

The Middle with Jeremy Hobson
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 through some of the most contentious issues we face. You can join the conversation by calling 1-844-4-MIDDLE or by reaching out at listentothemiddle.com
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Nov 14, 2025 • 1h 5min
The BBC's Lyse Doucet on World Affairs
On this episode of The Middle, we're joined by BBC Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet, author of the new book "The Finest Hotel in Kabul." Doucet has reported for decades from hot spots all over the world. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #MiddleEast #Ukraine #Gaza #Iran #Israel #Tariffs #War #Trump #China #Europe #globalaffairs #worldnewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 2025 • 37min
OTTD: Preparing for War with Venezuela?
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the escalating situation between the U.S. and Venezuela, and how a campaign of military strikes against alleged drug-smuggling boats has transformed over a geopolitical standoff in the Caribbean. Jeremy is joined by Jason Marczak, vice president and senior director at the Atlantic Council's Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center #Venezuela #Maduro #NicholasMaduro #Trump #Drugs #DrugWar #Smuggling #Russia #ChinaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 7, 2025 • 1h 5min
Are you afraid that AI will take your job?
On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if you're afraid that AI and automation will take away your job. Jeremy is joined by businessman and Forward Party founder Andrew Yang and Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #AI #automation #jobs #MachineLearning #DataScience #bluecollar #whitecollar #layoffs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 1, 2025 • 34min
OTTD: Why Trump Doesn't Want Mamdani Running NYC
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at New York City's race for mayor — why President Trump cares about it so much, and how Trump's relationship with the city could change if current frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, a proud democratic socialist, wins. Jeremy is joined by Michael Powell, a staff writer for The Atlantic. #NewYorkCity #NYC #Mamdani #Cuomo #Sliwa #Trump #EricAdamsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 30, 2025 • 1h
Restoring Civility in our Politics
On this episode of The Middle, we're coming to you from Concord, New Hampshire to talk about the state of civil discourse in America, and what we can do to restore civility to our politics. Jeremy is joined by former New Hampshire State Legislator Doug Teschner, Citizens Count Executive Director Anna Brown and Nick Capodice, host of NHPR's Civics 101. The Clay Pigeons Strings Band joins as well, plus live audience comments and questions. #civics #civility #politics #civildiscourse #Democrat #Republican #Independent #CharlieKirkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 2025 • 39min
OTTD: The Future of No Kings
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the No Kings movement: explaining where it came from, who drives it, and where it's headed. Jeremy is joined by Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-director of Indivisible, one of the key organizations behind No Kings. #nokings #movement #advocacy #Trump #advocacy #MikeJohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 2min
Do you trust the Supreme Court to be fair?
On this episode of The Middle, we're asking if you trust the Supreme Court to be fair and, if not, what can be done to restore that trust. Jeremy is joined by former Alabama Senator and US Attorney Doug Jones and SCOTUSblog executive editor Zachary Shemtob. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #scotus #SupremeCourt #judicial #judiciary #Trump #ChiefJustice #Law #courtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 20, 2025 • 31min
OTTD: Trump vs. Higher Education
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the growing pressure campaign that the Trump Administration is exerting on a number of higher education institutions across the country. Jeremy is joined by Joy Connolly, president of the American Council of Learned Societies. #Trump #HigherEd #Education #Harvard #Columbia #IvyLeague #College #LindaMcMahon #tuitionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 2min
Neil deGrasse Tyson on the Government's Role in Science
On this episode of The Middle, we're asking what role the government should play when it comes to science and scientific research. Jeremy is joined by astrophysicist, author and science communicator Neil deGrasse Tyson. DJ Tolliver joins as well, plus calls from around the country. #science #government #publiclife #Trump #RFKJr #HHS #innovation #research #fundingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2025 • 27min
OTTD: Exploring RFK Jr's Tylenol-Autism Link
In this episode of One Thing Trump Did, we look at the claim from Heath and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about a supposed link between acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol) and autism. Jeremy is joined by pediatric allergist and immunologist Dr. Zachary Rubin. #tylenol #acetaminophen #autism # #RFK #Trump #HHSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


