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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Apr 4, 2025 • 49min
What can we do to improve legal immigration?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask what can be done to improve the legal immigration system in America. Jeremy is joined by Bloomberg immigration reporter Alicia Caldwell and Zeke Hernandez, a professor at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book The Truth About Immigration. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #immigration #H1B #greencard #border #permanentresident #legalimmigrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 2, 2025 • 26min
OTTD: Targeting Law Firms (with former AG Alberto Gonzales)
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we take a look at how the President has been targeting major law firms that have aided his perceived political enemies. Jeremy is joined by former United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. #Trump #OTTD #AG #lawfirms #ruleoflaw #law #JackSmith #PerkinsCoie #PaulWeiss #SkaddenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2025 • 31min
BONUS: More Answers To Your AI Questions!
On this podcast exclusive episode of The Middle we've got Vilas Dhar, president of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, back with us to answer even more of your questions on artificial intelligence and explore how AI is impacting our society. #AI #artificialintelligence #chatGPT #generativelearning #skynetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 28, 2025 • 50min
Is America Overmedicated?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask if America is overmedicated, something Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed. Jeremy is joined by KFF Health News Chief Washington Correspondent Julie Rovner and Daniel Grossman, an emergency medicine physician at the Mayo Clinic. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #RFK #HHS #overmedicated #SSRI #ADHD #Ozempic #GLP1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 24, 2025 • 38min
OTTD: Deportations in Denver
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at how how President Trump's deportations are playing out in Denver, which has seen an influx of migrants over the last few years. We'll also dig into some of the rhetoric surrounding the nearby suburb of Aurora, which Trump claimed had been taken over by Venezuelan gangs - something the mayor of Aurora disputes. Jeremy is joined by Denverite reporter Kyle Harris, Colorado Public Radio Immigration and Justice reporter Allison Sherry, Casa De Paz Executive Director Andrea Loya, and Jordan T. Garcia, Program Director for Coloradans For Immigrant Rights, a program of the American Friends Service Committee. This program was recorded in front of a live audience at Colorado Public Radio. #deportations #immigration #ICE #bordersecurity #sanctuarycity #auroraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 21, 2025 • 50min
What do you want the future of American energy to look like?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask you what the future of American energy should look like. Jeremy is joined by former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Jr., who founded the Center for the New Energy Economy at Colorado State University, and Colorado Oil & Gas CEO and President Lynn Granger. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #energy #greenenergy #renewable #solar #gas #oil #drillbabydrillSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2025 • 26min
OTTD: NOAA & National Weather Service Cuts
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we break down what DOGE's cuts to NOAA and the National Weather Service mean for forecasters across the nation. Jeremy is joined by meteorologist Jeff Huffman, a Weather Communications Specialist for Baron Weather. #OTTD #NWS #NOAA #weather #forecasts #naturaldisaster #tornado #hurricane #DOGESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2025 • 50min
Your Questions about AI Answered
On this episode of The Middle, our guests try to answer your questions about artificial intelligence as it becomes an ever-increasing part of our lives. Jeremy is joined by Ina Fried, Chief Technology Reporter for Axios, and Vilas Dhar, President of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, which is trying to make sure AI is used for good. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #ai #artificialintelligence #chatgpt #jobs #digital #machinelearning #technology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 10, 2025 • 30min
OTTD: Tariffs
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we dive into the complicated economic impact that Trump's slew of tariffs (and ensuing trade war) could have on the United States and its allies. Jeremy is joined by Moody Analytics' Chief Economist Mark Zandi. #OTTD #onethingtrumpdid #Trump #tariffs #economy #Canada #Mexico #China #USMCASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 7, 2025 • 48min
The battle over transgender rights
On this episode of The Middle we look at the ongoing battle over Trans rights, especially as the Trump administration continues to scale back on LGBTQ protections. Jeremy is joined by Iowa State Representative Aime Wichtendahl and New York Times Reporter Amy Harmon. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #trans #lgbtq #Trump #military #schools #prisons #genderaffirmingcare #civilrightsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
