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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 👉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 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 between ...

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. Fresh start. 🦷Fresh smile. 🦷 Fresh...

Send us a text 👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 In this thought-provoking conversation, host Joe Steagall welcomes Suzanne Parry, a former U.S. arms control negotiator who helped shape the Gorbachev-era disarmament talks and now writes historical fiction that feels more relevant than ever. Drawing on her novel The Communist’s Secret, Suzanne explores how Cold War ideology, misinformation, and power struggles echo through...

Send us a text 👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 In this episode of The MiddleGround Mic, we pull back the curtain on Zohran Mamdani — his journey from Kampala to Queens, his mayoral campaign for New York City in 2025, and the claims both critics and backers are making about him IS Zohran Mamdani REALLY A COMMUNIST? We walk through more than 20 major points — from his platform to endorsements to controversies — and label ...

Send us a text 👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://tmgm.short.gy/aGNsm8 👉Episode Youtube: https://tmgm.short.gy/rLJZ59 Your one-stop Michigan voter guide for November 4, 2025 — from mayors to millages, roads to schools. Hosted by Joe, Finding The Middle helps voters cut through the noise and focus on what matters. New Teeth. Fresh smile. Fresh start. 🦷Fresh smile. 🦷 Fresh Mouth Club delivers real dental care that works.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make ...

Send us a text Full Episode October 31st!! 👉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 What happens when free speech collides with funding for higher education? In this compelling conversation Joe and Mike explore the often-overlooked role of community colleges in promoting equity and access, the chilling effect of federal funding freezes, and the political dynamics that influence...

Send us a text Full Episode Release October 29thth! 👉Sign up for the Newsletter:https://www.themiddlegroundmic.com/newsletter 👉Full Episode Youtube: https://youtu.be/wQQwX9qsHyc In a time when division dominates headlines, Adam Mizel chose a different path — leaving the corporate boardroom to co-found US United, a grassroots movement bringing Americans together through action, not outrage. Host Joseph Steagall explores how Adam Mizel and Sheriff Chris Swanson’s partnership is inspiring real...

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 discussion touches upon the ongoing situation in the **middle east**, specifically regarding **gaza** and **israel palestine**. The speaker expresses concerns about **israel**'s response and its impact on civilians, especially in light of t...

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. Support the show Subscribe for Premium content: 👉https://www.buzzsprout.com/2465711/subscribe Support with a donation: 👉https...