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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 Full Episode Release October 29thth! 👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter 👉Episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/wQQwX9qsHyc 👉Full Episode Buzzsprout:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/episodes/18054282 Feeling hopeless? This video provides some much needed motivation and inspiration for those struggling. Learn how to shift your mindset and start on a path of personal growth with these self help tips and start positive thinking today! Support th...
Send us a text Full Episode Release October 29thth! 👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter 👉Episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/wQQwX9qsHyc 👉Full Episode Buzzsprout:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/episodes/18054282 Highlights an initiative to bring **people** together at **sports events**! Witness moments of **comedy** and **funny** scenarios as strangers connect. This is a unique form of **sports** **animation**. Support the show Subscribe for Premium co...
Send us a text Full Episode Release October 29thth! 👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter 👉Episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/wQQwX9qsHyc 👉Full Episode Buzzsprout:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/episodes/18054282 The importance of **communication** and **listening** to different perspectives. Emphasizing the need for **respect** in **relationships**, it offers insights into **self improvement** and **self help**. Learn how better **communication skills** ...
Send us a text Full Episode October 27thth 👉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 America isn’t just divided — it’s fragmenting. In this episode of The MiddleGround Mic, we uncover *The Untold Story of America’s Divided Future — the political, economic, and social fractures changing daily life for millions. We break down: ✅ The rise of political tribalism ✅ The growin...
Send us a text We break down the top 10 Michigan stories driving the future of our neighborhoods, economy, and elections: 🗳 Detroit Elections (Mayor, Council, Police Oversight) 🚔 Crime down double-digits — what’s working, what isn’t ⛽ Gas prices hit 2025 lows — will it last? 💰 Michigan’s new $81B budget — where the money actually goes ⚡ Gotion EV deal collapses — state seeks clawbacks 🚛 Gordie Howe Bridge delayed — early 2026 timeline 🏥 Health insurance price warning — Open Enrollment Nov 1 ...
Send us a text Full Episode Release October 24th! 👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter Portland, Antifa, and America’s protest divide — The MiddleGround Mic breaks through the noise. Joe Steagall sits down with activist Luis Enrique Marquez to unpack what’s really happening behind the headlines. No spin. No sides. Just truth. New Teeth. Fresh smile. Fresh start. 🦷Fresh smile. 🦷
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Send us a text Full Episode Release October 22nd! SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER BELOW! 👉Full VIdeo Episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/qx4qMyk6SuE 👉Check out our new YouTube Segments playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT8S268aAty7N99fFg0UHSC_t9FRhRHlF This episode dives into Project 2029 — a bold but controversial roadmap for America’s future — and examines how the U.S. budget process gives us the illusion of choice while serving entrenched power. Joe & Lisa breaks do...
Send us a text 👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter 👉Full Video Episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/SgXiaIM5EbY This week’s Finding The Middle: Monday Edition dives deep into what Americans are actually searching for — from democracy fears to shutdown frustrations, from Ukraine’s fate to AI’s influence on our elections. 📊 Using real-time Google Trends data, host Joseph Steagall breaks down six major conversations shaping America right now: The “No Kings” Pro...
Send us a text 👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter 👉Full Episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/35e_9gVDHI4 This week’s Finding The Middle — Local Edition covers what Michiganders actually searched for: Lansing’s new bipartisan budget deal“No Kings” protests in Detroit and across the statePower reliability credits for DTE & Consumers Energy customersDetroit FC’s stadium and the community-benefit debateHow all of this ties into the 2026 governor’s race Fre...
Send us a text Full Episode Release October 22nd! 👉Full Episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/qx4qMyk6SuE 👉Full Episode Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/episodes/18038250 The video sparks viewers to **question** **authority** and engage in **critical thinking**. It highlights the importance of independent thought in a healthy **democracy**, especially when interpreting **channel 4 news**. Consider the **psychology** behind blindly following narratives, and **think for yourself**! F...
