• The Follow Up: Iran, Venezuela, Ukraine, Oh My!
    Feb 24 2026
    In the episode of The Follow Up, we're joined by Dan Baer, senior vice president for policy research and director of the Europe Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to talk about Trump's foreign policy, from Iran to Venezuela to Greenland to Ukraine. #Iran #NATO #Greenland #Trump #Rubio #Venezuela #Mexico #Cartels #PuertoVallarta #Europe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 Min.
  • How do you feel about America’s foreign policy right now?
    Feb 23 2026
    On this episode of The Middle, we ask for your thoughts on America's foreign policy under the Trump Administration. Jeremy is joined by Financial Times chief US Commentator Ed Luce and former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns. DJ Tolliver joins as well plus calls from around the country. #foreignpolicy #diplomacy #NATO #China #Iran #Ukraine #Canada #Venezuela #War #Gaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 Min.
  • The Follow Up: Love, Politics and the Middle Class
    Feb 18 2026

    In the episode of The Follow Up, we're joined by KCUR's Brian Ellison to follow up on on recent show about love across the political spectrum, and whether or not a relationship is possible across party lines. Plus, we take a look at what the middle class looks like in Kansas City, and how that relates to national trends on income and affordability. #politics #love #relationships #community #RedState #BlueState #KC #KansasCity #MiddleClass #IncomeInequality

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    30 Min.
  • Can you be in a relationship with someone who has different politics?
    Feb 13 2026

    On this Valentine's Day episode of The Middle, we ask whether it's still possible to be in a relationship with someone who has different politics than you. Jeremy is joined by psychologist and author Tania Israel and couples therapist Bill Doherty, a co-founder of Braver Angels. #VDay #ValentinesDay #Love #Politics #Marriage #Therapy #disagreement

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    59 Min.
  • Behind the Scenes: Jim Fielding interviews Jeremy Hobson
    Feb 10 2026

    On this bonus episode Jeremy steps out of the role of interviewer and joins as a featured guest of the Ask for an Answer podcast, hosted by author and philanthropist Jim Fielding. In it, they discuss Jeremy's origins in public media, the creation of The Middle and some of the biggest challenges facing an independent program in today's news media landscape. #podcast #news #middle #2026 #politics #culture #Republican #Democrat #Trump

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    1 Std. und 12 Min.
  • Is The Middle Class Still Within Reach?
    Feb 6 2026

    On this episode of The Middle, we ask what it means to be "middle class" in 2026, and if it's still achievable. Jeremy is joined by journalist Ray Suarez and Yale Law professor Daniel Markovits, author of The Meritocracy Trap. DJ Tolliver joins as well plus calls from around the country. #middleclass #economy #jobs #homeownership #americandream #wages #taxes

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  • The Follow Up: Minnesota's Political Impact and Millions More Epstein Files
    Feb 3 2026

    In the episode of The Follow Up, we're joined by POLITICO senior politics editor Charlie Mahtesian to follown up on the news coming out of Minnesota over the past week and its political impact. Plus, we discuss the latest developments from the Epstein Files after the Justice Department released additional documents. #Minnesota #ICE #immigration #Minneapolis #Trump #Walz #Midterms #Epstein

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    29 Min.
  • SPECIAL Town Hall: The View from Minnesota
    Jan 31 2026

    On this special bonus episode of The Middle, we're coming to you from St. Paul, Minnesota in partnership with Minnesota Public Radio to hear how Minnesotans are feeling in the wake of the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal officials. Jeremy is joined by MPR's Catharine Richert and a live studio audience in St. Paul. #MPR #Minnesota #AlexPretti #ReneeGood #ICE #Immigration #Walz #Trump #Frey

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    1 Std. und 2 Min.