On this episode of The Middle, Jeremy hears from listeners around the country about what the results of the midterm elections mean for them. Following a historic Democratic victory, the balance of power in Washington has shifted dramatically. So what will lawmakers and the President do on issues that were most important to voters, including affordability, corruption, the War in Iran and immigration? Jeremy is joined by journalist and author Ray Suarez and POLITICO senior politics editor Charlie Mahtesian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy talks with POLITICO senior politics editor Charlie Mahtesian for a final look at the political landscape before the midterms. They break down the most consequential races and issues shaping the election, and how the outcomes could shift the balance of power in Washington. We also hear from listeners across the country about what’s driving them to the polls and the issues that matter most to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Middle, Jeremy hears from listeners around the country about the issues that matter most to them as they vote. Polls have shown affordability, corruption, immigration and artificial intelligence at the top of the list for many Americans. Jeremy is joined by USA Today chief political correspondent Phillip Bailey and political commentator Chris Cillizza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy talks with Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst and host of Jill on Money and the Money Moves podcast. As Americans are facing tough financial choices right now, they talk through how people are handling them, and how those pressures could shape the way they vote in the midterms. Jill says she’s never seen pre-election economic sentiment as bad as it is now. We also hear from listeners across the country about their own economic realities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plenty of issues are shaping this year’s midterms, but the economy may matter most. Gas has stayed above $4 a gallon for a record stretch, grocery bills keep climbing and for many Americans the official economic numbers feel far removed from what they’re paying every day. On this episode of The Middle, Jeremy hears from listeners across the country about their own economic realities and whether those realities will shape how they vote. He’s joined by CNBC senior economics reporter Steve Liesman and economist Justin Wolfers. #economy #economynews #economynewstoday #economyrewind #economypluskeyandpeele #economynewstodaylive #economyexplained #economymeetshistory #economytoday #economy2026 #economycrash #economypickingguitarlessonbeginner #economyvspremiumeconomy #economyplus #economyand #economyandpremiumeconomydifference #economyandstockmarket #economyandgeographyoftheregionsofthe13colonies #economyandai #economyandfinance #economyandsocietymaxweber #economyandhistory #economyandmarkets #economyandtheenvironment #economyandpolitics #economyandrealestate #economyandtariffs #economyandsociety #economyandwar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy talks with Zeke Hernandez, Wharton professor and author of The Truth About Immigration: Why Successful Societies Welcome Newcomers, about how immigration could shape the outcome of the midterm elections.The Trump administration’s handling of immigration has sparked fierce debate ahead of November, and it could prove to be a weak spot for Republicans at the ballot box.As always, we also hear from listeners across the country about where they stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The issue of immigration helped carry Donald Trump back to the White House in 2024. Two years later, it could be one of the Republicans’ biggest liabilities heading into the midterms. From sweeping deportation efforts to aggressive ICE operations in cities across the country, the administration’s approach has become so contentious that even some Republicans are pushing back. On this episode of The Middle, Jeremy hears from listeners nationwide about how they've been affected by the crackdown and what they want to see in terms of federal policy. He’s joined by former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, whose new book is called Sheer Will: Learning to Lead When There is No Path. #immigration #immigrationnews #immigrationnewstoday #immigrationdebate #immigrationreformnews #immigrationvideo #immigrationmancrosbystillsnash #immigrationraids #immigrationlawyer #immigrationsong #immigrationnewsh1b #immigrationnewstodayusa #immigrationnewstoday2025usa #immigrationreform #immigrationanswersshow #immigrationand #immigrationandcustomsenforcement #immigrationandmigrationinthegildedage #immigrationandnationalityactof1965 #immigrationandcustomsenforcementacademy #immigrationandurbanizationinthegildedage #immigrationandnationalityact #immigrationandtheriseofnativism #immigrationandassimilation #immigrationandtheeconomy #immigrationandnaturalizationservicev.chadha #immigrationandcustomsenforcementad #immigrationandemigration #immigrationandthebible #immigrationandindustrialization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy talks with David Roberts, author of the Volts newsletter, about the growing backlash against data centers and the political role they’re playing ahead of the midterms. Data centers are the backbone of the AI boom, and tech companies are racing to build them, both for profit and to keep pace with China. But voters and politicians across party lines are raising concerns. We’ll hear from several Middle listeners as usual! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Data centers are popping up across the country to power the artificial intelligence boom. But as tech companies race to build more of them, communities are asking: At what cost? From rising electricity bills and water consumption to jobs and economic development, data centers are becoming a hot-button political issue ahead of the midterm elections. And politicians are facing a choice: embrace the investment or push back against growing public opposition. On this episode of The Middle, Jeremy hears from listeners across the country about how they feel about data centers, and whether the AI boom is worth the trade-offs. He’s joined by Amy Myers Jaffe, director of the Global Energy, Climate, and Sustainability Lab at NYU, and Washington Post business reporter Evan Halper. #datacenters #datacentersexplained #datacentersnoise #datacentersinspace #datacentersenvironmentalimpact #datacentersmemphis #datacentersforai #datacentersbusinessinsider #datacenterswater #datacentersvirginia #datacentersintexas #datacentersfordummies #datacentersindiana #datacentersrealestate #datacentersmoreperfectunion #datacentersand #datacentersandwater #datacentersandenergy #datacentersandai #datacentersandwaterusage #datacentersandtheenvironment #datacentersandelectricbills #datacentersandnaturalgas #datacentersandpower #datacentersandclimatechange #datacentersandcancer #datacentersandcloudcomputing #datacentersandcloudservices #datacentersinhyderabad #datacentersingeorgia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Follow Up, Jeremy is joined by Isaac Saul, founder and editor-at-large of Tangle News, to talk about the issues and races shaping the upcoming midterm elections. Forecasters are predicting a strong year for Democrats, but the outcome could still hinge on a range of issues, from gas prices and the cost of living to immigration, data centers and the war in Iran. Isaac also makes his midterm prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices