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 1-84 ...
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Former NPR host Jeremy Hobson brings incredible guests to the table for weekly intimate, thought-provoking, insightful, entertaining conversations.
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How can the media regain your trust?
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On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: how can media organizations regain your trust? We're joined by Mike Pesca, host of The Gist podcast and Sarah Alvarez, founder and editor of Outlier Media. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country #media #mediatrust #mainstreammedia See omnystudio.com/listener…
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How can shrinking cities turn things around?
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On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: how can cities that are losing their population turn things around? We're joined by Ness Sandoval, a professor of demography and sociology at Saint Louis University and Wall Street Journal reporter Dante Chinni. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country #urbanf…
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On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: do you trust our court system? We're joined by Harvard Law professor Richard Lazarus and retired South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #supremecourt #immunity #trumptrial #trump #termlimits See omnystudio.co…
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Are you still feeling the effects of COVID?
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On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: are you still feeling the effects of COVID? We're joined by economist Diane Swonk and psychiatrist Richard A. Friedman. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #COVID #pandemic #longCOVID #anxiety #depression #WFH See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Is marijuana legalization working?
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On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: is marijuana legalization working? We're joined by Penn State pharmacologist Kent Vrana and Marijuanamarica author Ryan Nerz. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #marijuana #cannabis #decriminalization #recriminalization See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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Are you saving for your future?
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On this episode of The Middle we're asking you: are you saving for your future? We're joined by Money for the Rest of Us host David Stein, and Money with Katie founder Katie Gatti Tassin. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #retirement #savings #socialsecurity #401k See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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Podcast Extra: Neil deGrasse Tyson on Black Holes, Wormholes and more
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On this podcast-only episode of The Middle, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins us to answer listener questions about boosting the sciences, exploring the unknown and answering some of the cosmos' biggest mysteries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh iHeartPodcasts
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On this 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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Do you feel a call to serve your country?
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On this 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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What should be done to reduce gun violence?
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On this episode of The Middle we're live from Colorado Public Radio just shy of the 25th anniversary of the Columbine school shooting, and we're asking you: what should be done to reduce gun violence? Jeremy is joined by Emmy Betz, Director of the Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative at The University of Colorado and John Brackney, a longtime civic…
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Is it time for a strong third party?
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On this episode of The Middle, we're asking you: is it time for a strong third party in American politics? Jeremy is joined by former Alabama Senator Doug Jones and Dr. Julia Azari, a political scientist at Marquette University. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #election #thirdparty #electoralcolle…
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What's your State of the Union?
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On this episode of The Middle, we're asking you: What's your State of the Union? Jeremy is joined by USA Today Chief Political Correspondent Phillip Bailey and longtime public media host, journalist and author Ray Suarez. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. #immigration #economy #Gaza #abortion #elect…
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On this episode of The Middle, we're joined by a special guest: Utah Governor Spencer Cox. A staunch conservative who maintains a strong anti-Trump stance, Cox has championed healthy political disagreement in these highly polarized times. He gives his thoughts on a number of hot-button issues, from IVF to this year's upcoming presidential election.…
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Is it time to change how we pick nominees?
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On this episode of The Middle, we're asking you: Is it time to change the way we choose our nominees? Jeremy is joined by Alaska Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel and South Carolina Public Radio host and reporter Gavin Jackson. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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What if another January 6th happened, only worse?
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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 loyal…
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Should Trump be on the 2024 ballot?
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On this episode of The Middle, we're asking: Should Donald Trump be ineligible for the 2024 presidential ballot? Jeremy is joined by Major Garrett, Chief Washington correspondent for CBS News and Vikram Amar, a professor of law at the University of California Davis and former dean of the University of Illinois College of Law. The Middle's house DJ …
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Your Questions on China answered
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On this podcast-exclusive episode of The Middle, we field more listener questions about China and what the US relationship with China should look like. Jeremy is joined by Bill Kirby, a professor of China Studies at Harvard University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Oleh iHeartPodcasts
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On the latest episode of The Middle, we'll be asking you: Should the wildly popular social media app TikTok be banned? Jeremy is joined by FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and Forbes tech reporter Emily Baker-White. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Public Funds for Private Schools?
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On the latest episode of The Middle, we'll be asking you: Are you in favor of using public dollars for families to send their children to a school of their choice - including private options? Jeremy is joined by Doug Harris, director of the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice at Tulane University and Robin Lake, director of …
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What should America's relationship with China look like?
