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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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Dec 13, 2024 • 50min
What do Democrats need to do to appeal to the working class?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: what can Democrats can do better to appeal to the working class? We're joined by Nebraska Democratic Party Chair Jane Kleeb and author and journalist Sarah Smarsh. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #workingclass #bluecollar #democrat #republican #Trump #Harris #electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2024 • 50min
America has a loneliness problem, so how do we fix it?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: Do you struggle with loneliness and, if you do, what can we do to solve it? We're joined by Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade and author David Jay, plus callers from around the country. #loneliness #isolation #community #depression #anxietySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 28, 2024 • 49min
Have drugs like Ozempic changed how we think about weight loss?
In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're asking you: are drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro changing everything we know about weight loss? Jeremy is joined by two leading obesity physicians - Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford at Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Disha Narang at Endeavor Health System in Illinois. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #ozempic #wegovy #mounjaro #weightloss #health #wellnessSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 2024 • 50min
How research from the geographic middle affects us all
On this episode of The Middle we're exploring the work of three scientists from across the geographic middle, and discussing how their cutting edge research impacts all of us. We speak with Purdue University professor Majid Kazemian, Washington University professor Sophia Hayes, and Utah State University Professor Sophia Tschanz on topics like cancer research, causes of Alzheimer's and the intersection of helium capture and climate change. #science #technology #STEM #Purdue #USU #WashU #cancer #alzheimers #helium #carboncaptureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2024 • 50min
What did the election teach you about America?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: what did the election teach you about America, and what did you learn from how the nation voted? We're joined by USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey and former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #2024 #election #Trump #HarrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2024 • 48min
Election 2024: Where do we go from here?
On this episode of The Middle we're taking stock of the 2024 election results and asking what they mean for you? We're joined by CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett and Rose Scott, host of "Closer Look" in WABE in Atlanta. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #2024 #election #Trump #HarrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2024 • 49min
Election 2024: It's time...you doing okay?
On this episode of The Middle we'll be asking you how you're feeling with just days left until the 2024 election. What are your hopes and fears? We're joined by Univision anchor Enrique Acevedo and former CNN Chief Political Correspondent Candy Crowley. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #2024 #election #Trump #HarrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2024 • 50min
Election 2024: Do you trust the polls?
On this episode of The Middle we'll be asking you if you trust the polls and, more importantly, if you're freaking out about them (of course you are). We're joined by Jon Ralston, founder and editor of The Nevada Independent, Clarissa Martinez De Castro, Vice President of the Latino Vote Initiative at Unidos U.S. and Berwood Yost, a pollster at Franklin and Marshall College. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #polls #2024 #election #Trump #HarrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2024 • 51min
America Votes: A Cross Border Conversation (Part Two)
On this episode of The Middle we're co-partnering with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Cross Country Checkup to broadcast live from WDET in Detroit, Michigan for a cross-border conversation about what's at stake for Americans and Canadians ahead of the U.S. Presidential Election. Jeremy is joined by Cross Country Checkup host Ian Hanomansing, Democratic Strategist Yvette Simpson, Republican Strategist T.W. Arrighi and Univision Anchor Enrique Acevedo. #Trump #Harris #2024 #Canada #trade #voting #climatechange #economySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 2024 • 59min
America Votes: A Cross Border Conversation (Part One)
On this episode of The Middle we're co-partnering with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Cross Country Checkup to broadcast live from WDET in Detroit, Michigan for a cross-border conversation about what's at stake for Americans and Canadians ahead of the U.S. Presidential Election. Jeremy is joined by Cross Country Checkup host Ian Hanomansing, CBC Washington Correspondent Alexander Panetta, Democratic Strategist Yvette Simpson, Republican Strategist T.W. Arrighi and Michigan Public Political Director Zoe Clark. #Trump #Harris #2024 #Canada #trade #voting #climatechange #economySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.