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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Jun 9, 2025 • 34min
OTTD: National Parks and Public Lands
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we dive into the effect that budget and staffing cuts have had on the country's National Parks System, and proposals from the Trump Administration to sell off public lands. Jeremy is joined by Jonathan Jarvis, the former Director of the National Parks Service from 2009 to 2017. #NPS #NationalParks #PublicLand #Yosemite #Yellowstone #GrandCanyon #Trump See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 5, 2025 • 50min
The Role of Christianity in our Politics
On this archive episode of The Middle we're coming to you from Birmingham, Alabama in the heart of the Bible Belt to talk about the role of Christianity in our politics. We're joined by former Homeland Security official Elizabeth Neumann and Birmingham-based journalist and Editor-in-Chief The Gospel Coalition Collin Hansen. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver and his band joins us as well, as we take questions from our live audience. #religion #christianity #extremism #god #politics #churchandstate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 2, 2025 • 25min
OTTD: Air Traffic Control
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did we take a look at mounting concerns over the nation's air traffic control and air travel infrastructure, and whether or not recent moves by the Trump administration have made matters worse. Jeremy is joined by Seth Kaplan, founder of Airline Weekly and a reporter with Nexstar in Harrisburg, PA. #FAA #FTSB #airtraffic #aviation #planes #planecrash #safety #TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2025 • 51min
Is a College Education Still Worth the Cost?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask if the cost of a college education is still worth it. Jeremy is joined by former University of California President Janet Napolitano and Education Design Lab founder Kathleen DeLaski. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #college #tuition #higherducation #publiceducation #privateeducation #studentdebt #studentloans #tradeschoolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2025 • 33min
OTTD: Attacks on Public Media
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we explore the Trump Administration's attacks on public media, including an executive order banning federal funds for NPR and PBS. Jeremy is joined by Tim Black, President and CEO of Tri-State Public Media and WNIN in Evansville, Indiana. #NPR #PBS #CPB #Trump #funding #publicmedia #publicradio #fundingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
