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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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.
May 5, 2025 • 27min
OTTD: Canada is PISSED!
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we talk about the mood shift in Canada, which just had a national election - the results of which hinged very heavily on Trump's statements and tariffs. Jeremy is joined by CBC anchor and Correspondent David Common. #Trump #Carney #Canada #USA #trade #tariffs #51stState #NORAD #manufacturing #tradewarSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2, 2025 • 50min
The Politics of Abundance
On this episode of The Middle, we chat with Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson to talk about his new book "Abundance," which says that in order to tackle big issues like climate change, housing and infrastructure, politicians need to embrace a politics of abundance rather than a politics of scarcity. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #abundance #infrastructure #climatechange #affordablehousing #democrats #republicans #TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2025 • 36min
OTTD: US-China Relations
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we explore the tense state of diplomatic relations between the United States and China following the trade war launched by President Trump. Jeremy is joined by Bill Kirby, who serves as Chair of the Harvard China Fund and is the T. M. Chang Professor of China Studies at Harvard. #China #trade #tariffs #Taiwan #XiJinping #TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2025 • 50min
Billionaires in Politics
On this episode of The Middle, we ask you about your thoughts on the power that billionaires have in our politics. Jeremy is joined by Forbes senior editor Dan Alexander and USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #billionaire #billionaires #wealthgap #DOGE #ElonMusk #TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 23, 2025 • 32min
OTTD: AIDS Relief Funding
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at how the Trump administration's sweeping cuts to foreign aid is impacting funding for AIDS relief efforts across the world - especially in sub-Saharan Africa through the PEPFAR program. Jeremy is joined by Jen Kates, Senior Vice President and Director of Global Health & HIV Policy at KFF. #AIDS #PEPFAR #USAID #foreignaid #Trump #RubioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 18, 2025 • 49min
Larry Summers on the Economy
On this episode of The Middle, Jeremy is joined by former Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers to talk about President Trump’s tariffs and the state of the U.S. economy. Summers is also the former President of Harvard University and addresses the Trump Administration’s decision to withhold billions in funding from the university. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #tariffs #tradewar #economy #china #canada #stockmarket #Trump #HarvardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2025 • 29min
OTTD: Drug Cartels
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we unpack the Trump administration's move to label a handful of drug cartels as terrorist organizations, opening up the possibility of using military force against cartels in Mexico. Jeremy is joined by journalist and author Sam Quinones. #cartels #cartel #terrorist #Sinaloa #CJNG #fentanyl #meth #drugsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 11, 2025 • 50min
Trump's first 100 days: What do you think so far?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask you your thoughts on Trump's first 100 days in office. Jeremy is joined by Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram and Michigan Public political director Zoe Clark. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #Trump #President #WhiteHouse #100Days #Tariffs #TradeWar #Economy #ExecutiveOrder #DOGESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 7, 2025 • 28min
OTTD: Trump's Attacks on the Media
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we take a look at the President's repeated attacks against the press, and how these actions are affecting the media landscape. Jeremy is joined by CNN Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter. #Trump #Media #AP #CNN #WaPo #FoxNews #FreePressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
