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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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.
Oct 18, 2024 • 50min
Election 2024: What do you want the next President to do about the economy?
On this episode of The Middle we'll be asking you what you want the next President (whoever that may be) to do about the economy. We're joined by financial analyst Juli Niemann and business journalist Roben Farzad. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #economy #markets #inflation #prices #costofliving #Trump #HarrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 11, 2024 • 50min
2024 Election: What do you want the next President to do about Immigration?
On this episode of The Middle we'll be asking you about one of the top issues that will factor into the election this November: immigration. We're joined by Yuma, Arizona Mayor Doug Nicholls and journalist Ray Suarez. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #immigration #deportation #border #Mexico #Harris #Trump #electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 4, 2024 • 49min
2024 Election: What's the most important issue to you in this election?
On this episode of The Middle we'll be asking you about the single most important issue that will factor into your vote this November. We're joined by former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslem and Phil Bredesen. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #issues #singleissuevoter #election #immigration #economy #abortion #Ukraine #Trump #HarrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 2, 2024 • 49min
2024 Election: What did you think of the Walz/Vance Debate?
On this episode of The Middle we'll be asking you about your thoughts on the first Vice Presidential debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance. We're joined by USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey and Politico Senior Politics Editor Charlie Mahtesian. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #debate #Walz #Vance #2024 #electionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 27, 2024 • 50min
2024 Election: Will Social Security be there for you when you need it?
On this episode of The Middle we'll be asking a question that's come up a lot in the run-up to the 2024 election: will Social Security be there for you when you need it? We're joined by economist Julia Coronado, president and founder of MacroPolicy Perspectives, and CNBC senior economic reporter Steve Liesman. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #socialsecurity #medicare #taxes #benefits #Trump #Harris #election2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 20, 2024 • 51min
2024 Election: What is the value of NATO to the United States?
On this episode of The Middle we're exploring another topic tied to the 2024 election, in which the Presidential candidates have very different opinions: what is the value of NATO to the United States? We're joined by journalist Jill Dougherty, who spent years covering Moscow and is now a global fellow at the Wilson Center, and John Shattuck, former U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic, who is now a professor at Tufts University. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #NATO #diplomacy #US #Russa #Ukraine #Putin #Trump #HarrisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 13, 2024 • 49min
Do media and social media companies have too much sway in this election?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you about whether or not the media and social media companies have too much sway in this election. We're joined by journalist and author Michael Wolff and Katie Harbath, a tech policy expert. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #election #Trump #Harris #Meta #X #Election #influence #mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 11, 2024 • 50min
What did you think of the Trump/Harris debate?
On this special edition of The Middle we're asking you about your thoughts on first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. We're joined by longtime anchor and journalist Katie Couric, and Zoe Clark, political director at Michigan Public. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #debate #Trump #Harris #election #2024See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 6, 2024 • 50min
What's on young voters' minds?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: What's on the minds of younger voters ahead of this presidential election? We're joined by Carolyn DeWitt, president and executive director of Rock the Vote, and Anil Cacodcar - a Harvard political science student who conducted a national poll of youth voters ahead of the election. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #election #youthvote #vote #voterturnoutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
