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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Mar 5, 2025 • 36min
OTTD: Firing Federal Workers
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the firings of thousands of federal workers in the name of cost-cutting by the Department of Government Efficiency, which is headed by Elon Musk. Jeremy is joined by USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey. #OTTD #onethingtrumpdid #Trump #federalworkers #DOGE #Musk #layoffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 28, 2025 • 50min
Neil deGrasse Tyson on space travel, black holes and more
On this encore episode of The Middle we've got Neil deGrasse Tyson with us as our personal astrophysicist for the hour - discussing all things space exploration, the cosmos and more. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #space #elclipse #spacetravel #blackhole #wormhole #mars #neildegrassetysonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 26, 2025 • 32min
OTTD: Ukraine
In the inaugural episode of One Thing Trump Did, we'll be diving into the shifting geopolitical situation between the U.S., Ukraine and Russia in light of President Trump's recent tone shift on the conflict - especially with regards to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Jeremy is joined by Dan Baer, director of the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, as well as the former United States Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. #OTTD #onethingtrumpdid #Trump #Russia #Ukraine #Putin #Zelenskyy #NATOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 25, 2025 • 51min
Trump wants Canada (Part 2)
On this episode of The Middle we're partnering with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Cross Country Checkup to broadcast live from Vancouver, British Columbia for a cross-border conversation about Trump's comments on Canada as the 51st State. Jeremy is joined by Cross Country Checkup host Ian Hanomansing, former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, and Canadian businesswoman Kevin O'Leary and takes calls from both Canada and the US. #Trump #Trudeau #CBC #Canada #51ststate #border #crossborderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 24, 2025 • 51min
Trump wants Canada (Part 1)
On this episode of The Middle we're partnering with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's Cross Country Checkup to broadcast live from Vancouver, British Columbia for a cross-border conversation about Trump's comments on Canada as the 51st State. Jeremy is joined by Cross Country Checkup host Ian Hanomansing, NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson, Canadian businesswoman Arlene Dickinson and Atlantic senior editor David Frum and takes calls from both Canada and the US. #Trump #Trudeau #CBC #Canada #51ststate #border #crossborderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 21, 2025 • 50min
Remote vs. In-Person Work: Where Do We Work Best?
On this episode of The Middle we're diving into the debate between remote vs. in-person work. Jeremy is joined by Atlantic staff writer Rose Horowitch and Kourtny Garrett, President and CEO of the Downtown Denver Partnership. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #remotework #wfh #worklifebalance #rto #office #federalworkersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 14, 2025 • 49min
Does cryptocurrency have any value to society?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you about what the value of cryptocurrency really is to society. Jeremy is joined by Christopher Vecchio, head of Futures and Forex at TastyLive and Axios crypto reporter Brady Dale. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #crypto #cryptocurrency #bitcoin #ethereum #SEC #blockchainSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feb 7, 2025 • 51min
Are you prepared for the next natural disaster?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you if you're prepared for the next natural disaster - whatever that may be. Jeremy is joined by CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir and Kim Cobb, Director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #fire #disaster #earthquake #tornado #flooding #palisadefire #lafires #femaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 31, 2025 • 50min
What's next for the Middle East?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you your questions on all things related to the Middle East. Jeremy is joined by the former President of Iraq, Barham Salih. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #middleeast #iraq #israel #gaza #hamas #iranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 24, 2025 • 51min
How do you feel about Trump’s Deportation Policy?
On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: what are your thoughts on President Trump's deportation policy? Jeremy is live from the WNIN studio in Evansville, Indiana and is joined by Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and State Representative Alex Burton. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #Trump #deportation #immigration #undocumented #migrantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
