The Middle with Jeremy Hobson

The Middle is a live national radio show/podcast bringing Americans in the geographic & political middle into the national conversation. Hosted by @JeremyHobson

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“I think it’s grief more than fear”

A Minneapolis resident talks to @CatRichert about living through ICE’s harsh crackdowns on the city - recorded earlier this year at our live @MPR Town Hall in St. Paul. @MPRnews

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Was Minneapolis a turning point for Immigration under the Trump Administration?

@CBSNews Immigration Correspondent @camiloreports explains what has changed since.

Link to full show: https://t.co/s8TpipUu8N

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Are taxes the price you pay for civilization?

@JaredWalczak, Senior Fellow at @TaxFoundationsays the real debate isn’t whether we need taxes, but whether taxpayers are getting enough value in return.

Watch the full conversation: https://t.co/yh8m6YrXUt

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Are there any politicians calling for higher taxes and fewer regulations?

@BetseyStevenson, former Chief Economist at U.S. Department of Labor and current academic economist @fordschool, says we should start a new political party.

Link to full show: https://t.co/yh8m6YrXUt

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This week on the show, we’re asking if you would move for lower taxes.

We’ll be joined by @TaxFoundation senior fellow @JaredWalczak and @fordschool economist @BetseyStevenson

Listen live on Thursday on your local NPR station or catch the YouTube livestream.

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We’ve been hearing that self-driving cars are coming for years, but transportation expert @AndrewMillerYYZ says this moment is different.

Link to full show: https://t.co/LmF3tJ73qA

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How are Self-Driving Cars Expanding into Cities?

@axios transportation correspondent @JoannMuller breaks down how self-driving cars are spreading through cities across America, and who they're really meant for.

Link to full show: https://t.co/MIeNOfS99m

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What About the Safety Concerns of Self-Driving Cars?

@teamcityfi Transportation innovation expert Karina Ricks says Tesla Robotaxis performed statistically worse than human drivers last year, a sign the technology may still have a long road ahead.

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This week on the show, we’re asking if you are ready for autonomous vehicles.

We’ll be joined by @axios Transportation Correspondent @JoannMuller and @teamcityfi’s Karina Ricks.

Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local NPR station or catch the YouTube livestream.

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Even if you're a civilian, you still have a role to play in addressing mental health challenges among active duty service members and veterans.

Author and Afghan War veteran @JasonKander explains.

Link to full show: https://t.co/GTbeG43i6M

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Why are veteran suicide rates so high?

According to veteran and Dryhootch founder Bob Curry, too many veterans struggle with isolation and avoid seeking out mental health treatment.

Link to full show at @pritzkerlibrary : https://t.co/0srT80LD3c

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Connection matters, especially for veterans.

At our live show at the @pritzkerlibrary, Eduardo, an audience member and veteran himself, shared why finding community with fellow vets is essential for mental health.

Link to full show: https://t.co/ZzcYkfmIE8

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Is there a difference in the way veterans are treated in small towns vs. cities?

Combat Veteran @lauracolbert33 told us when she came back, she found more support in a small town than in Madison.

Link to full show: https://t.co/ndOpVrKiCk

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This week on the show, in partnership with @pritzkerlibrary, we explore what can be done to address mental health issues for military members and veterans.

Listen live on Thursday at 8pm CT on your local NPR station or catch the YouTube livestream.

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If gas prices stay high heading into the midterms, Republicans could face major consequences in November.

@WisPolitics Editor @jrrosswrites joins us on the Follow Up to break down how the election is shaping up in the Badger State.

Link to full show: https://t.co/yAJ4CND9EK

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What is the lay of the land when it comes to redistricting right now?

According to @phillipmbailey, Chief Political Correspondent at @USATODAY, we are seeing unusual and unprecedented measures taking place across the US.

Link to full show: https://t.co/oLkioQod7y

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What should you do to make sure your vote counts in the midterm elections?

We asked Tammy Patrick, Chief Program Officer at the National Association of Election Officials, for her advice.

Link to full show: https://t.co/oLkioQod7y

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This week on the show, we’re asking if you have confidence in the integrity of the midterm elections.

We’ll be joined be @aztammyp, Chief Program Officer at the Election Center and @USATODAY’s @phillipmbailey

Listen live on your local NPR station or catch the livestream.

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Do we change... or does life change us?

@BenoitDLewis joins us on The Follow Up to explore how everything from transformative moments to personal tragedy can reshape who we are, and who we become.

Link to full show: https://t.co/XCq6Pi1MwZ

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Why do people change their minds on certain issues?

According to @JohnRWoodJr, @braverangels National Ambassador, it all comes down to the difference of opinions vs. values.

Link to full show: https://t.co/8ou0Q7HQjY