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The MiddleGround Mic is a top-ranked news commentary and politics podcast built on one principle: No Left. No Right. Forward. Hosted by Joseph Steagall, the show cuts through partisan noise and dives deep into the issues shaping America and the world. From elections and foreign policy to local community challenges, every episode seeks common ground where real solutions live.
Ranked in the top #15 U.S. News Commentary podcasts, The MiddleGround Mic features influential guests — from thought leaders and journalists to everyday voices making an impact. With balanced perspectives, raw conversations, and a centrist outlook, we give listeners what’s missing in today’s media: honesty, clarity, and a way forward.
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Send us a text 👉 Support independent dialogue: https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm Michigan just had one of its most revealing weeks — and almost no one is connecting the dots. In this Finding The Middle: Local Edition, we break down the biggest Michigan stories from the past week and what’s coming next: • The $645 million Lansing funding power move and why it shattered trust • Dana Nessel, voter rolls, and why election confidence is cracking again • Detroit’s leadership transition and what...
Send us a text 🚨 PART 1 OF A 2-PART INVESTIGATION 🚨 America isn’t the sickest wealthy nation on Earth by accident. It’s a business model. In Part 1 of “Big Food & Big Pharma: A Sickening Synergy,” we expose how the American food system and healthcare system quietly fused into a single profit machine — one that thrives when chronic disease explodes. In this episode, we break down: 🔥 How ultra-processed food became over 60% of the American diet 🔥 Why obesity, diabetes, heart dis...
Send us a text https://buymeacoffee.com/tmgm what if everything you’ve been told about John F. Kennedy is only half the story? Historian and Kennedy scholar Scott Badler, author of Becoming JFK, joins The MiddleGround Mic to reveal the shocking, inspiring, and deeply human journey of a young man who was never supposed to become president. Before the speeches, before Camelot — JFK was: • chronically sick • overlooked by his father • overshadowed by his older brother &nb...
Send us a text Are America’s assumptions about China based on facts — or fear? Today’s guest, Zhengyu “Z” Huang, is a former White House Fellow, past President of the Committee of 100, and the author of Rethinking China. Few people understand the gap between political narratives and real policy like he does. In this episode, we cover: 0:00 – Intro 1:00 – How America built a distorted view of China 2:30 – The biggest myths shaping U.S.–China policy 4:00 – National security realities: Taiw...
Send us a text In this episode, we investigate one of the most disturbing true-crime cases in recent Michigan history — the disappearance and tragic death of a 22-year-old pregnant woman whose case has raised serious questions about family violence, mental health breakdowns, and systemic failure in rural Michigan. We break down: • The final 24 hours before she vanished • The search that uncovered troubling clues • The shocking discovery in the woods • The accusations aga...
Send us a text In this powerful and honest conversation, Nico Lagan breaks down why masculinity is misunderstood, how fatherlessness is reshaping a generation, and what men can do to rebuild purpose in a chaotic world. Host Joe Steagall dives deep into: • Why men feel lost — and who's responsible • Discipline vs. comfort culture • Fatherhood, mentorship, and accountability • What society gets wrong about masculinity • How men can reshape community leadership Subs...
Send us a text Watch the Video interview on Rumble: https://tmgm.short.gy/El4jfx In this full, unfiltered interview, Joe sits down with Sheriff Chris Swanson – 2026 Michigan Governor Candidate – to talk about protests, mental health, crime, and the future of Michigan. This isn’t a 30–second soundbite or a chopped-up clip. It’s a real conversation about what happens when everything can go wrong in seconds, and what leadership looks like when the whole world is watching. In this episode, we co...
Send us a text 👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 👉Full Episode Spotify: https://tmgm.short.gy/GirEzG In this thought-provoking episode of The MiddleGround Mic, host Joe Steagall sits down with Alison Sher, author of The Social Contagion, to unpack how cultural conflict spreads through modern society — infecting our politics, communities, and even our sense of American identity. Together, they explore the deep relationship b...
Send us a text 📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 🎧 Spotify full episode: tmgm.short.gy/GirEzG Burnout is breaking teams, and fake “self-care” isn’t saving them. In this powerful episode of The MiddleGround Mic, host Joe Steagall sits down with Michael Dillard — global leadership speaker, retired U.S. diplomat, Army veteran, and author of Accidental Success and Build Generational Wealth. They unpack what real leadership looks like in...
Send us a text Former Trump attorney Evan Turk, Esq., joins The MiddleGround Mic to break down the state of American civil liberties heading into 2026. As founder of the American Rights Alliance, Turk has been on the front lines of defending constitutional rights and fighting against government overreach. In this episode, we cover: – Why Americans feel less free than ever – How the government expands power without public consent – The rights most at risk between now and 2026...