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A recent presidential election in Taiwan is expected to escalate geopolitical tensions in the region - especially with The People's Republic of China. That's why tonight on "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're asking our listeners: What should the US's relationship with China look like? Jeremy is joined by Former US Ambassador to China Gary Locke…
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Immigration and Border Security
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Just days ahead of the Iowa Caucus, we're asking listeners on this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," what they think the government should be going about immigration and border security. Jeremy is joined by Mary Sanchez, senior reporter at Kansas City PBS and columnist for Tribune, and Laredo, Texas Mayor Victor Treviño. The Middle's hous…
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Are drugs like Ozempic changing everything we know about weight loss?
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're kicking off the new year and asking you: are drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro changing everything we know about weight loss? Jeremy is joined by two leading obesity physicians - Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford at Massachusetts General Hospital and Dr. Disha Narang at Endeavor Health System i…
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What was the biggest story in your community in 2023?
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're recapping an eventful year in news and asking you: "what was the biggest story in your community in 2023?" Jeremy is joined by a roundtable of journalists from across the country with some of their most impactful stories of 2023. Nashville Public Radio's Khalil Ekulona in Tennessee tells us …
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're asking a simple question: what made you happy in 2023? Jeremy is joined by author and speaker Neil Pasricha, Director of the Institute for Global Happiness, as well as Wisconsin comedy sensation and YouTube star Charlie Berens. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from …
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Your questions about AI answered
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're asking about your concerns and questions about artificial intelligence. Jeremy is joined by veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher, host of the podcasts Pivot and On with Kara Swisher, and Nashville-based AI entrepreneur Tim Estes. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers fro…
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Is democracy at stake in the 2024 election?
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're asking whether or not you think democracy itself is at stake in the 2024 election - or if those fears are overblown. Jeremy is joined by Maricopa County, Arizona Supervisor Bill Gates and Vernon Burton, a voting rights expert and professor of history at Clemson University. The Middle's house…
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're asking how you tend to your mental health needs - and if you have access to care in your community. Jeremy is joined by Reno, Nevada Mayor Hillary Schieve, president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Jason Kander, Missouri’s former secretary of state and an army veteran. The Middle's hous…
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Do you care about a company's politics?
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we ask if brand politics matters to you, and if a company's political or social stances make an impact on the products you buy. Jeremy is joined by Nooshin Warren, a professor of Marketing at the University of Arizona and Micki Maynard, a business journalist and author from Ann Arbor, Michigan. Th…
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Is Bipartisanship Still Possible?
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we explore whether or not bipartisanship is still possible in today's political climate. Jeremy is joined by former Republican Governor of Indiana Mitch Daniels and Democratic Congressman Don Davis of North Carolina. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers from around the countr…
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How will abortion play into next year's election?
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we talk about the role abortion will play in next year's presidential election and beyond. Jeremy is joined by Ohio Public Radio News Reporter and Producer Jo Ingles; and Mary Ziegler, an author and professor at the UC Davis School of Law. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus callers…
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we discuss what role the United States play should be playing in the wars in Israel and Gaza – and in Ukraine. Jeremy is joined by Ret. Gen. Philip Breedlove, a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe who is now at Georgia Tech; and Elizabeth Shackelford, a former diplomat who is now a senior …
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Are America's political leaders too old?
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we discuss the advanced age of many of the country's political leaders - and whether or not that's a problem. Jeremy is joined by Dr. Louise Aronson, a geriatrician and author of the book Elderhood, and USA Today National political correspondent Phillip Bailey. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver joins…
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Solutions to America's Opioid Crisis
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In this episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we look at America's opioid crisis - and what solutions are working across the nation. Jeremy is joined by Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and Beth Macy, author and executive producer of Dopesick, a book and now a TV series on Hulu. Her latest book is Raising Laz…
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Your questions about the war in Israel and Gaza answered
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In a special episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we're answering your questions about the War in Israel and Gaza. Joining us this week is Deborah Amos, longtime international correspondent for NPR and professor at Princeton University, and Nathan Thrall, a Jerusalem-based writer and author of A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a J…
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How are high interest rates and inflation affecting you?