Send us a text Full Episode Release October 17th! 👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter 👉Full Episode Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/episodes/18020390 The journalism landscape is changing, with more insiders sharing **secrets** than ever before. New **news** is surfacing thanks to greater **whistleblower protections**. This shift raises important **ethics** questions about **corruption** within a **company**, especially when it involves **d...
Send us a text Full Episode Release October 17th! 👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter 👉Full Episode Youtube:https://youtu.be/LeY5WyjLN0Q 👉Full Episode Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/episodes/18020390 The human brain utilizes **brain shortcuts** to navigate daily routines, often relying on **heuristics** for quick **decision making**. This can lead to interesting situations based on our **cognitive biases**, as our **cognitive psychology**...
Send us a text Full Episode Release October 17th! 👉Sign up for the Newsletter https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter 👉Full Episode Youtube:https://youtu.be/LeY5WyjLN0Q 👉Full Episode Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/episodes/18020390 This analysis looks at how **biased news** impacts public perception. We touch on the role of **social media** in shaping opinions, and how different **news channel** present information. Understanding **bias** is crucial in today's **media**...
Send us a text 🎧 Listen ad-free & support the show: buzzsprout.com/2465711/support SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER: https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter A deep dive into the explosive 2,900-page Politico report exposing hateful, racist, and antisemitic messages exchanged by Young Republican leaders across multiple states. Host Joe from The MiddleGround Mic breaks down what’s real, what’s verified, and how this scandal is being handled inside the GOP — with exclusive insight from Repub...
Send us a text In this powerful episode of The MiddleGround Mic, host Joe Steagall sits down with Lisa Ekman, author of Deprogramming Democrats & unEducating the Elites. https://deprogrammingdemocrats.com/ Lisa spent over two decades in Washington as a Democratic lobbyist before experiencing a profound political shift during the COVID era. Her story dives deep into how fear, media control, and money in politics have shaped modern discourse — and what it truly means to reclaim freedom of t...
Send us a text FULL EPISODE RELEASES October 15th! Joe Steagall sits down with Lisa Ekman to explore how both the left and right establishment protect their own power — not the truth. From joking that “facts have a left-wing bias” to seeing media bias firsthand, Lisa’s reflection hits at the heart of America’s trust crisis. 🎧 Listen now and support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/support 📰 Subscribe for weekly insights & daily breaking editions: TheMiddleGroundMi...
Send us a text 🚨 America is on edge. The government’s shut down. Federal workers are being fired. A fragile Gaza ceasefire is hanging by a thread. President Trump just reignited trade tensions with China — and a military coup in Madagascar is sending shockwaves through Africa. 🎙️ Joe Steagall, host of The MiddleGround Mic, breaks down the chaos — cutting through spin, partisanship, and propaganda. In this episode of Finding the Middle (October 12, 2025): 🇺🇸 The U.S. Government Shutdown: Day...
Send us a text The stakes are high in Michigan — and compromise has never looked more dangerous. SUPPORT THE SHOW! CHECK LINKS BELOW! 👉 Sign up for our newsletter for push alerts, transcripts & behind-the-scenes 👉 https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter In this full episode of Finding the Middle: Local Edition, join Joe from The MiddleGround Mic as he dissects how Lansing’s $81 billion state budget is reshaping roads, education, marijuana policy, and Detroit’s very future. But that’...
Send us a text 🚨 Stop scrolling — and go to TheMiddleGroundMic.com right now. Sign up for the newsletter, and subscribe on Buzzsprout Premium for ad-free, exclusive episodes that the mainstream won’t touch. 🎙️ Hosted by Joe Steagall, The MiddleGround Mic is one of Apple’s Top 10 News Commentary Podcasts, where politics meets truth — without tribalism.From CIA insiders to community leaders, this is where America’s middle gets heard again. No Left. No Right. Just Forward. 👉 Join the movement...
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