Send us a text 📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Watch on Rumble: https://tmgm.short.gy/u7Pkba 🎧 Spotify full episode: tmgm.short.gy/GirEzG America is heading into the first AI-influenced election in history, and Big Tech does NOT want you talking about it. Tonight we break down the AI Censorship Cartel — the political filters, the shadowban systems, the narrative control engines, and the AI models quietly shaping what voters see before the 2026 elections, especially here in Mich...
Send us a text A Campbell’s Soup Vice President was caught on audio saying he wouldn’t eat the soup his own company sells — and now we know why. 👉Watch on Rumble 🎧 Spotify In this explosive MiddleGround Mic breakdown, we expose every ingredient inside Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soup: • Bioengineered chicken meat • Sodium levels that exceed a full day’s intake • Chemical phosphates linked to kidney damage • MSG, yeast extract, and flavor enhancers • Modified cornstarch and hidden sug...
Send us a text 📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Watch on Rumble: https://tmgm.short.gy/u7Pkba 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 👉 Check out the Fact Sheet: https://tmgm.short.gy/cbiYgt • Upcoming interview: November 30th 2026 Michigan Governor Candidate Sheriff Chris Swanson Detroit and Michigan are standing at a major turning point. In this Sunday Local Edition of Finding the Middle, we break down the most important issues shaping...
Send us a text 📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 🎧 Spotify full episode: tmgm.short.gy/GirEzG 📚 SOURCES: https://tmgm.short.gy/ihY0Zs Michigan just approved new health and sex-ed standards—and the debate is exploding online. Here’s a balanced breakdown of what changed, what didn’t, and what Michigan parents actually need to know. ✔ Not mandates—guidelines ✔ Parents keep full opt-out rights ✔ Local school boards decide implementat...
Send us a text 📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 📚 SOURCES: https://tmgm.short.gy/ihY0Zs Michigan just approved new health and sex-ed standards—and the debate is exploding online. Here’s a balanced breakdown of what changed, what didn’t, and what Michigan parents actually need to know. NEW BLOG POST: https://tmgm.short.gy/reyBjo ✔ Not mandates—guidelines ✔ Parents keep full opt-out rights ✔ Local school boards decide implementation ✔ N...
Send us a text 📬 Newsletter: https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 🎥 YouTube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 The world is shifting faster than ever. In this episode, Joe Steagall and global affairs analyst Ronald J. Bee break down the biggest flashpoints shaping the next decade: 🇺🇦 Ukraine–Russia: Why it’s now a long war of attrition 🇨🇳 China: The silent superpower reshaping global influence 🇻🇪 Venezuela: A growing crisis with real U.S. national-security implications 💊 Drug Cartels: How cartels are...
Send us a text 👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Full Episode Spotify: https://tmgm.short.gy/GirEzG 💬 Watch to the end for Angela’s advice on restoring unity and Joe’s call for a “village mentality” that rebuilds trust across America. Subscribe, comment your thoughts, and help us find The Middle Ground. In this powerful episode of The MiddleGround Mic, host Joe Steagall sits down with Angela Caldwell, a licensed family therapist, to unpack how political polarization ...
Send us a text 👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 👉Stop gap deal facts sheet: https://tmgm.short.gy/EoxUKs Congress reached a deal: a funding stopgap through January 31 with back pay for federal workers and three full-year spending bills. But… who really moved the needle, and what does it mean for Michigan families, parks, and schools? 🔎 Episode covers: What’s funded now vs. laterWho voted FOR and AGAINST the dealWhat’s next...
Send us a text 🗳 Fact or Fiction Segment: 20 Michigan headlines tested for truth. 📩 Join the newsletter: tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 🎧 Spotify full episode: tmgm.short.gy/GirEzG 📚 Sources PDF: tmgm.short.gy/AcNe8t This week in Michigan: massive protests, a fight over state incentives, and culture clashes that show who we’re becoming. Joe Steagall brings the conversation back to the middle — where democracy, jobs, and values actually meet. ✅ Topics covered: – “No Kings” protests across...
Send us a text 👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 Rick Lynch has written speeches for national figures, sold stories to Hollywood, and published across 20+ newspapers. Now, after decades behind the scenes, he joins The MiddleGround Mic to talk about communication, truth, and how America can start talking again. 🎙️ Hosted by Joe Steagall | No Left. No Right. Forward. New Teeth. Fresh smile. Click here.Fresh smile. 🦷
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