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In the latest episode of "The Middle with Jeremy Hobson," we tackle how high interest rates and inflation are impacting the financial plans of everyday Americans. He's joined by David Brown, host of the Business Wars podcast and the Texas Standard, and Juli Niemann, a financial analyst with Smith Moore and Company. The Middle's house DJ Tolliver jo…
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Talking politics with people you disagree with
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The Middle with Jeremy Hobson launches as a weekly live call in show and podcast from Jeremy's hometown of Urbana, Illinois. He's joined by former Illinois governor Jim Edgar, a moderate Republican with a reputation for bipartisanship, and Cynthia Wang, an expert on conflict resolution at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. The …
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As America prepares for another critical national election is 2024, The Middle with Jeremy Hobson will go where most of the media doesn't: the middle. Each week — with the flare and fun of a late-night talk show, mixed with the rigor and approachability of a national public radio host (because he was) — Jeremy Hobson will take calls from Americans …
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Jeremy Hobson takes calls from around the country with Mike Noble, the Chief of Research and Managing Partner of OH Predictive Insights, Emory University professor of political science Dr. Andra Gillespie and DJ Anthony Valadez. The topic: What do the election results mean and what do they say about the country? See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…
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Jeremy Hobson takes calls from around the country with Kansas-based journalist and author Sarah Smarsh, syndicated columnist and Kansas City PBS Senior Reporter Mary Sanchez and DJ Anthony Valadez. The topic: what is an issue where you disagree with the political party you affiliate with? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Jeremy Hobson hosts from WGCU in Fort Myers, FL and takes calls from around the country with meteorologist John Patrick of ABC 7 in Fort Myers, Notre Dame professor Debra Javeline, and DJ Anthony Valadez. The topic: how is the changing climate affecting you and what, if anything, do you want the government to do about it? See omnystudio.com/listene…
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Jeremy has a new podcast called The Middle with Jeremy Hobson. In this episode of The Hobcast, Brian Mackey of The 21st Show on Illinois Public Media interviews Jeremy about The Middle. Be sure to subscribe to The Middle with Jeremy Hobson on your podcast app!Oleh Jeremy Hobson
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Jeremy Hobson takes calls from around the country with guests Phillip Bailey, a Pulitzer Prize winning national political correspondent for USA Today based in Louisville, Kentucky, and Urbana, Illinois mayor Diane Marlin. The topic: what is the most important issue to you heading into the election? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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Jeremy Hobson talks with Holly Edgell, managing editor of The Midwest Newsroom, a public radio collaboration among NPR member stations in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. Patrick Marley, a national reporter for the Washington Post, who is part of the Post’s Democracy team, covering voting issues in Wisconsin, Michigan and the upper midwest, als…
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Jeremy Hobson, host and creator of “The Middle with Jeremy Hobson,” talks about the show with senior producer Lisa Napoli. Lisa is also the author of a number of books including “Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Hobcast 15: NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson
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As he prepares to leave office, New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson talks with Jeremy Hobson about his time as Speaker, the movement to defund the Police, and the tension between liberals and moderates in the Democratic Party.Oleh Jeremy Hobson
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Hobcast 14: Sterling HolyWhiteMountain
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Jeremy Hobson speaks with Sterling HolyWhiteMountain, a writing fellow at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA, about his upbringing on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana, and his writing career. His fiction piece, Featherweight, was recently published in the New Yorker Magazine.Oleh Jeremy Hobson
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Hobcast 13: What Virginia Means
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Jeremy Hobson talks with Beth Fouhy, longtime political reporter and current partner at the public affairs firm Finsbury Glover Hering, about the elections results in Virginia and what they mean for Democrats, Republicans and the country going forward.Oleh Jeremy Hobson
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Jeremy Hobson speaks with Bryan Legare, seascape ecologist and manager of the shark ecology program at the Center for Coastal Studies, about his shark research and the health of our oceans.Oleh Jeremy Hobson
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Hobcast 11: Inflation, Reconciliation and Virginiation
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Jeremy Hobson talks with longtime business journalist Roben Farzad, who hosts public radio's Full Disclosure and is a resident of Richmond, Virginia. They discuss three interconnected stories: inflation, reconciliation and the upcoming gubernatorial election in Virginia.Oleh Jeremy Hobson
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While in Athens, Greece, Jeremy Hobson speaks with business lawyer Dimitri Diakopoulos about COVID-19, the booming Greek economy, China and the Biden Administration.Oleh Jeremy Hobson
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