The Middle American
Far left. Far right. Conservative. Liberal. Republican. Democrat. Can't fully relate? Me either. But nearly all public discourse and media is centered upon the views share by one of the two political parties - and often those shouting the loudest from the extremes of both sides. This isn't just a political podcast. It's a podcast on life and society, with politics mixed in. But from a viewpoint we do not hear enough from - the middle.
The Middle American
Duggan Drops Out
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Mike Duggan, the former Mayor of Detroit, has been running for Governor in Michigan as an independent candidate since December 2024. In January 2026, he was polling within single digits of the lead. Today, he announced his departure from the race. How this race may impact other independents in terms of making a decision to run for office and why we need more people like Mike to not just run, but take it to the finish line.
