes on Iran's nuclear program, bringing the US into another foreign war? Jeremy is joined by Kenneth Pollack, Vice President for Policy at The Middle East Institute and author of a number of books about Iran. #Iran #nuclear #nukes #Israel #war #bombing #Fordow #KhameneiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025 • 50min
The Philosophical Middle
On this episode of The Middle we explore the philosophical middle, and how philosophy can help veer us away from extremes in our daily lives. Jeremy is joined by Agnes Callard, a professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago and Stephen Asma, a professor of Philosophy at Columbia College Chicago. #philosophy #middleway #goldenmean #socrates #aristotle #plato #confucius #locke #hume #ethics #logicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 16, 2025 • 21min
OTTD: Fluoride in Our Water Supply
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at efforts from the Trump administration to discourage the use of fluoride from our water supplies. 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. #fluoride #RFK #HHS #health #dental #dentalhygiene #cavities #toothdecaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2025 • 50min
What do you think of Trump's Megabill?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask you what your thoughts are on Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill." Jeremy is joined by political analyst Chuck Todd, host of The Chuck ToddCast, and NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #congress #house #senate #spending #debt #bigbeautifulbill #megabill #deficit #medicaidSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
