The Middle with Jeremy Hobson
The Middle with Jeremy Hobson
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 th…Social links:
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How do you feel about America’s foreign policy right now?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask for your thoughts on America's foreign policy under the Trump Administration. Jeremy is joined by Financial Times chief US Commentator Ed Luce and former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns. DJ Tolliver joins as well plus calls from around the country. #forei…
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The Follow Up: Love, Politics and the Middle Class
In the episode of The Follow Up, we're joined by KCUR's Brian Ellison to follow up on on recent show about love across the political spectrum, and whether or not a relationship is possible across party lines. Plus, we take a look at what the middle class looks like in Kansas City, and how that rela…
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Can you be in a relationship with someone who has different politics?
On this Valentine's Day episode of The Middle, we ask whether it's still possible to be in a relationship with someone who has different politics than you. Jeremy is joined by psychologist and author Tania Israel and couples therapist Bill Doherty, a co-founder of Braver Angels. #VDay #ValentinesDa…
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Behind the Scenes: Jim Fielding interviews Jeremy Hobson
On this bonus episode Jeremy steps out of the role of interviewer and joins as a featured guest of the Ask for an Answer podcast, hosted by author and philanthropist Jim Fielding. In it, they discuss Jeremy's origins in public media, the creation of The Middle and some of the biggest challenges fac…
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Is The Middle Class Still Within Reach?
On this episode of The Middle, we ask what it means to be "middle class" in 2026, and if it's still achievable. Jeremy is joined by journalist Ray Suarez and Yale Law professor Daniel Markovits, author of The Meritocracy Trap. DJ Tolliver joins as well plus calls from around the country. #middlecla…
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The Follow Up: Minnesota's Political Impact and Millions More Epstein Files
In the episode of The Follow Up, we're joined by POLITICO senior politics editor Charlie Mahtesian to follow up on the news coming out of Minnesota over the past week and its political impact. Plus, we discuss the latest developments from the Epstein Files after the Justice Department released addi…
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SPECIAL Town Hall: The View from Minnesota
On this special bonus episode of The Middle, we're coming to you from St. Paul, Minnesota in partnership with Minnesota Public Radio to hear how Minnesotans are feeling in the wake of the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officials. Jeremy is joined by MPR's Catharine Richert…
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What Minneapolis Means for the Future of ICE and our Democracy
On this episode of The Middle, we explore what the recent events in Minneapolis could mean for the future of ICE and for our democracy. Jeremy is joined by Republican Congressman Kevin Kiley and Democratic Congresswoman Betty McCollum. DJ Tolliver joins as well plus calls from around the country. #…
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The Follow Up: Greenland, Restoring Trust in Science and Affordability
In the episode of The Follow Up, we're joined by Tangle News editor-at-large Kmele Foster to follow-up on President Trump's attempts to take over Greenland, the reasons behind flagging trust in scientific institutions and how affordability will play into the midterm elections (spoiler alert: a lot)…
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How Can Trust in Science be Restored?
On this episode of The Middle, we're asking how trust in science can be restored. It's taken a hit following the COVID Pandemic, and the Trump Administration has elevated science skeptics to positions of power and proposed giant cuts in scientific research. Jeremy is joined by Science Friday host F…
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