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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Aug 29, 2024 • 50min
What if another January 6th happens - only worse?
On this episode of The Middle, we explore the subject of a new documentary film called "War Game." The filmmakers, along with the Vet Voice Foundation, gathered former military and political leaders from the last five presidential administrations together to simulate another January 6th-style event, only much worse, because there’s a split in loyalty within the military. The film premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, where Jeremy Hobson interviewed many people involved in the film: directors Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber, Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of the Vet Voice Foundation, former Montana Governor Steve Bullock, former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp, Army Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Alexander Vindman, former Trump Administration Department of Homeland Security Advisor Elizabeth Neumann, Major General (Ret.) Linda Singh, and Marine Corps Veteran and investigative journalist Chris Jones. This episode originally aired on February 16th, 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 22, 2024 • 49min
How do you feel about your choices this election?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: How do you feel about your choices in this presidential election? We're joined by anchor and journalist Candy Crowley, and political commentator Charlie Sykes. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #election #Trump #Harris #2024 #democrat #republican #voteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2024 • 50min
Should there be a legal right to die?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: Should there be a legal right to die in the United States? We're joined by attorney and death doula Alua Arthur, and journalist Rob Cribb, host of The Ultimate Choice podcast. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #healthcare #medicalaidindying #ultimatechoice #endoflife #righttochooseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 9, 2024 • 51min
The role of Christianity in our politics
On this episode of The Middle we're live from Birmingham, Alabama in the heart of the Bible Belt to ask you: What role should religion play in our politics? We're joined by former Homeland Security official Elizabeth Neumann and Birmingham-based journalist and Vice President of Content for The Gospel Coalition Collin Hansen. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver and his band joins as well, plus questions from our live audience. #religion #christianity #extremism #god #politics #churchandstate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 2, 2024 • 49min
How can we make healthcare cheaper?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: What can be done to bring down the cost of healthcare in America? We're joined by billionaire businessman Mark Cuban, owner of Cost Plus Drugs, and former Kansas Governor and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #healthcare #pharma #prescriptiondrugs #universalhealthcare #singlepayer #insulinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 26, 2024 • 49min
The ol' Biden/Harris Switcheroo
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: How does Biden's exit and Harris's entrance change your view of the Presidential race? We're joined by Democratic political strategist Yvette Simpson and USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #election #Biden #Harris #Trump #DNC #VP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2024 • 49min
Improving the tone of our politics
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: what can we do to improve the tone of our political rhetoric? We're joined by former Montana Governor Steve Bullock, and Courtney Hope Britt, Chair of the College Republican National Committee - as well as The Middle's house DJ Tolliver. #election #rhetoric #2024 #extremism #Trump #Biden #JDVance #RNC #assassinationattemptSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 12, 2024 • 50min
What are you doing about your phone addiction?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: are you addicted to your phone? And if you are - what are you doing about it? We're joined by Stanford University psychiatrist Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation, and journalist Johann Hari, author of Stolen Focus. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well as Jeremy takes calls from around the country. #phone #iphone #tiktok #socialmedia #screentime #phoneaddictionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 5, 2024 • 50min
Independence Day: Do you feel a call to serve your country?
On this encore episode of The Middle we're asking you: do you feel a call to serve your country? Jeremy is joined by Major General (Ret.) Linda Singh and AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #IndependenceDay #ArmedForces #PublicService #Duty #JulyFourth #SacrificeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2024 • 49min
Your thoughts on the presidential debate
On this special edition of The Middle we're asking you what your thoughts were after the first Presidential debate. We're joined by host and creator of the Very Serious podcast Josh Barro, 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 #Biden #Election #Economy #ImmigrationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
