The Middle Ground Mic
The MiddleGround Mic is a top-ranked news commentary and politics podcast built on one principle: No Left. No Right. Forward. Hosted by Joseph Steagall, the show cuts through partisan noise and dives deep into the issues shaping America and the world. From elections and foreign policy to local community challenges, every episode seeks common ground where real solutions live.
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2026 Michigan Governor Candidate Chris Swanson: Full Unfiltered Interview
Watch the Video interview on Rumble: https://tmgm.short.gy/El4jfx
In this full, unfiltered interview, Joe sits down with Sheriff Chris Swanson – 2026 Michigan Governor Candidate – to talk about protests, mental health, crime, and the future of Michigan.
This isn’t a 30–second soundbite or a chopped-up clip. It’s a real conversation about what happens when everything can go wrong in seconds, and what leadership looks like when the whole world is watching.
In this episode, we cover:
🕊️ 2020 Protests in Genesee County – how thousands marched, and nobody got hurt, nobody got arrested
🧠 Mental Health & Crisis Response – separating crisis from weapons, recognizing people in crisis, and saving lives before tragedy
🚔 Community Policing & Trust – what it looks like when law enforcement actually works with the community instead of against it
🏛️ Why He’s Running for Governor in 2026 – what Chris Swanson believes is broken in Michigan and what he wants to fix
💬 Leadership, Faith & Hope – how to keep showing up when things are tense, political, and deeply personal
If you care about Michigan’s future, public safety, mental health, or how leaders handle real-world crisis, this is an interview you’ll want to hear from start to finish.
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