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The Middle
The Middle
Thursday at 8PM Central
Hosted by Jeremy Hobson

The Middle is hosted by Jeremy Hobson, a public radio journalist and former host of NPR’s Here & Now and Marketplace Morning Report.

Jeremy grew up in the midwest, where people don’t spend every waking minute thinking about politics - but do have a lot of sway in our politics.

With The Middle, Jeremy and his team hope to use the unique position of public radio to facilitate a conversation focused on those overlooked but important voices.

Call in to The Middle at 844-464-3353

  • Are you afraid that AI will take your job?
    On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if you're afraid that AI and automation will take away your job. Jeremy is joined by businessman and Forward Party founder Andrew Yang and Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #AI #automation #jobs #MachineLearning #DataScience #bluecollar #whitecollar #layoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • OTTD: Why Trump Doesn't Want Mamdani Running NYC
    In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at New York City's race for mayor — why President Trump cares about it so much, and how Trump's relationship with the city could change if current frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, a proud democratic socialist, wins. Jeremy is joined by Michael Powell, a staff writer for The Atlantic. #NewYorkCity #NYC #Mamdani #Cuomo #Sliwa #Trump #EricAdamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Restoring Civility in our Politics
    On this episode of The Middle, we're coming to you from Concord, New Hampshire to talk about the state of civil discourse in America, and what we can do to restore civility to our politics. Jeremy is joined by former New Hampshire State Legislator Doug Teschner, Citizens Count Executive Director Anna Brown and Nick Capodice, host of NHPR's Civics 101. The Clay Pigeons Strings Band joins as well, plus live audience comments and questions. #civics #civility #politics #civildiscourse #Democrat #Republican #Independent #CharlieKirkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • OTTD: The Future of No Kings
    In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the No Kings movement: explaining where it came from, who drives it, and where it's headed. Jeremy is joined by Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-director of Indivisible, one of the key organizations behind No Kings. #nokings #movement #advocacy #Trump #advocacy #MikeJohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Do you trust the Supreme Court to be fair?
    On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if you trust the Supreme Court to be fair and, if not, what can be done to restore that trust. Jeremy is joined by former Alabama Senator and US Attorney Doug Jones and SCOTUSblog executive editor Zachary Shemtob. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #scotus #SupremeCourt #judicial #judiciary #Trump #ChiefJustice #Law #courtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • OTTD: Trump vs. Higher Education
    In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the growing pressure campaign that the Trump Administration is exerting on a number of higher education institutions across the country. Jeremy is joined by Joy Connolly, president of the American Council of Learned Societies. #Trump #HigherEd #Education #Harvard #Columbia #IvyLeague #College #LindaMcMahon #tuitionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Government's Role in Science
    On this episode of The Middle, we're asking what role the government should play when it comes to science and scientific research. Jeremy is joined by astrophysicist, author and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #science #government #publiclife #Trump #RFKJr #HHS #innovation #research #fundingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • OTTD: Exploring RFK Jr's Tylenol-Autism Link
    In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the claim from Heath and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about a supposed link between acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) and autism. Jeremy is joined by pediatric allergist and immunologist Dr. Zachary Rubin. #tylenol #acetaminophen #autism # #RFK #Trump #HHSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • What does the Government Shutdown mean for you?
    On this episode of The Middle, we're asking how the ongoing government shutdown affects you. Jeremy is joined by journalist and author Ray Suarez, host of the new PBS series Wisdom Keepers, and former CNN chief political correspondent Candy Crowley. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #shutdown #government #congress #democrat #republican #MikeJohnson #ChuckShumer #TrumpSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • OTTD: Reshaping the Military
    In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the changes to the US Military that Secretary Pete Hegseth recently laid out to senior military officials, including to physical fitness requirements and the definition of a toxic workplace. Jeremy is joined by USMC veteran and Vet Voice Foundation CEO Janessa Goldbeck. #PeteHegseth #DefenseDepartment #WarDepartment #War #Veteran #Military #ArmedForces #GeneralsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.